Small Questions Thread (SEARCH FIRST! Use this instead of making NEW threads)

[TwItCh]

depends on your budget and you can also go status ring seat and buckle your seat belt it should shut off but if your going bucket seats that plug doesnt even matter

[stinky_180]

Originally Posted by stinky_180

What is the easiest way to loosen/remove the alternator pulley bolt? I'm trying to replace the pulley with a lightweight alloy unit but the damn thing slips under the belt! I tried wedging some stuff between the pulley and the belt to no avail. Any tips anybody? I'm doing this with the alternator still installed with belt tensioned.

To the next page!!! Can anybody give me some pointers???

[ManoNegra]

Originally Posted by stinky_180

Thanks ManoNegra!

What is the easiest way to loosen/remove the alternator pulley bolt? I'm trying to replace the pulley with a lightweight alloy unit but the damn thing slips under the belt! I tried wedging some stuff between the pulley and the belt to no avail. Any tips anybody? I'm doing this with the alternator still installed with belt tensioned.

Originally Posted by stinky_180

To the next page!!! Can anybody give me some pointers???

air gun would be the best/easiest way
jamming a screwdriver in the pulley to keep it from rotating is another option.

[shanelach]

Originally Posted by 93nismo

the drivers side mudflap isent as wide as the passenger side because of the exhaust. unless i misunderstood your question.

That is what I thought he meant. I first replied with that, but then thought he meant same between hatch and coupe. Maybe I was right in the first place.

[zeitgeist]

My walbro fuel pump begins buzzing at like 2500 rpm.
It is about 3 years old but id say it only has around a little less than 1000 miles. My fuel filter was replaced around the same time.
And idk if its just me paranoid, but i think the acceleration is slightly slower

ideas?

[shiftin_sideways]

I'm doing an auto to 5 speed swap. Is there a way to wire the vss sensor to the car? Chassis is a s13 if it matters. Will my speedo readings be significantly off because of this?(10-15mph difference)

[shanelach]

VSS will plug right in. Just need to use a manual speed sensor. I tried to fit my auto in a manual trans and it didn't fit. Speed will be spot on.

[allntrlundrgrnd]

Originally Posted by shanelach

That is what I thought he meant. I first replied with that, but then thought he meant same between hatch and coupe. Maybe I was right in the first place.

Sorry guys, I should have been more specific. I did mean between hatch and coupe.

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by TwItCh

depends on your budget and you can also go status ring seat and buckle your seat belt it should shut off but if your going bucket seats that plug doesnt even matter

honestly, budget really isnt a big deal. I just need a seat for a decent price, i would rather save up and sell more stuff to get a bride seat but i can always buy one and then use it as passenger when i get a bride or something.
as for the plug, the belt light turns on/off when it should, there is nothing wrong. My question is what the little plug was for, cause i didn't notice any changes once i plugged it in

[chiboy002]

another question, i had not known the pspump in our cars should take ATF, i searched and found nothing about consequences. I'm going to flush it tmro and fill it with the right stuff but... what potentially could go wrong? i've been running like this since late april/early may

[cutter]

I am installing front 300zx calipers on my 240. All of the hardware is missing except for the pins. Do i need any of the other hardware, because it can get my pads and everything in and working with out it.

[zooopreme]

How many degrees of negative camber is alright for daily driving? I'm looking to have an low stance but not too crazy, I tried looking in the flush fitment thread but those are cars with lots of camber and yeah.

[ki_JDM_ds]

Originally Posted by ki_JDM_ds

I have a "sputtering" engine problem. Car = 90 S13 Hatch KA24E (minus emissions, ARC air box modified to fit) Outside temp is 100+ F.

It is very intermittent and unpredictable. What happens is this, while I'm driving it starts to sputter around 2.5-3k and occasionally loses all power. I give it full throttle when it starts to sputter and sometime I can overcome it but most of the time it nearly dies.

What is causing this? Failing Fuel Pump? Not enough Air/fuel?

Originally Posted by shanelach

Check your EGI and EGI pump relays. I had a similar problem and that was the cause. Also, check for leaks after the maf.

Both EGI relays seem ok. Is there something I can do to check to make sure there 100%?

Also I changed the fuel filter tonight and noticed this when I moved my car


Is it the STP Fuel Treatment I added last week or something bad?

[Dominic Axelson]

I have a few quick questions.

1. Can I bolt a 3" sr downpipe to the s13 stock exhaust? Or will I need an adapter?

2. To run a rb25 t28 on a redtop sr20 will I just need a t25 to t3 adapter flange and new oil lines? Oh and I have a Isis manifold if that matters.

Iv been searching for a few days now and can't seem to find much. So any help would be great! Thanks, Dominic

[Dominic Axelson]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

How many degrees of negative camber is alright for daily driving? I'm looking to have an low stance but not too crazy, I tried looking in the flush fitment thread but those are cars with lots of camber and yeah.

My car has -6.5 in the rear and i daily drive it. You will just go throught tires a little faster.

[udon!]

is it possible to get this dent removed by a paintless dent removal guy? will it end up just popping back after a while being fixed??

[allntrlundrgrnd]

I've never done it but ive heard you can put a basketball/football/whateverball in between the quarter and frame and inflate it to pop out the dent.

I guess its worth a try.

[axiomatik]

That's right where the jack is stored, why not just try and push it out yourself?

[initial240sx]

can i use aftermarket camshaft (254/264) into a stock SR20DET T25? it would be profit or not worth buying?

[LOUD240]

Originally Posted by udon!

is it possible to get this dent removed by a paintless dent removal guy? will it end up just popping back after a while being fixed??

agood dent guy can make that disapear with no paint damage ,I used to work with a guy that did some amazing work

[LOUD240]

Originally Posted by bik

Anyone have try those ebay dash covers?? i know cant put ebay links here but try a serch on "240sx dash cover" there is some interesting ones... anyone have try those yet??? how they fit? is mostly imposuble to find a uncracked dash around me =/

ordered mine from the nissan dealer and looks really good , the ebay covers look like crap

[240sxChillen]

Is this a Auto or a Manual Lower harness?Came from a S14.My guess is Manual because it doesnt have extra plugs where it connects to the Tranny.Can anyone confirm?Thanks

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by Dominic Axelson

1. Can I bolt a 3" sr downpipe to the s13 stock exhaust? Or will I need an adapter?

the sr downpipe is a 3 bolt flange in the shape of a triangle, stock s13 exhausts are two bolt flanges. you will need an adapter (never seen one made for this) or a new flange welded on. also you might need to clock it right, mine is for an sr20 but i have an s14 manifold on my ka, i need it to be clocked so it sits right

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by ki_JDM_ds

Both EGI relays seem ok. Is there something I can do to check to make sure there 100%?

Also I changed the fuel filter tonight and noticed this when I moved my car


Is it the STP Fuel Treatment I added last week or something bad?

sounds like a dying fuel pump, it cant pump out enough fuel to keep the engine running. mine started going that after i revved too high, i drove approx. 1 mile and then it died. it would turn on, sputter, i would give gas and it would die again. i need a new fuel pump.

where did you get a new fuel filter?

[ki_JDM_ds]

Originally Posted by chiboy002

sounds like a dying fuel pump, it cant pump out enough fuel to keep the engine running. mine started going that after i revved too high, i drove approx. 1 mile and then it died. it would turn on, sputter, i would give gas and it would die again. i need a new fuel pump.

where did you get a new fuel filter?

That is going to be my next replacement. A new fuel pump.

Fuel Filter is FF655 at Autozone for $9.99 + Tax.

[udon!]

Ok guys, kind of need this one answered ASAP.

I went to go look at a coupe owned by some hillbilly. This guy doesnt know anything about the car. He said that he had his cousin who is an "auto mechanic" replace the clutch.


So i go to test drive this thing. first thing i do is press the cluch pedal and omg this thing felt like a floppy dick. Like it was easier to press down than the gas pedal and the engagement point was really high for the clutch.

anyways, what are the causes of such a loose clutch pedal? One time the pedal even got stuck to the floor and i had to lift it up with my foot.

[ki_JDM_ds]

^ what was the fluid level?

You also may look at the slave cylinder, it could be trashed.

[tire_machine]

slave is dead

[udon!]

oh really? will it cause any damage to the components driving a long distance ~70 miles?

[heavenboundkevin]

Originally Posted by udon!

oh really? will it cause any damage to the components driving a long distance ~70 miles?

not really as long as the tranny gets into gear. but if your slave "blew" or "broke" while driving, you will not be able to get it in a nother gear. im not even sure if you could get it into neutral.

if your slave blew, it would be basically be like driving without a clutch.

if you look at the system, the clutch pedal, pushes fluid throught the master, which pushes the slave, which move the "shift" fork inside the transmission, which the throwout bearing is connected to which "basically" engages/disengages the clutch.

so if the slave failed/you wouldnt be able to shift, but if it was already in gear the car will still drive and move forward. make sense?

cliffs: the slave failing will still be somewhat driveable if you are already in gear, you just wont be able to shift.

if you really wanted the car, you could replace the master, clutch line(recommend stainless steel braided line), and slave which would make the car perfectly, worry free, driveable for <$100