Chris (64.236.245.243) - Tue Apr 18 21:37:06 2006

I have a 1995 AWD Tsi Eagle Talon. I had the engine redone once, for a small fortune, and they didn't do a great job, because it went bad and they told me I needed a new engine block yet again. (It's a long story, and I should have reported this shop, but I won't go there.) It's been sitting in my driveway for two years while I decide what to do. I don't think I can afford to have that much work done again--and I'd just put a lot of money into upkeep prior to the breakdown--but it's a fantastic car. How much money would a reasonable, trustworthy place charge me for the fresh engine block? And should I just finally up and sell it to someone who can put the work in himself?

Reply #1 Naid (63.176.159.85) - Tue Jan 20 05:12:19 2009

It's an old model dude and its not in a good condition. You're lucky if someone would buy these thing. Purchasing a new engine block will cause you but selling this one will somewhat give your little fortune back.

Reply #2 Aaron (132.79.8.16) - Fri May 1 12:16:30 2009

You could easily get at least 1500 to 1800 out of it if the body is straight. there are plenty of guys looking for good awd shells to put there motor into

Reply #3 Tim Gwyther (74.214.235.232) - Mon May 25 21:39:35 2009

Low oil pessure problem.

I have a 91 talon tsi. It has very low oil pressure at an idle but ok at highter rpm. I rebuilt the engine, head, rod and main bearings, but did not replace balance shaft bearings or the oil pump.

My son has a 92 Lazer with an identical problem. My first Talon tsi also had low oil pressure, almost zero, at an idle. Is there something unique about this oil pressure problem.

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