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Not really sure where to start on this, and with my current Job/home situation this “build” is going to take quite awhile. As I said previously I saved this ride from going to a scrapper. The inside was totally trashed, and I still am unaware as to why the vehicle was parked/abandoned in the first place. So far all I have done to it is replace the cracked grey dashboard with a newer not cracked black one, and replaced some vacuum lines under the hood. As well as cleaned the car up fairly well and removed the old crappy window tint.
 
Glad to see another one saved!! If you plan on the long road, im sure she will come out like a boss!!


Have you driven it longer than 15 ish min?? When i saved mine from the scrapper a few years back it had a greddy i did some repairs and after being able to drive her for 15-30min straight it would stall on me and not start for about 20min. then it would repeat the process. Figured out the 2nd time of it happening it was due to my BOV being Non-Recirculated. i got her to a parts store just before close and got a flex hose to get me home. worled like a charm. Curious if yours is doing the same or not..???
 
I haven’t taken it on a long drive yet, just the corner store. And I do plan on either re-circulating or spending the money on speed density. But first vacuum leaks from hell. And tires. Mine are mismatched, both brand and sizes ‍♂️
 
I have so far just done the oil, plugs, wires, and flushed all my brake lines. It’s not a driver yet, and won’t be until I get my timing belt (etc) new brakes all around, and find (or make) an intake to recirculate this BOV. Figure the vent has to be the reason for the 1500rpm idle at this point. Have replaced all other vacuum hoses already
 
I bought an $11 headlight restore kit. In about 10 mins they went from fairly yellow to nice and clear. Not as nice as if I had gone to my shop and sanded and clear coated, but not bad either. The test will be how long it last for that price
 

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Front floors are done. Have to wait till tomorrow to do the back seat
 

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The steering wheel itself is nice and black to match the dash. The airbag part is the original one from this car and is grey. It’s crusty looking because the car was parked with the window open for over a year. I need to source a black airbag to swap out
 
Unfortunately I haven’t really been able to get much accomplished with the car, With other things happening in life it’s forced me to make it my current daily ride, so I’m unable to just tear it apart to get things done. I have redone the brakes, got drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads. But that’s it so far
 
Decided since the weather here is turning nice again, I can park the Eclipse for a bit and use my motorcycle. Today tearing into the engine bay. Replacing the intake manifold gasket and some exhaust gaskets. The inside of the manifold is all kinds of gummed up and black. Like tar. I’m sure it is oil. I’ve been driving it for a bit now, and also found what looks like a rear main leak. Will cross that one when I get there. Going to clean up the bay as I go, knowing it will be pointless but it’ll make me feel a bit better until I have to do it again.
 
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