Small Questions Thread (SEARCH FIRST! Use this instead of making NEW threads)

[daftphunk]

My speedometer also stopped working. At one point it jumped around. Sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn't.

I thought it would just be the speed sensor but could the cluster really be dead?

Everything else works except the speedometer

[s13Breh]

Originally Posted by s13Breh

new here and new to turbo'd cars, but have a question. Bought a s13 with a s13 blacktop with a t25. Owner also installed a Blitz SBC Spec R boost controller and he didn't know how to use it lol and also came with a Japanese manual book which I can't read. It reads in cmHg (vacuum) and hkPa (boost). Question is, does the cmHg and hkPa (converted to PSI) have to match up? So what numbers should I input to safely boost at 8 PSI and 12 PSI (future use when upgrades happen) ?

found a conversion for hkPa and cmHg to PSI here: Blitz Boost controller Conversion - RX7Club.com

Thanks in advance!

anyone wanna help me out on this page? lol

[zneubauer]

so I got an s14 sr Cometic gasket, 88mm, I have a stock bore s13 sr, 86mm. I've heard different things about my bore and the gasket itself, would it have a negative effect on my motor? do I need to get the proper size gasket or is this one still good to use?

[nathanss13]

So I got the s13 on the road finaly with a fresh ka with around 20k on the rebuild now I have an issue its got no power at all but ran fine in my parts car . I got new plugs wires o2 sensor got 2 mafs no vacum leaks and as far as I can tell its in time any ideas please let me know

[LockOn!]

Originally Posted by daftphunk

My speedometer also stopped working. At one point it jumped around. Sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn't.

I thought it would just be the speed sensor but could the cluster really be dead?

Everything else works except the speedometer

If it's not the speed sensor its the cluster. Same thing happened in my accord. I I had a jumpy speedo, that died periodically. Changed sensor first, nothin. Changed cluster, problem solved.

[h2v7]

i keep breaking muteki lug keys what do i do?

[delado]

Originally Posted by h2v7

i keep breaking muteki lug keys what do i do?

use a 17mm socket.

[Nackolas13]

has anyone physically put the rb25 power steering pump on the rb20 and knows that it fits for sure. i would sure appreciate an answer asap thanks

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by h2v7

i keep breaking muteki lug keys what do i do?

If your using a gun to put your wheels on don't, use a torque wrench I've never broken one, make sure the sockets completely over the key

[h2v7]

Originally Posted by delado

use a 17mm socket.

Originally Posted by shalezzz

If your using a gun to put your wheels on don't, use a torque wrench I've never broken one, make sure the sockets completely over the key

thanks i tried a 17mm socket it does not fit quite right wont turn em off skips off the splines.

yea i been using the lug iron that came in my car on the bottom of the key...

[shalezzz]

Originally Posted by h2v7

thanks i tried a 17mm socket it does not fit quite right wont turn em off skips off the splines.

yea i been using the lug iron that came in my car on the bottom of the key...

Most keys are made to accept 2 sockets make sure your using the socket that completely covers the key is should be a deep socket cause you can put one on the end or slide one completely over. Slide it all the way over

[Matej]

Which way is the S13 driveshaft loop supposed to be installed?

Let us say the piece on the left is #1 and the piece on the right is #2. The sides facing us are side A, and the sides they are lying on are side B.



Which piece faces down towards the ground and which side should face the transmission?
Thank you!

[ghoti]

Originally Posted by Matej

Which way is the S13 driveshaft loop supposed to be installed?

Let us say the piece on the left is #1 and the piece on the right is #2. The sides facing us are side A, and the sides they are lying on are side B.

Which piece faces down towards the ground and which side should face the transmission?
Thank you!

"side A" should face the transmission. the piece on the left should go on top the one on the right on the bottom. Piece on the left is flat so it should mate well with the underside of your car.

[e5s4y]

i just want to make sure i have all of my lines connected properly.
i have this one (nearest to the exhaust ports)

By e5s4y at 2012-03-30
going here (with turbo connected to mani, this is pointing towards the strut tower)

By e5s4y at 2012-03-30
then i have this one (bottom of the block, has the oil restrictor in it)

By e5s4y at 2012-03-30
going here (on top of the turbo, under the mani, this is actually where the restrictor is)

By e5s4y at 2012-03-30
and then this one (coolant line from behind the head) going here (opposite side of the first one, facing the block)


thanks guys, just making sure i don't blow my turbo or bottom end, ha

[KiLLeR2001]

Yes, your lines are correct.

