Unfortunately I posted it on FB marketplace. I’m going to miss it. But had to be done.

Is a smart man. I got rid of Facebook long ago. But I do need to get back on working on my cars. I’ve had a turbo here for 2 months and just haven’t installed it

Knows us mortals need something to keep us in line. Lol

Not much happening with either one, turbo fried in the GST, and the GS has just been waiting for my spouse to get another job so I have income to play with. I’m bummed because I can’t drive either now, but I’ll get to them.

I believe that is the sensor/switch for the hood. I looked at mine, and since there isn’t an under hood light, it must be for an indicator on the dash I would suspect. I’ve never driven without my hood latched all the way, so I’m not 100% positive about that. But it mounts on the core support...

Not sure it will really go well with the green, but I do love pink. Was going to do my accents in pink but ended up with purple instead. Have a black GS that I was planning on using the pink for

Are you changing the overall color of the car eventually as well? Pink will not go well with the green IMO, but black will... however, if you are changing the car color, it won’t hurt to start the collection of pink now. And pink and black, honestly look the absolute best together.

Thanks, I would have just tried to figure it out and messed it up I’m sure. Lol

On the GST, ordered throttle shaft seals, throttle body gaskets, new coils, (noticed smoke, found cracked coil arcing) new plugs and wires, injector isolators and o-rings replaced, and a new fuel filter. Also got a notification from one of the local yards that they just received an RS. So I’ll...

As expected it was something simple, the charge pipe (?) from the turbo to intercooler has a coupling slip off. Easy fix. Now to install a radio.

Not that it didn’t cross my mind, that’s why I will be investigating tomorrow, pretty sure something popped loose, just had many other things to do today. Wasn’t really sure where to post as it was more of a “hey this happened” not a “hey guys what the heck is going on” type of post. Today was a...

Driving home from work this morning, everything was fine. In 5th gear, (possibly 60-70 as no speedo) step on the throttle for a bit of fun, boost gauge hits ~20 psi, fuel cut (I think) starts popping and throwing a flame from the exhaust. My buddy was next to me and texted about the flame. After...

Needs to make a 300+hp 420a build so I can then build the same. Lol

Awesome progress. And that engine bay looks great

That smile after the shock wore off was priceless.

I’m going to with the 420a I think. Do a full tear down since I have the GST to drive.

Yep, still scares me

I did that at 15, but it was an Isuzu.... and sucked. Still waiting to dive into this one

I’m just a beginner DSMer...... but BOOST LEAKS

That was my thought after the WTF? Lol

Mostly just tinkered with the GST, trying to tame my idle. Found something that made say WTF. A wire, taped off at the end (but bare copper still showing) tapped into one of the O2 sensors. The wire was resting on the trans.

Ive only been at it since October, and already have 2 (or more) of a bunch of things, even cars:D

Got it here on the forum. (Thanks ThunderChild). Came through clutch the day before I had to be back on the road

Got her all back together and running again. Which means just in time to go back to work tomorrow. Lol. Seats are also in, as well as the new boost gauge.

I have 3 within 30 miles of me.... and there is 1, yes only 1 99 GS between the 3 of them. Heading out there this week to see what all o can scavenge for the GS. :thumb:

Decided to use the seats from the GS for the GST for now. They aren’t in perfect condition either, but way better off than the GST seats. Swapping everything over while waiting on under-hood parts to arrive. Trying to get them all cleaned up now

Tying my boost gauge into the FPR. Going as far as I can until I get the rest of my parts in

As I’m looking back at other photos I have, the lower port on the IM was run to the PCV, the upper port on the IM went to my BOV, and the side vent on the VC went back to the intake. I will hook them all back up just like that, unless one of you guys or gals, tells me it was wrong from the...

I was mistaken, the bottom one went to my BOV, the top one for my PCV, and the side one from the valve cover Went back to the intake

Can I just plug that port now? Or should it go somewhere else?

The tube that goes to the lower part of the intake manifold was routed back to the intake. I’m figuring most of the oil issue from the top side was the PCV luckily. With no signs of excessive oil in other parts should mean I don’t have to worry about the turbo for a while. And there is almost no...

Almost no oil in the charge pipes. More of a thin oily film. Definitely leaning towards PCV system. Have to replace all the couplings on the turbo system though, some are cracked, and others are just nasty, or just a bit too big and clamped as tight as they could.

Thanks to the Taboo Speed Shop vacuum diagram I went through and deleted my evap stuff, all my vacuum lines, and even made my own EGR block off plate. Just used thin metal between the valve and gasket. Mounted (not installed yet) my new Blox MBC, while disconnecting the waste gate actuator line...

Glad you got it fixed, I didn’t have much insight on it, but was watching, glad it’s taken care of

So today..... we’ll technically yesterday but it’s 5:45am and I still haven’t been to sleep... I watched rain fall on my now 2 DSMs. Today I plan on getting my GST back together up to the point of valve cover that is being shipped, and also gutting the Interior of the GS to possibly use some of...

I’m definitely more than OK with that

If you look at the car scene in general, the newer generation of car people want new, tunable, and “flashy” cars... the people who love the 90’s cars, especially the DSM are getting older, having family’s and such and being more “responsible” (for what that’s worth). And the kids out there are...

Apparently it does. Lol. Only 124k on the odometer, kinda gives me a little hope.... maybe

First set of photos after bringing it home. I’ll take more after the car is cleaned up

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After a long day picking up my second DSM, I’ve returned home to find this waiting waiting for me. Time to bypass most of the vacuum system in the car and add in the boost controller

So..... for $250 and a whole lot of travel twine to borrow a truck and a trailer, I am new the owner of a 95 420a GS. I’ll post pics tomorrow when the sun is out

From what I’ve seen, it’s a good group to be in

Knows he can’t sell.... unless it is to buy another

I will post more good pics when I go see it. The old man selling it knows nothing about it as it was his grandsons. All he knows is the grandson was driving it one day and it just shut off... had some shade tree mechanics look at and couldn’t figure it out from what he said. It may end up being...

This is the (less than $300) I will be going to look at today

Not yet. Don’t want to get my hopes up too much yet. Waiting on the guy to get back ahold of me so I can go look at it. Then I’ll take my own pics.

Transmissions scare the crap out of me

I will let you know for sure. Going to see about a fix tomorrow with a tig welder. But I’ll keep you posted.