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MMCd + Palm M100 Setup Guide

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

mb3000 on 3sgto.org has posted a guide on how to setup MMCd on your Palm M100 PDA. Here is the link. It’s an ancient but reliable setup for datalogging.

 

How to repair 2G 3000GT/Stealth headlight bracket mounts

Friday, January 28th, 2011

This is just a quick guide on how to fix the headlight bracket mounts, located on the lower portion of the headlight housing. This guide assumes you have the broken or cracked pieces.

Supplies you’ll need:

  • Rubbing alcohol for cleaning
  • Q-tips
  • Paper towels
  • Sandpaper (I used scrap bits of 400 grit)
  • Loctite Plastic Epoxy (Home Depot)
  • Some small paintbrushes
  • Rubber bands and/or clamps

Following the Plastic Epoxy instructions, you’ll want to thoroughly clean all sides of the broken piece and the edges of the hole in the headlight housing. Use alcohol and paper towels (Q-tips for the hard-to-reach areas). After everything is clean, test fit the broken or cracked piece into its original position to make sure it lines up. You may need to do a little sanding of the edges so that everything fits properly. Take your time doing this, it’s important so that everything lines up afterward. Lighly sand any interfaces between the broken parts and the headlight housing, it promotes adhesion. I recommend sanding a little outside the broken area so that you have some room to “anchor” the epoxy.

Open the epoxy per the instructions on the packaging and mix a quarter size amount in a plastic dish of some sort (doesn’t need to be anything fancy, I used the plastic that the epoxy came in). Mix it well and apply liberally to all sides of the affected pieces. The trick now is to either hold the piece there by hand (applying pressure) or use clamps and/or rubberbands to hold it in place. The product claims it sets in 5 mins, but I found that it needs more like 10-15. Feel free to make another pass of epoxy after you’ve clamped it down just to ensure every nook and cranny has epoxy in it. Here’s what the final product looks like:

Nothing pleasant looking, but it’s functional and sturdy if prep’d properly. Allow the parts to dry for 24 hours before re-installing the brackets.

If you have a hole in the housing but nothing to fill it with, try out JB Weld KwikPlastic (Home Depot). It’s a putty made for plastics that hardens to a sandable, paintable finish. Again, it’s not going to look that great, but it’s better than a hole!


How to Robomod 3000GT and Stealth Headlights

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Ever wonder how people actually “robomod” their 2G headlights? Here’s a guide on how to do just that, with a little bit of southern twang thrown in for good measure.

First, and most importantly, this guide will only work on 1994 model glass headlights (3000GT or Stealth). Lexan/plastic headlights are a huge pain in the butt to work with because the plastic covers themselves are painted, as opposed to a painted insert underneath a clear glass cover found in 94 models. Check my Parts for Sale – 3000GT Glass Headlights section for deals on glass headlights.

Comprehensive supply list:

  • 1994 3000GT/Stealth glass headlights
  • 1 Phillips screwdriver
  • 2 Flathead screwdrivers
  • Utility knife
  • Plastic sandwich bags to store things
  • High-temp spray enamel (I used gloss black, 500*)
  • Windex/Foaming glass cleaner/Simple Green
  • Kitchen sponge (the green/yellow ones–Scotchbrite)
  • Lint-free towels (I used newspaper)
  • Latex or Nitrile gloves
  • An oven
  • Black RTV

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Rebuilding a stock TD04-9b turbo, with pics

Thursday, November 27th, 2008
3000gt turbo rebuild

Green-Lantern has graciously provided me with some pictures and blurbs of his turbo rebuilding process (TD04-9b). He also made his own “snap-ring” pliers. Check this post out if you’re curious about how to do it yourself and saving tons of money. To see his comments, click here .

Also take a look at http://www.stage-infinity.com/2007/09/28/mitsubishi-td04-13t-turbo-rebuild/ for detailed written instructions.

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Turbo Oil Feed Line kit 3000GT / Stealth 6G72T Twin stock TD04 9B turbos
US $49.90
End Date: Tuesday Mar-06-2012 9:22:03 PST
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Tip when installing lowering springs or changing struts

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Tip of the day: If you are installing lowering springs or installing new struts, be sure that the alignment holes on strut and upper spring seat line up. I recently noticed one side had more wheel gap than the other and sure enough the holes aren’t aligned. Use a long screwdriver to make sure the holes are aligned.

3000gt spring alignment

Source: Ming696 on 3si

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How to search 3SI.org for information

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

3si-white2.jpg3SI (3000GT/Stealth International) is the most popular forum for 3S enthusiasts. With millions of posts and 28,000+ members, you can find a lot of great information including guides, part numbers, tips and tricks, and sources for parts. I’ll explain how to search 3SI to tap into this knowledge pool.

