The "I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread" v2.0

[PapaSmurf2k3]

75w90

[mechanicalmoron]

75w90

Would that be diff or transmission?

I'm changing both, as soon as I figure this out, I've heard the diff should have a higher weight, since the friction of turning the force at a 90 degree angle to the axle creates more heat?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

you can run 75w90 in the diff as well. Some people run 80w140 too.
I run Lucas rear diff fluid in my R200V.

[240sxcl50]

will 350z seats fit in a s14.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

No, they will not bolt in directly, but hell, anything can be modified to fit.

[nismoracingsx]

Ok. Am currently making a go at KA-T. I have most of my parts minus some gaskets/couplers and my oil line plumbing..
I've searched plenty. I know about the JGS kit, though I'm not as impressed w/ their price and the fact that their extension for the bottom mount t25 ka-t is a straight piece of hard tubing..
Any other good alternative kits out there?
I found this write up oil-coolant-feed-return-line-for-ka24det-t312476.html
and found it really helpful and the parts actually add up to be a good bit cheaper for the feed line. My only problem is
that I can't find the oil restrictor fitting the write up lists from taka motorsports.

Can anybody help me find that 7/16-24 to -3AN, .060" oil restrictor?

Also, I'm a little new to the fitting sizes and such, I tried searching for a -3 in/out oil restrictor, but I always find 1/8" fittings, so are the -3an coupling hoses still 1/8" ID or something?

Thanks Guys

[angrypenguin182]

Im having a problem getting my car to start, lately when i could turn the key i would only hear a single loud click, sounds like it was coming from the starter, and when i inspected underneath i noticed my ground for the alternator was not there, i regrounded it and no the battery reads 12.6 but the cables read only 10 volts, i tried jumpstarting it and nothing, push starting it is not working either. i replaced the starter, and i am now clueless,

[240man91]

Ok. Am currently making a go at KA-T. I have most of my parts minus some gaskets/couplers and my oil line plumbing..
I've searched plenty. I know about the JGS kit, though I'm not as impressed w/ their price and the fact that their extension for the bottom mount t25 ka-t is a straight piece of hard tubing..
Any other good alternative kits out there?
I found this write up oil-coolant-feed-return-line-for-ka24det-t312476.html
and found it really helpful and the parts actually add up to be a good bit cheaper for the feed line. My only problem is
that I can't find the oil restrictor fitting the write up lists from taka motorsports.

Can anybody help me find that 7/16-24 to -3AN, .060" oil restrictor?

Also, I'm a little new to the fitting sizes and such, I tried searching for a -3 in/out oil restrictor, but I always find 1/8" fittings, so are the -3an coupling hoses still 1/8" ID or something?

Thanks Guys

ok look on ebay for the restrctor they are like 5 bucks typen in sr20 t25 restictor, an you can go to o'reillys an make the lines you need for the feed an on the drain just a 1/2 barb welded to the side of the oil pan an you can get a oil filter sandwitch to plug in the feed lined they are like 20 bucks on ebay.

[240man91]

Im having a problem getting my car to start, lately when i could turn the key i would only hear a single loud click, sounds like it was coming from the starter, and when i inspected underneath i noticed my ground for the alternator was not there, i regrounded it and no the battery reads 12.6 but the cables read only 10 volts, i tried jumpstarting it and nothing, push starting it is not working either. i replaced the starter, and i am now clueless,

ok, when you tryed to push start it did the tires just slide? if so motor is locked up try turning it with a breaker bar from blance wheel an make sure ground to body an motor are hooked up

[angrypenguin182]

I can turn the crank with breaker bar my bro saiad my starter or alternator may be shorting out, if I pull the FL fuses and measure them they all read about 9v, are the battery cables supposed to read the same? Cuz I get about 1.5 volts less on the cables than the battewry

[darens13]

i bought an obx header for my 93 ka24de. big surprise there is no bung for the o2 sensor. is it ok to have the o2 sensor farther away from the stock location? it would be probably be 12" to 16" farther back from the stock location. i was thinking of having the bung welded on the collector. any input greatly appreciated.

[allenms240]

So I'm thinking about getting a dry celled battery and relocating it to the trunk. Should I just go with an optima redtop or what would be better bang for my buck as far as dry cells are concerned. I'm tired of going through these crap valuecraft every few months. Also any good valued battery relocation kits out there? I would follow the DIY ones here but none of the pictures work anymore.

[allenms240]

Also when I'm slowing down and coming to a stop (foot on the brake, car in neutral) my idle drops down to about 200-300, almost stalls, but recovers itself. I am about to go clean my IACV but wanted to see if anyone had any ideas before I go out in the 107degree weather.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Sounds like it needs some TLC. Might wanna clean all that, do plus and wires and check timing too.

[mechanicalmoron]

Also when I'm slowing down and coming to a stop (foot on the brake, car in neutral) my idle drops down to about 200-300, almost stalls, but recovers itself. I am about to go clean my IACV but wanted to see if anyone had any ideas before I go out in the 107degree weather.

Yeaa.... I've been asking for like 3 pages, and in other threads too :p

It seems like plugs/wires is the only simple answer.

