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Post by jkdv8 on Sept 20, 2016 20:40:53 GMT -5
There's no such thing as a vehicle that doesn't require regular maintenance. I'm talking about the stuff in every vehicle owners manual. There's nothing special about Mitsus. You do the same stuff to them that you do to any other 4WD. No, they don't require additional care. They just require that you do the regular maintenance when you're supposed to. My '97 doesn't get 'additional care'. In fact it gets the crap beat out of it. I just do the maintenance in the owners manual when it says to do it. I'd have to agree with the last part. I can't believe my '99 would even move as bad a shape as it was in. Edward I think you misunderstood what I meant, what I was referring to is that impulse people have to toss out something that requires a little repair in favor of something new. EX: My vehicle has an oil leak, It'd be easier for me to sell it and get something that doesn't have that issue and it will be something new or at least to me if I had some extra cash. Not referring to me specifically, I'd rather fix what I've got. Just from my personal observation about the average Joe/Jane over the years. I do agree with you on the matter that you should perform the maintenance when you're suppose to, however a lot of people either forget or don't really care it seems. Yea the days of driving it til the wheels fall off with only gas, tires, and oil are long gone. The problem with these trucks inparticular is the repair cost. Having an econo box with repairs bills that compete with higher end cars tend to push people away. The rule of thumb most people go by is, if it costs more in a year to repair than you would spend on a car payment then it's time to get rid of it. Then with these you have the issue where, now that they are older and high mileage, the repair costs are exceeding the value of the car. This obviously isn't a problem if you have the repair manuals and do it yourself, if you had the time and tools, however most people aren't going to do this. If the vehicle is dealer maintained the problem is even worse which tends to push people towards the corner mechanic that to often causes vehicle problems to have a ripple effect. If done properly plastidip can last a long time and look good. Most people just try to cover up problems with plastidip and they create more problems hence the reputation. You still need to sand and prime for the perfect look, But nothing beats a good paint job for looks and longevity. Well, it's not like the plasti dip you get at the hardware store but very similar. There is quite a following with dipping your car. Initial invest of a couple hundred gets you the sprayer. There are a ton of colors available and it's very durable as some use it as a spray on car bra. When you get tired of it or want to change colors you peel it off and respray. When I come across the expendable money for the sprayer I was going to try it. It can be done in an afternoon for a few hundred. Dip Your Car
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Oct 4, 2016 22:01:22 GMT -5
I've decided to begin the venture into cleaning my carpet and seats. I started today by testing out a cheapo technique I thought of last week. I heated some water up real hot on the stove (Not even close to boiling), poured about a cup of simple green degreaser into an empty spray bottle and then poured the hot water into the bottle (do this in a ventilated area!) and sprayed the carpet directly with the mixture, I let it sit for about 15 seconds then lightly agitated the carpet with an upholstery brush going in a wax on wax off pattern, Next I took my shop vac and slowly vacuumed in straight lines to lift out the dirt and aid in the drying process, once I was done with each pass I made sure to wipe the area with a microfiber cloth as this will really pick up some stubborn dirt that the vacuum couldn't get and help keep moisture down. Now this works really well but you may have to repeat the process several times on a single area depending on how dirty the area is so it is time consuming. Another thing worth mentioning is that I did use a tiny amount of Tuff Stuff and paper towels on one tiny spot that was just too stubborn and needed deep lifting action. I created this method because a bottle of simple green is cheap and will do the entire vehicle whereas tuff stuff wouldn't do a third as it runs out really fast. I plan on doing the rest of the interior on a cooler day. These are my results from the test I did: (Only tested a rear floor compartment cover) Sorry I don't have a proper before Image but this one I took mid clean: i.imgur.com/ODCIXas.jpgThings needed:Simple Green Tuff Stuff Hot water Empty spray bottle Paper, cotton, or microfiber towels Upholstery brush Shop Vac A ton of patience
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Post by pinstryper on Oct 4, 2016 22:13:03 GMT -5
try using mineral spirits its what they use at the dealer...
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Oct 4, 2016 23:16:31 GMT -5
try using mineral spirits its what they use at the dealer... I will pick up some and give it a whirl when I go to clean the whole vehicle.
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Oct 24, 2016 23:41:12 GMT -5
Ever since I acquired my sport there has been this unsolved mystery about a toggle switch and red button under the drivers side dash. While fiddling around yesterday looking for the fuel pump and injector relays I discovered a small odd looking black box with flappy antennas on both sides tucked away behind the drivers kick panel and couldn't find a model number on it anywhere just the logo "Omega" on one side and figured it was a simple keyless entry system. Well tonight I got a wild notion of burning curiosity and went to digging and traced the toggle switch to a pink box tucked away up over some electrical equipment (probably the ECM?) and dislodged it. It turned out to be an Omega RS-7K Deluxe Keyless Entry and Remote car Starter! This kit still goes for $100 on Ebay and it was released in early 2000. Just need to buy and program a remote and I should be set!