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3000GT Stealth 60k/120k Mile Service

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Dealers and shops usually charge $900-$1100 for the 60,000 or 120,000 mile service. For those of us who want to save a few hundred dollars in labor, here are a few links to get you on your way.

Recommended guides:

http://www.team3s.com/60k.htm

http://www.vr4stealth.com/60k-tune.htm

Quick tips:

  • Label everything that comes out of the car
  • Spray PB Blaster on troublesome bolts several hours before working on the car
  • For your first time, expect to have to try a few times to get the timing belt on correctly
  • Purchase your gaskets, filters, and fluids well in advance to avoid waits
  • Use an air or electric impact wrench on the crank pulley bolt. You can purchase a heavy-duty electric one at Harbor Freight
  • You can purchase the tensioner tool (socket wrench attachment) on eBay.Find it here:


Recommended Tools/Accessories to make the job easier:

  • Kitty litter to absorb spilled fluids
  • Paint marker
  • 3SX Cam lockers (expensive)

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1997-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3.0L Timing Belt Kit
US $48.00
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 7:40:03 PST
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Mitsubishi 3000GT Diamante Stealth DOHC Timing Belt Kit
US $48.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 11:02:55 PST
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Mitsubishi 3000GT Diamante Stealth DOHC Timing Belt Kit
US $99.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 11:02:58 PST
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Timing Belt Package 3000GT Diamante 3.0 DOHC 6G72 24V
US $259.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 11:03:00 PST
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91-93 3000GT 4x6 Glass Projector Headlights Headlamps Assembly/6000K White HID
US $77.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:35:15 PST
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Mitsubishi 1991-1999 3000GT 3.0 DOHC Timing Belt Kit
US $82.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:41:59 PST
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Mitsubishi 91-99 3000GT 3.0 V6 Turbo Timing Belt Kit
US $85.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 12:48:45 PST
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Mitsubishi 3000GT V6 DOHC 91-99 Timing Belt Kit
US $282.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 13:20:21 PST
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NEW GOODYEAR TIMING BELT DODGE STEALTH MITSUBICHI DIAMANTE 3000GT W/3.0L ENGINES
US $49.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 17:40:34 PST
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91 Mitsubishi 3000Gt / Stealth Dohc Timing Belt
US $25.00
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 20:38:33 PST
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91 Mitsubishi 3000Gt / Stealth Timing Belt Tensioner
US $25.00
End Date: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 21:55:20 PST
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91-93 3000GT 4x6 Glass Projector Headlights Headlamps Assembly/6000K White HID
US $86.99
End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 5:35:18 PST
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91-99 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL Timing Belt Water Pump 6G72
US $124.09
End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 16:45:00 PST
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91-93 3000GT 4x6 Black Projector Headlights Headlamps Assembly/6000K White HID
US $77.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 19:55:24 PST
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MITSUBISHI WATER PUMP TIMING BELT KIT DIAMANTE 3000GT DODGE STEALTH 3.0L 91 -99
US $354.90
End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 10:00:40 PST
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NEW 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT V6 3.0L DOHC TIMING BELT!
US $35.99
End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 10:35:47 PST
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91 92 93 3000GT 4x6 Glass Diamond Headlights Headlamps Assembly/6000K White HID
US $75.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 11:15:22 PST
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Mitsubishi Water Pump Timing Belt Kit Diamante 3000GT
US $250.25
End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 12:56:29 PST
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91-99 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3000 GT Dodge Stealth Front Upper Timing Belt Cover
US $39.99
End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 4:29:43 PST
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91-99 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3000 GT Dodge Stealth Rear Upper Timing Belt Cover
US $39.99
End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 4:32:11 PST
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92-99 3000GT 3.0 SOHC 6G72 Water Pump Timing Belt
US $69.99
End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 10:53:36 PST
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Mitsubishi 3000GT 3.0 DOHC Timing Belt Seals Water Pump
US $92.64
End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 14:46:24 PST
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93-99 Mitsubishi 3000GT 6G72T Turbo 3.0 engine 60k
US $2,850.00
End Date: Friday Feb-10-2012 14:48:22 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $2,850.00
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93-99 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL NON-TURBO 3.0L OIL PUMP 6G72
US $91.16
End Date: Saturday Feb-11-2012 19:46:34 PST
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88-99 Fits Diamante 3000gt montero might sigma max sonata 3.0L timing belt set
US $50.40
End Date: Sunday Feb-12-2012 15:20:37 PST
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3000gt/Stealth twin turbo 6g72/74GT PRO BILLET OIL PUMP GEARS
US $179.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Feb-12-2012 15:54:54 PST
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OEM Mitsubishi Diamante 3000GT - Timing Belt 91-99
US $64.99
