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

[c72c]

Originally Posted by JKL1031

Is it possible to adjust the shift linkage in an s14?

I posted before about going into 2nd before going into first to prevent grinding, but not always. I also have a slight scratch in 3rd. I hear the linkage can be adjusted, and then that its the synchros. Also tonight i figured if i jiggled the shifter and then popped it into 3rd, it wud go right in. Im going to try some amsoil while im ahead.

no, you can't adjust the linkage. it goes shifter to shift fork, there's nothing to adjust. if it is something with the shifter, it would most likely be the shifter bushing, otherwise, i'd still stick with the synchros.
you could always use the subaru cocktail, it's been proven to work in sr transmissions.

[arnrpn]

Originally Posted by fckillerbee

sometimes you get bad parts. i would check to see if you might have recieved a bad part. get it tested for free. and you have a 200sx?

yeah its a 200sx but the engine is a ca18det, it isnt totally dead however because the problem happens like 10% of the time that i try starting it, ive driven it for the past couple days without any problems... i have a hunch it is the main or starter relay, any idea where i could find it and how to fix it?

[JDMgravy.]

How do you guys fit your roof spoilers?

I have an origin one to fit to my ps13.

Cheers

[hartig]

Originally Posted by arnrpn

yeah its a 200sx but the engine is a ca18det, it isnt totally dead however because the problem happens like 10% of the time that i try starting it, ive driven it for the past couple days without any problems... i have a hunch it is the main or starter relay, any idea where i could find it and how to fix it?

1991-1994 240sx Starter not turning engine over tutorial : 240SX Technical Forum

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by JDMgravy.

How do you guys fit your roof spoilers?

I have an origin one to fit to my ps13.

Cheers

3M VHB Acrylic Foam Tape. I think you have to be a "Trade/Professional" to get it in the UK. They have a clear version for the home market though. The key is to get both surfaces clean as possible. Then caulk the seams with window weld.

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by fckillerbee

FUEL PROBLEM

so the past week, i have been noticing that my car has kinda been bogging a little between 1-2k. Now I have a super small exhaust (keep the attention away), and i know back pressure has a factor. But today, I smelled fuel inside my car....and now it's bogging between 1-3k.

Now when I got home, I hear what sounds like bubbling from inside my car. sounds like it's coming from the fuel tank. i even opened my trunk, and it def sounds like its coming from the fuel tank.

an ideas on what this may be? fuel pump going out, and now i'm not getting fuel?

fyi motor has 90k, on a 250k chassis.

so I installed my walboro on sunday.....didn't fix my problem, only made me more aware.

so it starts stuttering once the car is warm....and today I didn't smell fuel, nor did I have any sound coming from the car once it was off.

could it be possible that the backpressure is causing this problem?

anyone?

[My240sx]

Hello everyone,
i am looking into relocating my battery to the trunk, but after reading all the different write ups i am still confused on where the 100 amp fuse goes. i have read it has to be close to the battery, and i have also seen that you put it near the old wiring.... any help would be great. Thanks!

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by My240sx

Hello everyone,
i am looking into relocating my battery to the trunk, but after reading all the different write ups i am still confused on where the 100 amp fuse goes. i have read it has to be close to the battery, and i have also seen that you put it near the old wiring.... any help would be great. Thanks!

Close to the battery. If it was in the engine bay and the relocation wire shorted out on the body down the road you would have nothing to protect it.

[cole shoes]

Originally Posted by c72c

if you're talking about this one



you're not going to find another like it. It was the hood off their is300. they modified it to fit the 13.
i remember someone posting a link to order the kit, but don't remember where... search this thread or the identify this thread.

yeah thats the one, dang hah it looks sweet. okay thank you

[doomviillain]

Originally Posted by fckillerbee

so I installed my walboro on sunday.....didn't fix my problem, only made me more aware.

so it starts stuttering once the car is warm....and today I didn't smell fuel, nor did I have any sound coming from the car once it was off.

could it be possible that the backpressure is causing this problem?

anyone?

it could be a possibility that air is in the fuel line, bad fpr maybe?

just my 2 cents

[My240sx]

Originally Posted by S14DB

Close to the battery. If it was in the engine bay and the relocation wire shorted out on the body down the road you would have nothing to protect it.

Ok, so then i cut the relocation wire and put the fuse in between and then use some connecters to connect it all back up?

[STEEZxIT]

ummm so whats that VVV



i removed the back seats and belts from my s14 today, and found this mystery box, i'm kind of hoping theres treasure inside.

[RoXiE.S14]

Hi guys, I'm new to this website seeing as I just got my new car, a 1995 zenki. I had a pretty simple question: What is a nice Intake for a zenki? I've heard HKS quite a bit but I thought I should ask the experts thanks~

[Odysseus]

I recently purchased a Cusco 6pt cage for my S13. I want to add a harness bar to it but am unsure of how it should be added. Ive seen the bar go straight across the main hoop and Ive also seen the bar bend back behind the main hoop 9 inches or so. What is the reason for both?

[c72c]

Originally Posted by Odysseus

I recently purchased a Cusco 6pt cage for my S13. I want to add a harness bar to it but am unsure of how it should be added. Ive seen the bar go straight across the main hoop and Ive also seen the bar bend back behind the main hoop 9 inches or so. What is the reason for both?

some cages have the harness bar already on, or you can buy a weld in bar and put it there. the one you see behind the cage is a bolt in harness bar, it bolts to the upper and lower seat belt mounting points.

[axiomatik]

Originally Posted by fckillerbee

so I installed my walboro on sunday.....didn't fix my problem, only made me more aware.

so it starts stuttering once the car is warm....and today I didn't smell fuel, nor did I have any sound coming from the car once it was off.

could it be possible that the backpressure is causing this problem?

anyone?

you didn't say what engine you have, but I seriously doubt that backpressure is the issue unless you were getting complete blockage in your exhaust.

you mentioned smelling fuel, did you look for a fuel leak? could be leaking fuel at the fuel rail, dropping the fuel pressure.

[240sx123$]

Doing a Q45 front brake upgrade- there is an electrical connector on the calipers that I assume is for ABS. My 240sx has ABS, but I dont remember there being any wiring going to my OEM front calipers. Am I mistaken? If I'm not mistaken, what do I do with the wiring on the new calipers, and how will this affect my ABS?

[DRIFTO16]

ok so i have probly more then one question but to make it short i know nothing about steeringwheels and am looking to get a nice after market one, now what parts consist of getting a steering wheel i know theres a hub and perhaps more and also r there certain sizes or bolts or r hubs universal for any wheen????
noob question srry

[DRIFTO16]

i ment to say steering wheel at the end!

[CrOW]

More info on this car please? I know someone had asked about this before, I just couldn't find it.

[TheRealSy90]

Is there a magnetic drain plug that works in the greddy oil pan? My PBM one is too small.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

ummm so whats that VVV



i removed the back seats and belts from my s14 today, and found this mystery box, i'm kind of hoping theres treasure inside.

Originally Posted by c72c

It's a cover/protector for the auto trans ecu

No, That's the cover over the Airbag computer. Notice the bright yellow harness coming out of it.

TCU is located where the clutch pedal bracket should be.

[youradumb1]

^beet me to it

[youradumb1]

whats the best way to run a radio antenna if the hole has been wlded over on a s13 hatch..one in the headliner or use a bmw styl shark fin?

[c72c]

Originally Posted by S14DB

No, That's the cover over the Airbag computer. .

makes sense.
is it only for the ones with driver and passenger airbags? my first one didn't have one and only had a driver airbag,
my second has both airbags, and that computer.
i forgot about the auto ecu in place of the clutch pedal.

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by axiomatik

you didn't say what engine you have, but I seriously doubt that backpressure is the issue unless you were getting complete blockage in your exhaust.

you mentioned smelling fuel, did you look for a fuel leak? could be leaking fuel at the fuel rail, dropping the fuel pressure.

motor is out of a auto 97 has about 100k on it now. ka24de.

I've looked for fuel, don't smell it in the engine bay...i smell it when i'm driving usually after the car is sitting for a while at a light. I googled the problem, and the throttle position sensor comes up.

motor was swapped at the beggining of this year. new plugs, new wires, new fuel filter. new pump now...new gaskets all around....

sounds like a plug is bad...(lawn mower sound)...i'm guessing its getting flooded. If i rev it at a stop, it'll stutter...car hasn't stalled yet, but i'm not looking forward when it happens. i still have to drive this bitch to work.

[oilsquirt]

Thought i'd refer to here for my question...
How do i take off the hex big bolt, that you turn to spin the crank/ pistons etc?
When i turn left to try to unscrew it, the crank and everything just spins that way lol..
I tried holding the camshaft with a wrench and turn that right while turning the crank one to the left, and nothing happens. It's on pretty good i must say, so i'm wondering what the technique is to unscrew that bolt???????????????????
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[Deviance]

Hey everyone,

I need some help with getting my tail lights to work on my 95 S14. I have been searching for the fix for a few weeks now and tried everything I have come across. The problem is that the tail lights don’t come on when I use the headlight switch for night driving. Also my turn signals don’t work with the headlight switch but the fronts work only with the hazard lights. The threads I have found have more then the tail lights not working. Everything works in the car but the tail lights and rear turn signals. Any help from you guys would be great.


Things I have replaced or checked:
New working headlight switch
Put in new 10a fuses for tail lights and turn signals.
Put in new bulbs for tail lights and brake lights (1156 and 1157) and turn signals (168).
Used electric tape on all open wires.
Checked ground t16 for tail lights.

[titopr06]

hello

what wires do you guys check for the .45 voltage when adjusting your tps on s13 sr20det?

[WERDdabuilder]

anyone have fitment issues(hitting the under body) when getting a downpipe w/flex shortened? since the flex area is wider.