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Attached are pics under the dash and of the disconnected EVS. Hope this helps. I have this dealer EVS II Installation manual, but not the original EVS one. It won't let me attach a pdf file.

Hi Guys, I am removing the old crappy dealer installed EVS system from my 89". I located an EVS II installation manual (really wish I had the earlier original system one). I have disconnected the under-dash control module and it look like I need to get an O.E. ignition switch harness that was removed when the dealer installed the EVS system. Does anyone know where I can obtain one?

Does the pad covering the horn on the steering wheel simply pull off on the 89 model?

Thanks Hemi. This year I didn’t post upside down photos like last year.

There was a large turnout at the show last week. Many of the attendees remarked that they had heard of the TC, but had never seen one. There were mostly positive responses. There was one however that dissed the TC as being nothing but a “tarted up” poor quality Le Baron. One of the show exhibitors took an interest in the TC and it turned out to be Gary Powers’ (the U2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960) namesake son. He was there with his dad’s 1960 Mercedes convertible sedan.

My 1989 16 valve kept leaving oil spots on my garage floor after I had switched to Mobil 1 synthetic. When I changed the oil a few weeks ago I added Blue Devil engine oil stop leak and it has worked wonders. The leaks have totally stopped.

I used an OEM part. I’ve had some bad experiences with aftermarket parts.

There was a hairline crack in the distributor itself, not the plastic cap.

Last year I had a dilemma with my 16 valve. The engine would start and run for about 25 minutes, then shut down. After about 30 minutes you could start it again. This went on for weeks and I replaced numerous parts including the Hall effect pick up. Nothing solved the issue. I finally pulled the distributor for examination and it had a crack. I chatted with Hemi and he concluded that when the engine warmed up the crack expanded causing the engine to shut down and contracted upon cooling. I am just passing this along in the event anyone else experiences similar problems.

Who or what team was involved in the styling of the TC?

I took a pic of the build plate. It was an early one 0405. I remember this car. Now there are two left in Richmond. A yellow 89’ sohc and my 89’ 16 valve.

It looks like the same regurgitation from a “critic” that appears to have done no real analysis other than repeat the tripe from other critics not in the know.

Thanks for the info Hemi. It appears Chrysler mucked up the process of transporting the TC. I don’t suppose there is any way of obtaining the build sheets for the cars at this point. I didn’t realize the irony of asking for the TC build sheets on 10/15 until you pointed out it was Lido’s birthday.

Did the TC Maserati’s have build sheets from the Innocenti plant?

Hemi, I feel privileged to be chastised by someone of your experience. Without you I would still be puzzled as to why my 16 valve wouldn’t start. I never would have been at the show to begin with. Bill W.