Minor Technicalities...

[frapjap]

I just got a second 240sx, a 1993 SE. Alls well except after a heavy rain last night, theres about a quart of water in the spare tire well. Upon thorough inspection, I can't find out where its coming from, anyone else have ideas/similar situations? BTW, spoiler isnt rusty or leaking. Also, the speedometer is slow (up and down) what sensor takes care of this and wheres it at? I plan on cleaning it out...

[navysnail]

as for the water, open the hatch and look at the underside of it, see were it is wet. also check the seals around it.

the spedo is controled by the sensor at the back of the transmission, sort of a circular looking thing. if you remove it from the transmission, you will loose alot of fluid.

[bcar240]

there is a pretty good FAQ for the water in the trunk at http://www.240sx.org, look in the FAQ section for "water leak." From what I have seen that is usually, but not always, the problem. For the speedo, I would guess either the speed sensor in the transmission is bad, or the speedo unit in the cluster is bad. I would start with the transmission sensor, cause getting the cluster out is a ***** the first few times. (also you have a good chance of screwing something up cosmetically up if your not careful.) I broke a plastic bezel on the donor car when I removed it. I think there is a FAQ or 2 about the speedo on that page as well.

[AkademikONE]

Check the seals of the taillights, a common place for water to get in.

[frapjap]

Thanks I appreciate the help. I'm glad I just put her in the garage yesterday afternoon, it poured again last night. My 90 has water in the tails, I just made small holes with a fine drill bit, no problems. But I'll check the speed sensor on the transmission. Thanks all!

[frapjap]

Damn leaky tail lights! Thanks for the help!