PTAaron Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 Hey everyone! I've been hanging around for a while - thought I would introduce myself. I'm a LONGTIME Merkur XR4Ti guy - I started the Michigan Merkur Owners Network back in the mid 90's, and I've almost exclusively driven those for nearly 20 years. My latest XR4Ti had some driveline issues over a year ago, and I borrowed my mother in-law's '94 Cutlass Supreme. After fixing the driveline of the XR, I took it out and the turbo blew up (big mess... compressor wheel snapped off...) and I ended up driving the Cutlass even longer... Anyway - to get to the point: I've now purchased the Cutlass for $1 from my in-laws, and sold the XR. It seemed like the logical thing to do since I've already replaced the tires, brakes, rear suspension mounts, ignition coil, ECT, spark plugs, driver's door handle, and countless other parts on the Cutlass since I've been driving it. It is kind of nice to have a car right now that doesn't have the A/C removed to make room for a bigger intercooler! I am glad I found this place - it is full of great information and helpful people. I'm hoping with the help of the forum, I can keep the Cutlass running for a long time! Right now it is at 174,000 miles - and the only major problem is a special access hole that goes from the rear passenger fender into the trunk. I consider it ventilation Quote
Psych0matt Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 Welcome! Where are ya from? Also, I'm familiar with your ventilation system (on my old sedan) Quote
PTAaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks for the welcomes! Looks like a similar ventilation feature I'm in the Farmington area... Quote
Euro Posted July 18, 2013 Report Posted July 18, 2013 Welcome! My ex is big into those cars. Hers was a tempermental junk pile though. Quote
PTAaron Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Posted July 18, 2013 Welcome! I miss my old xr4ti... Nice! I had to sell mine while the turbo was still blown up - if I had installed the new one I never would have let it go! Quote
Euro Posted July 19, 2013 Report Posted July 19, 2013 They're stupid quick when you tweak them a bit. I had no idea. The previous owner of my ex's had a bigger turbo, head and cam(eslinger?) and some supporting mods and that thing scooted the fuck out. But demodded before she got it, and then it became the PITA Quote
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