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Past Vice-Chairman Dan Eaves' Polished Engine Bay
 




Event Coordinator Gary Schweikert's Chromed & Polished Engine Bay
 

 

 

Latest Additions

 

Converting ABS to Vacuum Assist

 

Calculator - Tach RPM to Speed

 

Calculator - Gear/Tire Change

 

Remote TFI Mounting - (by John Olds)

 

Remote Mount TFI  - (by John Klett)

 

Vent Window Latch Repair 83-86

 

83-86 Weather Stripping Repair

 

Cam Timing Belt Replacement and Set Up

 

TEVES II Electro-Hydraulic Braking System 87-88 TC's

 

R12 to R134 Conversion

 

Installing a T3 on 87-88 TC

 

Idle/TPS adjustment - Revised

 

1988 Turbocoupe Ordering Guide

 


 

Engine

 

Replacing Valve Cover Gasket

 

Horsepower Calculator

 

Compression Test

 

Head Gasket Replacement

 

Cam Timing Belt Replacement and Set Up

 

Valve Spring Compressor

 

Distributor Cam Wear

 


 

Fuel

Fuel Pump Diagnostics

 

Fuel System Diagnostics

 


 

Turbo/Intercooler

 

Installing a T3 on an 87-88 TC

 

Forced Air Intercooler Fan

 

Super 60 Flow analysis

 

Turbo Care - Oil Changes

 

Turbocharger Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

Performance Mods

 

Beginner Mod's for HP

 

K&N Cone Install

 

K&N - Front Mounted

 

Cold Air Induction Install

 

Gillis Adjustable Boost Valve

 


 

Transmission

 

A4LD Transmission Upgrade

 

86 TC Clutch Replacement

 

Online T5 Manual

 


 

Drivetrain

 

Rear Axle Swap

 

Power Steering fix

 


 

Suspension/Brakes

 

Converting ABS to Vacuum Assist

 

Adjusting the PRC for Drag Racing

 

87-88 TC Rear Caliper Rebuild

 

TEVES II Electro-Hydraulic Braking System 87-88 TC's

 


 

Maintenance/Care

 

Turbo Care - Oil Changes


Detailing your TC

 

Vent Window Latch Repair 83-86

 

83-86 Weather Stripping Repair

 


 

Specs/Info

 

83-86 TC Spec

 

87-88 TC Spec

 

Vin # Decoding

 

87-88 TC Part Numbers

 

1988 Turbocoupe Ordering Guide

 

 

Electrical

 

Sunroof Won't Open

 

Unable To Retrieve EEC Codes

 

Speedo Calibration Using
Desktop Computer

 

TFI - PIP Replacement

 

Idle/TPS adjustment - Revised

 

3G Alternator Install

 

Sensor and Device Locations

 

Retrieving EEC Codes

 

Running codes from "In-Car"

 

EEC Codes

 

Indiglo Gauges

 

Pillar Mount Gauge Pod

 

Dim Headlamp Fix

 

Installing Headlight Relays

 

Gauge Flux Fix

 

New Design Solid State IVR

 

Integrated Relay Control Module (IRCM) Trouble Shoot & Repair

 

Remote TFI Mounting - (by John Olds)

 

Remote Mount TFI  - (by John Klett)

 


 

Heating/Cooling

 

R12 to R134 Conversion

 

Heater Core Replacement

 

Cooling Fan Test

 

Cooling Fan Switch 85-86

 

Radiator Fan switch Install

 

AC Compressor Clutch Disassembly

 

 

 

 

 

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