got my self 3 Q45s here my new project.. resealing trans and engine.. looking for anything to fix on it but all looks well.. will post detailed pics of brake down soon.. have all parts ordered from japan and waiting on DHL to deliver body parts..JDM brakes NISSAN 30MM 4 POT CALIPERS SET GT-R SKYLINE from japan on a US military Base via USPS .. a set of 2000 Nissan President headlight from japan via EMS.. here's what I've done so far..

this is my 1996 Black Q45 AKA- Black{G50}President




here the trans.. cars got some rust but nothing i can fix..

deff leaking oil going to have to reseal that..taking the sub frame down and cleaning up some of that rust..

here comes out the beast.. VH45DE !!


pressure washed the front up looking very clean !!

everything off steam washing all parts..

painting the vale covers black waiting on my boy to shot some clear on them..


well that all for now.. parts should be coming soon.. all Jdm parts coming from Japan.. everything to do the engine is dealer and reman from auto-zone.. most of my parts are after market items and custom changed some dealer.. im on a slit budgie but this car is going to be the first president to roll around my neck of the woods !! ill keep posting as i get parts and work on it.. so stay tuned !!

Nice! Keep us updated...

sure thing bro.. just got some more parts tonight.. reman starter, new water pump, reman alternator, Nissan Knock Sensor, and reman rack&pinion.. s*** not cheep..

wow! i always wanted to do a president conv. for myself & keep it as a daily. Can't wait to see more!!!

update.. parts from japan via DHL front bumper, hood, trunk, fenders just cleared customs.. should be here tomorrow as for the headlights still nothing on the tracking number might be a other week its EMS don't really know if its fast or slow shipping.. as for the brakes just left japan and should be getting them by Saturday.. here some more pics i took today.. just got the vale-covers cleared coated.. and spent about 750.00 in parts for the motor and steering...

here's the parts...

pulstar plugs all i use

rack,water pump,plugs,starter,alt,rear main seal,front seal,2 knock sensors..

got my valescovers cleared coated..




this motor has 188k and not one drop of slug..wow.. checked the timing all nice and tight..who ever had this car keep up with it.. it has maching numbers on the block so its the same VH45DE that came with it..




as soon as i get more parts i will post more pics.. should be starting on the motor and trans this weekend..

looks like things are moving along nicely, sry didn't answer this evening, I'll give you a call tomorrow. those valve covers are sexy man keep up the good work can't wait to see it all finished.

well well well look what the 245sx brought in.. sup bro.. glad to see your still alive.. yea them vale-cover came out a++ took my boy 10 mins to spray them.. but i been asking him to do it for days.. any ways .. yea hit me up bro sorry i called late but as you can see i get home late due to the black president.. stay tuned pro got the body parts coming tomorrow cant wait !! ttul bro hope the fam's doing good !!

DHL update.. got half of my body parts.. the rest still at the warehouse .. customs held on them therefor there coming tomorrow..
here's some more pics.. enjoy

DHL arrival..


the driver only took out 3 things i was like --


its like Christmas all over again..


there we go.. that's what im talking about...



i only got 2 fenders and the trunk.. more to come.. stay tuned.. still waiting on brakes headlights and rest of my body parts.. new list being made.. taillights, mirrors, window visors.. chrome mudflaps.. see you all tomorrow..

coming along nicely! Where did you buy the convertion parts? ebay?

yes i did.. there gave me a good deal and bought the trunk for me from yahoo japan.. i sent them the listing..

DHL update... should receiving the hood and front bumper today.. also got timing chain kit, lower intake gaskets, vale cover gaskets.. window visors are ordered.. have the mirrors with switch control and tail light in stock at my house from a other order i did last year.. will be posting pics later on today.. and i thank everyone for looking and commenting on my forum..

round 2 !! DHL hope this is right this time!!



good its all here now !!

front bumper !!


front hood its a 1991 .. its what i can find i will get the later model soon.. funds running low..


this weekend ill be posting as i work maybe shot some video on youtube ..goodnight everyone sorry for being late !!

This is what your going for right? ^^^ a convertible would be sweet down in the warm bayou!

that would be nice but to much work and funds running a lil low... here's what im going to be looking like after im done..

update putting my engine back together.. check me out !!








brakes came in and headlights should be here in a few days.. will take some pics soon..

wow! engine looks like new!

