My son's car just developed this problem. Thank you for the comprehensive video. And yeah, the Wheeler Dealers video was great, just not time to do a comprehensive job as you did here. Much appreciated.
Mission accomplished, thank you Joe! Having this vid and being able to do it along with you gave me the confidence to get deeper into the engine than I have gone before. The hardest part I found was getting the followers in and out, luckily my adjusters came out by hand with just a bit of twisting and lifting. What I found may be helpful for others - you really do have to feel the spring compress when you lift with the tool. Sometimes everything can look right, the cam lobes are perfectly aligned and the tool is seated fine, but for some reason the spring doesn't compress as much as required. In that case, adjust how the tool sits - maybe it has a slight slant on it, maybe you need to back it out of the gap a few mm. A small adjustment can lead to a big increase in how much compression you can achieve on the spring, and how easily the lifter comes out. Secondly, I found the best way to remove the lifter was to push it backwards, so the dimpled part came off the lifter head, then work it out from under the cam, while keep the spring compressed the whole time. Finally, my car is a TT and there was a small pipe going to the rear turbo which was perfectly placed to block the lifting tool - you couldn't get it into the slot if you tried coming over the pipe, and if you went under the pipe you then couldn't lift with the tool. I considered removing the pipe, but as I didn't have a 12mm crow's foot I couldn't get at it, so I found a better solution and just cut the handle off the lifting tool with an angle grinder. Not very elegant, and not as comfortable to use with a shorter handle, but it meant that it fit and I got the job done. That may be useful info for other TT owners, it had me scratching my noggin for a little while. Thank you for such a helpful video - you are literally keeping my car on the road at this point (and making me a better spanner-ist at the same time), and it is very much appreciated!
Thank you Joe for always doing a spectacular and detailed video on showing the correct way to do work on our cars. I hope you are doing well. 1 little correction. You ARE a Qualified mechanic, you are just not certified.
Agreed, Joe you humble and honestly ace GTO wizard :) Been watching a while now while working on my black 1992 GTO TT Manual :) Soon to be on the UK roads again asfet 7 / 8 years no MOT from previous owner! :)
Hmmm and that might be my problem. Previous owner replaced all the tappets but probably didn't de-compress them! I am sure he watched wheeler dealer as the guide! Thanks Joe now I further diagnose!!
Thanks man you save my engine I wasn't know about that depressurising of tappets before install. I'm glad I found out your channel before I fucked up 😂
I have the same car 1993 year. I'm dealing with misfire problems in USA. I went to the dealership, they were very unprofessional. They don't have the tools to perform a 27 point diagnosis, which is quite helpful. At the end, they ripped me off us $160 for doing nothing, kept me waiting for 2 days; fabricating all sorts of stories. The fact that I'm a woman, it's frustrating dealing with mechanics or any manly dominated field. You're videos are quite helpful. God bless you. 🙏☮
Amazing, absolutely amazing and very informative. I feel a lot more comfortable with doing this myself then I did before. Thank you so very much for this. Definitely going to sub now.
Hey Joe great video and only one thing I'd mention is that those tools for compressing the spring to remove the lifter have a tendency to scrape the aluminum head if it slips at all when trying to fiddle them out.. potential for metal shavings in the motor. Glad you included the point about them fully being compressable before installation I've seen a lot of mixed info about that one
Thanks for mentioning the filings. I forgot that one and it is an important note. I don't work from a script so I often forget these things and rely on others to pick up the errors. I'm only human.
Hello there I've been watching your videos recently because you're the only one that seems to know a lot about 3000gts and I just happen to have a 3000GT VR4 but one of the fuel lines is blocked with dirt and I just happened to see you don't have a video of you replacing the fuel lines
Are the cam followers valve specific? I have noticed they have different markings. Some with the mark 15, some 13,etc.. I am in the process of a head job due to timing belt break and I have ended up with terrible compression.
