What have you done to your MSP today?

[bwlknsn91]

Well got'er to the shop safe and sound (without blowing it up that is )! Expecting a call tomorrow and will keep updated.

 

[SCMP3]

i updated my build thread lol

 

[Griffthx]

Replaced the Spark plugs and put new hids in. Next on the list is new AWR endlinks and sway bushings, Followed by Foglights and hids.

 

[Knox Joe]

I think if I decide to keep the motor stock, I am going to install the DocB setup on it, and shorten the oil pickup from AWR by about 3-5mm. Really thinking the oil pickup on the AWR is why I spun the bearing, and subsequently destroyed the rod.

 

[2.0t03speed]

what happened was it rubbing the bottom of the pan ?

 

[Knox Joe]

what happened was it rubbing the bottom of the pan ?

Just very, very close.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Hope thats not the case....was thinking about picking one up to protect me when autoxing...

 

[2.0t03speed]

ok so if it's super close to the bottom of the pan, but not touching why are you going to shorten it?

 

[Preferio]

ok so if it's super close to the bottom of the pan, but not touching why are you going to shorten it?

Fluid cavitation I would assume.

 

[2.0t03speed]

i have a friend that bolted together a spare windage tray,oil pickup and oil pan. the factory oil pickup is really close to the bottom of the oil pan as well.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

thats my biggest concern about once I start autoxing with the MSP...spinning a bearing

 

[Alejo_NIN]

X2, i'm always topping off fluids before an auto-X
some turns scare the s*** out of me...
might think about a dry sump system or building a custom baffle to the stock pan.

 

[Cleverfrog]

thats my biggest concern about once I start autoxing with the MSP...spinning a bearing

You can't that way though. Have to have faith in the machine you use or you've already lost.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

LOL I know. I'll just make sure the fluids are topped off...all I can do really. One thing I hate about the MSP is the oil dipstick...such a pain in the ass to read...

 

[Preferio]

You can't that way though. Have to have faith in the machine you use or you've already lost.

I have faith in my car to drive a few miles a day... And that's about it.

 

[BOOSTR]

Cleaned it, vacuumed it and packed it for another road trip.

 

[bwlknsn91]

Shop called back about the car. They recommended replacing the cylinder 4 ignition coil as well as the upstream o2 sensor. Thinking I'm gonna replace the ignition coil firsthand as I don't see the o2 sensor contributing to this particular problem. Any recommendations for a good set of ignition coils?

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

whatever they sell at autozone. I think they are duralast. doesnt really matter. Should be like $25 a piece.

Shop called back about the car. They recommended replacing the cylinder 4 ignition coil as well as the upstream o2 sensor. Thinking I'm gonna replace the ignition coil firsthand as I don't see the o2 sensor contributing to this particular problem. Any recommendations for a good set of ignition coils?

 

[Spiced MSP]

^^^yup

 

[2.0t03speed]

woot getting the protege inspected on saturday!! i'll finally be able to drive it any where i want.