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CAFIFTY
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Joined: Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:36 am
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 Just dragged my VR4 across the country Hi,
I just moved to the greater LA area. I have a 1992 galant VR4 that i brought with me. Besides wheels/rims she is 100% stock with 90k miles on it. Bought her in late January and have been fixing some small issues and doing maintenance. Right noiw she stumbles pretty bad when running under 3,000 RPM. I found some rust in my fuel injectors before i moved so i think the fuel tank is rusty.
I started road racing 2.5 years ago and love it. Hoping to take the Galant to some open track days soon. I autocross here and there but really want to start rallycrossing. Did some quick surfing of the web and havent found the rallycross schedule out here, I am sure there is one though.
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BertGST
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Joined: Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:20 pm
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Location: Bell Gardens
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Welcome to LADSM. Any pics??
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bras_33
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Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 9:36 am
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country WELCOME to LADSM.com
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BOOST
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Joined: Wed May 23, 2007 3:51 pm
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Location: L.A.
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country I'd drop the gas tank and double check it. also changing the fuel pump/filter would help. when I had my 90 laser rs had rust and would affect the fuel . changed my pump and she was running great. welcome btw.
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CAFIFTY
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Here is a pic  I dropped my fuel tank right after i posted and found a bunch of rust/debris in there. Going to try to find a place that does tank cleaning/repair, I was thinking Harbor Radiator in Costa Mesa? Anyone have any suggestion. Also going to bend and replace the fuel lines while i am down there.
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BOOST
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Location: L.A.
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country id personally would try to find another gas tank but that might be a bit hard for your car ; /. hopefully someone will chime in to give you some help
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forcfedtalon
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Joined: Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:33 pm
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Location: outside the womb
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country welcome to LADSM!
finding a Tank will be difficult...if you dont mind shipping from Portland Or
text my buddy Paul 360.281.0129
he has more dsm parts than anyone i know. Even GVR4 parts..
good luck
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LOLVTEC
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Just have your tank cleaned and have it resealed.
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CAFIFTY
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country I called around and was told to use these guys to strip the tank
Now i just need to find someone to coat it.
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jamesfosterx
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Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:19 pm
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Location: Riverside, CA
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Nice car. Good to see more Galant's in Cali.
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~KiNg MaRtY~
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Joined: Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:08 pm
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Location: Corona / Irvine, CA
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Cool, another GVR-4  Welcome!
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-red97rum-
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Location: Ontario, CA [IE]
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Welcome. You could try cleaning the tank as best you can yourself. Get yourself a couple sections of metal chain, put it in the tank with some sort of cleaner and shake the chain around in the tank. Rinse and repeat until you knock most of the rust and shit off. Then check/change the fuel filter regularly. You could try cleaning a resealing it yourself, I've read pretty good things about this kit: http://www.por15.com/FUEL-TANK-REPAIR-KIT_p_62.html http://qr.absolutecoatings.com/QR-asset ... Sealer.pdf_________________-Dustin 1992 Tsi Auto Swapped 10.67@126mph
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awdmonster
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Welcome !
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CAFIFTY
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Ended up getting the tank cleaned at stripcleaner. It was super expensive $300 and they lost a bunch of my fuel tanks parts.  that doesnt seem to be the issue though. Car is still surging. Its really annoying. Waiting on a usb logger cable, i made a com style one but my new laptop doesn't have that port. 
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-red97rum-
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Re: Just dragged my VR4 across the country Awe that sucks man, well at least you know the tank is clean. You can use your serial cable if you get a Keyspan USB/serial adapter. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Keyspan-High- ... HS/5934005_________________-Dustin 1992 Tsi Auto Swapped 10.67@126mph
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