My S14 has issues, I NEED HELP!!

[S14AddiCtion]

Ok heres the deal, I bought this car back in March (1st). Its a 1996 Zenki SE and needed some work. I was super excited about it because I grabbed it for what I thought was a killer deal, now I am totally bummed because it sustained (hit and run) front end damage, I don't know if its worth keeping. I'll post pics tonight, but here's my list of tasks:

1)Windshield needs glass/rubber2)JDM hood has driverside damage (after hit)3)Bumper must be replaced (after hit)4)Driver headlight must be replaced (after hit)5)Sunroof rails must be replaced6)Passenger Rear Quarter Panel is badly damaged7)Needs Paint & dings fixed8)Engine has a tap in valve cover....(arrrg 189k.mileage)9)Its an SE with 4-LUGS!!!!(previous owner jacked them)10)Front Tires/Allignment

So yeah...I'm new to the 240sx platform, and I'm looking forward to working on my own...but Its never a clear line when you are in over your head. I need advice!!

[fast_s13]

have any pictures of it so we can see how bad it is

[EazyBreazy]

#3,4,5 can all be sourced from junkyards for not much money. then spend some real money and get a good paint job at a reputable shop and they should take care of #6 and #7.

a day at an automotive glass replacement place can take care of #1

im not sure how to replace the sunroof rails but you may be able to do that yourself if you have the proper tools.

#8 is probably timing belt guides, nissan made these obsolete you can search for the removal procedures.

#9 does it have white face gauges, if not he sold you a base as an se and thats fraud. if it does and you are worried about wheel selection look no further than spl parts for the 4 lug fn01rc's they sell. and brake rotors can be redrilled so that they fit 4 lug

[S14AddiCtion]

I will post pics tonight, and yes the guages are white. It does have VLSD.

[S14AddiCtion]

Now #8 may be timing chain guide, I have yet to remove it. Although I did speak with an experienced 240 owner for years who said it was unlikely that was the timing chain guide, but i'll try it anyway. Appreciate the responses!!

[Rusted_PS13]

#9 Not all SE's came with 5 lugs, I believe this was just an option.

[S14AddiCtion]

Well, the previous owner did let me know he was taking the 5 lug setup, so I'm certain of the lug conversion...nonetheless I can work with 4 lug. Although at this point I may purchase either an S13 or save up for another S14. I still don't know what I am to do with this car. I have replaced the plugs, wires, rotors, brakes, fuel pump, fixed emmissions, radio console bezel, and oil. I guess I've spent at least another $300 or so fixing it's minor problems. Its raining outside so that will postpone pics until tommorrow when its nice and sunny.

[S14AddiCtion]

Here are the pics I promised.

[S14AddiCtion]

How do I do them all at once...

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[Nuboy]

He's my roomate, and I think he should just sell the car. Save up for a new one.

We only live a mile from work, and we both work at the SAME place, and I would have no problem driving him. Though it is a pain for him, cause i know he hates asking me to go everywhereEven in the condition it is in - I think he would still get what he paid for it back.

Please tell him to do so lol

[ddgsxr504]

#9 Not all SE's came with 5 lugs, I believe this was just an option.

#10 yes infact all S14 SE's are 5 lug... that's the key element that seperates them from all other trims!

[S14AddiCtion]

Lol you can look out for this car at Drift Atlanta....sittin in the grass :P

[S14AddiCtion]

OK so I decided to keep the car!! I've pulled out that quarter panel quite it a bit (maybe save some shop work), this weekend may take off valve cover to remove timing chain guide, all I need is a windshield and I'll be happy Also, I assume I have ABS...although can't find the control module the FSM so kindly located for me in the trunk. Any ideas?

[garrett615]

When you start the car up if it has ABS the ABS dash light will flash like everything else.+1 for saving a zenki that wasn't too far gone.

[S14AddiCtion]

+1 for saving a zenki that wasn't too far gone.

Yes I am excited to see how it turns out Damn was ABS optional on the SE model? Because it doesn't have an ABS light...

[w0lfatncsu]

Yeah, ABS was an option, as was the LSD, security and leather, and so on.

[S14AddiCtion]

Lol so does anyone WTB EBC Brake pads(D485)? $35 shipped...