deviantek

Hey guys,

Having a nightmare of a time trying to loosen up the rear axle bolts. I've got a breaker bar on it puting all the force I can and still no go. I took the Front Axles off no problem, but these rears are a beast.

Is there some sorta trick I should know for getting these things off? Not have the e-brake on? Axle Threading goes the opposite direction? Put some sort of anti-rust liquid on it to loosen it up maybe? In the meantime, the car sits awaiting judgment.

Thanks

Just a few quick snapshots taken by a friend from a rally I attended this weekend (in-car video coming):

Here's a quick video, though it really doesn't show much of the course:









Was a fun drive, but unfortunately I DNF'd on the last run of 5 and all times were counted into the total, thus earning me a no-place finish.

Based on the specs of my car, what is a safe boost psi to run for a weekend rally-crosser? PSI is currently set to 17-18 using a Turbotech Boost Controller.

My car specs: (cut & paste)

Lancer Evolution GSR CD-9A (October, 1992)
Engine
* Rebuild by ALEX 3,000Km (1,875mile) ago
- Mitsubishi piston rings, thrust bearings, main bearings, front & rear main seal
- Mitsubishi Evo new turbo
- Power Enterprise 1.5mm metal head gasket
- Power Enterprise timing belt and balance belt
- Rally Art engine mounts
* NGK racing spark plugs
* NGK racing spark cables
Transmission
* Rebuild by ALEX 4,000Km (2,500mile) ago
- Mitsubishi ALL new bearings, synchro-mesh rings
Suspension
* Replace stabilizer and lower arms from CD9A (Evo 1) to CE9A (Evo 2, 3)
* KYB Rally / Gravel springs
- Front: 4.2kg/mm
- Rear: 3.5kg/mm
* KYB Gravel shock
- Front: Rally Special
- Rear: Rally Special
* Rally Art suspension upper mount bushings
* Rally Art front tower bar
* Rally Art rear tower bar
* Cusco Type 2 lower arm bar
* Jspeed (Car Station Marche) fender brace
* Cusco Zero-2E coilovers w/ Cusco Econ (installed)
Differential Gear
* LSD with ALEX custom setting
- Front: Cusco LSD RS 1 way 4,000Km (2,500mile) ago
- Rear: Cusco LSD MZ 1 way 3,500Km (2,188mile) ago
* Evo RS front LSD conversion parts
* Evo RS rear LSD conversion parts
Exhaust system & Air cleaner
* Fujitsubo RM-01A Exhaust system
* Fujitsubo racing down pipe
* After market stiff muffler bushings
* M's air cleaner
Clutch
* Cusco Hyper clutch cover
* Cusco Hyper light weight metal clutch disc
* OS Giken light weight fly wheel
* Knight Sports stainless steel mesh clutch hose
* Mitsubishi new clutch master cylinder
* ALEX stiff clutch pedal bracket
Brakes
* Brake pad
- Front: Delphi Lockheed ZR (for racing track)
- Rear: Delphi Lockheed MT (for Rally and Auto-X)
* Brake calipers Rebuild by ALEX 3,000Km (1,875mile) ago
* ALEX brake piston position helper springs (inside of the front brake calipers)
* APP stainless steel mesh brake hoses
* Cusco brake master cylinder stopper
* Mitsubishi new hubs and knuckles
For Rally
* SAFTY21 (Cusco) 14 points CDS roll cage with
SAFTY21 roll cage sleeve (order made)
* SAFTY21 (Cusco) A and B pillar reinforcement plates
* Carrosser (Cusco) front skip plate
* Carrosser (Cusco) gas tank guard
* Carrosser (Cusco) differential gear box guard
* Carrosser (Cusco) Rally mud flaps
Interior
* Driver side
- SPARCO Corsa 2000 model black seat
- LaStrada Rally Super Low position seat rail
- Sabelt racing seat belt (3 inch / including shoulder pads)
- Carrosser (Cusco) Rally foot rest
- ALEX custom eye ball mounts for 4 points seat belts
* Passenger side
- SPARCO Evo2 2004 model black seat
- LaStrada Rally Super Low position seat rail
- Sabelt racing seat belt (2 inch / including shoulder pads)
- Carrosser (Cusco) Rally foot rest
- ALEX custom eye ball mounts for 4 points seat belts
* OMP Velocita 35cm black suede leather steering wheel
* Rally Art manual shifter bushing
* RAZO WRC style shift knob
* Rigid Alpha break and clutch pedal covers
* AC, CD, speakers, radio units and floor cover are removed
* Blitz turbo timer
Others
* Mine's 'race tune' ECU
* YOKOHAMA ADVAN A035 (195/65 R15) tires (rally setup)
* 5Zigen FN01R-C 17x8 wheels with Falken Azenis RT615 225/45R17 tires
* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 3 stock OZ white wheel (rally setup)
* Power Enterprise MAG Power 2 oil filter
* Aftermarket Rainguards
* Mitsubishi fuel filter 500Km (313mile) ago
* Mitsubishi cam shaft position sensor 600Km (375mile) ago
* Red Line engine, transmission, T-case and LSD oil (10w40, WD-90, & Heavy Shock)
* Evo 8 MR BOV (crushed for increased boost pressure)
* ASI 50mm Aluminum Race Radiator + ASI Hoses
* SuperPro Rear Control arm, Trailing Arm & Rear Sway Bushes
* Rear Control arm reinforcement plate (by Speedware)

Hey all, Does anyone know where I can find a Power Steering cap to an evo 1 online? I'm from the States, so anything from a U.S. site would be preferable, but not mandatory =) My power steering fluid is leaking and it looks like the rubber seal on the power steering reservoir has gone bad. Thanks!

Alright, so I'm sure there are plenty of generic guides out there on the net, but I was wondering if one was done up here on team4g for the evo 1-3, showing the best firewall route and where/how to hook up the electrical power/ground lines.

Any help/diagrams would be appreciated.

Thanks,