Recent content by Lex2007

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Hey guys, I'm gonna change the HID low beams for the first time since new and realized I haven't changed a single bulb in this car other than license plate and fog bulbs. I'm confused about the rear light assembly. Parts explosion shows 2 bulbs but I don't what those are for. -Reverse...

Its all really fresh honestly, but its origin isnt clear hence the UV dye.

Keep and fix! New cars so expensive!!!! 2000s Japanese cars are pinnacle. Steering feel, no BS screens...mechanical limited slip..great manual. Bulletproof motor.

Hey Raider! How ya been?!?!?! Yup years of washes makes it fuzzy. I'm worried it will split on me and Ill get something nasty in the intake. Didnt wanna take a chance.

Clean what? That's the problem. I cannot pinpoint the origin. Even the dye isn't showing me a clear origin. I will drive it some more and see if I get better clues.

My ancient OEM CAI filter was starting to look a little fuzzy afer 20 years so I ordered a replacement dry filter from Damond Motorsports. 70mm diameter inlet. The inside of the original filter looked fine but I didnt wanna take a chance. The thing barely even fits in the space. Its at...

I drove a 50 miles with UV dye in the car...not much to report. I see that its leaking but its still not evident from where. Need to drive it more. I used my UV Beast light (:heart:) and took some pics. Under the turbo a few spots on the coolant line to the turbo and HVAC coolant line. More...

I was not notified that you posted. Sorry for the delay. I love this suspension so much 2 years later. No issues so far. Its the right suspension for the city, urban driving. It soaks up speed bumps and pot holes like nothing. The KWs were horrible in the city. Ya don't need to slow down for...

ok so its not massive enough to cause blue smoke but its making a mess. I'm on my 3rd PCV valve in 170 k miles. So hopefully that is working correctly. Ill take everything off tomorrow and look for leaks.

If I had massive blow-by and oil being pushed into the turbo intake via the PCV vent valve wouldn't the engine produce blue smoke? I have non and lose maybe 1/2 a quart between 3-4000 mile oil changes.

The line going from the valve cover to the intake before the turbo. Got it. ok so its a hardline with gaskets or rubber? I am on my second round of Valvoline Restore and Protect...if it is the rings, maybe this will do the trick. :praying:

Valve cover vent? Never even heard of this. The car is stock and I always do 3-5k oil changes with Mobile1 or equivalent. Id be bummed of the motor had blow by at 170k. Thanks so much for the tip....will look for that vent this weekend. I added some UV dye as well to help pinpoint. Last time...

Hey Gents, My 2007 has 170k miles. No engine mods. Original CLUTCH! I am on my 2nd stock turbo which is now leaking oil badly. Trans is soaked and its dripping onto the heat shield of the exhaust manifold. Is it safe to install a Cork Sport 3/6 CST4 Turbo or equivalent and upgraded HPFP...

That's the idea...round 2 ....Im gonna drain at 1000 miles.