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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    I don't like Cometic's on our engines, they leak.

    Just fix the regular maintenance stuff, timing belt tension, oil change's etc, and look over the cams to make sure they aren't going flat, Jackson's mod, valve spring tension, that's all I got,
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    I don't like Cometic's on our engines, they leak.

    Just fix the regular maintenance stuff, timing belt tension, oil change's etc, and look over the cams to make sure they aren't going flat, Jackson's mod, valve spring tension, that's all I got,
    Jackson's mod= move the pulley?

    Valve spring tension = different retainers?

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADVAN View Post
    Jackson's mod= move the pulley?

    Valve spring tension = different retainers?
    I think Jackson has a set of retainers that lower the valve spring tension and reduce the wear and tear on the belt.
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Anyone know where to get these? cheaper than $260 from FWD

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    FWDP has the modified stock ones too. I just remembered I sent Jackson a couple A/C brackets for the idler relocation; can't wait to try it myself.

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADVAN View Post
    Anyone know where to get these? cheaper than $260 from FWD
    i believe the modified retainers on FWD are about $150..

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    so are modified stock ones just milled down? so the spring has less tension? If so can't a local place do it cheaper?

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADVAN View Post
    Jackson's mod= move the pulley?

    Valve spring tension = different retainers?
    Yes, you put the timing belt idler pulley on the a/c bracket.

    Valve spring tension, either Ti retainers or modded stockers, FWD has both.
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADVAN View Post
    Anyone know where to get these? cheaper than $260 from FWD
    Your talking a one off item for a TIII, $260 is a reasonable price. If your doing to own a TIII, get ready to spend.

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADVAN View Post
    so are modified stock ones just milled down? so the spring has less tension? If so can't a local place do it cheaper?
    Its possible I guess, talk to a local machine shop, your probably looking at 2 hours labour, so around $150 or more,
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    Your talking a one off item for a TIII, $260 is a reasonable price. If your doing to own a TIII, get ready to spend.



    Its possible I guess, talk to a local machine shop, your probably looking at 2 hours labour, so around $150 or more,
    Nevermind, I had the wrong info.
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by black86glhs View Post
    The hole in the retainers is opened up slightly to allow the retainer to slide up the keepers slightly. This lessens the spring tension.
    Not last time I talked with Jackson, the stockers are milled.

    The Ti's are designed to sit higher, so maybe thru the keeper hole or the spring pad is machined higher.
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    Not last time I talked with Jackson, the stockers are milled.

    The Ti's are designed to sit higher, so maybe thru the keeper hole or the spring pad is machined higher.
    Ok. Last time I talked with him(a while ago), we were talking about opening it up. I thought that is what he did. Thanks for the info.
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    I would think that with all the DOHC cars out there you would be able to find a spring ,stock or aftermarket, that will fit the T3 and have lower tension, idk maybe they are too unique

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    x2 on the suggestions for

    1) the ti or other retainers to lower valve spring pressure
    2) rerouting the O2 sensor wiring if it hasn't already melted
    3) installing a T1 instead


    in addition be sure to watch your oil pressure and belt tension at all times..
    do not drive it if either of those has any uncertainty!

    otherwise, have fun and watch out for tire spin at the top of 3rd gear

    Quote Originally Posted by Turbodave View Post
    Is that why you need so many of them?


    I do like the timing idler modification Jackson does, that looks like it would help belt life and possibly be easier on the intermediate shaft as well.

    That and making sure the 02 sensor wiring is routed away from the exhaust pipes are a few things you can do improve reliability.

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADVAN View Post
    I would think that with all the DOHC cars out there you would be able to find a spring ,stock or aftermarket, that will fit the T3 and have lower tension, idk maybe they are too unique
    Nope, I and others have tried to find springs, they will be custom job, the retainers are cheaper.

    BUT for some odd reason, one of my heads has factory low tension springs, so I don't need retainers, in fact, I had to shim them up to make them stiffer,
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    I would suggest trashing the entire stock vacuum system, its all junk. Get a cheap vacuum block and you really only need to run four or five lines directly off the intake. 180 degree thermostat with a couple holes drilled in it should also be on the to-do list. Stock bov is questionable at best, I would replace that as well.

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by Turbo224 View Post
    I would suggest trashing the entire stock vacuum system, its all junk. Get a cheap vacuum block and you really only need to run four or five lines directly off the intake. 180 degree thermostat with a couple holes drilled in it should also be on the to-do list. Stock bov is questionable at best, I would replace that as well.

    If I would have got my tax returns a tad sooner I definitely would have been up there to check it out.
    And the stock PCV setup and either run a catch can or an 8 valve type setup.
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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    And the stock PCV setup and either run a catch can or an 8 valve type setup.
    In what way do you run the pcv? put a port in the valve cover? any links with pics

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    Re: T-III Reliability improvement

    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADVAN View Post
    In what way do you run the pcv? put a port in the valve cover? any links with pics
    I don't run a pcv, just a catch can hooked into the air intake tube.

    Others a similiar setup. Search my name and catch in this section or the project log. RX2mazda has done something similar.
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