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1987 TSI w/ 92K and Extras


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I've decided to go ahead and nominate my SQ for a new home. I've owned this car since 2007 and have invested lots of time and money to make this car as reliable as possible. The engine was replaced and rebuilt in 2010 and I've daily driven the car since. I'm selling it because I'm downsizing and unfortunately don't have the room anymore. I'm currently unable to complete everything on it, which means a lower much lower price than what I have invested. I'm most concerned with the car going to a good home where it will be appreciated and given proper care. Below are some details about the car and the various parts I've replaced or repaired:

 

- The exterior could benefit from a paint job but the original coat (Shetland Beige) is mostly intact and waxes up nicely. Above average for it's age and definitely a great looking car from ten feet. The car was originally purchased in Buffalo, NY, so with that in mind, there is some minor rust around the edges of the rear fenders and a few spots on the side skirts, all cosmetic. Easy repair when choosing to have the car repainted. I've repaired the original 3-piece front airdam and is ready for a repaint if you decide to keep it original.

- The interior is near perfect with no damage to seats, carpet, or dashboard. The car even has the original floor mats and trunk cover. It has a Grant mahogany steering wheel installed and a quality JVC head unit.

- Both tie rod assemblies have been replaced recently and the car did receive a complete alignment. This was about 15K miles ago. Struts, shocks, mounts and springs are all original to my knowledge. They have been inspected, make no noise and show no signs of failure. The car handles well and very solid through turns.

- Tires were replaced at 75K with Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Positions. Fronts are P225/50R16 and rears are P245/50R16. Fronts still have 7/32" of tread, the rears will need to be replaced soon.

- The engine was rebuilt at 74K in August, 2010. I did quite a bit of work to get this engine the way I wanted it. Machining was performed by R&B Mach. Parts installed are: magnafluxed rods; ACL Street Performance rod, main and thrust bearings, ARP rod and journal cap hardware kit; high-end balance shaft eliminator kit; six-piece timing set with new sprockets, guides, and plated links; Wiseco 8.0:1 forged skirt pistons; Ajusa metal head set; ARP head studs; ported M28 cylinder head with 21-4N stainless valves, Schneider 6610 high tension valve springs and heavy duty spring retainers; Schneider 274 hydraulic performance camshaft w/ new lifters; 1G Talon MAS and 89 ECU; 89 knock control box; Blaster performance ignition coil; rebuilt 14G turbo currently running 17psi; MK1 OVCP kit w/ Turbo XS Type-H RFL blow off valve; 2.75" custom exhaust and down-pipe; EGR, air conditioning and EVAP systems have all been completely stripped and removed. I didn't spend much time making everything look pretty, but it's all very clean and organized. I have also installed an AutoMeter 4301 vacuum/boost gauge to the stock instrument cluster. I've taken this car on several trips out of state with NO problems. The engine runs excellent and smooth with great power. I clocked 29mpg on a recent trip to New York with periodic boost. I haven't had the car tuned since the engine was installed.

- This car has an '89 waffle transmission, new clutch assembly (240mm), and U-joints installed. No slop in the shifter bushings and all synchros are crisp. Swap was done at 78K and the clutch was replaced last month.

 

There are a few issues with the car that I haven't yet been repaired:

-The windshield has a completed crack 1/4 from the bottom. It doesn't interfere with the wipers or impede vision.

-I've discovered a small power steering leak which appears to be coming either from the front seal of the pump or the return hose. Only seems to leak for a period after the engine is stopped.

-The parking brake doesn't really hold the car well anymore. Still has resistance but the car continues to roll some.

-The driver's side seat belt has stopped in the fastened position. I never attempted to disassemble and repair it.

 

This is definitely a fine example of a daily driveable Conquest. It has a clear title and comes with lots of extra parts I've accumulated over the years. I'm located in the Triad of North Carolina. Will sell to SQC friends for $3500. You can reach me anytime at 336-862-9944 or send me a PM through here. If there are any other pictures you'd like to see, let me know and I'll e-mail them to you. Thanks for reading.

 

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