Project: The TSI AWD that could. Options

[93dsmowner]

Picked up a 1992 Eagle Talon TSI AWD 6bolt w/ 4bolt rear for $900 today. Definitely a project for me.

Needs the interior detailed due to mold. Needs some interior panel TLC.

Transmission grinds. Needs syncros replaced.

New plugs: NGK-R

Went to replace the PCV valve and the piece that covers the threaded area broke... now I need a new valve cover... oh joy. Is $75 reasonable for one or does anyone have one I can have? It'd be greatly appreciated.

Experienced fuel-cut in 2nd gear at 5k RPM. This thing is the fastest car I've driven to date...

So I have my work cut out for me. Any comments/suggestions are welcome.

For those wondering, it's treydawg's Talon he had for sale.

[93dsmowner]

Once I do a tranny rebuild it will be my DD.

$1300 for this sound good??
http://www.jackstransmissions.com/product_...9fe654299709492

I was told that since the syncros are so bad and have been ground (45 minute drive home...) that the hubs/sliders would need replacing...

I figure the extra $500 over the Economy rebuild (so I'd have a double syncro 1st and 2nd) would be worth it for the longetivity.

The stock clutch is great. It engages on the floor. Like I said, it moves the car... I need someone to depress the clutch when it's jacked up to see if the slave cylinder has any breathing room to push more... don't want to bend it or break anything... it just feels like it's not disengaging the clutch.

EDIT: The only difference between Economy and Value is:
New 3-4 hub
New 3-4 slider
4 Spider Center Diff w/ Upper Torrington Bearing
Double syncro 1st gear.

Is it even worth the extra $500? Since 3rd grinds, I assume I need the new hub and slider..

EDIT2: Should I stay away from eBay downpipes, test pipes, and other parts?? I found a 3" test-pipe for $75/shipped and a 3" downpipe for $155 What about the O2 sensor? Isn't that in the O2 housing right off the turbo? Would I still need a "catback" to finish it off? Still learning guys! Bear with me