First DSM Help!

[1G92TurboTALON]

New to the site, So if I posted in the wrong place I'm sorry, anyway I'm in the process of getting my First dsm, it's a 1992 Talon Tsi FWD with 90k, Have a couple things I wanted to say to make sure of anything before I bring it home & before I spend my money on a bad dsm(if that's the case). the owner never did any modifications to it or beat on it so it's completely stock, only thing that has happend to it is that the timing belt went and valves got bent, he replaced; the timing belt new valaves pretty much a new head says car drives perfectly no turbo lag no burning oil only bad right now; radiator(due to something falling out of truck driving infront), clutch is worn and 2nd gear is grinding. Any major things I should look out for before buying it?
Thanks

 

[DSM_PWR]

This article should explain everything you need to know

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/fre...estions/238710-dsm-used-car-buyers-guide.html

Welcome to the site and post up pics if you can!

 

[1G92TurboTALON]

Thanks buddy! Will def post pics as soon as I get em

 

[1G92TurboTALON]

some pics for now. will post better ones soon

 

[1G92TurboTALON]

so i got the car and love it!!!!! but having small problems. changed radiator, car started up no problem only little smoke out of the exhaust then none. The the car is idleing low and shuts off after i let go of the accelerator. when i was on the way home and boost would kick in it would like hesitate to go and i sorta forced it by flooring it and it then boosted niceee but some black smoke came out the exhaust, it did that about three times and hasnt done it again. now when i start the car the oil gauge is reading low its about on the quarter mark really doesnt go to the middle like it should? goes up a little when i rev the motor, Theres absolutely no smoke now, when i drove it the last time it went into boost and it seemed like the motor shut off and imediately turned back,jerked really hard, when the cars not in boost it drives good, but doesnt stay on once i stop and if it does the rpms are really low. idk whats wrong, i think its low on oil, car was parked for almost two months so im just going to do a oil change, the car isnt being driven btw. Im new to this turbo stuff HELPP ME OUT PPL pleassee!! I tried to explain it the best i could

 

[phunny]

Do a search for a boost leak tester. Cost is under $10 and will solve most problems.

 

[cyclonekid77]

It sounds like you have a boost leak. As far as the oil pressure goes, the factory gauge is about as worthless as the factory boost gauge so I would get a real oil pressure gauge before you get too worried about it.

 

[tragdor]

I think that the first thing that everyone will say is do ALL maintenance. Starting with the oil change, transmission fluid, diff, spark plugs, wires, fuel filter, everything. Inspect the timing belt and brakes closely. Don't push the car right now. Get everything up to where you know it's at, not what someone told you. Few people are completely honest when it comes to selling a car versus having a clear conscience. While doing that, start thinking about parts that you want for upgrades, but don't buy them until you get all the other stuff done. Your car and your wallet will thank you for it in the long run. I'm in the exact same boat-I want performance parts but I need to fix a lot of little things before I can get after it!

 

[1G92TurboTALON]

i was thinking that maybe there was a boost leak somewhere. might sound stupid but i just dont know where to start looking or how to fix it, going to give the boost leak tester a shot, hopefully my local auto parts store carry that, i got the car from a close friend, i saw when the car was in the shop, the timing belt and water pump get changed so those 2 im not worrying about really. Maybe a tune up? would be good