I need help!

[Lee]

Hey everyone, I'm knew to the forums let alone to the DSM world. I have a 1992 Eagle Talon TSI (AWD) that is giving me some shifting problems. I ordered a new clutch (ACT 2600) and I plan to resurface the flywheel. I have to admit I know nothing about this drivetrain (always had FR layouts). I have been looking at the FAQs and I am just wondering if there is anyone out there that can help me? If not, can anyone recommend any good transmission shops? I figure if I have to take apart everything anyways to do the clutch I might as well get new seals/fluids and whatever else might be 'easily' changed.

If anyone has any real input I'd appreciate it, or a place to work, or is just doing this to their own car, I would love to watch/learn/soak up whatever you'd be willing to help me with.

I'm on Buckley and I hardly know the area (haven't had a car until recently).

Shoot me an e-mail.
Thanks in advance

[KeltonDSMer]

Replacing the axle seals is a good idea. I would also consider a new S.S. clutch line and possible a new clutch fork/pivot ball.

Every says something different about gear oils, but I use either the new Amsoil 75W90 GL-4 that is specially formulated for manual trannies, or 1 quart of Penzoil syncromesh and the rest Amsoil 75W90 Gl-5+ (the regualr Amsoil synthetic).

Replace the transfer case fluid as well, I would recomend any synthetic gear oil that is rated GL-5+ in 75W90 or 80W90.

[buckley]

hey man, not to be rude, but who are ya?

Anyway, I would like to recommend Jack from IAT in Colorado Springs. His phone number is 719 243 5305. Give him a call, he rebuilds DSM trannies all the time and does great work for a fair price. I just got mine done there and it shifts perfectly. Good luck

-buckley

[Lee]

My name is Lee and I'm stationed out at Buckley AFB. I've been a 240sx guy since I was 18 but since I'm now here in the mountains I figured I'd step up to AWD. I honestly was looking at getting a WRX when this car fell into my lap. I couldn't beat the price and the fun factor. Now I am trying to learn as much as I can, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed by what these cars can do. Unfortunately a lot of the stuff on this car is rigged and I don't have the ability to just start taking things apart (I live in the dorms on base, and don't have many gearhead friends). Also my knowledge on this car is 0, so a lot of back tracking is taking place. My main goal right now is to get the tranny shifting 100 percent smooth (since I wouldn't want to lose it) and then get it registered/tested. Little things are driving me crazy like trying to find out what this guy did with the harness to the o2 sensor, or replacing the ignition. Its comming slowly but surely. I appreciate all the posts and I have to say the few people I've talked to thus far have been great. Thanks for the replies, and I am very impressed by everyone's eagerness to help. I hope to see this car eventually make a reliable 400whp and fix up the body quite a bit. I know its going to take a lot of time and effort, so even though I'm new and clueless don't hold it against me.

Thanks for your time,
Lee

[50Trim Boy]

i've been in the DSM game for a bit and live near buckley if you need anyhelp. i built up a 1g street car that went 12's and was daily driven.. email me if you need help with anything.. my head is bursting with info!
dsmboi@comcast.net

[buckley]

Sorry about the previous post, I was very confused! I thought you were referring to me but I was obviously incorrect.

But, for real, all of these guys here are very helpful and will jump at an opportunity to help out a fellow dsmer. Take advantage of it.

-buckley

p.s. post some pictures of the engine bay

[9820gGSX]

Lee-
As far as your tranny goes all I would say as a very helpful hint that not man people take into consideration when not shifting correctly is to have your clutch properly adjusted. If you have any time go to Team Rip Engineering's website (www.teamrip.com) and they have tons of info on these trannies and how to properly adjust the clutch so you are shifting smoothly and not grinding and such. Hope that helps. Good luck with the new clutch!
Tal