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eastcoastS14 · 05-14-2007, 04:23 PM

i just picked up a 95 240 with 96k and im replacing the head gasket. I am planning to go KA-T so i just wanted to know if there is anything else I should look to replace while I have the head off ie other gaskets o-rings other internals etc any help would be great

steve shadows · 05-14-2007, 05:02 PM

just use common sense...

do you have a KA engine manual? go buy one, it should tell you in step by step order, even a chiltons would work.

are you using oem or metal?

dont use metal unless your planning on 400hp + worth of air.

oem is always the best soultion for moderate levels of boost.

BoostedCoupe · 05-14-2007, 05:37 PM

remove all the emission stuff from the intake and what not. replace all the other gaskets. and id see if i could buy a cheap header since youll have the old one off. and change head studs. and change thermostat water pump, belts.

eastcoastS14 · 05-14-2007, 07:16 PM

^^ yeah im getting a chiltons....are those shitty manuals? I ordered one from autozone today and thats all they have...also i only want the 200-250whp range...i was thinking of getting a cometic but you think i should just get an OEM?

The water pump thermostat belts and plugs were all replaced recently

theres full gasket replacement sets on ebay for $49 anyone use these or recommend where i should get them?

s13gold · 05-14-2007, 10:14 PM

just get oem.....if 250 is your goal.

eastcoastS14 · 05-14-2007, 10:37 PM

yeah i guess autozone has a complete top end gasket set for like $113 so ill most likely get that...anyone have any experience with felpro?

also whats the deal with the chiltons manual?? is it a waste of money? i guess its the only brand autozone carries for an s14 manual...it was like $25 tho

s13gold · 05-14-2007, 10:44 PM

if u got extra cash, you mihgt want to do the rings...
cuz the things that fuckup down there besides detonation is piston rings and the hg..

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 05-14-2007, 10:44 PM

chiltons is like, the green eggs and ham of manuals. step up to crime and punishment. get an FSM. they're all over the net for download, or you can get one off of egay.

mRclARK1 · 05-14-2007, 10:45 PM

As long as you have some basic knowledge of what you're doing, the Chiltons manual is alright as a guide. For the $25 you pay, it's helpful.

Personally, I would just replace all the gaskets since you got the head torn apart anyway. Then you know they're all good, and you don't have to deal with replacing one, that you just had off, 4 months in the future or something.

There's plenty of links that have been posted in past threads on here that have FSM's for download for free...

eastcoastS14 · 05-14-2007, 11:33 PM

^^ does any one have any links to a 95 FSM?? i searched and found some on here but every one i downloaded said it couldnt be opened because the file was expired or windows needs the program that created it etc...i have adobe reader and all that just need a working link

pbcstylez · 05-15-2007, 11:46 AM

http://www.240edge.com/manuals/240sx-1995.html

05-14-2007, 05:02 PM	#2
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	just use common sense... do you have a KA engine manual? go buy one, it should tell you in step by step order, even a chiltons would work. are you using oem or metal? dont use metal unless your planning on 400hp + worth of air. oem is always the best soultion for moderate levels of boost. __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

05-14-2007, 05:37 PM	#3
BoostedCoupe Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Fulton, TN Age: 34 Posts: 1,043 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	remove all the emission stuff from the intake and what not. replace all the other gaskets. and id see if i could buy a cheap header since youll have the old one off. and change head studs. and change thermostat water pump, belts. __________________ 92 vert converted 5speed and other little things

05-14-2007, 10:45 PM	#9
mRclARK1 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Location? Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As long as you have some basic knowledge of what you're doing, the Chiltons manual is alright as a guide. For the $25 you pay, it's helpful. Personally, I would just replace all the gaskets since you got the head torn apart anyway. Then you know they're all good, and you don't have to deal with replacing one, that you just had off, 4 months in the future or something. There's plenty of links that have been posted in past threads on here that have FSM's for download for free... __________________

05-15-2007, 11:46 AM	#11
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05-14-2007, 04:23 PM	#1
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	head gasket question i just picked up a 95 240 with 96k and im replacing the head gasket. I am planning to go KA-T so i just wanted to know if there is anything else I should look to replace while I have the head off ie other gaskets o-rings other internals etc any help would be great

05-14-2007, 07:16 PM	#4
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^ yeah im getting a chiltons....are those shitty manuals? I ordered one from autozone today and thats all they have...also i only want the 200-250whp range...i was thinking of getting a cometic but you think i should just get an OEM? The water pump thermostat belts and plugs were all replaced recently theres full gasket replacement sets on ebay for $49 anyone use these or recommend where i should get them?

05-14-2007, 10:14 PM	#5
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	just get oem.....if 250 is your goal.

05-14-2007, 10:37 PM	#6
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah i guess autozone has a complete top end gasket set for like $113 so ill most likely get that...anyone have any experience with felpro? also whats the deal with the chiltons manual?? is it a waste of money? i guess its the only brand autozone carries for an s14 manual...it was like $25 tho

05-14-2007, 10:44 PM	#7
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	if u got extra cash, you mihgt want to do the rings... cuz the things that fuckup down there besides detonation is piston rings and the hg..

05-14-2007, 10:44 PM	#8
Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	chiltons is like, the green eggs and ham of manuals. step up to crime and punishment. get an FSM. they're all over the net for download, or you can get one off of egay.

05-14-2007, 11:33 PM	#10
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^ does any one have any links to a 95 FSM?? i searched and found some on here but every one i downloaded said it couldnt be opened because the file was expired or windows needs the program that created it etc...i have adobe reader and all that just need a working link