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[Colorful.Knightz]

just bought a 240sx s13 and changing all the fluids. For power steering should is use ATF or just regular power steering?

[cured13]

Originally Posted by Colorful.Knightz

just bought a 240sx s13 and changing all the fluids. For power steering should is use ATF or just regular power steering?

https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?...power+steering

[Cirez D]

Battery recommendation for a 240sx ka24de?

I was going to get Optima, but hearing real bad reviews about their current stuff.

[mint40]

I bought a optima redtop for my ka two years ago and havent had a problem with it.

[gio240sx]

just bought a 97 240sx and headlights are crap, i want to upgrade to some HID headlights but not sure of a good brand to go with, anyone have some recommendations?

[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by gio240sx

just bought a 97 240sx and headlights are crap, i want to upgrade to some HID headlights but not sure of a good brand to go with, anyone have some recommendations?

did you try aiming/aligning the headlights first?

[brndck]

Originally Posted by Cirez D

Battery recommendation for a 240sx ka24de?

I was going to get Optima, but hearing real bad reviews about their current stuff.

if this is strictly a daily, just get an interstate from Costco

if this is a track car where weight is priority, get a Corner3 battery

http://www.corner3motorsports.com/corner-3-garage/

send john an email. Theyre developing a new lithium ion battery that's like 3lbs.

[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by Cirez D

Battery recommendation for a 240sx ka24de?

I was going to get Optima, but hearing real bad reviews about their current stuff.

I've had my redtop for 4 yrs. Two of them it's been sitting on a shelf while I build my new chassis. I just charge it off my Xterra once a month or so to keep it topped off, and it's been good.

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[Cirez D]

Originally Posted by mint40

I bought a optima redtop for my ka two years ago and havent had a problem with it.

Originally Posted by brndck

if this is strictly a daily, just get an interstate from Costco

if this is a track car where weight is priority, get a Corner3 battery

http://www.corner3motorsports.com/corner-3-garage/

send john an email. Theyre developing a new lithium ion battery that's like 3lbs.

Originally Posted by mr.nismo.

I've had my redtop for 4 yrs. Two of them it's been sitting on a shelf while I build my new chassis. I just charge it off my Xterra once a month or so to keep it topped off, and it's been good.

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Cool, thanks for your input guys!

[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by Colorful.Knightz

just bought a 240sx s13 and changing all the fluids. For power steering should is use ATF or just regular power steering?

Synthetic ATF. PS fluid of today's cars vary by manufacturer, and will each through inner tie rod seals. MOTUL or REDLINE have never done me wrong.

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[S14rebuild]

Originally Posted by mr.nismo.

Synthetic ATF. PS fluid of today's cars vary by manufacturer, and will each through inner tie rod seals. MOTUL or REDLINE have never done me wrong.

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Inner tie rod seals? What is this seal u speak of?

[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

Inner tie rod seals? What is this seal u speak of?

It's the seals that are at each end (also called end seals coincidentally) of your rack and pinion internals.

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[gio240sx]

Hey so i’ve been smelling gas for the past few days and decided to check my fuel pump today, when i checked it out and disconnected the two connectors; gas immediately came out of them. i then proceeded to plug everything back in and give the car a little throttle, which led to a little bit of gas leaking out of the side of this plastic piece, anyone know exactly what this plastic piece is called? i’m gonna replace it and see if that fixes it, thanks!

https://ibb.co/YLS46Wg

[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by gio240sx

Hey so i’ve been smelling gas for the past few days and decided to check my fuel pump today, when i checked it out and disconnected the two connectors; gas immediately came out of them. i then proceeded to plug everything back in and give the car a little throttle, which led to a little bit of gas leaking out of the side of this plastic piece, anyone know exactly what this plastic piece is called? i’m gonna replace it and see if that fixes it, thanks!



https://ibb.co/YLS46Wg

Fuel pump sending unit. It only leaks when the car is running?

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[frsh2fourty]

Whats the best way to install/seal the metal water neck outlet that goes in the block just behind the thermostat housing on an SR?

Its a press fit piece the machine shop had to remove when cleaning up the block for the rebuild. I have some loctite 660 retaining compound I used on the valve cover breather tee I was thinking of using but wanted to see if there was something better.

[aymaeid]

Whats the valve stem size on 5Zigen FN01R-C wheels?
A tire installer said he didn't carry a size that small and i had to buy them. Google got me no where. any help would be greatly appreciated

[aymaeid]

Whats the valve stem size on 5Zigen FN01R-C wheels?
A tire installer said he didn't carry a size that small and i had to buy them. Google got me no where. any help would be greatly appreciated

edit: nvm its .453. has to be

[[240sx]]

Originally Posted by gio240sx

...anyone know exactly what this plastic piece is called?
https://ibb.co/YLS46Wg

Originally Posted by mr.nismo.