I've been checking this post for a few days now and all I can say is WOW! I wish I had your mechanical skills (and wallet ) to do something like that. Looking forward to seeing this as it progresses!

thank you very much for the comment.. this weekend i did some knock sensors on a Y33 Q and a alternator on a F50 Q.. not much done on the black president.. will update in a few days..got to get my bread and butter before i cook eggs !!
here's the brakes that came in .. and i put the new rack on the car.. up next the trans just resealing it and cleaning it up..


well everyone have a good night..

Looks good Rico, I definitely think that the President has a much more distinctive look than the stateside Q45, looks like you're taking your time and doing a good job, now if only I had a garage to work in where I had the space to take out my engine

got to do some more stuff today.. painted the intake.. waiting on clear coat...

well I will say I am a lil envious of your engine. you really are moving quick with the car though and things are looking great. the family is doing great and i am anxious to get back to work on my 240. looking at all the progress you are making just makes me want to be working on mine more and more. your car will definitely turn some heads when rolling down the road. keep up the good work

thank bro sure will appreciate that... well got my engine ready to but back in !! works killing on time to do my car... heres the pics after i put the intake back on.. update on the other parts headlight are here got to pick them up from the post office.. and have other parts at home bringing them to the shop this weekend.. so in all work should be back on soon.. hope everyone likes the engine.. check out the Nissan logo on the vale-covers..


ooo yea !! its play time !!

update more parts are here.. just got the headlights... wow took long azz hell... well all done with the engine today just got to put it in.. here some pics enjoy







still waiting on the window visors and wooden steering wheel.. and last have to buy a Kouki president front grill..
well to next weekend.. everyone have a good night..

hey Rico,

where did you buy your rear main seal, I noticed mine was leaking just before I left for leave and don't want to risk buying the wrong part from some of these not so reliable companies. rather get the right part the first time and get it done and over with as soon as I can.

thanks bro

marvlrose wrote:hey Rico,

where did you buy your rear main seal, I noticed mine was leaking just before I left for leave and don't want to risk buying the wrong part from some of these not so reliable companies. rather get the right part the first time and get it done and over with as soon as I can.

thanks bro

sure thing bro here the link !! it 20.93 and they take paypal !! OME ORIGINAL !!!
http://discountinfinitiparts.com/parts/ ... id=1172809

EBAY OEM- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beck-Arnley-052 ... -Seal-Set- /160582851113?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1995|Make%3AInfiniti&vxp=mtr&hash=item25637bda29

this is the one i bought !! ebay 2nd best to OEM..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Main-Beari ... vi-content

htbyrico wrote:

marvlrose wrote:hey Rico,

where did you buy your rear main seal, I noticed mine was leaking just before I left for leave and don't want to risk buying the wrong part from some of these not so reliable companies. rather get the right part the first time and get it done and over with as soon as I can.

thanks bro

sure thing bro here the link !! it 20.93 and they take paypal !! OME ORIGINAL !!!
http://discountinfinitiparts.com/parts/ ... id=1172809

EBAY OEM- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beck-Arnley-052 ... -Seal-Set- /160582851113?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1995|Make%3AInfiniti&vxp=mtr&hash=item25637bda29

this is the one i bought !! ebay 2nd best to OEM..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Main-Beari ... vi-content

Thanks man

you welcome bro.. make sure you not leaking from the housing that hold your rear main seal !! if so real seal it with high temp silicone.. you going to have to remove your oil pan... but its shouldn't be that hard on your 245 sx.. just drop the sup-frame.. let me know how it went..

when I get back I'm just gonna pull the motor out and do everything with it out. I gotta replace the oil pan any way good thing I have a spare motor, and I will go ahead and put my powder coated valve covers and front covers on as well. just to clean things up a bit

that's right bro take out the beast !!
that's the best way to go. guess all my work got you wanting to do yours.. it happend all the time !!
keep me posted !! got some more parts coming on Monday.. ill post pics soon !! for this weekend im putting the beast back in and bolting the trans up !!

Your engine is like a clone of mine! Sweet!