i have some very simple questions about my 1990 240sx fastback

[jiggaboo240]

Ok the first problem with my car is on start up it the fan belt (pretty sure its the fan belt) makes noise and im not sure if i should replace the belts or get a new altenator or both?

Second problem clutch squeeks when pushed in( not sure if thats normal)

Third problem blows smoke when in nuetral, reving it, [probably just needs an oil change, not sure)

Fourth problem i have a valve cover gasket leak

Fifth problem i just bought the car and i need to check the timing belt

Ok im just wondering how much it would be to fix the problems in my car and any advice from people who have expierienced the same thing

Aright well thanks for looking and any advice is apreciate

~Zach

[Wc240]

you could try searching, and getting a chiltons manual for your car.

look at your belts. are they deteriated? replace em. make sure they are tight, if not, adjust em.

clutch pedal(if thats what you mean) squeakin is normal. shoot some white lithium grease and your good

if your valve cover gasket leaks, replace it. pretty simple there. also check your pcv valve. if its bad, you could replace gaskets all day and theyll still leak

these cars run a timing chain, once again, chitons/haynes manual

smoke wouldnt mean oil change. there are other things you need to check/diagnos to find out what it is. first would be what color smoke is it?

[MisteenoMike]

you could try searching, and getting a chiltons manual for your car.

look at your belts. are they deteriated? replace em. make sure they are tight, if not, adjust em.

clutch pedal(if thats what you mean) squeakin is normal. shoot some white lithium grease and your good

if your valve cover gasket leaks, replace it. pretty simple there. also check your pcv valve. if its bad, you could replace gaskets all day and theyll still leak

these cars run a timing chain, once again, chitons/haynes manual

smoke wouldnt mean oil change. there are other things you need to check/diagnos to find out what it is. first would be what color smoke is it?

In addition to all that, the clutch squeak can be elusive. It MAY not be your pedal at all! On my car it ended up needing grease on the clutch fork pivot. Complete silence after that.

Have someone stomp on the pedal while you get under the car and listen. If it's NOTICEABLY louder under the car than in-cabin, that might be your problem. You may even be able to access it without removing the transmission, if you're creative.

[Wc240]

^^^ good stuff.