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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:
Installing a mechanical boost gauge in the stock location.

By Caliber308,
First, you need to know how to remove the meter hood and gauge assembly. If you do not have a FSM, you will need to go here: www.starquestgarage.com download the fsm for the 1988. Then go to section 8 pages 166 and 168. O.K. Lets get started, when you remove the meter hood and gauge assembly be careful of the printed circuit plastic with the copper ribbons on the back of the meter case. You will need a dremel tool to widen the plastic to fit the brass connector. I drilled a small hole in the bac