Hi! I have a quick question, I just installed these lash adjusters on my engine as I'm rebuilding it, and in the original manual it said to submerge them in diesel oil and take all the air out of them before installing. Was it wrong to do so?, as you installed them "empty"? Do I have to take them out again and empty them? Thanks in advance
If you use genuine mitsubishi lifters and that is what the factory manual tells you to do, you should do it. After market lifters tend to have a little more travel and if pre loaded, the value will be too open and hit the piston.
Hi thanks for the video! I have the same issue, as far as I hear, it is coming from the front cylinder head. There was nothing problem with it, it became after 6 months standing without engine running. Before this I changed the olil (might be too thick) , but can't be that bad, because some of the GTO owners recommended. I took my car to a Japanese car specialist and they changed the front 12 lash adjusters to 3 mm Evo ones but the noise is still there. They said, maybe the oil isn't right or my oil pump isn't working properly. What do you think? What's the name of that cleaning fluid what I can use for this purpose? Thank you for your help!
The cleaning fluid that I use is made by wynns but there are other products that do the same job. You should use the oil recommended by mitsubishi who have a little bit of knowledge about these cars. Don't go by what a couple of people on a forum say unless they can cover the cost of any damage or show evidence that the advice is sound. You should always change the lifters as a set because the oil pressure will not equalise evenly if you only change some.
@@3000GTGTORestoration, thanks for the advice! I use 10w50 fully synthetic. Maybe the 5w40 fully synthetic should be better, mainly if my oil pump is a bit defective...
I got new lifters as I am rebuilding my heads got 12 in so far but when decompressed number 13 felt like the spring inside was softer than the previous 12 I am gonna order a new one regardless not taking the chance . Have you ever ran into this if so thoughts? USA Ky
@@3000GTGTORestoration I’m assuming that’s the problem I ordered another 1. Just curious if you have gad the issue too. Long time mechanic but first 3000gt resto
Excellent quality videos mate! Really informative. Question (not relevant to this particular video topic). Have you ever had one where it will occasionally misfire when attempting to start (usually in the summer). Mine will turn over and then misfire once, then eventually start up (after a while of cranking) and run on 3/4 cylinders, after a while it will clear up and run absolutely fine. It's odd as mostly it starts no problem (mainly in cold climates I have noticed). I've spent a lot of money and time trying to fix it but am at a loss as I cannot find anyone else with the same issue. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Cheers
my final resort will be to look at injectors, but that can be a very expensive job, and may not necessarily fix it, so wandered if this was something anybody else had an issue with.
This is a very common problem and I have seen people spend a fortune on blindly swapping parts without understanding why. I can't diagnose or repair by text on TH-cam. Please post your problem on the forum and I am sure we can get you sorted.
Hello I’m attempting to buy a 99 3000gt sl but I’m having trouble finding out what is wrong with it owner says he was driving then suddenly lost power and couldn’t drive it more than 25-30 mph and vehicle is running very lean what should I consider ? Fixing if I get the vehicle
First of all, don't buy the car unless you get it dirt cheap. If you search hard enough, you will find a running one for a fair price, that may be cheaper in the long run. To answer your question you would start by checking the and coils. If those don't fix it, could likely be ecu.
Hello I own a 1994 3000gt SL and my power mode switch has gone out I was wondering if you could make a video regarding replacing the switch I have read online that this is a common problem but I am unsure how to go about replacing it. Let me know if you can help-Seiji
Hello . I have a lot of mechanical problems with my 3000GT SL automatic. It gives a problem of porencia, it does not give errors in the computer. nor is it supposed to have mechanical problems. Would someone help me?
@@3000GTGTORestoration All good. I did mine a while ago and I think it's made me a bit potty. Mind you it was my first time and I was just a bit less potty. Great videos
Takeoff the throttlebody, and you can takeou the intake manifold instead of doing what you did (waste time all love❤) and it saves you so much headache. No offense I don’t know why you didn’t do this.😂
Maybe you should have shown how to identify which ones are noisy then show how to take them out, clean them as per the service manual, then put them back in? New ones are a waste of money.
Hi You can request videos on the forum in a category called request a video. You will also be able to see which videos have been requested by others. Thanks for watching.
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My son's car just developed this problem. Thank you for the comprehensive video. And yeah, the Wheeler Dealers video was great, just not time to do a comprehensive job as you did here. Much appreciated.
Mission accomplished, thank you Joe! Having this vid and being able to do it along with you gave me the confidence to get deeper into the engine than I have gone before.
The hardest part I found was getting the followers in and out, luckily my adjusters came out by hand with just a bit of twisting and lifting. What I found may be helpful for others - you really do have to feel the spring compress when you lift with the tool. Sometimes everything can look right, the cam lobes are perfectly aligned and the tool is seated fine, but for some reason the spring doesn't compress as much as required. In that case, adjust how the tool sits - maybe it has a slight slant on it, maybe you need to back it out of the gap a few mm. A small adjustment can lead to a big increase in how much compression you can achieve on the spring, and how easily the lifter comes out. Secondly, I found the best way to remove the lifter was to push it backwards, so the dimpled part came off the lifter head, then work it out from under the cam, while keep the spring compressed the whole time. Finally, my car is a TT and there was a small pipe going to the rear turbo which was perfectly placed to block the lifting tool - you couldn't get it into the slot if you tried coming over the pipe, and if you went under the pipe you then couldn't lift with the tool. I considered removing the pipe, but as I didn't have a 12mm crow's foot I couldn't get at it, so I found a better solution and just cut the handle off the lifting tool with an angle grinder. Not very elegant, and not as comfortable to use with a shorter handle, but it meant that it fit and I got the job done. That may be useful info for other TT owners, it had me scratching my noggin for a little while.
Thank you for such a helpful video - you are literally keeping my car on the road at this point (and making me a better spanner-ist at the same time), and it is very much appreciated!
Thank you Joe for always doing a spectacular and detailed video on showing the correct way to do work on our cars. I hope you are doing well.
1 little correction. You ARE a Qualified mechanic, you are just not certified.
absolutely amazing videos I've had a GTO for the last 10 years and your videos have helped a million and one percent :)
Agreed, Joe you humble and honestly ace GTO wizard :) Been watching a while now while working on my black 1992 GTO TT Manual :) Soon to be on the UK roads again asfet 7 / 8 years no MOT from previous owner! :)
Best GTO repair channel hands down. I subscribed
Thank you
It's always about preventing the pitfalls. Currently doing the 3rd gen lifter replacement.
Hmmm and that might be my problem. Previous owner replaced all the tappets but probably didn't de-compress them! I am sure he watched wheeler dealer as the guide! Thanks Joe now I further diagnose!!
Thanks man you save my engine I wasn't know about that depressurising of tappets before install. I'm glad I found out your channel before I fucked up 😂
I’ve seen people do it before, but I’m still doing the de pressurization thing just to be safe😂
Great informational video. Great job! Thank you 👍
I have a 97 vr4 and 92 stealth TT. I love these cars 🚗.
Very helpful Joe! Getting into the fine details that most people fast forward through made everything very simple and clear.
I have the same car 1993 year. I'm dealing with misfire problems in USA. I went to the dealership, they were very unprofessional. They don't have the tools to perform a 27 point diagnosis, which is quite helpful. At the end, they ripped me off us $160 for doing nothing, kept me waiting for 2 days; fabricating all sorts of stories. The fact that I'm a woman, it's frustrating dealing with mechanics or any manly dominated field. You're videos are quite helpful. God bless you. 🙏☮
Thank you.
Excellent advice Joe. - Paddy
Thanks
Amazing, absolutely amazing and very informative. I feel a lot more comfortable with doing this myself then I did before. Thank you so very much for this. Definitely going to sub now.
Great work sir
Thank you
Thank you 😉
Hey Joe great video and only one thing I'd mention is that those tools for compressing the spring to remove the lifter have a tendency to scrape the aluminum head if it slips at all when trying to fiddle them out.. potential for metal shavings in the motor.
Glad you included the point about them fully being compressable before installation I've seen a lot of mixed info about that one
Thanks for mentioning the filings. I forgot that one and it is an important note. I don't work from a script so I often forget these things and rely on others to pick up the errors. I'm only human.
