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tzonni · 06-15-2002, 12:35 AM

okay, im about to go to greece for a month, and when  i come back, im buying a 91 or 92 240sx 5 speed, now, i've been looking recently, and i only see them with atleast 85,000+ miles, so when i get it, i want to know what parts im gonna need for a tune-up (considering other owner didnt tune it up), and how much the parts are gonna run me, i need to know cause i just want to know how much money i should save before i come back to the US. oh, and i tried a search, but it didnt work, it said error sumthing.

Yosho · 06-15-2002, 02:28 AM

I guess the real question is are you willing to do your own work? If you're not, then it'll cost you a lot more so you might have to pick and choose what you replace at first until you can get more money.

If so, I'd replace the fluids (oil/trans/diff/brake/coolant).

I'd consider replacing the air filter and fuel filters depending on their condition.

Top off Battery/Washer/Power Steering Fluids.

I'd replace the spark plugs.

I'd replace the plug wires/cap/rotor.

I'd check the brake pads/brake rotors/tires/bushings/and replace as needed.

I'd check for any engine/transmission/steering leaks before you buy the car so you can take that into account. Take it to a Nissan dealership and as for a courtesy inspection if you're unsure of what to look for.

Oh, you'll also want to check the timing and make sure the throttle cable doesn't have any slack in it.

That's about all I can think of off the top of my head.

tzonni · 06-15-2002, 11:58 AM

yea, im doing my own work for sure, oh, and do ka24s have timing chains like the sr20, or timing belts.

oh, and would it be easier to just get a new distributor instead of a JUST a cap and rotor??

adey · 06-15-2002, 12:53 PM

The KA uses a timing chain, with a chain guide that many like to get rid of if they've got the valve cover open. Thats what I did when I changed the valve cover seal... supposedly quiets the engine down considerably without losing any "performance" or safety whatever. I didn't actually notice a huge difference, but it was fun actually working in there. Made me feel.... LIKE A MAN! ... hahahaa... anyway.
Sorry for the OT spin towards the end. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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jdkruger4 · 06-15-2002, 10:01 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (adey @ June 14 2002,2:53)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I didn't actually notice a huge difference, but it was fun actually working in there. Made me feel.... LIKE A MAN! ... hahahaa... anyway.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
HA! Thats exactly as I explained it to my girlfriend, made me feel like a hardcore man! haha

*sykikchimp* · 06-16-2002, 12:02 PM

list of parts I replaced when I bought my car:

Air filter ~$10
fuel filter ~ $15 ( 95' 300zx TT)
o2 sensor ~ $35
pcv valve ~$5
spark plugs ~$5
spark plug wires ~$60
brake pads ~$45 (front Axiss MM's)
tranny fluid ~$25 (redlyne)
diff fluid ~$15 (redlyne)
Oil ~ $30 (Amsoil)
Battery ~$100 Optima kicksazz (i was having electrical problems)
Valve Cover Gasket ~ $20 (OEM replacement From dealership)
4 new Tires ~$450

also cleaned:
Throttle Body
AIV valve
IAA Valve
gave the whole engine bay a bath too. makes it much easier to work on stuff.

Still want to do:
Radiator flush & fill
replace oil pan gasket.. (slight leak)
replace brake pads with Good ones.. (porterfield)

06-15-2002, 02:28 AM	#2
Yosho Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Williamsburg VA Age: 48 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I guess the real question is are you willing to do your own work? If you're not, then it'll cost you a lot more so you might have to pick and choose what you replace at first until you can get more money. If so, I'd replace the fluids (oil/trans/diff/brake/coolant). I'd consider replacing the air filter and fuel filters depending on their condition. Top off Battery/Washer/Power Steering Fluids. I'd replace the spark plugs. I'd replace the plug wires/cap/rotor. I'd check the brake pads/brake rotors/tires/bushings/and replace as needed. I'd check for any engine/transmission/steering leaks before you buy the car so you can take that into account. Take it to a Nissan dealership and as for a courtesy inspection if you're unsure of what to look for. Oh, you'll also want to check the timing and make sure the throttle cable doesn't have any slack in it. That's about all I can think of off the top of my head. __________________ - Yosho '93 Nissan 2000 GSR '96 200SX SE-R '00 Civic Si (For Sale)

06-15-2002, 12:53 PM	#4
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The KA uses a timing chain, with a chain guide that many like to get rid of if they've got the valve cover open. Thats what I did when I changed the valve cover seal... supposedly quiets the engine down considerably without losing any "performance" or safety whatever. I didn't actually notice a huge difference, but it was fun actually working in there. Made me feel.... LIKE A MAN! ... hahahaa... anyway. Sorry for the OT spin towards the end. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG

06-15-2002, 10:01 PM	#5
jdkruger4 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (adey @ June 14 2002,2:53)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I didn't actually notice a huge difference, but it was fun actually working in there. Made me feel.... LIKE A MAN! ... hahahaa... anyway.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> HA! Thats exactly as I explained it to my girlfriend, made me feel like a hardcore man! haha __________________ stock '91 240sx, black, LE w/ 90k miles, and high performance spoiler rust that was poorly "fixed"

06-16-2002, 12:02 PM	#6
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	list of parts I replaced when I bought my car: Air filter ~$10 fuel filter ~ $15 ( 95' 300zx TT) o2 sensor ~ $35 pcv valve ~$5 spark plugs ~$5 spark plug wires ~$60 brake pads ~$45 (front Axiss MM's) tranny fluid ~$25 (redlyne) diff fluid ~$15 (redlyne) Oil ~ $30 (Amsoil) Battery ~$100 Optima kicksazz (i was having electrical problems) Valve Cover Gasket ~ $20 (OEM replacement From dealership) 4 new Tires ~$450 also cleaned: Throttle Body AIV valve IAA Valve gave the whole engine bay a bath too. makes it much easier to work on stuff. Still want to do: Radiator flush & fill replace oil pan gasket.. (slight leak) replace brake pads with Good ones.. (porterfield) __________________

06-15-2002, 12:35 AM	#1
tzonni Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay, im about to go to greece for a month, and when  i come back, im buying a 91 or 92 240sx 5 speed, now, i've been looking recently, and i only see them with atleast 85,000+ miles, so when i get it, i want to know what parts im gonna need for a tune-up (considering other owner didnt tune it up), and how much the parts are gonna run me, i need to know cause i just want to know how much money i should save before i come back to the US. oh, and i tried a search, but it didnt work, it said error sumthing.

06-15-2002, 11:58 AM	#3
tzonni Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea, im doing my own work for sure, oh, and do ka24s have timing chains like the sr20, or timing belts. oh, and would it be easier to just get a new distributor instead of a JUST a cap and rotor??