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[20zetechzscort]

hey guys , i just bought a 98 talon AWD, it has about 120 k on it, this is my first turbo charged car, and i have NO idea where to begin with it. im working with about 2 grand to fix it up, any advice on where i should start... and hopefully no one says a engine rebuild. o and around what mileage does the timing like to go out on thease cars ? thanks for ANY help guys

dan

[l_eclipse_l]

I would probably suggest you take a look at the condition of the T belt and if it looks worn at all, replace it. All the other general maintenace like tranny fluid and coolant flush, replace the fuel filter, maybe the spark plugs and wires if they look worn, etc. Get it running at optimum level, then maybe look at some basic bolt on mods if your wanting a little more power.

[gthompson97]

Like _eclipse_ said, give the car a general tune up. Plugs (ngk's), wires, fuel and air filters, coolant flush...things like that. Also look into the timing belt. We're supposed to replace ours RELIGIOUSLY at 60-70k miles, and at the 120k mark you're looking at doing the second timing belt job. They're not *hard* to do at all, they just take some patience and knowledge. If you're good with your hands and cars, you should be able to pull it off no problem, just make sure you do some reading first and ask ANY questions you have. A messed up timing belt job could end you up with a bunch of bent valves, or even worse a whole engine that's wrecked. Then check into some general mods like some hard intercooler pipes, manual boost controller, BOV, and an upgraded exhaust.

dsmtuners.com also has a great upgrade path, check it out. http://www.dsmtuners.com/sub.php?page=2gtstage0power

[TalonEclipseMixGsx]

Couldnt have said it better myself. Do a little bit of research and find out what ur goals are for the car. Then do a lot more research. Ive been on here for 9 months or so, and have been helped through every step along the way. From my turbo intake making a whistling sound to what intercooler to buy. Check the upgrade path like GT said, it is basically what i did step after step. I started out with a boost gauge, turbo intake, BOV, MBC and a 3 inch exhaust as my first purchases.

[20zetechzscort]

thanks a bunch guys...whats the easy way to just check the t belt? o i was going to get a hyines manual..i know thats not how u spell it. just so i can see how everything comes off...this car has been sitting for about 7 months and its a older fella that im getting it off of. it needs eather the filter or fuel pump and i get to take it for $1300.. the body is in great shape..its going to be a hella upgrade from my little ford escort zx2.....well as far as what path i wanna go with this car for the moment...the car is gonna be my daily driver and im gonna have the zx2 as my back up car...and i know the car as it sits 100% stock and shits and gets as it is but i wanna be sure that no lil honda gets me at a green light...i kinda wanna make it a sleeper. so im not going to do a body kit.. maybe a front bumper just to hide the innercooler if i get/ need one.. i was looking at some of the sites that are in the stickys and are they all good and trustworthy? im not a fab. man so i dont wanna get a lota parts that need to be fabed. overall i would like to see about 250 to 300 hp and as i said im working with about 2 grand or so....thanks again guys

Dan

[20zetechzscort]

o one more thing it is a 5 speed..i dont know if a 98 AWD's are or not . like i said i dont know much about this car.

[spyderturbo007]

If it were my car, I would replace the timing belt if I didn't know the service history. If you can do the work yourself, the parts will run around $325. Other than that, everyone is correct. Plugs, wires, fuel filter, coolant, oil, trans fluid, brake fluid, clutch fluid, etc.

I'm confused by your last post?? In your first post, you stated that the car is a Talon AWD, but in your last post you asked if 98's are AWD???

[Black99GST]

options on both 5-speed and auto... hope for you its a 5-speed...

[20zetechzscort]

no i was asking if if 98 AWD all were 5 speeds .... cause that is what my car is thank god..im tired of auto trans lol

[20zetechzscort]

yeah i am planning on doing a FULL tune up..t belt fulsh EVERY thing..it has new plugs and wires i dont know what brand off hand..im going to get the car this weekend...where or should i say what site is like a one stop shop for this stuff ? ( t belt set...fluids.that sort of stuff)

[Black99GST]

Originally Posted by 20zetechzscort

no i was asking if if 98 AWD all were 5 speeds .... cause that is what my car is thank god..im tired of auto trans lol

i told you it was an option, you could have either auto, or a 5-speed

[gthompson97]

98 TSI AWD = sexies DSM in production. You're getting a VERY, VERY good deal on one hella sexy car, I only wish I could be that lucky.

For the parts on the timing belt, you can get them pretty much everywhere.

extrememotorsports.com
slowboyracing.com
magnusmotorsports.com
roadraceengineering.com

All of those sites should have the parts that you need, just do some shopping around to find which ones you can get cheaper. Also I suggest going with the balance shaft eliminator kit, it's a fairly simple modification and eliminates the need for that pesty balance shaft belt.

[steviek]

yea dude you just lucked out big time I'm kinda jealous. When I bought my TSI AWD a very long time ago it cost me 11500 CDN. these guys got the right idea on what to do first just listen to em all they know their stuff.

[20zetechzscort]

thanks for all the help guys ..ill be keeping u all posted on my progress and asking hella more questions..... ok i gotta ask what is the balance shaft? pros and cons of keeping it or getting rid of it ..and what is involved in taking it off...im guessing its right there when i do the t belt.

[steviek]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...+shaft+removal
seek and you shall find