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Oct 4, 2011, 02:59 PM
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Youll be suprised on how many stock evos have a slight to moderate boost leak. all from a loose or misapplied clamp or a vacuum line disconnected. When I get tunned thats the first thing the recommend to check.
...but seriously... I don't think I am. Best to check though!
Oct 4, 2011, 03:20 PM
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if i was getting all the fluids changed and paying that much, i'd make sure it was OEM fluids. you might be able to get that pricer lower shopping around for parts prices.
Oct 4, 2011, 03:21 PM
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Ive actually taken a video this morning, which I am currently uploading onto the tube. I will post a link as soon as its done!
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Oct 4, 2011, 04:13 PM
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Serpentine belt = accessory belt.
I can't listen as I'm at work and my boss is borrowing my headphones to skype.
It is VERY rare to find a car that has no boost leaks. I'm not talking about minor ones either... its rare to find a car that doesn't have a major leak!
I'd have them do compression and a boost leak test as well.
I can't listen as I'm at work and my boss is borrowing my headphones to skype.
It is VERY rare to find a car that has no boost leaks. I'm not talking about minor ones either... its rare to find a car that doesn't have a major leak!
I'd have them do compression and a boost leak test as well.
Oct 4, 2011, 05:17 PM
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Well Evo's do run high boost as standard so it doesn't surprise me! So... Would you recommend brand new hose clamps for the intercooler piping too?
Oct 5, 2011, 02:38 PM
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I was speaking to my mate last night who is a mechanic. He can get me all the stuff I need at a reduced rate. What fluids/oils should I be asking for? I was looking through the books last night but didnt find anything, apart from a receipt for 5L of castrol edge 0w 40 :/
Oct 5, 2011, 03:46 PM
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Engine oil and trans oil is subjective. Ask 10 people on here what to use and you'll likely get 10 answers. But as far as the transfer case and rear differential, go with OEM fluid called Mitsubishi Diaqueen LSD Oil. Engine oil, just get a whatever quality synthetic is available in your area for a reasonable price. You can't go wrong with an oem oil filter as well. Transmission fluid...again order oem Mitsu fluid (I believe it's an 80 weight GL-4?). If you're doing the timing belt service, definitely spend the money and do it right the first time and replace the water pump, balance shaft belt, serpentine belt, timing belt idler pulley, tension pulley, auto-tensioner and balance shaft tensioner. You pay a bit more in parts but the extra labor won't be significant. ALLL that stuff will be exposed and much easier to change while doing the timing belt. Hope this helps you out somewhat.
Oct 5, 2011, 04:52 PM
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which workshop quoted u 2k...... far out... i think mine was about the 1k mark... including everything u mention and more.
try indy at IS Motor Racing (google them) they in Rockdale, have good rep, indy checked my car 4years ago.. and knows his evos from what i hear.
try indy at IS Motor Racing (google them) they in Rockdale, have good rep, indy checked my car 4years ago.. and knows his evos from what i hear.
Oct 5, 2011, 07:10 PM
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Take a look in the fluids sticky at the top of this forum or the newb forum. As for clamps, most people switch over to "T-Bolt clamps". There is a thread about which and how many you actually need as well.
Siliconeintakes.com sells a kit for the Evo, though a few of the clamps aren't right (at least for me). I picked that up and some silicone couplers to replace the stock fibery ones (the ones that connect the hardpipes to the intercooler).
Siliconeintakes.com sells a kit for the Evo, though a few of the clamps aren't right (at least for me). I picked that up and some silicone couplers to replace the stock fibery ones (the ones that connect the hardpipes to the intercooler).
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OK... So I called Mitsu yesterday and got a quote for parts.
Just for 2 belts, a few gaskets & water pump kit... $2000. WTF. Are they being serious!
Absolute p*ss take. I will be buying the water pump and belts from mitsu, totalling $600+, and pretty much forget the rest.
So the squeal in the video above, is the the auto-tensioner on the accessory belt. Would it be ok if I could get that aftermarket? Mitsu want $333.20 for just that.
Just for 2 belts, a few gaskets & water pump kit... $2000. WTF. Are they being serious!
Absolute p*ss take. I will be buying the water pump and belts from mitsu, totalling $600+, and pretty much forget the rest.
So the squeal in the video above, is the the auto-tensioner on the accessory belt. Would it be ok if I could get that aftermarket? Mitsu want $333.20 for just that.