98 Mirage to Evo 6.5 TME
May 14, 2012, 01:40 PM
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Inspection results? Also with that brake problem I would guess you had tried bleeding both side of the calipers but couldn't a vacuum leak also cause this issue since you have bleed the system so extensively. Hydraulic leak is always a possibility but you said it happened when you turned on the car?
May 14, 2012, 11:49 PM
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I'm gonna be tired at work in the morning because I just stayed up reading this thread. All I can say is amazing work and I truly admire your dedication to the project. It's been an amazing transformation and it's very inspiring to see. You're almost there! 
May 15, 2012, 03:31 PM
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Thanks, car just passed inspection today and is licensed. Unfortunately the car died on my way home and I'm a little concerned.
At the testing booth my oil light came on and off for a few seconds. After driving out, the light turns off. No more than a minute later as I'm driving through a tunnel, the car just loses all power. I turn it off, check the oil and find it's low. I couldn't leave the car to get oil (as the registration was almost a year expired) so I try to start it. Car turns over just fine and gets me home, as if nothing happened.
I put in some more oil today, but any thoughts on what could have caused this?
At the testing booth my oil light came on and off for a few seconds. After driving out, the light turns off. No more than a minute later as I'm driving through a tunnel, the car just loses all power. I turn it off, check the oil and find it's low. I couldn't leave the car to get oil (as the registration was almost a year expired) so I try to start it. Car turns over just fine and gets me home, as if nothing happened.
I put in some more oil today, but any thoughts on what could have caused this?
May 16, 2012, 03:38 PM
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I'll look into picking up an oil pressure gauge, along with a water temp and boost gauge. Car is running fine now, going to check for oil leaks tomorrow. Runs smooth, no knock whatsoever.
There is one other problem that is concerning me. Ever since I had the car, my radiator fans wouldn't turn on. I've already replaced the temp sensor on the thermostat, but the gauge reading is steady at just below half, even after sitting in traffic. Once warmed up, the gauge rises to just below half, staying there until the car is shut off. I have used 3-4 gauge clusters, they all do the same thing. Anyone ever had this problem before? I'm concerned the engine may overheat now.
There is one other problem that is concerning me. Ever since I had the car, my radiator fans wouldn't turn on. I've already replaced the temp sensor on the thermostat, but the gauge reading is steady at just below half, even after sitting in traffic. Once warmed up, the gauge rises to just below half, staying there until the car is shut off. I have used 3-4 gauge clusters, they all do the same thing. Anyone ever had this problem before? I'm concerned the engine may overheat now.
May 17, 2012, 07:42 AM
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This looks awesome and congrats on being road legal. I hope the oil light and gage issue are an easy fix because I am excited to see the exterior all assembled and painted. Is the FRP front bumper still on in those last pics? Are you planing using the undertray (OEM or aftermarket) to pull the corners of the front bumper in? I have been running my ix without one for a while and didn't notice someone mentioned it in one of these conversion threads that the sides do push out a little without being held in place. Interior looks cool. Congrats again.
May 17, 2012, 06:49 PM
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Thanks. Now I've been looking into a vibration issue I've been having.
Above about 3k RPM or so, the whole front of the car starts vibrating. This increases as the RPM increases and seems to be coming from the timing side of the engine. Once I let off the throttle and begin decelerating the vibrations get MUCH louder and severe. When I push in the clutch the vibrations stop.
I've been watching some videos and I'm led to believe this could be a balance shaft issue. I just installed my exhaust and it isn't touching the engine or chassis. No loose heat shields, everything looks normal. Anyone have a similar issue come up? This is making me go crazy, the car is basically un-driveable with these vibrations.
Above about 3k RPM or so, the whole front of the car starts vibrating. This increases as the RPM increases and seems to be coming from the timing side of the engine. Once I let off the throttle and begin decelerating the vibrations get MUCH louder and severe. When I push in the clutch the vibrations stop.
I've been watching some videos and I'm led to believe this could be a balance shaft issue. I just installed my exhaust and it isn't touching the engine or chassis. No loose heat shields, everything looks normal. Anyone have a similar issue come up? This is making me go crazy, the car is basically un-driveable with these vibrations.
