Nice Turbo break down shot! That's one job I have not done yet myself. Your making really nice process with this wagon, would like to see more pictures of course, can never have too many. I find these cars addicting. They are fun to work on and drive. Hopefully you get the point where your doing the later most! I drive mine about 20K a year and after 5 years still find it to be one of the most enjoyable cars I have ever owned even with it's quirks. The way your going this car is going to see another 30 years on the roads. As to your sagging rear, before you spend a lot of time etc, go ahead and get those rear subframe bushing replaced, they make a lot of difference. 123-350-03-75
1 SUBFRAME MOUNT KIT (Wagon subframe kit, Mercedes) The price is a little shocking, but you will be happy you did it. Mine drove like a different car after. Getting them in is a little tricky so search here for the instructions and read them a few times.

The difference you made with your interior carpet...wow. it's inspired me to do the same. what was the recoloring product you used?

Many coats of VHT vinyl and fabric dye, I believe in Dessert Sand: VHT SP961, VHT Vinyl Dye | VHT

Though I may be mistaken about the color. It's close-ish. (I recall there were two shades that were close and one was closer. YMMV)

Definitely lots of coats required if you want it to be more permanent. Do lots of light coats and in between each coat give it a complete brushing with a medium strength fingernail brush (or similar). This will help keep the fibers from becoming overly stiff and rigid. It will be stiffer than stock after all the painting, but it's not too stiff and worth it for the looks.

More turbo pics coming... thanks for reading =)

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85' 300TD
03' Honda S2000

Almost ready to reassemble...

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03' Honda S2000

Spent all day yesterday continuing prep on the car. Wanted everything cleaned up so once I finished the turbo rebuild nothing would be in the way to finish the car.

I cleaned up the oil pan a bunch and prepped the block for a new turbo drain pipe grommet and new oil pan gasket. Cleaned up and turbo drain pipe and cold side of the turbo.

I had a little fun with the cold side of the turbo...

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85' 300TD
03' Honda S2000