This is a question for all 1g owners that installed a boost gauge before a boost controller. Also, please note if you pulled the restrictor out of the boost solenoid. I've heard so many different answers, and I'm interested to see how much variation there really is.

Hello, does anyone have a link to a page that explains how to rebuild an ISC motor? I know you have to solder the bad coils off and the new ones on, but I'd feel better if I had a walkthrough.Also, I was wondering how it is possible to have idle surge with the ISC motor unplugged. I have...

Hello, I replaced my clutch master and slave cylinder with some advice from people on this forum. Now my problem is bleeding the clutch. I have done this on other cars, where the screw is easy to get to. I understand the process completely, that's not my problem.My problem is that I...

I put my car on a lift to see what was causing my steering wheel to pull randomly when I go over bumps. I found 3 problems:1. Steering rack is leaking. It's a slow leak, so I'm not worried about that, but could this indicate that the rack is worn, and loose? Could this cause the steering...

I have a few spots of rust on my car that I'm planning to scrape off. I won't be painting it just yet, so I'm looking for some kind of clear sealant to put over it so it doesn't start to rust again.I seem to remember there being some kind of sealant that you are supposed to put on scratches...

I am planning a budget build up of my 1g and am wondering how much power a 1g MAS can handle before it starts becoming a problem.

The oil and coolant hoses running to my turbo are looking pretty bad, I was wondering if anyone made some silicone hoses about the same size. Also, I'll probably be replacing my heater hoses and a bunch of vacuum lines. Anyone know a good place to get silicone hoses for these purposes?Thanks!

Hi, I've got a 1g AWD and I'm thinking about putting on some eibach prokits. With the 1" or so drop, will I be able to adjust the rear camber back to spec, or will I need to buy those ingallis adjuster things?Anyone with a 1g AWD have prokits?

Hello, I'm on a serious budget with my 91 Tsi. Currently, it as a mystery fuel pump in it. I'm assuming its a walbro 190 or 255 because it whines so loudly. It has not been rewired, however. The car had the stock fuel pump sitting in the hatch when I got it.My car has been getting less...

I pulled on my rear axles today and they can both move about a half a centimeter into and out towards the differential. There's no side to side play or wobble, just in and out play.Is this normal or does it mean my differential or bearings are fried? I haven't noticed any strange sounds...

I just popped my timing belt cover to see if the timing belt had been changed recently, and noticed it had a light coating of oil on the inside, ribbed part. Is that normal or does that throw a red flag as to a leak of some sort?

My 91 tsi reaches full boost really slowly. The guy I bought it from said he put a t25 turbo to manifold gasket in it. I believe this is probably part of the problem, restricting airflow. So I plan to replace the gasket with the proper sized 6cm gasket. I'm not going to port the thing, so I...

My 91 Talon has had crappy steering ever since I've owned it. The steering wanders a bit, especially over bumpy roads. I took it to a shop and they said everything feels tight, no looseness whatsoever. They did, however, notice the power steering fluid was leaking from the rack.Yep, my...

For those of you who have removed your PCV valve and either ran that line to a catch can or to the ground, how do you hollow out the PCV valve? I hammered the hell out of it with a bunch of different screwdrivers and none of them did a damn thing.I guess you just end up buying another...

Hi, I'm trying to convert an mpeg to an mp3 for guitar playing purposes. Is there any program that can do that with no hassle? Thanks!

My driver's door window has had a problem since I bought the car where it can't go up all the way, it will come off the track and need to be pushed back by hand then cranked to get to go up.I finally got around to trying to fix it and took the door panel off and checked the bolts that hold...

I'm looking for a reputable store, online or not, that sells redline shockproof gear oil. The only place I've been able to find is RRE, but their super-strict credit card rules won't allow me to place my order. Thanks!

I tried to follow the haynes manual instructions of testing the ISC motor coils but they didn't make sense. It shows to test the harness that plugs into the ISC motor. I did the two tests it mentioned and got 28K ohms. But I couldn't understand how testing the harness that plugs into the...

My interior lights don't come on when the doors are open, just when the hatch is. I assumed the door switches were dirty or corroded so I went to clean them.I looked at the switch in the door jam, and there were two wires coming from it. A green one with a pink stripe and a Yellow one with...

Hi, My car has idle surge. I can completely eliminate it if I screw in the biss screw, but then my car idles too low and if I rev it, the RPMs will drop down and the car will die. I unplugged the battery to reset the ECU but it didn't make a difference. The further I let the biss screw out...

Hi, I just bought a 91 Talon and it needs a front turn signal bulb replaced. I had a 93 talon before and it was incredibly simple. I checked my Haynes manual but it didn't show how to change them.It looks like the radiator is in the way. Any advice?Also, I don't have a boost...

I checked out a 1g turbo car the other day and everything seemed okay except the spark plugs were very white. Obviously this was lean or possibly the plug wasn't in the correct heat range. Most vacuum lines on the car were eliminated, so a vacuum leak seems very unlikely. What would be some...

With gas prices skyrocketing and the weather getting warmer, I'm considering selling my currect gas hog and buying a motorcycle for my main form of transportation. I've never owned a motorcycle before, but I did own a moped for a few years. I'm not looking for insane speed, just a smooth...

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade the front brakes on a 91 AWD to the 93+ AWD brakes. What is the least expensive approach to doing this without buying used brake parts? While I was at it, I figured I'd shell out a little more and get some better rotors. I was thinking of buying stock 93+ sized...

I'm going to be installing a volt gauge in a 1G talon. Where is the best place to tap for the source it will be reading? I've searched everywhere for about a half an hour, with little luck.Anyone know? Any links to tech articles or anything? Thanks!

Hi, I'm helping a friend fix her car. It's an 89 escort that was said to be running poorly for about a year and a half before the other day when it just wouldn't start. The car cranks over fine, which means the starter and the battery are okay. There are no obstructions to air, and the single...

Hey guys, I'm getting rid of a Beautful bright red '87 porsche 944 with all the big ticket repairs completed recently. I figured since you are all car guys, I would see if anyone here was interested. Here's a link to the auction...

As the title suggests, what would be the best exhaust manifold for a stock 1g head?Really, what I want to know, is which manifold's runners would best match the ports on the head? I can't see a ported SBR manifold, with runners that are incredibly huge compared to an evo manifold, lining...

Does anybody with a 1G DSM have a lot of slop in their steering? As in, you can move the steering wheel about a half inch left or right and not turn the wheels?I ask because a lot of cars have a rubber bushing (rag joint) in the steering shaft to help with vibration, but over time the...

I want to lower a 1g AWD. I am interested in either the Eibach pro-kit or sportline springs. The prokit is said to lower the car about 1", while the sportline is supposed to lower it about 1.8". With a 1" drop, will I have too much negative camber, front or rear? I want it at or very close...