I’m considering selling my 1998 Eagle Talon TSI AWD. I’ve enjoyed working on the car and restoring it over the last year. I really enjoy getting to drive it when I have the chance to, I have only put a couple thousand miles on in the last year. I’m thinking of upgrading to an Evo. I’ll be...

Working on replacing my alternator and alternator belt today. I thought I would swap out the crank pulley at the same time. I checked on the one on the car and it actually looks ok to me.What do you guys think does this crank pulley look ok?Also I read that you should prevent the pulley...

After doing some searching on here I'm thinking it might be a balance shaft, bearing, or tensioner going bad. The noise can be described as either light grinding or a rapid rattle. It's definitely localized near the timing belt area, at first I thought it was coming from under the valve cover...

Reading through the threads about evo iii 16g. I've prepared my car for a tune (my profile is up to date) with new fuel system and all the other supporting mods needed to up the boost on my 16g past stock PSI of 12. My question is how do I know what I should be selecting as a target PSI for a...

I've collected a couple sets of logs using EvoScan. I have an innovate LC-2 wideband. Overall it looks like my LC2 readings are 1 - 3 AFR higher than the ECU AFR map through out the RPM/Load range. At Low Load (Load Column 10) my AFR readings were very high in the log (is that normal?) but...

I just finished installing my 16g and was performing the leak test before taking it on the road. Ran on the jack stands fine no leaks (oil, air, water). I get it off the jacks and bring it for a short drive down the road, maybe 1/10th of a mile. I get back and now there is a small oil leak at...

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I’m trying to learn and understand the behavior of when boost is applied while driving. I get that the more torque and air flow coming out of the exhaust the faster boost is spooled.I’ve noticed in first gear from a stop when you accelerate to shift to second boost builds but not as fast as...

I was replacing my starter this weekend. I noticed a hose going to the firewall coming from the back of the engine above the starter. It looks like it has been hacked in two and put back together with a flow block in the middle. This car is new to me so I have a few questions.Does anyone...

I am working through the import process of a car from Canada and the inside door jamb label just below the door latch is missing on the vehicle. It is the safety sticker that shows weight, build date, VIN etc. Could someone please post a picture of theirs. If you want to scramble the VIN that...

I'm in the process of buying a 98 Eagle Talon TSI AWD. I haven't received the car yet but I'm very excited. I had a 1990 TSI AWD when I was in High School and loved it.Does anyone know an experienced, and reliable DSM mechanic in MA? I would like to have a go to shop for things like timing...