A cry for help.

[Brent.S13]

Hey....sure everyone's sick and tired of my noob a** being on here, asking stupid questions and stuff. Well now I'm not asking questions, but for some help....
I don't know what I'm really doing with my car, don't know what else I need to get the motor done, just don't know period. I couldn't tell you guys. The motor and transmission are pretty much bolted up and put back together, I just don't know what else. I know I'm missing hoses and vacuum lines. It's hard to say what all I need. I can't sell it, otherwise I'll be kicked out of the house. (Parents are stupid like that.) They won't let me take the Honda that my friends are literally giving to me until I get my car back on the road, they're making up excuses and all this other crap. I'm 19, going on 20, years old, and I can't do s***. I know you guys don't wanna hear this sob story, I'm sure ya'll have heard it a million times. All I ask is for someone in the Greer/Greenvile area of South Carolina to come help me out, at least tell me what I need. I can't deal with this stress anymore, it's getting to me pretty bad. So please someone out there help me out. I know there's gotta be someone that can. Thanks guys, and sorry for taking up anyones time that chose to read this...PM me if you want to help me out and I'll give you a number to contact me by. Thanks for your time.

-Brent.

[EvillE423]

You're 19, almost 20. It's your car!!! Ask them why they have a say so on what you do with your car and why you can't use your friends Honda until you get yours back on the road. Do you have a friend or family member you could stay with while you get your car straightened out? I know what it's like to have strict parents bro, I put up with it for a long time. It will make you a better person when you get older though. You're an adult now, legally anyway, you are old enough to start making your own decisions. I hope you get everything worked out though. If I lived closer I'd come give ya a hand and do what I could to get it fixed. Keep your head up and stay strong. Everything will work out.

[Brent.S13]

Thanks man. I tried to tell them that. But I have to respect their house. I'm still under their insurance. The car is fully in my name. They're just saying that if I get this honda I'll never get that 240 done, stupid crap like that. And no friend around here can give me a place to stay, and all my family is 556 miles away..Thank you for your positive words. It's bettered my mood some, I just can't stand it anymore. The car's been sitting for 4+ months now, no one's really helping me with it, and not a lot of people want to or know how to so yeah...

[OutToWinPAHC]

Please post in the regional section for help needed. Maybe go to a u-pull and get what your missing.

[Brent.S13]

Sorry, I was trying to look for it, but I simply can't find it. :/
And no u-pulls around here have 240's really. And besides....I don't know what else there is..
Direct me to the regional section, that would be greatly appreciated man.

[Eikon]

Hey....sure everyone's sick and tired of my noob a** being on here, asking stupid questions and stuff. Well now I'm not asking questions, but for some help....
I don't know what I'm really doing with my car, don't know what else I need to get the motor done, just don't know period. I couldn't tell you guys. The motor and transmission are pretty much bolted up and put back together, I just don't know what else. I know I'm missing hoses and vacuum lines. It's hard to say what all I need. I can't sell it, otherwise I'll be kicked out of the house. (Parents are stupid like that.) They won't let me take the Honda that my friends are literally giving to me until I get my car back on the road, they're making up excuses and all this other crap. I'm 19, going on 20, years old, and I can't do s***. I know you guys don't wanna hear this sob story, I'm sure ya'll have heard it a million times. All I ask is for someone in the Greer/Greenvile area of South Carolina to come help me out, at least tell me what I need. I can't deal with this stress anymore, it's getting to me pretty bad. So please someone out there help me out. I know there's gotta be someone that can. Thanks guys, and sorry for taking up anyones time that chose to read this...PM me if you want to help me out and I'll give you a number to contact me by. Thanks for your time.

-Brent.

Alright Brent, you want some help.. I'll offer you some help.

1.) Step back from the ledge. You're allowing yourself to be overwhelmed. Relax, take a deep breath, count to ten, go for a walk... whatever you do to calm yourself down.
2.) Take it one step at a time! You can't do it all at once because you don't have 20 hands.. you can only do one thing at a time. So don't stress the whole project at once. Isolate things down to one issue at a time. You can handle it better that way. Start by making sure the engine and trans are ready to be put in the car. You says almost... Figure out what the almost part is missing first.
3.) If you get local help, super! NICO is great for taking care of people.. lots of super generous people out on these forums. But, prepare to do the project by yourself.
4.) Gather information. Sure, you can use the search function, but chances are you're best source is going to be the FSM. Click this link http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/240sx/91-94/ Start with EM, which is engine mechanical. All the hoses and lines and everything else will be listed in the various sections of the FSM. You might consider printing out a bunch of it so that you can take it into the garage with you.
5.) Make a list of what you need. As you go through the FSM, start compiling a list of every part you need.
6.) Find parts.. Try NICO classifieds for part-outs, try a local salvage yard or pick and pull, try auto parts stores locally, try craigslist, etc...
7.) Start install... again, one step at a time...

You're a smart kid.. you'll figure it out. (And when you do.. you'll feel a ton of pride for being able to do it yourself!)

[Brent.S13]

Thank you Eikon, that actually cheered me up a lot and lifted my spirits up. I'm trying my hardest to get it done. Just hard to do it when you're by yourself basically and surrounded by Honda-techs who don't know much about the Nissan fab...lol.

[Brent.S13]

Oh also, quick question. Is powersteering needed for this car? Or can you get a smaller belt to run the water pump, alternator, and main pulley together? Any sort of write up on that? Just wondering....Never had a car with powersteering besides the zenki and this one had it when the single slammer blew but dunno if the pump with work for the DE.

[StryfeS13]

It's not needed, unless you want it.
You can remove it and find a smaller belt, i'm sure.

http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/240sx- ... -pump.html
http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/nissa ... ng-ac.html

Good luck with your situation

[Brent.S13]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate it greatly!

[Dr.Noisewater]

Thank you Eikon, that actually cheered me up a lot and lifted my spirits up. I'm trying my hardest to get it done. Just hard to do it when you're by yourself basically and surrounded by Honda-techs who don't know much about the Nissan fab...lol.

Honda-techs that dont know much about Nissans.... I would keep your friends away from your car. If they claim to know a good amount about Hondas I dont see why they cant lend a hand in some research on your 240. Besides them more they learn the more they will envy you. Keep your head up I have owned 2 240's and have only been able to drive one a total of 2 miles! Its worth the wait.

[confused9]

it's great to see other nico members helping out someone. good luck man!

[kc240guy]

I'm amazed there's no flaming here. I'm proud!

[hatedinthemind]

I'm amazed there's no flaming here. I'm proud!

+2 this is the way Nico should be

[costa_rican13]

I'm amazed there's no flaming here. I'm proud!

+2 this is the way Nico should be

+3! flaming is for honda ppl. nissans are family. right ppl??

[Brent.S13]

Thanks guys! Waiting on a text message from a guy that may have all the parts I need. Everyone keep their fingers crossed!

[hatedinthemind]

Thanks guys! Waiting on a text message from a guy that may have all the parts I need. Everyone keep their fingers crossed!

sweet bro