Ok, I did think this was weird. I wasn't sure if there was something I was unaware of , like a mod of some sort that would make this set up useful. I've had this car for years, and it seems like I'm always finding something off about how things were done by previous owner. Its ran like this for...

Hey Everyone, Vehicle is 1990 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD. Pretty sure its Federal as well.So I have seen multiple diagrams of how the 1g DSM vacuum lines should be, I guess I just wanted to confirm if this setup makes any sense. I'm assuming the solenoid all the way to the right is the fuel...

Couldn't really figure out how to just update this first post, however wanted to provide an update.There were multiple issues with the car.I am pretty sure the main reason was the fuse. The issue was intermittent because when I pulled it and did a resistance check it was actually showing...

I figured Id make a different thread since this information would be good for anyone with 90 turbo awd dsm(manual). In the process of trying to figure out why my car's idle doesn't hold and what appears to be an intermittent injector issue, I've come to the conclusion that my ECU is suspect. I...

That is actually exactly what I wanted to hear. I was just looking through their website the other day. From what I've seen on the forums, their work is top notch.I will definitely be sending this one in to the guys at ECMTuning, hopefully they aren't too busy to fix. I guess that would...

So I have the car with me now, and I'll be putting in more work to get it up and running. One thing I did notice was that the ECU that is currently in the car does seem a little suspect. Most of the other areas look good, but what I've circled in red looks as though maybe the capacitor leaked...

A few grounds do look suspect (strands visible, but plenty of strands to complete a ground), or could look better. I plan on changing them out for peace of mind and adding more grounds when I get situated with everything else that's going on. Also If you look at my response to Jk's97DSM post...

So I’m back out here working on the car.What’s weird about my car is that it has always tried to start before without the css connected. So I’m not sure what’s going on with that. But having it connected or not connected doesn’t make any difference.Signal wire at the starter sees 12v...

So I personally just ordered the one from Rock Auto by Standard Automotive. If I receive it before you do I’ll be sure to at least post pictures and inform you of what is included. Mainly I would suggest changing out the Oring/gasket if your 91 has one for the IAC as well.As far as that eBay...

I completely agree, unfortunately I’ve dealt with a few parts like this from Autozone and ended up going the oem route.Really good information. I appreciate it. What’s weird is that I actually checked to see if I could unplug the CSS, lol but I gave up cuz I was afraid I was going to break...

I tried jumping it with a known good battery, and didn't seem to make a difference.I'll recheck that spade with a multimeter then. I may have to remove that starter again because I don't believe you can access it while its installed. Would that really cause an intermittent issue though?

Hello Everyone,I would appreciate any help or suggestions from you all.I have a 90 Eagle Talon TSI Awd (Manual).The car has sat for a few months due to not being able to start. I initially thought it was a Starter issue because I was getting a single click and the car would not even crank...

Thanks for the responses both of you. I am aware of the Saturn swap, and I definitely have the tools and experience to complete. I guess I’m always just looking for more “Junkyard” Upgrades to our cars that may not have been discovered yet.I suppose I was more or less curious if this could be...

I’m looking for an alternator upgrade for my 90 talon. I’m just curious if anyone has tried putting an Intrepid alternator (99-01) or Chrysler 200M alternator into our cars?The housings look similar in pictures, but I don’t have a physical part to test.Thanks

Nah, its every gear, so hopefully thats good news.Is it easy to rebuild the assembly yourself? And I thought welding wasnt necessary? i really just want it back to stock

Recently after replacing my radiator, my 1g awd dsm has been reluctant to go into a gear occasionally, almost as if the clutch isnt all the way down. I havent been forcing it into gear, I usually just let off the clutch and try again, then Im able to shift normally. It just sucks ### I have...

Yeah, like a lot of people said it could be a number of things. First I would determine whether or not its an electrical issue and go from there.Does the car Idle at all? And what does it idle at?

Ok cool, thats exactly what I wanted to know. I just didnt want to start pounding on this thing if there was a chance it would mess with the bearings. If a press is the safest way to take it out first, Imma try that. My biggest fear is hammering this thing to death, and be stuck with what I...

I've priced it around, having someone else do it would be a total rip off. Most shops wanted upwards of 300$ , And to do it myself and do it right, meaning replacement of both inner and outer seals, bearing, and retaining clip was at least 100$ for the parts alone. Plus I'd have to pay a shop...

So Ive got this wheel hub thats shaft is rusted in the hub. However its already removed from the car, but most importantly, as far as I know the wheel bearing in it is still pretty good.Ive done my research on multiple ways of taking it out, but what way will be the safest to remove it...

Basically the title of the topic. But my dilemma is, right now its gonna be cheaper for ne to remove the entire knuckle instead of pressing a new wheel hub in. However I need to know if all the knuckles are the same for 1g dsm; Does it matter if its awd or fwd? Manual or auto? 1ga or 1gb ? Etc

So I have a leak at the oil return line, a few months later after installing a small 16g turbo on my 1g Eagle Talon Awd Tsi.To remedy this problem I was going to just cut the metal flex section off so its easier to position the two flanges separately. However I guess JNZ has a kit, that...

I would recommend trying a different ECU, if you have one around. Also because these cars are so old, I know that a lot of our electrical pigtails that s nap to the injector dont fit as snug as they should.However I definitely suggest swapping in a ECU, they do go bad.Ive had this exact same...

Well thanks for all the help. Lucked out, found a set of AGX in the junkyard on stock springs, so this should definitely help me out for awhile. Thanks Everyone

Its different everywhere I go, for example, Autozone list all the shocks are the same regardless of the year from 90-94, Drivetrain,and Turbo. However only the rears are actually indicating they are different. So I am assuming that the fronts, regardless of year are the same?Also thanks...

