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GooseXRS
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I am buying a ca18det to put into my 89 240sx and I need to know everything I am going to need. After I buy the engine I should have about 2000bucks and I am trying to be cheap yet I know it will just **** me in the end so please help me out and let me know what I need.ThanksTake CareEither leave a reply or email me @ [email protected] Again


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Car: 1991 Nissan 240SX w/CA18DET
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GooseXRS wrote:I am buying a ca18det to put into my 89 240sx and I need to know everything I am going to need. After I buy the engine I should have about 2000bucks and I am trying to be cheap yet I know it will just **** me in the end so please help me out and let me know what I need.ThanksTake CareEither leave a reply or email me @ [email protected] Again
Well, with $2k left after the engine purchase, I would do some maintenance to the motor. I would replace the oil pump, water pump, ALL the hoses, and the timing stuff (belt, tensioner, idler). Just stuff to give you the peace of mind. And it's a lot easier to do it all with the motor on a stand instead of in the car.


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