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hellion240sx · 01-20-2011, 12:41 PM

long story short, degreased engine after i saw white smoke. found leak. how hard is it to change the valve cover gasket? ordering the rtv and gasket kit from frsport. looked in fsm and couldn't find torque speccs for valve cover botls. Under the maintenence and engine sections...

1995-1998 Nissan 240SX KA24DE Valve Cover Gasket Kit

Nissan Permatex Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Liquid Gasket Maker

btw got my suppliess for strut bar. when i find time thats my next project.

240sx123$ · 01-20-2011, 12:50 PM

Replacing the valve cover gasket will not fix white smoke. White smoke is caused by burning coolant- your head gasket is more likely to blame.

Changing the valve cover gasket is about as easy as changing spark plugs.

Torque specs are "good'n'tight" or around 10lbft (guessing)

94_240sx · 01-20-2011, 01:08 PM

What front bumper is this?

RPSil13 · 01-20-2011, 02:06 PM

quick question

bought a fg hood from chaser, and the 2 "layers" are kinda coming apart, it looks like theres some "glue" like stuff thats supposed to hold the 2 layers together, anyone know what i should use??

i was going to use fg, but the stuff thats on there right now seems gooey, like silicone, but its not,

any help is appreciated,

thanks

hellion240sx · 01-20-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240sx123$

Replacing the valve cover gasket will not fix white smoke. White smoke is caused by burning coolant- your head gasket is more likely to blame.

Changing the valve cover gasket is about as easy as changing spark plugs.

Torque specs are "good'n'tight" or around 10lbft (guessing)

the smoke is cominhg from the oil thats drippping onto the exhaust shield. forgot to mention that. its in the, faceing the car, far right corner. and guessing isn't a good idea, woud rather know

can't risk over torquing. I've searched some said 5-8 other 10+ ft/lb trq

chiboy002 · 01-20-2011, 03:53 PM

is there any way i can clean my radiator? It has some brown shit inside it which im assuming is either rust, pasty coolant w/ rust, or oil. Don't care either way, i just want it clean

Also, a thing i found out today...

ka24de oil drain plug thread pitch is the same thread as s13 lugs and suspension bolts. Something good to know

stinky_180 · 01-20-2011, 04:49 PM

^Try running hot water through the radiator?

Do you have to remove the oil pan in order to replace the timing chain on a KA motor?

chiboy002 · 01-20-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky_180

^Try running hot water through the radiator?

It's a really thick/heavy fluid, like when you put too much chocolate mix in a cup of milk and you get that slow-moving puddle at the bottom of the cup

I'll try that though

MidwestMyriad · 01-20-2011, 05:47 PM

Sounds like oil got into the coolant system or old coolant started breaking down. Look in to chemical flushes. Valvoline has a deluxe radiator flush kit that comes with a cleaner you add, then idle for a while, then evacuate old fluid, also comes with a water pump lubricant chemical. Just water won't get all the residual out of the crevices.

chiboy002 · 01-20-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidwestMyriad

Sounds like oil got into the coolant system or old coolant started breaking down. Look in to chemical flushes. Valvoline has a deluxe radiator flush kit that comes with a cleaner you add, then idle for a while, then evacuate old fluid, also comes with a water pump lubricant chemical. Just water won't get all the residual out of the crevices.

shveet thanks

irax · 01-20-2011, 07:11 PM

does anyone make a secondary rear caliper kit or adapter for the 240sx? i wanna go hydro ebrake but i want it to be its own calipur

.emerson. · 01-20-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .emerson.

95 S14 Zenki USDM bumper.
both the front sidemarkers are out.

I tried the bulb and no luck. The old blub was dark and cloudy.
I'm guessing the fuse.

Exactly which fuse needs to be replaced?

Clock doesn't show up. Only the backlight lights up. The numbers do not. Help?

Anyone?^

small answer please?

Irresistible · 01-20-2011, 09:13 PM

I'm gonna flush my radiator soon, and when I do that, I'm gonna replace the upper and lower hoses, along with the thermostat. I was wondering if I should get a NISMO thermostat instead of a new OEM one? The car is a daily driver in the spring, summer, and fall. Stored in the winter. The car will be driven hard on the street, and tracked once or twice a month. Thanks for any input.

MisawaJason · 01-20-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irresistible

I'm gonna flush my radiator soon, and when I do that, I'm gonna replace the upper and lower hoses, along with the thermostat. I was wondering if I should get a NISMO thermostat instead of a new OEM one? The car is a daily driver in the spring, summer, and fall. Stored in the winter. The car will be driven hard on the street, and tracked once or twice a month. Thanks for any input.

You might as well get the lower temp nismo one while you're at it

Irresistible · 01-20-2011, 10:32 PM

Yeah that's what I was thinkin. Its only like 30 more so its not a big deal.

