Paper Bag
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About Paper Bag
- Birthday 02/09/1988
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Interests
Cooking beautiful food for a living, wrenching on old Japanese cars in my spare time
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Location
Woodstock
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Gender
Male
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Zip Code
30189
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Model
Conquest
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Type
TSI
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Model Year
1988
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Factory Color
San Marino Yellow
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Interior Color
Black
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Status
On the road
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Like the title said, in the process or replacing the stereo something got touched, the clock light went out - and the power to the radio is also gone. I've checked all the fusible links ( test light touched to both sides... is there another way?) and both the fuses under the panel beside the battery. Not sure how to check relays though... so any info would help. I've seen the thread about pulling the seat belt assembly and cleaning the contacts, which I've done... seatbelts were working until I touched the wrong wire apparently. The owner before the previous owner made a mess of all the wiring behind the radio. I didn't touch the box or the wiring that controls the seatbelts in there... and the wiring to that is unmolested. Can anybody help? How can I check relays? What else can I check? Power windows work and locks work - dome light isn't working nor is the clock backlight... The headlights only work on one speed now also.
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Picked up an '88 Conquest few maintenance questions!
Paper Bag replied to Paper Bag's topic in Newbie Question and Answers
Thanks I'm looking to learn these cars inside and out, I've had several Rotary's and know them like the back of my hand... Never messed around with a turbo 4-cylinders. Like I said, I've always wanted a Starquest and I'm planning on daily driving this one... as I like to always keep a driving project lol. Edit: Guess I'll be pulling the injectors out and cleaning/checking vacuum on them this weekend. Do I have to use OEM injectors or can I use a stock replacement with the same flow... like from fuelinjectorclinic.com? I've used them in the past for my girlfriends Jetta with no issues. -
Picked up an '88 Conquest few maintenance questions!
Paper Bag replied to Paper Bag's topic in Newbie Question and Answers
The o2 sensor bung is not what I soldered - it's welded in place at the top of the 3" downpipe. I soldered the wire coming from the sensor to the wire that connects to the computer, making sure to disconnect the battery first. I've been through the rest of the cooling system and replaced the thermostat with a factory replacement... Guessing it is in fact the fans. CTS tested fine. Is it worth wiring the system back up as stock or should I just go with an aftermarket probe-type fan controller? I've had good luck in the past with the flex-a-lite controllers http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/norm/flx-31147_m.jpg on all three of my RX7's. Easy to wire, and with the probe no need to worry about sensors. I'm going to be replacing the stock MAS with a GM MAS and an MAF translator for an easier tuning experience... Hoping my wideband shows up this weekend so I can get started diagnosing my a/f mix a little bit more in depth. -
Trying to fill that big gaping hole where the stereo/whatever goes there stock used to be. Planning on installing a stereo this weekend, just need the outer trim piece and maybe an install kit if anybody has one.
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Picked up an '88 Conquest few maintenance questions!
Paper Bag replied to Paper Bag's topic in Newbie Question and Answers
The factory service manual is my favorite resource so far! Thanks for your time! -
Picked up an '88 Conquest few maintenance questions!
Paper Bag replied to Paper Bag's topic in Newbie Question and Answers
Likewise! Glad my Corolla went somebody who appreciates her as much as I did! -
Picked up an '88 Conquest few maintenance questions!
Paper Bag replied to Paper Bag's topic in Newbie Question and Answers
Gotcha. Guess I'll be on the lookout for a deal on a 14g or something similar! -
2014 Parts Sale, updated 2/17 - New Items, Price Drops!
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PM sent -
I will take it. PM me your info!
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Picked up an '88 Conquest few maintenance questions!
Paper Bag replied to Paper Bag's topic in Newbie Question and Answers
I'm running the stock radiator - I went ahead and ordered new primary and secondary switches. New question - running the stock turbo, 12A.... Shaft play is minimal, but turbine looks like it's eaten something. Is there an upgraded turbine I can replace/rebuild in the stock housing? I'm not looking to spend $4-500 on a new turbo, and I know I can rebuild this one - Any upgrades with the stock compressor housing possible? -
Hello! First time Starquest owner, recently traded my TE72 Corolla for this San Marino Yellow Conquest... I've been going through and correcting a few issues that it has and I have a few questions. The stock fans are hard wired to always be on... The temperature gauge never goes above 1/8 C - could this be because of the fans or do you think I need to replace the thermostat? I've got a new one, just haven't had time to replace wondering if I should bother. Also... How would I go about hooking the fans back up as stock? The car is running RICH - I can smell it, replaced the O2 sensor because it was actually physically missing... had to solder it in place since I wasn't able to find a stock connector... It's still running rich under boost, the car also doesn't have an air filter either - just the stock MAS and airbox. Are all of these problems probably related? I've done quite a bit of research, I'm buying a wideband this weekend... The car has around 160k miles on it, Jet valve free head, recent throttle body reseal, new injector clips, plugs, NGK wires, new coolant.. I adjusted the timing chain it doesn't make any noise. I've tracked down most of the oil leaks and fixed/replaced the seals. It's leaking quite a bit of oil from near the distributor - can I just replace that O-ring and take care of it? or do I need a new distributor? Also the turbo hard lines are not in the greatest shape... looks like the coolant line has actually been patched with a piece of rubber hose and a clamp... Are these parts thta I need to/can fabricate out of tubing or do I need to buy stock replacements? Thanks for your time folks, this place has been a godsend haha.