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Post by redraif on Oct 25, 2016 12:55:58 GMT -5
I would find a reputable alarm installer and see if they will give it a good once over? Just a thought!
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Oct 25, 2016 15:46:15 GMT -5
I would find a reputable alarm installer and see if they will give it a good once over? Just a thought! Good idea, I hadn't thought about that. Best I can tell from the condition the unit was likely installed when the sport was fairly new, which means it's old and something could have broken or come disconnected in the time since.
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Dec 6, 2016 10:29:15 GMT -5
What wonders a good angle and lighting can do for your vehicle.
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Jan 5, 2020 22:43:14 GMT -5
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on May 21, 2020 19:19:39 GMT -5
Update on the previous post: My sport is running very well, I stopped using the Engine Restore additive and the copper glitter went away. As far as the metal flakes are concerned, I'm 95% certain this came from my previous place of employments parking lot where I did the oil change since they had a used oil tank because if it was an internal problem bad enough to produce those flakes, I would be having issues by now. Update on the Sport: I installed some goodyear fortitude HT 265/70/17 tires on some TY09 Toyota wheels and man does it look slick. Some things to note about fitting tires to a gen 1 RWD sport(with drums in the rear). Front Hubs: 107.27mm Rear Hubs: 107.35mm (Re-measured the front hubs as of 7/5/20, there is a spot on the hub that is thicker that I didn't measure.) The Toyota TY09 17" alloy wheels pictured above have a diameter of 106.1mm. I recommend having them professionally bored out before installation, I had to sit in a parking lot with an inverter and rotary tool to sand down the two in the rear very carefully to get them to fit just so I could drive home. I wasted 16 ~ 20 low quality sanding wheels and several hours on just those two(better tools would save a lot of time). I still have to get the front ones off and do those so I can do tire rotations. The toyota hub caps will not fit on the front wheels unless you cut slots in the metal hub dust cover. Easy peazy to do if you have the time but I'm lazy and don't feel like doing it yet. The reason I thought the front ones fit is because the technician literally forced the wheel over the high spots on the hub. See picture below for clarification. TLDR: Don't be impatient and obstinate like me about spending the money to have it done professionally. Edit: These wheels did not fit whatsoever, I'll be honest I could have redacted all this information but I want anyone reading this to see how stupid I was and do it right.
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Jul 7, 2020 8:21:49 GMT -5
Update on the sport, The engine threw another harmonic balancer and destroyed yet another timing gear by being vibrated to death. I got tired of it, pulled my savings, dumped it into a new/used motor with 120K miles and some new parts. After 3 weeks I finally got back on the road only to have my alternator fail on me and leave me stranded at my apartment. Can 2020 be over already? I've got a new 100A alternator by Quality-Built, Seeing as this is the third Oreilly brand alt I've gone through (not due to oil burning it out) I decided to go with a different brand. I have dumped almost all my spare money into this thing over the last 6 years and to be honest I'm getting tired of it. As soon as I graduate and get a better job I believe it will be time to part ways for awhile. (Like I'd ever get rid of this quirky machine.) In case anyone is wondering why on earth the crank could be that out of balance see this thread here: msport97.proboards.com/thread/11118/crank-pulley-bolt-free-turning
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Post by jkdv8 on Jul 7, 2020 22:53:14 GMT -5
Last alternator I bought was the 100 amp for the montero from advanced. Has served me well so far. Been on for about a year or so.
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Jul 8, 2020 4:07:22 GMT -5
Last alternator I bought was the 100 amp for the montero from advanced. Has served me well so far. Been on for about a year or so. This last one was good for 2 years. Was still running perfectly fine until it sat in a sealed plastic tote while I swapped the engine. Upon reinstall it had an awful whine and now it's dead.
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Sept 28, 2020 17:05:11 GMT -5
Hey guys, Just wanted to say that I found an amazing trim restore product. It's called cerakote, It's some serious stuff. $20 for 10 wipes. I'll post a picture of how my side view mirrors look after using it once the rain clears up. Here's how my wiper deck looks now.
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Post by Naeos_Valkarian on Sept 30, 2020 22:35:57 GMT -5
Here's a picture of my old Montar as she sat right before sundown.
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