I had an idea, just personally, but it's based on a lack of knowledge. A failed sensor on the clutch and/or the stick could potentially make it get as much gas as if you were engine breaking in gear..... riiiight, mayyyybe? But that's me talking out my a**.

Doing my own wires/plugs soon, and seeing if that helps.

For now, join the "I heel/toe stopsigns" club

[OutToWinPAHC]

Could be a leaky injector starting up, but I'm on the fence for now. If it gets worse I would go down that path. Have you checked for codes at all?

[240sxcl50]

How do i take the door cards out of my s14,not the panels the ugly upholstered cloth cards?

[K3Fallout]

Hi again, could use some input. Lately, I've been concerned about some parts of my car that are pretty rusted. I see big chips fall off now and then from the inner portion of the front bumper and the radiator support area. I'm worried that it may be bad enough where I would have to replace both, since I wouldn't want it to spread to the rest of the car. Here are some pictures I took. This is my first car and I never dealt with rust before.
http://imageshack.us/f/543/img0114uf.jpg/

http://imageshack.us/f/708/img0115ct.jpg/

http://imageshack.us/f/715/img0116by.jpg/

http://imageshack.us/f/7/img0117ly.jpg/

[allenms240]

Ouch, looks like there is more rust hiding on the car elsewhere. That stuff in particular isn't too bad, just get a new bumper/bumper support. I'd be more concerned with the rust that's hiding.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Ouch, looks like there is more rust hiding on the car elsewhere. That stuff in particular isn't too bad, just get a new bumper/bumper support. I'd be more concerned with the rust that's hiding.

Yup.
Replace what you can. Buy a welder, a cutter, and some sheet metal. Make a winter out of it.

[chrisparis]

GREAT thread!! LOTS of info and links!!

[mechanicalmoron]

Very simple question: is the gas gague linear?

That is, is the top "quarter" mark the same number of gallons from a full tank that the bottom "quarter" is from an empty tank?

Wondering because I want to run my full tank of STP through before diluting. Also, if it's the kind of gauge that drops faster near the bottom, I'll have to gas up BEFORE going on a trip in a few days, because once I get where I'm going there's only crappy ethanol gas, sold by an unscrupulous station, which I strongly suspect contains as much water as they could dissolve in the ethanol, and which has been locally known to cause engine problems.

Also, what's a timing chain hitting the cover sound like? I don't think mine was, everyone said it sounded fine, but last night I got home and it sounded normal idling, could hear valves and whatnot, but also a sort of intermittant grinding noise.... not VERY loud, but it sounded like it was coming from the motor itself, and not something else under the hood.

Side note: HOLY CRAP castrol high mileage stuff works. I was burning like 2+ quarts per thousand miles on castrol full synthetic, started topping it off with blended high mileage stuff, NOT burning oil now, and I haven't even done a full change to the high mileage stuff.

[OutToWinPAHC]

It should be but as they age the collect varnish and become in accurate. So who can tell without internal inspection, you can try cleaning it with seafoam.

Rattle, have you removed the timing guide? It is recommended by Nissan. The sound ehh it can be different, its a rubbing.

[pella]

Awhile back I posted a topic in the for sale, for trade forum. I left my phone number for txt. Today I got a txt from a guy in nevada saying he has the parts Iam looking for. Just curious the best way to pay for it. Dont really wanna pay for something Im never gonna get, if you know what I mean.

[pella]

Nevermind, he has paypal.
Thanks

[mechanicalmoron]

It should be but as they age the collect varnish and become in accurate. So who can tell without internal inspection, you can try cleaning it with seafoam.

Rattle, have you removed the timing guide? It is recommended by Nissan. The sound ehh it can be different, its a rubbing.

No, the motor's stock, other than my JB weld holding the clutch fan together, and various botched wiring from the previous owner (causing my starter to be on a button) If I had the tools or ability to remove the guide on my own at this time, I would have replaced the chain anyway. You're saying nissan DOES reccomend to remove it? keep in mind this is my only car, not a track car or anything.

ANOTHER one: I've seen tutorial videos on youtube saying to put RTV on the threads of the differential fill/drain plugs. Good/bad idea? I haven't seen it mentioned elsewhere. Actually it was on a car without a drain plug, where you had to remove the cover, and use RTV anyway, and they said to on the fill plug. Thoughts? (and whatever the answer, you you say the same for the transmission?)

[boost_jdm]

if i use a SOHC ka maf on my SR do i need to retune it??

[PapaSmurf2k3]

IIRC, their signals are very similar in nature, so most likely no. BUT, seeing as how you'll have boost, you're going to want to verify any changes like that with a wideband O2 sensor.

[hoodrich]

looking to get a new set of plugs for my ka24et wondering if i can run these http://www.frsport.com/NGK-V-Power-Resi ... 16702.html and what they are and should be spaced at?? or would i need to run different plugs because the car isnt stock and is boosted?? thanks!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

See if you can get a set of these from one of our sponsors (sparkplugs.com maybe?)
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?dep ... r=04-56205

With a boosted engine, you're most likely want to go with a colder plug as opposed to stock.