Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD

[Goat Blower]

Which vendors do you know of that does a good job at undercoating a car? I have another thread dedicated to this question, but no body knew of a place that did it.

Ziebart used to be the big place to get it done, but since all auto manufacturers went to zinc coatings now, there's not much need for it anymore.

[turbotalon1g]

Apart from people with ol' junkers like us!! I might go there next years

[1G_DSM]

Ziebart used to be the big place to get it done, but since all auto manufacturers went to zinc coatings now, there's not much need for it anymore.

I'm fixing to call them or go visit them in the near future. I'm also looking into this "Z-Shield" thing that they got. Apparently its some sort of clear film that you can safely remove at anytime and it doesn't affect paint, ect. Since this will have to be my DD, I don't look forward to getting anymore rock chips than it already has.

[turbotalon1g]

Cover that bitch in 100s of rolls of blue tape if you have to.

[1G_DSM]

Cover that bitch in 100s of rolls of blue tape if you have to.

I told the original owner that I really wanted to just wrap it in styrofoam and store it somewhere lol.

[1G_DSM]

Earlier today around noon, I changed the oil, oil filter, and fixed that annoying oil leak coming from the oil return tube gasket. I used all new OEM parts.

Just in case people wanted to know any part numbers.
Oil return tube gasket MR258477 (You will need 1)
Turbo oil return tube crush washer MF660031 (You will need 2)
Bolt, return tube to oil pan MF101229 (You will need 2)
You torque them to 6-7 ft/lbs or 72-84 in/lbs

I didn't do anything "fancy" like doubling up on the gaskets, or use copper spray on the gasket, or sealant on the threads or anything. Personally I don't want to do any of that stuff but I know that is what some people do to stop this leak. All I did was replace the old parts with the new parts and as of now there has been no leaks or drips but I will continue checking for the next few days.

[Halon]

You bought a 1G gem like this, and you're going to let it get all salty? Geebus...

[1G_DSM]

You bought a 1G gem like this, and you're going to let it get all salty? Geebus...

For now, yes. I have other financial priorities to attend to at the moment so getting a beater takes a backseat.

[turbotalon1g]

Keep posting up that part number stuff. Its good info to have.

[badinblack]

If you are going to have to drive it in the winter I recomend at least talking to Curt from www.mn3s.org . I have never seen anything stay so nice driven in soo many winters as his GSX. He knows how to keep things really clean in MN.