Fuel pump sending unit. It only leaks when the car is running?

The Bulk head? :shrug:

https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=573370

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[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by [240sx]

The Bulk head? :shrug:

https://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=573370

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Bulkhead/sending unit, whatever you want to call it. But if it just leaks when running/a little after, the lines themselves could be leaking. Otherwise it's up to the plastic of the sending unit or seal for it.

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[S14rebuild]

Originally Posted by mr.nismo.

It's the seals that are at each end (also called end seals coincidentally) of your rack and pinion internals.

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When explaining something proper names and terminology go a Long way

[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

When explaining something proper names and terminology go a Long way

You'd be surprised how many different names manufacturers give for the same part.

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[S14rebuild]

Been an ase master tech since 2005, never one have i heard the name inner tierod seal.(doesnt seal the inner tierod) just sayn. Thats for teachn me something new?

[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

Been an ase master tech since 2005, never one have i heard the name inner tierod seal.(doesnt seal the inner tierod) just sayn. Thats for teachn me something new?

Also an ASE master tech along w/ my L1 if were trying to flex certs lol. I understand literally what you mean, but it's a name for that seal I heard a lot working with old timers, so it stuck. Just like diagrams I've seen that call a FWD axle seal a "transmission output shaft seal" even though the axle has the shaft and it's not a stub with an axle. Doesn't make literal sense, but it's been named that.

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[S14rebuild]

Originally Posted by mr.nismo.

Also an ASE master tech along w/ my L1 if were trying to flex certs lol. I understand literally what you mean, but it's a name for that seal I heard a lot working with old timers, so it stuck. Just like diagrams I've seen that call a FWD axle seal a "transmission output shaft seal" even though the axle has the shaft and it's not a stub with an axle. Doesn't make literal sense, but it's been named that.


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No flexing here..just statements

Ur example of transmission output shaft seal does not make sense, so idk where ur going with that one. Many cars have axles that dont have stubs there splined on to the "outputvshaft".. and that seal does in fact seal the output shaft/axle nose

No where on any rack and pinion is there a seal that "seals" the inner tierod. Theres no fluid pressent on the inner tierod. In fact the deaign keeps the tierod away from the seal so it cant nick or damage it.


We really dont have togo back and forth on this. I was simple correcting/educating you on proper components. Thats all. Nonharm no foul

[mr.nismo.]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

We really dont have togo back and forth on this.

You seem to want to though? Like before, I understand what you are literally saying. You don't have to keep explaining the parts of a rack. The point I was trying to make is there are times that the names of parts don't make literal sense, but is still understood.

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[S13pandaLS]

So I just installed a running s13 ka24de from another 240, into my s13. My problem is that I’ve hooked up the engine wiring harness and the accessory engine harness to most of there respected places including grounds, except for stuff like lights.

And yet my 240 won’t even begin to turnover when I turn the key but the car does get power. I know the starter is good. Could there be a sensor that I’m just not seeing that is preventing the car from starting?

[brndck]

Originally Posted by S13pandaLS

So I just installed a running s13 ka24de from another 240, into my s13. My problem is that I’ve hooked up the engine wiring harness and the accessory engine harness to most of there respected places including grounds, except for stuff like lights.

And yet my 240 won’t even begin to turnover when I turn the key but the car does get power. I know the starter is good. Could there be a sensor that I’m just not seeing that is preventing the car from starting?

this is way too vague.

1. was the car dual cam before? or are you swapping from sohc to dohc?
2. what else changed? was it auto before and now its manual? if all you did was replace a dohc with another dohc, obv you missed a plug, or forgot to check something, etc.
3. when you turn the key to the on position, do you get power at the ecu? does the eccs relay engage? when you turn the key to crank, does the starter engage? does the fuel pump prime and provide pressure? do you have spark?

theres a ton of things you need to check first before looking for answers. otherwise we're just guessing.

[S14rebuild]

Sounds like u didnt hook up the starter solenoid wire(black femal connector with black/yellow wire)

[gio240sx]

As the title says my window regulator won’t go all the way down, i took the door panel off to get access to it and once i attempted to roll the window down it stopped about halfway. Any idea on how to get the regulator to go all the way down?

[S14rebuild]

See whats jamming it. These cars have a vert basic and simple setup for the windows, remove it and inspect it