Maintenance | PowertrainThis section is for articles, tips, tricks, and the like about maintenance and repairs on the powertrain of your DSM. Topics are organized by section to make it easier to find what you need. When adding new topics, please try to put them in order. Thank you. Engine (including intake and exhaust)Accessory_Belt_Sizes Belt sizes and combos for removing A/C, installing UDP, etc. Deleting_Power_Steering_Tensioner Get rid of that annoying tensioner pulley, while retaining your AC and PS Engine_Compression_test Instructions for checking your engines compression Cleaning_IAC_&_TB J-S and cs82685 tell how to clean your throttle body and Idle Air Control Timing_Belt_Replacement XtremeRS walks us through it Alternator_Replacement Instructions to replace the alternator Removal_of_Passenger_Side_Motor_Mount_Plate_Only How-to on removing that damn plate PROPER_TIMING_MARK_ALIGNMENT Simple ways to spot if you have a cam 180* out or your gears set properly. Overheating_Problem Replacing thermostat and sensors Replacing_the_Valve_Cover_Gasket Instructions for replacing the valve cover and spark plug well gaskets Replacing/Upgrading_Fuel_Injectors This write up covers how to replace injectors. Whether your replacing them or upgrading them it's done the same in this write up. Replacing_Radiator This write-up cover the removal and installation of a radiator in the 420A powered Eclipse. Waterneck_Heater_Hose_Conversion Write-up to convert this small hose that runs off the waterneck near the thermostat into a SS braided line with AN fittings. Changing_Spark_Plugs How to... Engine_Rebuild Instructions for rebuilding the engine Valve spring removal tips The phrase: "Use the right tool for the right job" doesn't apply here. A cheap alternative to a $200 valve spring compressor. Motor_Mount_PN's Factory and Aftermarket part numbers for motor mounts. Crankshaft_Position_Sensor_O-Ring_Replacement Sensor working just fine? Weeping a bit of oil? Replace the o-ring rather than the whole sensor! Chrysler_OBD2_Drive_Cycle Conditions required for your emissions monitors to run Manual TransmissionBleeding_the_Clutch_Slave_Cylinder Yo tells us how it's done. Changing_the_Axles Instructions for changing axles (half-shafts) Changing_an_axle_2 Another way to change an axle Removing_your_transmission The "drop down" method of removing your transmission Automatic TransmissionChanging_the_Axles Instructions for changing axles (half-shafts) Electrical (system related ONLY - not for stereos, amps, tvs, other mindless high school stuff)Blinker_Fix Got a turn signal flashing that won\'t stop? Here\'s how to fix it. Fuse_Box_Covers For those that lost theirs and need a picture, both inside and engine bay here Turn_signal_switch_swap Broken turn signal that you don\'t want to chance breaking further? The newbies guide No_Splicing_Battery_Relocation Move your battery next to the fuse block without cutting wires Back to Maintenance |
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