This is an A/C switch. Take a look at the second post in this thread: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/1g-water-neck-inlet-aka-lower-water-neck.491210/

91-GS said:

This is an A/C switch. Take a look at the second post in this thread: http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/1g-water-neck-inlet-aka-lower-water-neck.491210/

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Thank you! Do they sell this in autozone or advance auto parts? eBay? What would be a good place to buy it from? I tried to search on eBay 96 eagle talon water temperature switch - results came up a bunch of different choices. Do I need to search for the tsi version water temperature switch or regular non turbo talon/eclipse water temperature switch will fit to my tsi talon as well?

I assume that when you say you searched on eBay for a '96... that you have a 2G car. If that is the case, that switch is useless. It is a 1G only part. Consider getting a 3/8" BSPT plug to remove it and clean up the housing a bit.

19Eclipse90 said:

I assume that when you say you searched on eBay for a '96... that you have a 2G car. If that is the case, that switch is useless. It is a 1G only part. Consider getting a 3/8" BSPT plug to remove it and clean up the housing a bit.

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I have a 96 talon tsi - Is that considered to be a 2g car?
But any how, I can have it removed and clean up what's behind that switch and throw that switch away? What's behind that switch? If I throw it away then the housing is going to be sitting open?

Yes a 96 is a 2g. Remove it and PLUG the hole with a 3/8" BSPT plug like suggested above.

JDT said:

Yes a 96 is a 2g. Remove it and PLUG the hole with a 3/8" BSPT plug like suggested above.

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Got it. Will get the bspt plug.
Thank you.

It will look something like this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/40821938?...61768689&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=95824777449&veh=sem and you can get them at almost any hardware store.

Chumpaumpalumpa said:

It will look something like this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/40821938?...61768689&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=95824777449&veh=sem and you can get them at almost any hardware store.

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Got it, thanks a lot! Thanks also to every one who responded.

Yup, just get it in brass and you shouldn't really pay more than $4.50 for it.

Actually looks like this one is it. Part #4810T193 3/8" BSPT

Chumpaumpalumpa said:

Actually looks like this one is it. Part #4810T193 3/8" BSPT

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Got it thanks. Im guessing they are going to charge for shipping in that link that you provided?


I looked on ebay and found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pneumatic-A...108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483b082624

Comes with free shipping.

This is good enough?

No you can't use that thing, it's not a plug.

Here's 4 plugs for 5 bucks shipped (as there are other places on the car where you might need them, we just don't know which ones yet)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-4-3-...532?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c3c997bc

tmoney20g said:

No you can't use that thing, it's not a plug.

Here's 4 plugs for 5 bucks shipped (as there are other places on the car where you might need them, we just don't know which ones yet)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-4-3-...532?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c3c997bc

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Got it, thanks Tony!

Update: came across this with a friend{pics attached}.
Looks like there are 3 bolts missing and that whole manifold is being held by 1 bolt, and the gasket was hanging out and looked to be old and used up. Its possible that the car is not idling by itself and not staying on due to those 3 bolts not being there in manifold and the air escaping?
Any place where I can buy these 3 bolts for cheap? Dealer said $9 per 1 bolt. Took the bolt it to a local hardware store and they dont have it.
Would also appreciate if some one also could give me a link where I can buy a new gasket like the one that is sitting there between that manifold.
Any recommendation on in spark plug Wires as well as spark plugs?

Thanks in advance.

Most vendors here carry the gaskets, not sure on the thread size for the o2 housing to turbo bolts though

OEM o2 housing bolt
OEM o2 housing to turbo gasket

That's quite the exhaust leak you got there! If I remember off hand mine were M12x1.25x40mm? Idk yours might differ slightly. Most hardware stores have keys or will let you borrow a bolt to see if it fits. Make sure to get grade 8 (class 8.8) or better for the heat and use a little anti-seize if you have some.

PrimerPLus said:

OEM o2 housing bolt
OEM o2 housing to turbo gasket

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Thanks for the links and sorry about the late response.
Those bolts dont go for cheaper than $7.92 per 1 piece? Dealer charges $9.50 and some change per 1.
Also the gasket in the car looked like it was a 2 piece{basically 2 same pieces standing against each other}, the one in the link that you included looks to be a 1 piece gasket.

Chumpaumpalumpa said:

That's quite the exhaust leak you got there! If I remember off hand mine were M12x1.25x40mm? Idk yours might differ slightly. Most hardware stores have keys or will let you borrow a bolt to see if it fits. Make sure to get grade 8 (class 8.8) or better for the heat and use a little anti-seize if you have some.

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Thanks for the reply, would home depot carry a bolt that would be heat resistant enough for a car?

Try a store like Fastenal. They carry all shapes and sizes of bolts, even grade 12. They also have th thread guage to make sure you get the right thread. I'm lucky enough to have one here in our small town. They know me as the metric bolt guy!

Good weekend to every one. Need some people suggestions here. I took out 02 gasket to do some inspection and noticed something weird.
The turbo housing has a big round hole and an oval shaped hole while the 02 housing manifold that connects to the turbo housing has a big round hole and an oval shaped hole. Arent both parts supposed to have matching holes? Or is this supposed to be like this?
Which gasket do I get?
The old gasket{2 piece} that was sitting there was pulled out.


Pics attached.

Would appreciate some input on this.