@@3000GTGTORestoration you're spot on 99% of the time so I'd say that's pretty good
@@3000GTGTORestoration where can I buy the stainless steel compression tool ? Many thanks
I have some. You can contact me by private message on the forum if you want one.
I also want know where find this tool
Hello,id i don't have that lifting tool,what else could i use?Thank you very much for your videos,you are an amazing guy helping us,cheers!
You are a legend.🙌🏾
Dude thank you so much for this tutorial!
I hope it helps you out.
Another top video joe! Gonna attempt this myself soon 👍🏻
Thanks paddy. Take your time. Its a very rewarding job.
What is the base engine in the ,3000 GTOMitzi
Great video
Thanks Michael
Amazing video good explanation keep the good work you are the best ...
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback.
Hello there I've been watching your videos recently because you're the only one that seems to know a lot about 3000gts and I just happen to have a 3000GT VR4 but one of the fuel lines is blocked with dirt and I just happened to see you don't have a video of you replacing the fuel lines
What causes the door locks to go crazy? I have seen this problem repeat on almost all 3000gt
Where did you purchase your lifters from?
i bought a red dodge stealth for 600. the owner thought the engine was blown, I've yet to find out but i suspect its the hydraulic lifters!
Are the cam followers valve specific? I have noticed they have different markings. Some with the mark 15, some 13,etc.. I am in the process of a head job due to timing belt break and I have ended up with terrible compression.
If you ever get to Ireland I owe you a pint
I may well take you up on the offer Seamus.
But, don't you need *two* revolutions of the crankshaft to turn the camshaft one full turn?
Is it easy to use a first gen motor in a second gen 3000gt
Hello i need measurement for awd front bearing. JMBMNZ16APY000441 210kw,tell me more about car. Thk in advanced.
Hi!
I have a quick question, I just installed these lash adjusters on my engine as I'm rebuilding it, and in the original manual it said to submerge them in diesel oil and take all the air out of them before installing.
Was it wrong to do so?, as you installed them "empty"?
Do I have to take them out again and empty them?
Thanks in advance
If you use genuine mitsubishi lifters and that is what the factory manual tells you to do, you should do it. After market lifters tend to have a little more travel and if pre loaded, the value will be too open and hit the piston.
Hi thanks for the video!
I have the same issue, as far as I hear, it is coming from the front cylinder head.
There was nothing problem with it, it became after 6 months standing without engine running.
Before this I changed the olil (might be too thick) , but can't be that bad, because some of the GTO owners recommended.
I took my car to a Japanese car specialist and they changed the front 12 lash adjusters to 3 mm Evo ones but the noise is still there.
They said, maybe the oil isn't right or my oil pump isn't working properly.
What do you think?
What's the name of that cleaning fluid what I can use for this purpose?
Thank you for your help!
The cleaning fluid that I use is made by wynns but there are other products that do the same job. You should use the oil recommended by mitsubishi who have a little bit of knowledge about these cars. Don't go by what a couple of people on a forum say unless they can cover the cost of any damage or show evidence that the advice is sound. You should always change the lifters as a set because the oil pressure will not equalise evenly if you only change some.
@@3000GTGTORestoration, thanks for the advice! I use 10w50 fully synthetic. Maybe the 5w40 fully synthetic should be better, mainly if my oil pump is a bit defective...
Why don't you use the correct oil instead. Are you in a very hot or very cold climate?
I was watching the whole video thinking WIPE THE OIL OFF YOUR CAMBELT!! Then you did it and i could calm down🤦🏻♂️
Joe :) (y) Cheers for the vids :))
I got new lifters as I am rebuilding my heads got 12 in so far but when decompressed number 13 felt like the spring inside was softer than the previous 12 I am gonna order a new one regardless not taking the chance . Have you ever ran into this if so thoughts? USA Ky
I have had broken springs. This may give the feeling of soft spring.
