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Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 09-15-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,847
Posted By wac
It sounds like you have the right belt, because...

It sounds like you have the right belt, because it is a very tight fit especially on the DOHC engines. I always have to apply a torque to each of the cams in opposite directions to give me that last...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 03-22-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,847
Posted By wac
Try this

For really stubborn items such as wheel axle nuts and crank bolts, I use this:...
Forum: Interior/Audio 01-10-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 65,470
Posted By wac
There are no adjustments available. Sorry.

There are no adjustments available. Sorry.
Forum: Interior/Audio 01-03-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 65,470
Posted By wac
I finally found time to install mine this...

I finally found time to install mine this weekend. I combined this kit with an iSimple IS335 3.5mm jack (http://isimplesolutions.com/connector-cables-AuxWireDM-IS335.aspx). I drilled a hole for the...
Forum: Interior/Audio 11-26-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 65,470
Posted By wac
Thank you. I just sent an order via PayPal.

Thank you. I just sent an order via PayPal.
Forum: Interior/Audio 11-02-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 711
Views: 65,470
Posted By wac
+1 for me too. Great work with the continuing...

+1 for me too. Great work with the continuing evolution of the aux input solution.

I could try and make it myself, but I'm glad you've already done all the work and saved me unknown hours of time....
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 10-28-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 80,366
Posted By wac
I had a similar problem, but it wasn't as...

I had a similar problem, but it wasn't as well-developed as yours. Since I work in the electronics industry, my failure analysis would say that the heating wire got broken from repeated flexing via...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-14-2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 944
Views: 147,157
Posted By wac
Three blown turbos in a row sounds like a serious...

Three blown turbos in a row sounds like a serious oil starvation issue. Do you know if the previous owner had the oil feed banjo fittings and oil pickup checked?

A BNR turbo with an FP oil feed...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-11-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 906
Posted By wac
I'm glad you found it. I had oil streaming...

I'm glad you found it.

I had oil streaming down the crossmember behind the oil pan last night because I forgot to put the turbo oil return hose back on the tube.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-09-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,797
Posted By wac
Two engine mount nuts (one for each side of the...

Two engine mount nuts (one for each side of the crossmember), but only after removing the intercooler and pitching stopper first.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-08-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,797
Posted By wac
I just did mine without touching the crosspipe or...

I just did mine without touching the crosspipe or manifolds. The engine had to be raised at least 2" to get to the two rear screws....
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-08-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,158
Posted By wac
Here's the original oil pickup: ...

Here's the original oil pickup:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f9OwbXRB40U/TpEWYwZWpeI/AAAAAAAAH5M/KwJC3G1qY2Q/s800/10072011554.jpg...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 10-08-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,847
Posted By wac
The water pump & t-stat gaskets are accounted...

The water pump & t-stat gaskets are accounted for.

The small o-ring is too thin for the dipstick tube. I've had the dipstick tube in and out no less than 10 times while I also upgraded to the...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-05-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,158
Posted By wac
Thanks for the advice about the oil pickup tube. ...

Thanks for the advice about the oil pickup tube.

I dropped the oil pan tonight, but found the oil pickup to be in surprisingly good shape. It didn't have the ugly brazing and associated cracks...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 10-04-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 906
Posted By wac
Would you be able to post pictures so we can see...

Would you be able to post pictures so we can see which direction the oil is dripping from?
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 10-04-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,847
Posted By wac
Thanks for all the advice

You guys are awesome. I'm 90% done with my timing belt replacement. Working in a dimly lit garage at night with a work light and a flashlight is not ideal, but I can only work on the car after the...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-29-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 906
Posted By wac
If it's the valve cover gasket, you'll see smoke...

If it's the valve cover gasket, you'll see smoke (from burning oil) from under the turbo area as soon as you stop the car and open the hood.

I also have oil dripping from the oil plug area. It's...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-28-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 906
Posted By wac
I used a small 1/4" torque wrench I bought from...

I used a small 1/4" torque wrench I bought from Harbor Freight, and jacking up the engine off the crossmember gave me the needed clearance from the frame rail for the torque wrench.

You will need...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-28-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 906
Posted By wac
A mechanic with real pneumatic tools and a lift...

A mechanic with real pneumatic tools and a lift should take no more than 2 hours. I did it with AutoZone hand tools and a floor jack in a cramped garage.

I think it's a normal failure regardless...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-28-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,660
Posted By wac
I got my hands on a better camera and took...

I got my hands on a better camera and took pictures of the banjo bolt screen. The screen has not been cleaned at all for the photos. I poked the hole in the corner in the first photo when I used a...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-27-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 906
Posted By wac
Mine happened at 90K. The passenger side gets...

Mine happened at 90K. The passenger side gets extra hot from being so close to the turbo, and the valve cover gasket seal gets brittle and starts leaking. The smell is from oil leaking onto the...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-27-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,660
Posted By wac
I'd think more oil starvation than contamination....

I'd think more oil starvation than contamination. I compared my banjo bolt screen with pics in other posts, and mine with 100K miles is no worse for wear than much younger cars. I don't see any...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-26-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,158
Posted By wac
Hindsight is 20/20

Thanks for starting this post. Unfortunately, I didn't have the inspiration to search the proper keywords to find this post weeks ago, when I started getting constant Check Engine lights and the...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-26-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,660
Posted By wac
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D47vTkddWto/ToE...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D47vTkddWto/ToEhkPe1N5I/AAAAAAAAH1E/iO16H8E8TkU/s800/compressor.jpg

The compressor is still intact, with <2mm radial shaft play and no evidence of contact with...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 09-26-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,660
Posted By wac
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WEEFoDENBas/ToE...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WEEFoDENBas/ToEd8rA3Y6I/AAAAAAAAH0s/D4zxkPmyekU/s800/badturbine.jpg

Turbine wheel broke off the shaft. I tapped on the cat, and got 10-20 small bits of the...
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