What the heck is this? (pics inside) - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

SimpleS14 · 08-01-2002, 04:22 PM

I have had this car for almost a year and I notice this weird grease spot on my left headlight. At first I just thought it was dirt, but no matter how many time I clean it off it comes right back. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'>

I look at the car with the hood open and engine running (also reving) and I still can't figure out what it is and where its coming from. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'>

Here are some pics:

This pic is kinda blurry

Does anyone know what the problem could be?

edit: retouch pics

uiuc240 · 08-01-2002, 04:28 PM

it's called Speed Lube.  all cars do that when pushed beyond 90 mph.  it helps cut through the air more smoothly.

when you run out (there's a reservoir back there) you can buy more at any large retail establishment.  it's right there on the top shelf next to Snake Oil.

Eric

(i have no clue what that shit is)

silviasichigo · 08-01-2002, 06:51 PM

I think it might be mold on the inside of your headlight. Maybe moisture got in some how and the heat from the lamp heated up the light and then when it cools off at night then molds grows. I can't really tell since the pic's suck.

DrDubbleB · 08-01-2002, 06:58 PM

But he said it's on the outside because he wipes it off, it just tends to come back.  I don't have any idea what it could be, is there any type of weather that it tends to happen in?

SimpleS14 · 08-01-2002, 07:28 PM

Its not related to the weather, because it shows up during the cold, snowy days and the hot, hmuid days.

I'll post up a big pic and touch it up a bit.

my240likenoother · 08-01-2002, 07:30 PM

ummmm... try buffing it out the surface could be rough and atracting dirt <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'>
i dont know try it!!!!

SimpleS14 · 08-01-2002, 08:57 PM

Man....its weird because its kinda like a combination of oil and grease with bits of dirt.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

Maybe a front end conversion can fix that problem.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>

matic 240sx · 08-01-2002, 09:06 PM

check lines in your car for leaks, oil, brake, steering... all fluid lines... maybe when your floor it something sprays on it then it drys and collects dirt

SimpleS14 · 08-02-2002, 02:04 PM

I finally figured out the problem.  When I opened up the hood and revved up the engine a bit I noticed that heat is coming from this part of my engine....i think (pic below).  I also realized that the under of my hood is dirty......real dirty  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>  and when heat builds up the crude starts to melt, drip and form between my grill and on my headlights.

Now I need to clean my engine, and under the hood if possible.

KoukiS14 · 08-08-2002, 08:47 AM

It's okay man, your car is just going through puberty.  
Just the other day, I noticed a bunch of curly hairs growing on my differential... It's a natural thing...

-Rob

my240likenoother · 08-08-2002, 06:37 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (GT specR @ Aug. 01 2002,4:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I finally figured out the problem. When I opened up the hood and revved up the engine a bit I noticed that heat is coming from this part of my engine....i think (pic below). I also realized that the under of my hood is dirty......real dirty <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> and when heat builds up the crude starts to melt, drip and form between my grill and on my headlights.

Now I need to clean my engine, and under the hood if possible.

</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
if there is hot air coming out of there that you have some big trouble that is the intake for your air box <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>

08-01-2002, 04:22 PM	#1
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have had this car for almost a year and I notice this weird grease spot on my left headlight. At first I just thought it was dirt, but no matter how many time I clean it off it comes right back. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':angry:'> I look at the car with the hood open and engine running (also reving) and I still can't figure out what it is and where its coming from. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'> Here are some pics: This pic is kinda blurry Does anyone know what the problem could be? edit: retouch pics __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-01-2002, 04:28 PM	#2
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's called Speed Lube.  all cars do that when pushed beyond 90 mph.  it helps cut through the air more smoothly. when you run out (there's a reservoir back there) you can buy more at any large retail establishment.  it's right there on the top shelf next to Snake Oil. Eric (i have no clue what that shit is) __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

08-01-2002, 07:28 PM	#5
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its not related to the weather, because it shows up during the cold, snowy days and the hot, hmuid days. I'll post up a big pic and touch it up a bit. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-01-2002, 08:57 PM	#7
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man....its weird because its kinda like a combination of oil and grease with bits of dirt.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> Maybe a front end conversion can fix that problem.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'> __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-01-2002, 09:06 PM	#8
matic 240sx Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: las vegas Age: 42 Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: matic 240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check lines in your car for leaks, oil, brake, steering... all fluid lines... maybe when your floor it something sprays on it then it drys and collects dirt __________________ · m á † í ç · after9racing.com

08-01-2002, 06:51 PM	#3
silviasichigo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Japan Age: 49 Posts: 782 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: silviasichigo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think it might be mold on the inside of your headlight. Maybe moisture got in some how and the heat from the lamp heated up the light and then when it cools off at night then molds grows. I can't really tell since the pic's suck.

08-01-2002, 06:58 PM	#4
DrDubbleB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	But he said it's on the outside because he wipes it off, it just tends to come back.  I don't have any idea what it could be, is there any type of weather that it tends to happen in?

08-01-2002, 07:30 PM	#6
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ummmm... try buffing it out the surface could be rough and atracting dirt <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'> i dont know try it!!!!

08-02-2002, 02:04 PM	#9
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I finally figured out the problem.  When I opened up the hood and revved up the engine a bit I noticed that heat is coming from this part of my engine....i think (pic below).  I also realized that the under of my hood is dirty......real dirty  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>  and when heat builds up the crude starts to melt, drip and form between my grill and on my headlights. Now I need to clean my engine, and under the hood if possible. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

08-08-2002, 08:47 AM	#10
KoukiS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana Age: 47 Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's okay man, your car is just going through puberty.   Just the other day, I noticed a bunch of curly hairs growing on my differential... It's a natural thing... -Rob __________________

08-08-2002, 06:37 PM	#11
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (GT specR @ Aug. 01 2002,4:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I finally figured out the problem. When I opened up the hood and revved up the engine a bit I noticed that heat is coming from this part of my engine....i think (pic below). I also realized that the under of my hood is dirty......real dirty <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> and when heat builds up the crude starts to melt, drip and form between my grill and on my headlights. Now I need to clean my engine, and under the hood if possible. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> if there is hot air coming out of there that you have some big trouble that is the intake for your air box <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>