[KiLLeR2001]

Originally Posted by Matej

Which way is the S13 driveshaft loop supposed to be installed?

Let us say the piece on the left is #1 and the piece on the right is #2. The sides facing us are side A, and the sides they are lying on are side B.

[IMG]


Which piece faces down towards the ground and which side should face the transmission?
Thank you!

Piece #1 on bottom, piece #2 on top, side A on both facing towards front of car.

[e5s4y]

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

Yes, your lines are correct.

Awesome, thanks man. After I replied in my thread, I remembered this thread, ha

[leung]

Originally Posted by e5s4y

Awesome, thanks man. After I replied in my thread, I remembered this thread, ha

I'd switch the first line to the other way around. With the fitting with the bend on the turbo and the straight one on the block. Meh.

[evilpanamajack]

WHY IS MY PS BELT TOO SHORT???

I Have a RedTop S13 SR20DET, i just got a PS belt from a zilvian, and ITS TOO SHORT???

Its like a 1'' too short, any ideas why?







NO matter how low i put the ps pump, the belt still wont reach, its off by a bit

[ogs14]

had anybody had there spark plug thread get stuck in the block? because this happened to me yesterday and now i am torn between two things. 1. take it to the mechanic and pay them but idk how much they will charge or 2 try and get it out myself with an ezout. has this happen to anybody and if so what did you do? thank you!!!!

[Vicious Beaner!]

a thread were it just lists cross reffrence parts and parts number for RB MOTORS. No its not the RB F&Q thread. cant seem to find it. ubless i might of missed it

does anyone know what that thread is called. ???
has tons of good info for Rb parts.

[KiLLeR2001]

Originally Posted by leung

I'd reverse the switch the first line to the other way around. With the fitting with the bend on the turbo and the straight one on the block. Meh.

True. Bends go on the turbo, straights on the block.

[Prophet513]

Are there crankcase breather filters for s13's?

also of these spark plugs: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_fi...uv/results.asp

is the iridium ix the one i want to get for my mild NA build? and WHERE do i order it...

if the link doesnt work its just the part finder for a '91 240sx and the bottom model BKR5EIX-11

[evilpanamajack]

Originally Posted by grimm199

Pulled my header off to see where my oil was leaking from. It is dripping into the header and out of the gasket an burning. The compression in that cylinder is 190 so it isn't the rings. My step dad said it might be the valve guides? Any ideas of anything else? It is also misfiring in that cylinder.

its not your rings, you have good compression because your piston rings are good and so are you valves, BUT!!!!!!!!!, you VALVE GUIDES from your exhaust side are bad, or atleast 1 is. Its ok its not a big problem, just take your head to a shop and tell them to replace your exhaust valve guides

Reason for this is because oil from the top of your head were your cams are is going down trough your vguides and out the exhaust, your car will still run fine like this, but im sure you dont want to be driving around with smoke coming out your exhaust

[blksylv]

wheres a good place online to find metal t fittings for vacuum lines?

[Renelovesnike]

Stuck between BRIDE FG rails or nagisa..... i have a zeta 2 and was wondering with of the two sat lower!!!!

[Prime]

I need a MAF (maybe).

Long short, KA24 starts fine, but dies after a couple second or if throttle is applied. Unplug MAF, it idles like a champ. MAF sucks right? Right.

Second question: So far as I can tell, the 93-95 Altima KADE shares the same MAF as the S13 KADE. Why the hell is one so much more expensive than the other, if this is true? Is this true? Hook it up!
KA24DE Problem - YouTube
Added a video to show the issue w/MAF.

[No Face]

I am going through emisions my car has an sr, does it matter if I use an at from a ka or an sr? Thanks a bunch, also will they check to see if my charcoal canister is hooked up Properky or just that I have one? What do u y'all recommend besides getting new plugs an air filter and N oil change before running it through?

[erict90]

Wanting to know what are the bulb size for the hi & lows on a set of JDM kouki headlights with the bigger projectors, thanks.

[daftphunk]

Just wanted to make sure on this:

I have an S13 Blacktop
I want to go ahead and get a PowerFC, and the one I have found is for a Red top.

From what I have heard, it's just a matter of switching a few wires or something along those lines and it will work just fine.

Can anyone else chime in on this?