Are the boost solenoids important on these cars? 

Hey everybody,     Hope this post finds you all well, I have been lurking for a little while and watching lots of videos to see what I'd be getting myself into with getting myself a Dodge Conquest/Mitsubishi Starion. Really love their look, flat or wide body. I recently got an 85 Conquest from a friend who had it laying in storage. I like to think it's in pretty good condition and the interior is a real gem. The digital dash is to die for, and there's just something all too charming about t

This season my car has started puffing some smoke after the first shift after start up.  It does it once and then it won't do it again while driving.  So naturally I'm thinking it's time for new valve stem seals.  Which kinda stinks considering how few miles I've put on this car since restore, but I guess they get hard and don't seal anymore even while sitting.  Anyway, I was reading up on some old threads about doing the job and I stumbled across one where Shelby mentioned you should do the Jet

Is there a way to lube the throw out bearing without taking the transmission out?