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How to remove and reinstall the dashboard

By kev,
The following thread contains step by step instructions on how to remove and reinstall a starquest dashboard. This process was performed on an 88 conquest tsi, although it is compatible for 86-89 cars. It can also be used on 83-85 models with a few minor variations, particularly the lack of a knee panel under the steering console on the earlier model cars. I do explain the differences noted between the years within the write-up.
This process is pretty simple and straightforward and does
which one to buy 88/89 or 86/87 Starquest widebody
By mattp_65,
Hello All,
Looking to buy a starion or conquest 88/89 or 86/87 widebody. But which is better to get. I am either looking to build a stock form to keep it original or buy one to 1J/2J swap. Yes to ends of the spectrum but if I find one in original form and its clean with a running motor then I would keep it original. On the other hand if I find a shell, I will just build a 2j swap.
I have built a 4G63 Chevy LUV so I know what a swap entails 🙂 Check it out if you want @buildingtheluv on
Cylinder Wall Pitting/Damage

By GoldStar,

I've already talked to Dad about this a bit, posting here for a wider audience and to possibly help anyone else who may run into this.
In my quest to determine why my intercooler keeps collecting oil, I decided this weekend to do a cylinder leak down test. Prior to doing this, however, I decided to get my borescope and take some pictures of the cylinders while I had the spark plugs out. Lo and behold, it appears I have found the cause.
Cylinder 1:
Cylinder 2:
Cylinder 3: