1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD

[BrettJewett]

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[BrettJewett]

So I initially went through and checked the car out to take notes on what I'm missing/need to fix.

Popped open the ECU to see how it was doing. Seems in relatively good condition (last Talon had a hole burnt through the pcb and somehow still ran).

I wasn't originally going to tackle the carpet right away, but the weather was very nice and sunny. Cleaned the carpet with a carpet cleaner vacuum and then I decided to try a small pressure washer. It cleaned out so much build up and dirt, but I will later need to look into dying the driver's side somehow to remove the worn out color.

Took pics just so I can refer back to them on any possible fixes needed. Overall it was a fun weekend, though my back said otherwise.

 

[BrettJewett]

Started on replacing the timing belt and other parts in that area. Have a couple more parts coming in then I'll finish it this week.

Had a little friend hang out with me while I worked. He was very tired.

Also found out my motor mount was a little worn out...
While I'm waiting for the other parts, I tossed on some rain guards that I had found. It'll be nice to leave the windows cracked on the hot days to help with the heat. Not to mention cold air without using the A/C.

Needless to say, the parts list continues to grow.

 

[CrackedDSM]

While I'm waiting for the other parts, I tossed on some rain guards that I had found. It'll be nice to leave the windows cracked on the hot days to help with the heat. Not to mention cold air without using the A/C.

How’s the install go? I have the exact same brand of rain guards I’ll be installing this weekend and curious what kinda fight I’m up for. Lol.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Popped open the ECU to see how it was doing. Seems in relatively good condition (last Talon had a hole burnt through the pcb and somehow still ran).

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You definitely have circuit board damage from C108 and I can't tell what diode that is but I would send it in to ECMLink and let those guys repair it.

 

[BrettJewett]

How’s the install go? I have the exact same brand of rain guards I’ll be installing this weekend and curious what kinda fight I’m up for. Lol.

Its not hard at all. You'll need to remove the side mirrors to get it installed correctly. That means the door cards have to come off as well. Then you have to lightly scuff the area where the tape will sit on the door (I would imagine you can do it without scuffing, but it does provide a better adhesion). Just line up the top of the rain guard with the door and work your way down. Pretty simple job, just dry test it on the door to get a good idea of where you want it.

 

[BrettJewett]

You definitely have circuit board damage from C108 and I can't tell what diode that is but I would send it in to ECMLink and let those guys repair it.

That is kind of the plan. I have another ECU that I am going to send in though. It's an EPROM so Ill just keep this one as is and eventually put it in storage. My last Talon had a hole completely burnt through the board and somehow ran so this is less of an issue for me. Maybe down the road Ill send it in and get it fixed up anyways, but my goal is to have ECMLink installed.

 

[BrettJewett]

Been a little while. I got another job this summer so things slowed down quite a bit, especially when school started for my kids (I'm homeschooling as well).
Haven't done much other than install the factory headunit with cassette and cd player. I soldered an aux cable I had sitting around into the cd player unit and now I have the ability to use my iPod or my Bluetooth receiver for spotify.

The car has been running well and I drive it to work half the time. I did have my tachometer go out in the last few days so I'm working on solving that one. I also sold my fog lights to my brother so I'll look at replacing those. I did manage to find the male end of the plug to help keep dirt out. I used wax on the opposite side just to cover the silicone end plugs and keep it sealed off.

I need to get some stock wheels though. The chrome is awful.

Other than that I'm busy but looking for more stuff to fix or clean, such as the brake calipers that someone decided to paint...