Restoring 89 S13 Coupe (please stop quoting pictures - Mods)

[5pecialist]

WOW! Nice work!

[Edgar]

more pictures

great job!!!!

[mtx450]

WOW

That's all I can really say. I just found some rust on my car, so I'm really using this as motivation to keep on trucking. Did you actually install the new frame rail yet, or did you just paint the other side?

[Pho Man]

looks great man, keep up the hard work. Definitely +1 for the rusted lower rad support. I had to have the same thing done to my 90 coupe.

[s13dan]

I LUVE NEW CARPET!!! Good to see 240s rescued and put back on the road.

[mtx450]

I found this thread looking at some threads for rust issues. This definitely is great motivation for me man. Thank you. I looked at a bubble on my car, and poked right through it. This is the end result.

[Hawaiian240]

Originally Posted by mtx450

DAMN das one big puka!!

[Char]

Originally Posted by mtx450

I found this thread looking at some threads for rust issues. This definitely is great motivation for me man. Thank you. I looked at a bubble on my car, and poked right through it. This is the end result.

You wouldnt happen to have a sunroof, would you?

[majiga]

god i love this thread. finally got around to do my own car.. stripped it all down over the past two days. now im gonna try and attempt to do what you are doing..

[mtx450]

Originally Posted by Char

You wouldnt happen to have a sunroof, would you?

Yes, yes I do. That's an excellent point, and I definitely was thinking of that. I'm going to wash my car or something and then check to see if the sunroof is draining correctly.

[rains14]

wow very nice work like a pro

[Char]

Originally Posted by mtx450

Yes, yes I do. That's an excellent point, and I definitely was thinking of that. I'm going to wash my car or something and then check to see if the sunroof is draining correctly.

It doesnt drain correctly. Atleast not in the S13s. While stripping mine, I found out all four corners drain down through tubes, but the tubes stop right at the rocker panels and its left up to the frame to drain it out from there. I think the B14 is the same way because they are known to rust in the door jams.

[jon_mr2]

wow, people like to post their rusted cars in this thread, lol.

anyways, finally got the last of my parts i needed to reseal the engine. so today got some parts cleaned, painted and installed back together. just waiting for a socket to torque down the cam sprockets and letting the oil pan dry. other than that, replaced timing chain and parts; replaced water pump; replaced thermostat; replaced oil pump gear and regulator; replaced all seals and gaskets; and placed the candy apple red v/c on the engine just because heres some pics, not a lot, but today seemed like i did a lot.

[fromxtor]

^^ So sexy

[jon_mr2]

Originally Posted by fromxtor

^^ So sexy

wouldnt have looked so sexy without the valve cover you did

[Hawaiian240]

Originally Posted by fromxtor

^^ So sexy

Yeah, THATS HOT!

[jon_mr2]

man... sure looks more and more cluttered once everything else is being attached. again, not too much done today, but cleaning and painting stuff sure is time consuming.



going to need a new alternator, old one is full of grease and debri and sounds kinda funny when i turn the pulley. as for the ac compressor, it will need a cleaning and im going to have to retrofit the r12 to r134a, guess ill be buy a new evap core, drier and expansion valve as well... must have ac :P

as for getting something almost done, its nice to see progress and actually using parts ive been collecting for the past almost year or so. lol

[90KAcoupe]

Originally Posted by jon_mr2

again, not too much done today, but cleaning and painting stuff sure is time consuming.

amen dude.. i know exactly what u mean.. just start beedblasting and painting everybolt and then right after u paint them.. just kinda bake the paint in an oven... and do that for everything.. and yea it gets old.. but comes out worth it in the end.

[DUSANMANDIC]

u dont have to buy all new ac shit u can go to the auto parts store and get the r12 to 134 kit its like 40 buck or somthing like that and it comes with the fittings. and then just get it pulled and charged and your done.

[jon_mr2]

Originally Posted by DUSANMANDIC

u dont have to buy all new ac shit u can go to the auto parts store and get the r12 to 134 kit its like 40 buck or somthing like that and it comes with the fittings. and then just get it pulled and charged and your done.

i know, im going to get the retrofit kit. but i want to replace those other parts in the meantime since everything is out and im pretty sure the 89-90 evaporator and exp. valve is different that the 91-94. but other than that i have all the 91-94 ac lines and parts. and the drier should be replace since it was off and open to moisture. and when i go to work after i get the car running ill pull and charge the system.

[jon_mr2]

Originally Posted by jon_mr2

i know, im going to get the retrofit kit. but i want to replace those other parts in the meantime since everything is out and im pretty sure the 89-90 evaporator and exp. valve is different that the 91-94. but other than that i have all the 91-94 ac lines and parts. and the drier should be replace since it was off and open to moisture. and when i go to work after i get the car running ill pull and charge the system.

actually, i went out this morning and looked at the lines and looks like i dont even have to convert it. its already r134a... better for me i guess :P all i need is the connector fittings, looks like the fittings were removed from the lines i got

[Hawaiian240]

Originally Posted by jon_mr2

going to need a new alternator, old one is full of grease and debri and sounds kinda funny when i turn the pulley. as for the ac compressor, it will need a cleaning and im going to have to retrofit the r12 to r134a, guess ill be buy a new evap core, drier and expansion valve as well... must have ac :P

as for getting something almost done, its nice to see progress and actually using parts ive been collecting for the past almost year or so. lol

Yeah, I agree. Do the R134 retrofit. Its cheaper than going with the expensive R12, that stuff is almost as expensive as gold!!

Also, instead of going with a new, rebuilt or used 240sx alternator, get a Nissan Quest alternator. Its like 125amps(better than the stock 240sx) and all you need to do is some minor mods. I think you need a 99-02 Quest alternator. The following is the thread I read about it.

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/158593...lternator.html

It'll give you alot more headroom when you add more electrical stuff! The 01 Quest alternetor I bought a couple years ago was already modified for my S13, so I never had to do anything but buy a longer belt and install it!!

Also, we will be back on the Big Island from the 17th to the 26th. We have reservations at the Waikoloa Colony Villas during that time. I will PM you some info later!

See you lataz Jon.

[jon_mr2]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian240

Yeah, I agree. Do the R134 retrofit. Its cheaper than going with the expensive R12, that stuff is almost as expensive as gold!!

Also, instead of going with a new, rebuilt or used 240sx alternator, get a Nissan Quest alternator. Its like 125amps(better than the stock 240sx) and all you need to do is some minor mods. I think you need a 99-02 Quest alternator. The following is the thread I read about it.

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/158593...lternator.html

It'll give you alot more headroom when you add more electrical stuff! The 01 Quest alternetor I bought a couple years ago was already modified for my S13, so I never had to do anything but buy a longer belt and install it!!

Also, we will be back on the Big Island from the 17th to the 26th. We have reservations at the Waikoloa Colony Villas during that time. I will PM you some info later!

See you lataz Jon.

Sup! yeah, that r12 refrigerant is expensive stuff. i was actually thinking about doing the quest alternator too. i was just looking at another site last night thinking if i should do it or not. maybe now i will. just gotta go check out the parts store. and yeah, pm me or give me a call when your here. shoots.

Jon

[jon_mr2]

haha... yes, today i finally turn 21. actually its not really a big deal, doesnt feel any different. but its been a good day, just drinking a beer i went and bought legally... lol. well, theres not much updates here really. last weekend did a timing belt job on my moms camry and with the other time i had left started grinding the intake manifold down more to be polished. its so much easier with a mini sander/grinder. well, i think i plan to repaint the engine bay, underbody and trunk... along with all suspension arms a two stage black paint... should be nice... time consuming, costly, but nice. well, off to dinner i go... more updates this weekend.

[tricky_ab]

This forum is taking up all of my work time...I'm so far behind for the day but this build is making it worth it!!!

[Pacman]

How much was the Nissan Timing chain the tensioners? I was gonna use OSK timing parts but if the Nissan stuff isn't too bad I'll ante up and get those; I'm not really a fan of aftermarket (except the performance aftermarket). Plus, working for a dealer allows for discounts :P

[jon_mr2]

Originally Posted by Pacman

How much was the Nissan Timing chain the tensioners? I was gonna use OSK timing parts but if the Nissan stuff isn't too bad I'll ante up and get those; I'm not really a fan of aftermarket (except the performance aftermarket). Plus, working for a dealer allows for discounts :P

I actually got the OSK stuff from FRSport. Fits fine, i hope it works fine. im assuming since they sell it, must be decent/quality stuff. But hey, if you work at a dealer, might as well get the genuine stuff. Too bad i dont own a Mazda or Subaru, lol.

[jon_mr2]

So i was driving by the toyota dealership today after work and finally saw the brown color ive been looking for. It was a 2009 tacoma, checked it out online when i got home. Pyrite Mica, Looks pretty nice IMO.

Ordered a 2001 Quest alternator, going to do the retrofit.

Possibly getting more stuff from FRsport, waiting for a reply on a quote.

And... Anyone got a Circuit Sports aluminum resevior tank And Nismo clutch fork pivot bolt/stud for sale?... let me know!

[jon_mr2]

Just got the 99-02? Nissan Quest 125a alternator, as well as a reman starter. Decided to try see how difficult it really is to get it to fit... being the engine is out of the vehicle, it is probably 10x easier. But here is what i got so far.


First made sure it was the correct alternator. Looks good and new.


Drilled the holes larger on the pivot bolt side to fit the KA bolt. Working the hole with a smaller bit first helps with prepping for the next size bigger. 13/32" was a good size to end with.


Next, installing the alternator onto the engine... went on easy and everything lines up except the adjusting bracket. One write-up i found said to grind the top of the alternators adjusting hole to make the bracket flush, but i found this still does not work as well because the end of the bracket still touches the alternator front housing.


So i decided id make a spacer for the bracket between the front cover and bracket. First one I thought of wouldnt work because if the bracket is too far out it will touch the belt. So for tempory to get the size right, i found two nuts and placed them between and seems to fit good. Ill probably get a thick peice of metal, shape it and drill holes in it to be more solid.


Next was the belt, the four rib belt, fit alright, but was not perfectly aligned with the pulleys


So i tested out the three rib belt, and it seems to be a better fit by using the outer ribs on the crank pulley and the inner ribs of the alternator pulley as pictured


Plus, this way it fits better with the bracket i changed, it actually will have clearance.


So now, all i have to do is get a new sized belt next week and get some metal to space the bracket out and some longer bolts. Hopefully i wont have to grind more parts of the alternator as i put the intake manifold parts back together... if so, oh well.

[HPKMotorsports3]

Good Work Man...Best Of Luck On The Finish...