End Date: Tuesday Feb-14-2012 2:07:10 PST
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Crystal Clear CAM GEAR COVERS Timing Belt Cover 3000GT 91-92 Front Rear PAIR
US $249.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-14-2012 8:22:13 PST
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Crystal Clear CAM GEAR COVERS Timing Belt Cover 3000GT 93-99 Front Rear PAIR
US $249.95
End Date: Tuesday Feb-14-2012 8:42:41 PST
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NEW MITSUBISHI 3000GT V6 3.0L SOHC 1997-99 TIMING BELT!
US $16.88
End Date: Tuesday Feb-14-2012 13:56:48 PST
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2972CC 3000 GT DIAMANTE 6G72 12V OHC OIL PUMP #1359
US $173.35
End Date: Tuesday Feb-14-2012 14:48:13 PST
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2972CC MITSUBISHI 3000 GT DIAMANTE 6G72 OIL PUMP #992
US $145.19
End Date: Tuesday Feb-14-2012 14:48:53 PST
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91-93 3000GT 4x6 Black Projector Headlights Headlamps Assembly/6000K White HID
US $86.99
End Date: Wednesday Feb-15-2012 23:55:17 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $86.99
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91 92 93 3000GT 4x6 Glass Diamond Headlights Headlamps Assembly/6000K White HID
US $84.99
End Date: Wednesday Feb-15-2012 23:55:19 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $84.99
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Stealth 3000GT DOHC V6 Hydraulic Timing Belt Tensioner
US $79.90
End Date: Thursday Feb-16-2012 12:18:50 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $79.90
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Stealth 3000GT DOHC V6 Hydraulic Timing Belt Tensioner
US $69.95
End Date: Thursday Feb-16-2012 12:19:25 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $69.95
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026-0319 BECK/ARNLEY Timing Belt 3000GT VR-4 3.0L
US $84.15
End Date: Friday Feb-17-2012 12:10:09 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $84.15
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3000GT Stealth engine block timing belt tensioner
US $35.00
End Date: Friday Feb-17-2012 12:19:45 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $35.00
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Mitsubishi Diamante 3000 GT Engine Timing Belt Continental
US $46.97
End Date: Saturday Feb-18-2012 6:16:03 PST
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3000GT Stealth 98 VR4 Timing Belt Tensioner PULLEY brac
US $20.00
End Date: Saturday Feb-18-2012 12:51:17 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $20.00
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3000GT Stealth SOHC camshaft gear pulley timing belt
US $15.00
End Date: Saturday Feb-18-2012 12:54:17 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $15.00
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Mitsubishi 3000GT Diamante Stealth Oil Pump 3.0L DOHC
US $154.00
End Date: Monday Feb-20-2012 7:17:03 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $154.00
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3000GT STEALTH Oil Pump housing 2nd gen 94+ DOHC sensor
US $50.00
End Date: Monday Feb-20-2012 9:36:54 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $50.00
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95195 TIMING BELT STEALTH 3000GT VR4 SPYDER 3.0 181CI
US $53.00
End Date: Monday Feb-20-2012 12:21:48 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $53.00
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92 Mitsubishi 3000Gt / Stealth Dohc Timing Belt
US $30.00
End Date: Monday Feb-20-2012 20:55:50 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $30.00
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3000GT Stealth DOHC Oil Pump PICKUP TUBE Strainer *NEW*
US $29.95
End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 9:40:44 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $29.95
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91-99 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL 3.0L Timing Belt Water Pump
US $100.75
End Date: Wednesday Feb-22-2012 17:03:40 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $100.75
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Mitsubishi Timing Belt and Water Pump Kit Tensioner Roller 3000GT Diamante
US $325.00
End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 8:49:53 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $325.00
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OEM Mitsubishi Diamante 3000GT - Timing Belt 91-99
US $63.99
End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 12:53:13 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $63.99
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92 Mitsubishi 3000Gt/ Stealth Lower Timing Belt Shroud
US $45.00
End Date: Thursday Feb-23-2012 13:50:08 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $45.00
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How to build a datalogger setup (PDA/Laptop)

Friday, March 21st, 2008

If a check engine light (CEL) has come up on your gauge cluster, or you want the ability to see what your car’s computer is doing for tuning purposes, you should consider purchasing a datalogger setup to read codes and perform simple engine diagnostics. For modified twin turbo 3000GTs and Stealths, it is highly recommended you have one.

dlogger003smallmt0.jpg

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How to ship car parts (bumpers, sideskirts, spoilers, etc)

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Anyone shipping used parts after a sale or trade knows it is a pain. Here you’ll find out how to keep the cost down when shipping car parts in general.

how to ship big boxes
([2] 65″ boxes, [1] 60″ box, [2] smaller ones)

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DOHC Oil Pump and Rod Bearing Replacement Guide

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

I have created this guide to supplement Antoni’s 3000GT/Stealth oil pump replacement guide. This guide will go into more detail than the guide found there and will give an account of my experience when I recently replaced my oil pump. I will give tips on how to avoid the problems I ran into along the way. First things first–most likely when you start, your car will look like this:

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