TwoHarbors240 · 01-21-2011, 01:40 AM

does anyone have any input on coilovers. im lookin to finally ditch the lowering springs and buy some. would like something mostly for street use but some track days will be seen. anyone have a decently priced coilover that has been good to them? like under 1k??

MJenkins1101 · 01-21-2011, 01:45 AM

Well for 1k Powered by Max, just search them on the forum you will find tons of reveiws and info as well as their website. Also for 1k I have heard good things about Fortune Auto but haven't seen any reveiws (although haven't looked). In my opinion to get decent coilovers for under 1k your best bet to go lightly used and pick them up off of someone on zilvia or maybe craigslist.

MisawaJason · 01-21-2011, 01:55 AM

yeah, for the price, and from what I've heard, you can't go wrong with PBM

TwoHarbors240 · 01-21-2011, 02:09 AM

just checkin to clarify, is this the legit PBM site to buy from?

POWERED BY MAX:

MisawaJason · 01-21-2011, 02:23 AM

yep, that's it. You can also contact DC Dan MAX USA on this site, he'll be able to answer any questions

Here's a link to his thread concerning coilovers
http://zilvia.net/f/suspension/34385...ly-thread.html

TwoHarbors240 · 01-21-2011, 02:33 AM

thanks bunches!

MisawaJason · 01-21-2011, 02:36 AM

no problem brother.

codyace · 01-21-2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .emerson.

Anyone?^
small answer please?

You probably just burned the bulb out, it's normal. Take the bulb down to the auto store and just replace it. Probably a 194 bulb, but unsure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiboy002

is there any way i can clean my radiator? It has some brown shit inside it which im assuming is either rust, pasty coolant w/ rust, or oil. Don't care either way, i just want it clean

Boiling water and some vinegar...flush it through. Booyea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiboy002

ka24de oil drain plug thread pitch is the same thread as s13 lugs and suspension bolts. Something good to know

Why would you ever need to know that, especially considering the drain plug seals on a copper crush washer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisawaJason

You might as well get the lower temp nismo one while you're at it

That would be BAD advice. Nismo lower temp thermostat should ONLY be used on a dedicated track car, and even then it's hard to say.

You want thermostat to be in the 175/180 range. This is proper running temperature, and allows the ECU to quit pulling timing to help warm the engine up.

Too cold water = not good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irresistible

Yeah that's what I was thinkin. Its only like 30 more so its not a big deal.

Get one for an SE-R Sentra.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoHarbors240

does anyone have any input on coilovers. im lookin to finally ditch the lowering springs and buy some. would like something mostly for street use but some track days will be seen. anyone have a decently priced coilover that has been good to them? like under 1k??

You'll get better performance from a set of Koni yellows and springs, than anythign under 1200 bucks. If you want to slam it and have it ride terribly, and perform worse, then yes any sub 1200 coilover will be fine (they are all the same junk).

hellion240sx · 01-21-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky_180

^Try running hot water through the radiator?

Do you have to remove the oil pan in order to replace the timing chain on a KA motor?

noo you don't. iirc. do you mean the valve cover?

hellion240sx · 01-21-2011, 10:09 AM

also the bolt next to the oil cap is leaking oozing a little oil as well. which makes me think it's both the valve cover gasket (corner leak) and the spark plug gasket (bolt leak).

sounds right to you guys?

stinky_180 · 01-21-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellion240sx

noo you don't. iirc. do you mean the valve cover?

No, oil pan...

Irresistible · 01-21-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

That would be BAD advice. Nismo lower temp thermostat should ONLY be used on a dedicated track car, and even then it's hard to say.

You want thermostat to be in the 175/180 range. This is proper running temperature, and allows the ECU to quit pulling timing to help warm the engine up.

Too cold water = not good.

Get one for an SE-R Sentra.

What's the operating temperature of the SE-R Sentra one compared to an OEM S14 one? I know the NISMO one is 62 degrees C, and the OEM S14 one is 76.5 degrees C, according to FRsport.com.

***S14DB*** · 01-21-2011, 02:42 PM

There are 2 options for the stock thermostat.
170F standard.
180F cold weather.

Irresistible · 01-21-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

There are 2 options for the stock thermostat.
170F standard.
180F cold weather.

Dope. Thanks man. I'll just get stock, screw it. It's a daily stock KA, so heat shouldn't be too crazy anyway...

Banana_Cute · 01-21-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

Index of /FSM

Just what i needed, thank you good sir.

