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Bill Roberts · 09-03-2003, 08:44 PM

Keep the oil to the full mark on the stick. Check it every time before you start it. Print this info..especially the oil sending unit. Change the PCV valve. Look for leaks. Have the compression checked.

It is not as bad as you think in my opinion. When you own a 240SX, you see it all. That engine is probably not doomed. Get a case of oil to ride with you..or if you have the money, rent a nice camry for a month and drop it off at a swap shop with 6K and tell them...I will see you in 30 days..

Nice to have money..but nicer to figure it using the zilvia and learning and all.

I certainly wish you well..Please let us know what you find..we all learn from it..

Head gasket is good if it is not steaming fog out the tailpipe.

PS, Thanks for the complement...I love a great vibe Man!

09-03-2003, 08:44 PM	#12
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0)	Keep the oil to the full mark on the stick. Check it every time before you start it. Print this info..especially the oil sending unit. Change the PCV valve. Look for leaks. Have the compression checked. It is not as bad as you think in my opinion. When you own a 240SX, you see it all. That engine is probably not doomed. Get a case of oil to ride with you..or if you have the money, rent a nice camry for a month and drop it off at a swap shop with 6K and tell them...I will see you in 30 days.. Nice to have money..but nicer to figure it using the zilvia and learning and all. I certainly wish you well..Please let us know what you find..we all learn from it.. Head gasket is good if it is not steaming fog out the tailpipe. PS, Thanks for the complement...I love a great vibe Man! Last edited by Bill Roberts; 09-03-2003 at 08:46 PM..