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#159 of 474 Flashy, Sporty, and..... a 2 Dr ?!! by drivencrazy Aug 31, 2004 (5:45 pm)
I somehow recently became a proud, yet perplexed owner of a very flashy, corner huggin sporty, black 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS. It straddles the fence in stock goodies as well as after market gizmos. The bigger 4cyl, but not the turbo, A 5spd transmission, PWR door locks/wndws/sun roof, but has finger squisher seats. Standard Air bags etc., privacy glass, rear spoiler, AWESOME custom wheels, alarm system, back massaging sub is included within the premo after market sound (very loud) system, Exterior is glossy and free of bumps blemishes and bruises, the gray cloth interior is in excellent shape! Maintained well and runs and drives EXCELLENTLY with a measly 115,000 on it. So, Pretty nice car, right? Well, my eight year old,who weighs less than each of my three Rottweiler children, happen to be feeling a tad cramped. My question.... ANYONE WANT IT?! I need an SUV NOW!! Looking to sell or trade this and buy or get an SUV. Before my daughters next growth spurt!!!!!
#160 of 474 And now for the dumb blonde.....(myself) by drivencrazy Aug 31, 2004 (6:28 pm)
What exactly, is "crankwalk"? Are ALL 95+ motors destined for it? I am hearing many conflicting "facts", from both avid supporters, and staunch opposers, regarding my 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse. My car runs and drives quiet, straight, and smooth with 115,000 miles under the hood. Thankfully, I've been on time with the L.O.F.s, as well as the tune-ups and recommended maintenances. The belts gave me a little worry right around 85/95,000 miles, and when I asked about belt maintenance, I was told of the imminent freezing, leaking, blowing, cracking, or knocking that is bound to happen. These are the things I was told my car most definately was being ailed by. They didnt know how it happened, how it was caused, or what parts were actually even affected by these nasty sounding words. I feel that I could have given just as good, if not a better, palm reading, fortune telling, if it aint broke-fix it till it is, plainly UNKNOWLEDGEABLE diagnosis of my cars illness. And, of course, my engine would never be the same without at least 400$-500$ of blinker fluid and wheel bearings. SO, IF ANYONE CAN GIVE ME ANY REAL ADVICE or any knowledgable opinions that dont start in a "Why dont you just let me handle that, little lady" type of tone, I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!!! And I Ddo apologize for my own snappy attitude. I blame it on the weakness of my camels back. Never did take many straws to break it!!
#161 of 474 drivencrazy by lngtonge18 Sep 01, 2004 (7:43 pm)
Only turbo engines have the potential of encountering the crankwalk. So you don't need to worry about it at all. Replies to this message: drivencrazy (Sep 02, 2004 1:26 am)
#162 of 474 Re: drivencrazy [lngtonge18] by drivencrazy Sep 02, 2004 (1:26 am)
Replying to: lngtonge18 (Sep 01, 2004 7:43 pm) A relief, thank you. But if you don't mind, I still would like to know what crankwalk is and how it affects an engine. Ya never know when a peice of information may come in handy!
#163 of 474 drivencrazy by lngtonge18 Sep 04, 2004 (10:06 pm)
In very simple terms, the crankshaft of the turbo motor can wobble from its set position, which wrecks havoc on the internals of the engine. The crankshaft is what drives the pistons and connecting rods. If it moves out of position, it's going to take everything else with it and what you end up with is an engine in need of a full rebuild. Not a pretty site for sure, but its not something that happens to every turbo Eclipse. Ones that have been modded have a higher chance of it occuring.
#164 of 474 Crankwalk by acm5 Sep 21, 2004 (2:34 pm)
Crankwalk is the result of the crankshaft thrust bearings wearing out, the crankshaft can then slide a few thou longitudinally and, on 2Gs, this causes the Crankshaft Position Sensor to get damaged and the engine stops running. The crankshaft also suffers damage once the thrust bearings wear out, just as it does when any crank bearing wears; usually the wear damages teh crank before the sensor.   1Gs also suffer crankwalk, however they don't have a crank sensor, so they can tolerate considerably more wear.   I have three 125,000+ 2Gs with no crankwalk, it is by no means epidemic.
#165 of 474 Clutch kits for a 2003 GTS V6 by xtrm Sep 27, 2004 (10:22 am)
I am in the market for a new clutch due to the stock one taking a crap on me in the middle of a race... I need your help on what to purchase. If you have any fiirst hand info (i.e.- own a certain one or use it to race or what have you) then please let me know what would be good.   THE ONES I AM LOOKING AT NOW: Exedy stage 2 thick cerametalic Centerforce 903901 Spec Clutch stage 2 sm582 ACT stage 2   So far I really like the Exedy on paper but want to know how it drives... my car is an everyday driver and not pumped up yet.   thanks ahead of time.
#166 of 474 Non Idle When Warm by frus95 Oct 15, 2004 (6:50 pm)
I own a '95 Eclipse non-turbo five speed with 130,000 miles. It will run fine when first started and until it warms up. Then it goes crazy. It shutters it all gears while accelerating and when clutching will sometimes go dead. It idles up and down on its on. We have sat and watched idle up and down until it finally shuts down. It will start right back up but again it starts idling up and down. Let it cool and everything once again seems fine. While it is idling up and down it seems to be firing only on one cylinder. It spews white smoke from seemingly everywhere. We have replaced: oxygen sensor, throttle position sensor, air intake sensor, idle air valve, fuel filter, plugs, plug wires and the ECM. Nothing has changed. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!
#167 of 474 Idling issues by moneyb03 Nov 09, 2004 (8:24 am)
i have 96'eclipse RS. Recently had problems with it cutting off as i'm slowing down. Car runs fine while i'm driving but has i slow down for turns or at a stop light and get down in the rpms the gauge will just drop and it cuts off often unless i give it gas. It will idle just fine while not in motion, only seems to act up when i'm stopping and it doesn't always do it. I had one day that it did it everytime i got in the car the next day it worked fine and it is going back and forth. Any suggestions?? Thanks
#168 of 474 continued from #167 by moneyb03 Nov 09, 2004 (8:28 am)
oh yeah it has 101,000 miles on it. Is that a fuel filter or pump problem? Or something else altogether?

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