jraida
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- Feb 3, 2005
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Embarrass/Mankato,
Minnesota
Well, a few months ago I sold my 92 Talon 2.0 NT after it hit 180K on it. And I am currently driving a loaded 95 Contour SE 2.5L V6 MTX. While it is currently at almost 170K it purrs like it is almost brand new and is a very fun car to drive. But it is going to need two new wheel bearings and rear brake rotars and pads. So, while driving around looking at dealerships I stopped at one and they asked what type of car I was looking for and I said a DSM would be really nice, knowing that they get them in from time to time. It happened to be that they were picking one up at auction the next day. So a few days later I stopped by again and it was sitting there, a 97 Talon TSI AWD MTX. So, I ask the dealer if I can check it out and everything and he says sure but there is no clutch in it right now so I can't take it for a spin. The can on the outside was in good shape with only one 2 inch sractch near the key hole (with the key hole missing DOH). And on the inside it was a little bit of ware to it for an almost 10 year old car that has 110K on it. Moonroof, power windows and locks, cruise, it had everything I was looking for. Also the previous owner put in piller guages for a better boost guage and an air/fuel meter. That makes me a little worried that he beat on it, or it could also mean he cared as to how the car ran. It is getting a new clutch and slave cylinder as we speak and I told the guys to do a compression check on the cyliners and head gasket. I am a little concerned also about crankwalk and if the turbo has any play in it. I absolutly love this car but what are things I should look out for and how can I tell if it is starting to develop crankwalk and if the turbo is dying. Thanks