I have a 1g Tsi Awd Talon, and Im wondering if any shock I pull from a 1g dsm will work on my car, regardless of fwd,awd, turbo, or year?Basically my car is already lowered on some Unknown lowering springs and what appear to be kyb agx shocks.Im hurting for cash, so Im planning on...

So Im just gonna revive this old thread. Basically Im thinking my fuel pump is probably still stock, and could benefit from being replaced. Since Im already running a small 16g and an afpr. Going with a brand new 3000gt pump, however, I need to know if this is the correct VR4 pumpDenso...

Ive been trying to determine what lowering springs these are on my car, Ive had them on since Ive had it. The car is 90 AWD Talon Turbo, the lowering springs are blue.Any major brands come to mind?If not Ill just end up replacing them, ### the car seems to have always "bounced" on...

Yea, I plan on just replacing both the master and slave cylinder all together since I'm sure they'll be next to go, and I might as well if I plan on redoing this clutch.I'm gonna look into rebuilding the clutch pedal assembly as well, although I'd rather just do the clutch work instead since...

Thanks for the advice you guys. I rebled the system and no luck, not even a slight improvement. Everything seemed to move fine as well.*However, I would like to note that my father did say that the boot for the slave cylinder had a build up of fluid in it. But it just seems like its been...

Nah, I totally understand, thanks for the info. Ive rebuilt the head already So if its easier than that Im not too worried. Ive just never messed with any transmission related problems on this car. Except the copper bushings I made for the shifter. So im gonna put the car on jacks and start...

Lately the car has been getting harder to shift randomly, not sure why. The clutch was replaced awhile ago, so it may need a new one, but when it does go into gear, it seems to catch just fine, with no real lost in power.Im thinking my clutch fluid resevoir got too low and their may be air...

Ok so heres my situation. I swapped out the 1g fuel clips to 2g fuel clips, Good idea right? Well going into it I thought Itd be a simple move this pin to the new clip kind of deal, but none of the wires would actually lock in to the 2g clip.Anyone else have this problem?Instead I...

its a 1g, seems like it smokes under boost, and under boost only.Not quite sure what it is, it doesnt seem like its coming from my exhaust tho, its almost as if something is getting on the o2 housing? Any idea as to what could be burning off the O2 housing only under boost? Ive got a few leaks...

I see what you mean, if that's the case couldn't you tune the injectors somewhat with an afpr by manipulating the fuel pressure to change the rate at which the injectors spray? Suppose its not full proof but I am curious.I want a set of yellow-top injectors(510cc I think) this combined with...

Nothing honestly. If I had to I'd run dsm link.I'd like to get by on the stock ecu. So far my upgrades have been very minimal, didn't think I'd need a tune with such few modifications. That's why im going the Denso pump w/o the rewire. I wish I didn't have to mess with the fuel system too...

Ok so I finally took care of everything on the car, (YES!!) Now, my goal is 14-16lbs safely on this small 16g. My supporting mods are a -dejon intake -3inch exhaust -2g mani -AFPRSo nothing too major. Ive done virtually all the maintenance work on the car. The plan is to stick a vr4...

Intake, headers,exhaust, cams. Only so far a non turbo car will go ya know, unless youre willing to put large sum of money into it Cams arent too hard to install if you know how to do your own timing I would assume.

I second that, helicoil kits are expensive, best bet is a junkyard. The kit itself will cost at least 40$ IF you can find a good deal on it. not only that but the kit doesnt usually include the drill bit.

Thanks for the tips guys, wont be able to get off work though for thursday, but I think I found my problem actually, I "fixed" it, but Im thinking Im going to want to change the coupler its using. Runs A LOT betterIm pretty sure i have a big leak where the intake pipe connects to the turbo, if...

Just whatever Im running now, the wastegate pressure apperantly, I just put in new valves in the head, so I cranked the mbc down as low as possible.Thats Awesome, didnt realize you were from gilbert too, Ill see if I can get the day off. Im definitely going to look at it tonight though and...

This is for a 1g Talon TSi AWD, So I went from a 14b to a small 16g, Im sure a tune would only help, but Im thinking its something else. For what I plan on doing I shouldnt really need a tune. Only reason I put a small 16g in there ### the old 14b started smokin a lil, and A lot of the people on...

my bad should have put more details in. Pretty much a stock car. I Have an afpr, 3inch exhaust, dejon intake. But thats bout it in terms of supporting mods.And heres the thing, I tried steppin on it a lil, and I guess the car isnt really moving much under boost anyways. Is this cause the boost...

Lol makes sense. What's a good boost level for a small 16g?Maybe, I upgraded from a 14b, so maybe that's what I'm hearing

I have a manual boost controller installed. I have it turned down completely while I break in the head. Any reason why I'd still be building boost on my aftermarket guage? Also I hear a whining noise when coming off the throttle, its not too bad and sometimes goes away, think it might be the...

Honestly I like ngks for results and reliability, but so far I've never had a set of wires that didn't break somewhere off the distributer. They are great when running them. I usually have a problem removing 1

Will do, yea ### basically so far I know that there was too much slack between the cam gears. I turned the crank by hand and the slipped seemed to disappear. Well at least from the top.See I had no idea I needed to mess with the tensioner. I mean I replaced it but I assumed it all tightened up...

That could be my problem, I didnt even know I had to set an initial tension, I just replaced the tensioner and thats it. It tightened up, and was good for awhile but seemed to have loosened. Ill check though. Its just a PITA pulling off the lower timing cover. Literally takes longer than the...

Just did this timing job after a small rebuild on my 1g 90 talon awd, the tension was fine earlier,but seemed to have loosened up quite a bit?I just replaced this hydrolic tensioner, so IDK if thats really it. Had it pushed in for awhile though

You check the alternator?