Quoting Vince:
Will do... As soon as I get her off blocks (new water pump going in)and cleaned up.
I would strongly recommend you replace the timing belt and related tensioner / pulley components.
... never trust folks saying they just did it, JUST DO IT YOURSELF!
... replace any cam / crank / oil pump seals that look dodgy.
... inspect the tensioner arm for divits, clean and relubricate the pivot.
... inspect the harmonic dampner carefully
Now, when you button up that area, you know all is golden.
On your first oil change, replace the oil /antifreeze heat exchanger o-ring, )behind the sammich cooler) and blue loctite the thru bolt.
Quoting Vince:
She's not too pretty right now, but my shrink says she is good therapy as I now have a challenge to keep my mind occupied (and pocketbook empty).
... better than almost any woman!
Quoting Vince:
Currently she is still stock, and will probably stay that way.
That's the way it always starts ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif
Drive it stock for awhile, and then pick a sensible path.
well thought out and sensible mods go a long way on this platform.
A simple little 16g / fmic / 2gmaf / injector upgrade / chip can be done quite economically and the results will put a smile on your face everyday. Most of the needed parts can be sources used / as take offs from other mitsubishi models, making this path very cost effective.
The results of a sensible mod package on these cars is breathtaking on the roads y'all have up there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif
Quoting Vince:
Really shocked at how time has flown by since I first bought her, only to find how hard it is to get parts for a 24 year old car...
There's actually many sources for the various bits and pieces!
Many choices for new stuff on the web, but I like JNZ for all the o.e. stuff.
Others may beat their prices (by some small margin), but nobody beats their service.
Used stuff is a whole different deal, and again, you have chosen wisely.
One unique thing about this platform is the members here at the .org
They will always find a cat what he needs to move forward.
Just check the good guy / bad guy section before doing business, and you'll be suprised at what the folks here can put in your hands!
Quoting Vince:
Have to debate a paint job, knowing the cars lack of value, but the years and door dings have not been kind, and it bothers me to no end.
If you're going to be daily driving it, don't sweat that stuff
That comes later, when you're not parking in dubious company
Quoting Vince:
But for big expenditures, first is to get growl in the trans sorted out.
... lots of saavy locals in your neck of the woods. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worthy.gif
Might want to hit them up, and see if they can help you narrow down your troubles before you spend money with some flat rate mook.
At the least you should put it up on stands and shake down all four corners. Check for play specifically at front lower ball joints / front lower control arm rear bushing, and any all tie rods / sway bar bushings etc. Check the rear as well, noting condition of the four wheels steering components.
The tire wear / condition will tell many tales. Alignment issues are easily seen, and the causes narrowed down by a thorough inspection.
> take your time, post pics / questions
