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Might try changing the fuel filter also, just to rule that out.
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Those wheels look great on the car! Fellow quest & C5 owner here as well
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Cool! That's a great idea. Thanks for posting it.
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All my A/C experience is with R134a, but 0psi on the low side with the compressor running says to me that the system is low on refrigerant.
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Anyone know if RX7 calipers are the same as vr4/300zx ?
obsolete replied to tux's topic in Just plain ol' B.S.
Damn! When I got my parts from SendCutSend that I'd prototyped with 3D prints, the dimensions were dead on. Makes me think you might have a dimensional accuracy issue with your printer that got baked into your design. Looks like the important parts are close enough, though. I'm sure you can make it work. -
Really? Do you have a picture of that? My rear wiper arm works exactly like the fronts. The pin is not part of the arm.
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Yes, the new blade will probably come with half a dozen different adapters, one of which should accommodate the removable 3/16" pin. It's pretty hard to find wipers with built-in pins like that anymore. I'm not aware of any.
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I have one that worked when I pulled it off my car. What's it worth? $35?
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You'll need a separate pin. The part is ANCO 48-05 (or 4805) but they are hard to come by.
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Thanks again for all the great info here, @kev. I got my parts; all the fasteners I pulled are in individual labeled ziploc bags, and the ones that the previous owner had already pulled before I got there are all mixed together in another bag. I seem to have everything, at least I haven't found anything that I'm missing yet. The square plastic inserts for the A-pillar trim are really hard to remove without damaging them! I managed to get one of the four out cleanly, the rest I broke, or were already broken. The white plastic inserts for the seatbelt mechanism in the door were tough too; I got one of those out intact, and figured that was good enough. Since I have one good example of each, I can 3D print replacements for both of them. I tried to pull the belts out of the reels to inspect the webbing, but it seems like they're stuck. Is there a trick, or is something broken?
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0.8mm is the most common thread pitch for M5. Since Mitsubishi generally uses finer threads, that'd be my bet.
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Amayama lists it as unavailable. I doubt domestic dealers are sitting on any, but it's worth asking.
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I was just thinking about this, you know who I'm sure has an accurate Mitsubishi wideblock bellhousing drawing? Bill Hincher: https://www.billsautofab.com/projects/ He makes all sorts of adapters. Maybe he'd be willing to work with you.
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Thanks! Is it glued to the roof at all?
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Thanks a lot for all the great info, @kev. I hope your leg is healing well. I'm going to have access to a manual belt parts car next week and I'm hoping to be able to pull everything I need to convert my '88. One thing I've never done before is remove a headliner. Do you have any tips? Hopefully it's fairly straightforward. If you'd like to collaborate on a how-to, I'd be happy to contribute any pictures and info needed.
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Congrats on a leak-free A/C system. Did you do reduced barrier hose or regular? I tried doing reduced for the first time on my Corvette last year and one of the crimps leaks. I think I'll just redo that hose with regular, I don't need the extra space or flexibility that badly. Maybe these guys for the adapter: https://autosportsengineering.com/product/autosports-engineering-driveshaft-adapter-dodge-conquest-mitsubishi-starion-to-1310-1350-u-joint-flange/ Doesn't come the hardware and flange yoke like Mikie's does, but it's cheaper.
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I have a transmission out of a car and a 6" digital caliper. How accurate do the measurements need to be?
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Yeah, dealing with headers around a steering shaft sucks. Hopefully you can find a good solution that isn't a bunch of time or money. What did you end up doing with the steering column at the firewall? That quote seems pretty high to me. PST will make you a custom length 2" steel driveshaft that they rate for 500HP, with 1330 u-joints and slip yoke for under $400 shipped. Slap an adapter from MKS on the differential flange and you saved $150.
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My next project ... rear hatch replacement
obsolete replied to techboy's topic in Just plain ol' B.S.
Hey @techboy, thanks to you and this thread, I am now a member of the successful Starquest hatch spoiler removal club, and I've got the special-edition, members-only allen wrench to prove it: This is a hatch I bought from a part-out years ago, its spoiler will now live on to replace the wavy one on my car. Thanks for the great thread! -
Anyone know if RX7 calipers are the same as vr4/300zx ?
obsolete replied to tux's topic in Just plain ol' B.S.
If you are going to get something cut out of plate, these guys are great: https://sendcutsend.com/. You can upload your design and get a quote instantly. Their prices are super reasonable. -
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obsolete replied to kev's topic in Just plain ol' B.S.
I'm really sorry to hear that. Bill had a lot of knowledge about starquests and helped a lot of fellow owners over the years, but unfortunately never learned to politely disagree with anyone. I hope his family is doing okay and that they are able to find a good home for his car.