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1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

Originally Posted by Newbsauce
I work in Alexandria, could probably take a look if all else fails.
It will be great if you can do that. My friend doesn't really know anything about it, so do I. When do you think you might have time?? OK let me tell me him to go to Auto Parts and find out what the code is and I'll let you know. Tank You.
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by streetlamp
Take off the intake and inspect the turbo for shaft play, chipped/damaged blades and if it will freely spin
Do you think it can be Turbo?? The car has almost 92k mile on it..
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

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Do you think it can be Turbo?? The car has almost 92k mile on it..
What you are?
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

check to make sure the BOV is closing completely and not sticking open. Happened to my Greddy RS. Pull off the Recirc tube and check to see the valve is closed completely.
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

Originally Posted by bryan64613
Do you think it can be Turbo?? The car has almost 92k mile on it..
Do I think it can be turbo? I suppose..maybe you should inspect the turbo like I suggested so you can find out.
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

sell it now lol its a money pit. how much did your friend buy it for. But i reccomend dave highpsi tsi or hybrid awd. Both are great guys.
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

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sell it now lol its a money pit. how much did your friend buy it for. But i reccomend dave highpsi tsi or hybrid awd. Both are great guys.
Well I think he bought it for $7500.00. Is that too much?? The car has also Full Tein Suspension, HKS Full Exhaust, HKS Turbo Timer, Rays Wheels, the interior is in really good conditions and also the exterior. I will get in touch with Hybrid AWD. Thanks for all the help.
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

Doesn't help much if you don't provide more information regarding the symptoms. 92k miles doesn't mean anything, my stocker had 130k on it with very little shaft play.
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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check wagegate if u can pull it thats mean need replace
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Default Re: 1998 Eclipse GSX having Turbo Problems Help Please!!!

Well the description is not great but my guess is either boost leak, stuff hooked up wrong, or blown turbo. I've seen some wierd shit caused by blown turbos before. I certainly hope your friend isn't driving it with lines disconnected.



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