@@3000GTGTORestoration I’m assuming that’s the problem I ordered another 1. Just curious if you have gad the issue too. Long time mechanic but first 3000gt resto
@@3000GTGTORestoration their no where near as difficult as I imagined them being but little weird procedures for some stuff thank you for the response
Excellent quality videos mate! Really informative. Question (not relevant to this particular video topic). Have you ever had one where it will occasionally misfire when attempting to start (usually in the summer). Mine will turn over and then misfire once, then eventually start up (after a while of cranking) and run on 3/4 cylinders, after a while it will clear up and run absolutely fine. It's odd as mostly it starts no problem (mainly in cold climates I have noticed). I've spent a lot of money and time trying to fix it but am at a loss as I cannot find anyone else with the same issue. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Cheers
my final resort will be to look at injectors, but that can be a very expensive job, and may not necessarily fix it, so wandered if this was something anybody else had an issue with.
This is a very common problem and I have seen people spend a fortune on blindly swapping parts without understanding why. I can't diagnose or repair by text on TH-cam. Please post your problem on the forum and I am sure we can get you sorted.
Can you do a video for the replacement of the fuel filler neck?
Please request videos via the forum. I can't keep track of requests on TH-cam. Thanks
Hello I’m attempting to buy a 99 3000gt sl but I’m having trouble finding out what is wrong with it owner says he was driving then suddenly lost power and couldn’t drive it more than 25-30 mph and vehicle is running very lean what should I consider ? Fixing if I get the vehicle
First of all, don't buy the car unless you get it dirt cheap. If you search hard enough, you will find a running one for a fair price, that may be cheaper in the long run. To answer your question you would start by checking the and coils. If those don't fix it, could likely be ecu.
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Hola amigo tengo una pregunta
Hey what could cause my rocker arm to fall and get crushed I’m about to replace it but one lobe on the cam is in a different stroke right now
It may be possible that the cam is broken.
Can you do one on sunroof repair when they don’t open I have a 98 sl
I do not have a car with sunroof. Sorry
Where is the intake sensor wire connect to?
Hello I own a 1994 3000gt SL and my power mode switch has gone out I was wondering if you could make a video regarding replacing the switch I have read online that this is a common problem but I am unsure how to go about replacing it. Let me know if you can help-Seiji
Are you talking about the tour / sport switch?
@@3000GTGTORestoration I’m referring to the ECO/PWR switch
I have a 3000gt sl myself but it does not have this switch so I'm afraid I can't help you. Sorry
So what additives should I use...
Different countries use different brands. You should consult with your local auto parts store.
Hello . I have a lot of mechanical problems with my 3000GT SL automatic. It gives a problem of porencia, it does not give errors in the computer. nor is it supposed to have mechanical problems. Would someone help me?
Please join a forum and people will be able to help you.
Forum.the3000gtplace.com
Hey that cam follower on cylinder three looked out of alignment.
Must be camera angle or light. It all worked fine.
@@3000GTGTORestoration All good. I did mine a while ago and I think it's made me a bit potty. Mind you it was my first time and I was just a bit less potty. Great videos
Takeoff the throttlebody, and you can takeou the intake manifold instead of doing what you did (waste time all love❤) and it saves you so much headache. No offense I don’t know why you didn’t do this.😂
And I just wanted to thank you for taking the time out of your day to make a video like this I deeply appreciate it❤
Ac compresser video or advice?
Maybe you should have shown how to identify which ones are noisy then show how to take them out, clean them as per the service manual, then put them back in? New ones are a waste of money.
This was the video that was requested. I don't see anything in the manual about cleaning them.
@@3000GTGTORestoration There's about a whole page on cleaning them.
@Clark Kyle The hole lets the oil out not in. They're noisy because there's not enough oil IN them.
@Clark Kyle You don't know WTF you're on about. The cam lobe runs on the roller of the follower, it's the lobe on the roller that you hear.
@Clark Kyle Low oil pressure has nothing to do with lash adjusters.
could you do an engine mount tutorial? for all 4 :)
Hi
You can request videos on the forum in a category called request a video. You will also be able to see which videos have been requested by others. Thanks for watching.