Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Well I got another 1G DSM but this one is a true gem as you will see later on. I vowed never to get another one but this one was just too good to pass up. I stumbled upon an ad on craigslist while searching in the Milwaukee WI area. The ad was for an automatic Electric Blue Metallic 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD with a unbelievable 22,455 original miles!!

My first reaction was, "No way, maybe they meant to say 122,455 original miles." Well I still took the bait and inquired more about the vehicle through texts, emails, and phone calls. I also ran a carfax. Apparently it was being sold by a guy for his father in law's girlfriend. I was a bit skeptical at first but as the pieces fell into the place, it sounded more and more like a real ad.

Then on a Monday, I took the 5 and a half hour trip to Minomonee Falls WI, near Milwaukee WI to see the car. I had it in my mind that if it checks out, I would buy it.

When I saw the car for the first time I was amazed at how clean it was. Everything about it screamed new car. When I test drove it all my senses (except taste) were on overload. I've never seen a DSM like this before. It still had the new car smell. It was like taking a trip back in time.

It was owned by a very nice middle aged woman who's a scientist of some sort. In 1993 she bought the car brand new in Indiana. She said that when she was like 28 or 29 she recieved a bonus from work and all of her friends had nice cars so she wanted a nice car too. She was looking into the Laser until the Talon came out. She said it was a toss up between getting a Talon or a Saturn. I told her with a smile that I'm glad she got the Talon (lol). She said she just basically stored it in an underground heated garage most of its life and took it out now and again. She said that it was basically a toy for her.

Well I paid her, got the bill of sale and title and came home the following day. I bought it with exactly 22,564 original miles. Btw, for anyone wondering, in the state of WI, they keep the plates so I drove home with no plates.

Goals for the Car
My goals are simple. I plan to just keep it as stock as I can and refurbish some of the OEM parts. Maybe bead blast some parts such as the heat shields, rims, and what not and have them powdercoated to mimic the oem color. I do plan to replace all those rusty bolts and screws with SS ones. I will bag and tag the original ones to keep its authenticity. I also plan to rig 2 oil air seperators just because I hate the thought of bypass oil vapers entering the engine. I want to keep things as clean and as OEM as possible.

I feel that this car should really belong to a car collector or something and that its part of DSM history. It shouldn't exist. It's absolutely bone stock. I have alot of respect for people who collect and keep stock cars so I plan to keep it mostly stock.

I plan to undercoat it as soon as possible but enough yap for now, here's some pictures.

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When I got it home
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The window trim is still black. It's not peeling or faded at all.
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Even the door handles look brand new. There's no little scratches made by finger nails when people go to open the door over and over again.
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The black top is still black. No fades, dents, dings, or rust on the body. Original paint still shines like new as you can see. The original stickers and elbum are still intact and look brand new also.
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Hatch struts still work!!!
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Scary how the calipers arn't rusted over yet.
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There are a few very little rock chips but nothing major.
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Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Very nice, I had recently had the same sitaution and bought another Talon.

What did oyu pay for it if you dont mind me asking?

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

wow. I remember seeing this on CL I think. Wow. Just amazingly clean in and out! I really wanna see this jem in person!

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

I paid $6,500 for it and promised the original owner that I would keep it as stock as I can and take good care of it. She was very nice and said she's glad she's selling it to someone like me.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

What did these cars go for brand new?

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It was something along the lines of like $18,000 if I remember correctly. I know this because I used to have the original sticker price for a manual 1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD but I gave it to the buyer when I sold the car.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

How much does undercoating cost?

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

I havn't checked with other shops and have only talked to Mark aka TKRPerformance. You should PM him and get a quote. He can do it for you for a price but you'll have to talk to him.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Wow, that's an amazing find. A little over 2 more years until collector plates!

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

looks nice. I would not drive it in the winter at all. buy a 500.00 beater

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

WOW!!!

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Make sure if you have someone work on that, that they do superior work to keep that car looking as good as it is. Dont let anyone do any janky work on that thing! That is the one 1g that I would own myself if I bought one.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

^^^I agree with Kerry 100%

Please do not drive this in the winter.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

I don't want to drive it in the winter. Actually, I don't want to drive it at all to be honest. I don't have enough money saved for a beater yet :'(

Also this car needs new tires which will set me back about $400 or so and I'm broke as it is. I will try my best to save up for a beater.

As it stands the plan is, fix the small oil leak coming from the oil return tube gasket, get new tires, get it undercoated, get a beater for winter.

This will be a slow project.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Holy crap that's clean. Love the color.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

That's crazy clean, good luck keeping it clean and stock.
Your plans sound good, I hope u find a beater. I know of a escort for $700

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Wow, great find. I've had it in my mind for some time that if I found a clean, low mileage 1G AWD, I'd buy it and keep it absolutely stock, restoring it like you're saying. Very nice car, color me jealous.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

super clean love the color and please dont drive this in the winter =(

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Wow, that's a beautiful car! Nice find!

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I went to the local Autozone and picked up a simple steering wheel cover and a pair of rubber floor mats. The steering wheel on this car is mint and I don't want anything wear marks on it. The OEM floor mats are in great condition as well and as funny as it sounds, I want to preserve those as well even though they're just floor mats. I will take/post pics of the interior later.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

sleepydsm was talking about this car the other day.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Nice find, full of OEM goodness.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Where/who/how were you thinking of doing the undercoating? Make sure to have it done right and not just have it done weather that is you or someone else doing it.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

I've only talked to Mark aka TkrPerformance about it. He said he can do it. I havnt had the chance to look around at shops yet.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Actually, if you're not driving it in the winter, I wouldn't do it. There's no need for it.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Car looks waaaaaay to clean to drive it in the winter. Good luck with it!

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

I suspect that I will have to drive it in the winter as I do not have the money to buy a beater in time. I also have other bills to take care of first.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

Check with some of the paying vendors on here since they do have a lift and that would be a way better option for what you are looking to have done.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

I just bought some brand new Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires for my car. I hear they are pretty good all season tires and as of now, without enough money to buy a beater, this will be my only car :'(

Next on the list of to do's

Fix that annoying oil leak coming from the oil return tube where it meets the oil pan. FedEx tracking says I should get my parts in today. I'm using all new OEM bolts, crush washers, and gasket.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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.

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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

Re: Operation OEM Oldschool - 1994 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
 

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.