01-20-2011, 12:41 PM	#4111
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 42 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	long story short, degreased engine after i saw white smoke. found leak. how hard is it to change the valve cover gasket? ordering the rtv and gasket kit from frsport. looked in fsm and couldn't find torque speccs for valve cover botls. Under the maintenence and engine sections... 1995-1998 Nissan 240SX KA24DE Valve Cover Gasket Kit Nissan Permatex Ultra Grey RTV Silicone Liquid Gasket Maker btw got my suppliess for strut bar. when i find time thats my next project. __________________ R.I.P. KAIN. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE BY MY SIDE! 240 addict miata addict

01-20-2011, 01:08 PM	#4113
94_240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	What front bumper is this? __________________ courtesyparts.com

01-20-2011, 02:06 PM	#4114
RPSil13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OC/SoCal Posts: 1,108 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	quick question bought a fg hood from chaser, and the 2 "layers" are kinda coming apart, it looks like theres some "glue" like stuff thats supposed to hold the 2 layers together, anyone know what i should use?? i was going to use fg, but the stuff thats on there right now seems gooey, like silicone, but its not, any help is appreciated, thanks __________________

01-20-2011, 03:53 PM	#4116
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	is there any way i can clean my radiator? It has some brown shit inside it which im assuming is either rust, pasty coolant w/ rust, or oil. Don't care either way, i just want it clean Also, a thing i found out today... ka24de oil drain plug thread pitch is the same thread as s13 lugs and suspension bolts. Something good to know __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

01-20-2011, 04:49 PM	#4117
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 39 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	^Try running hot water through the radiator? Do you have to remove the oil pan in order to replace the timing chain on a KA motor? __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

01-20-2011, 12:50 PM	#4112
240sx123$ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Replacing the valve cover gasket will not fix white smoke. White smoke is caused by burning coolant- your head gasket is more likely to blame. Changing the valve cover gasket is about as easy as changing spark plugs. Torque specs are "good'n'tight" or around 10lbft (guessing)

01-20-2011, 05:47 PM	#4119
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Sounds like oil got into the coolant system or old coolant started breaking down. Look in to chemical flushes. Valvoline has a deluxe radiator flush kit that comes with a cleaner you add, then idle for a while, then evacuate old fluid, also comes with a water pump lubricant chemical. Just water won't get all the residual out of the crevices. __________________ @MMyriad

01-20-2011, 07:11 PM	#4121
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	does anyone make a secondary rear caliper kit or adapter for the 240sx? i wanna go hydro ebrake but i want it to be its own calipur __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

01-20-2011, 09:13 PM	#4123
Irresistible Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,994 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	I'm gonna flush my radiator soon, and when I do that, I'm gonna replace the upper and lower hoses, along with the thermostat. I was wondering if I should get a NISMO thermostat instead of a new OEM one? The car is a daily driver in the spring, summer, and fall. Stored in the winter. The car will be driven hard on the street, and tracked once or twice a month. Thanks for any input. __________________ GLEAM//★☆Street Dancer☆★ IG: streetdncr // tumblr: steve-strtdncr

01-20-2011, 10:32 PM	#4125
Irresistible Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,994 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Yeah that's what I was thinkin. Its only like 30 more so its not a big deal. __________________ GLEAM//★☆Street Dancer☆★ IG: streetdncr // tumblr: steve-strtdncr

01-21-2011, 01:40 AM	#4126
TwoHarbors240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	does anyone have any input on coilovers. im lookin to finally ditch the lowering springs and buy some. would like something mostly for street use but some track days will be seen. anyone have a decently priced coilover that has been good to them? like under 1k??

01-21-2011, 01:45 AM	#4127
MJenkins1101 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 34 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Well for 1k Powered by Max, just search them on the forum you will find tons of reveiws and info as well as their website. Also for 1k I have heard good things about Fortune Auto but haven't seen any reveiws (although haven't looked). In my opinion to get decent coilovers for under 1k your best bet to go lightly used and pick them up off of someone on zilvia or maybe craigslist.

01-21-2011, 01:55 AM	#4128
MisawaJason Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Korea Age: 39 Posts: 1,320 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	yeah, for the price, and from what I've heard, you can't go wrong with PBM __________________ 1 year tour in Korea = no car. FML.

01-21-2011, 02:09 AM	#4129
TwoHarbors240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	just checkin to clarify, is this the legit PBM site to buy from? POWERED BY MAX:

01-21-2011, 02:23 AM	#4130
MisawaJason Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Korea Age: 39 Posts: 1,320 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	yep, that's it. You can also contact DC Dan MAX USA on this site, he'll be able to answer any questions Here's a link to his thread concerning coilovers http://zilvia.net/f/suspension/34385...ly-thread.html __________________ 1 year tour in Korea = no car. FML.

01-21-2011, 02:33 AM	#4131
TwoHarbors240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	thanks bunches!

01-21-2011, 02:36 AM	#4132
MisawaJason Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Korea Age: 39 Posts: 1,320 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	no problem brother. __________________ 1 year tour in Korea = no car. FML.

01-21-2011, 10:09 AM	#4135
hellion240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 42 Posts: 1,514 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	also the bolt next to the oil cap is leaking oozing a little oil as well. which makes me think it's both the valve cover gasket (corner leak) and the spark plug gasket (bolt leak). sounds right to you guys? __________________ R.I.P. KAIN. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE BY MY SIDE! 240 addict miata addict

01-21-2011, 02:42 PM	#4138
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	There are 2 options for the stock thermostat. 170F standard. 180F cold weather. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact