Restoring 89 S13 Coupe (please stop quoting pictures - Mods)

[Jspec603]

Wow! Keep up all the good work! Your doing an amazing job with this project so far!

[jon_mr2]

okay, so ive decided to do a tear down of the engine just because. seemed like front cover was leaking oil, had some residue build up. timing seemed good. planning to just tear down the engine replace all the gaskets and seals, replace timing chain/tensioner, waterpump and pretty much clean it all up. got a lot of parts to clean now, lol. probably start with the trans tommorow.





oh yeah, made a table to work on, should be easier to organize and work now :P

[Hawaiian240]

Originally Posted by jon_mr2

okay, so ive decided to do a tear down of the engine just because. seemed like front cover was leaking oil, had some residue build up. timing seemed good. planning to just tear down the engine replace all the gaskets and seals, replace timing chain/tensioner, waterpump and pretty much clean it all up. got a lot of parts to clean now, lol. probably start with the trans tommorow.

Wassup Jon!! Awesome work cuz!!

Just something for you to think about. You may want to replace the oil pump and regulator valve set prior to installing the engine back into the car. Got these from the Nissan dealer for around $60.00. I rebuilt a '97 block w/87K miles and replaced the pump and regulator valve anyway cause you never know what the last guy did(or never did) to it!! Cheap insurance considering how much oil pump failure would cost in the long run!!!

Here are the part numbers:
Oil gear set: 15020-53F25
Regulator valve set: 15132-77A25




If you decide to get these, make sure they order the DOHC parts. First time I ordered them, they shipped the SOHC!! then had to wait another week for the correct parts.

[Hawaiian240]

Hey, we will be coming back to the Big Island in October for about 2 weeks. If you want me to bring some stuff for you email or PM me. Nothing too heavy cause the airlines are charging extra if your bags are overweight.

Amy just went to Chicago for the NPC Jr. Nationals and we had to pay an extra $85.00 cause her suitcase was 25lb over the max.

We will be in Kona for most of the time and the kids wanted to stay at my moms house in Kamuela for a little while.

Let me know!!

[SuicidnS13]

Awesome build thread. Reminds me alot of what I had to do to our fast back. You just took it a few steps further. Rep for you!!!

[s13 @ fullboost]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian240

Hey, we will be coming back to the Big Island in October for about 2 weeks. If you want me to bring some stuff for you email or PM me. Nothing too heavy cause the airlines are charging extra if your bags are overweight.

Amy just went to Chicago for the NPC Jr. Nationals and we had to pay an extra $85.00 cause her suitcase was 25lb over the max.

We will be in Kona for most of the time and the kids wanted to stay at my moms house in Kamuela for a little while.

Let me know!!

see that is how fellow Zivilians should be +1 for you man

[jon_mr2]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian240

Wassup Jon!! Awesome work cuz!!

Just something for you to think about. You may want to replace the oil pump and regulator valve set prior to installing the engine back into the car. Got these from the Nissan dealer for around $60.00. I rebuilt a '97 block w/87K miles and replaced the pump and regulator valve anyway cause you never know what the last guy did(or never did) to it!! Cheap insurance considering how much oil pump failure would cost in the long run!!!

Here are the part numbers:
Oil gear set: 15020-53F25
Regulator valve set: 15132-77A25




If you decide to get these, make sure they order the DOHC parts. First time I ordered them, they shipped the SOHC!! then had to wait another week for the correct parts.

Originally Posted by Hawaiian240

Hey, we will be coming back to the Big Island in October for about 2 weeks. If you want me to bring some stuff for you email or PM me. Nothing too heavy cause the airlines are charging extra if your bags are overweight.

Amy just went to Chicago for the NPC Jr. Nationals and we had to pay an extra $85.00 cause her suitcase was 25lb over the max.

We will be in Kona for most of the time and the kids wanted to stay at my moms house in Kamuela for a little while.

Let me know!!

Hey Kevin.
Thanks for the consideration. i was thinking about asking if there was anything else i should replace while i was in there. and thanks for all the information for the parts. but yeah, if your in kamuela during a weekend ill be there, ill message you my number if you like stop by or hang out if you have time.

shoots,
Jon

[ms!3]

hmmm, only $60 bucks? meh i just finished installing my oil pan, and bottom front cover. Whats the chance of having a bad oil pump? They dont go out much do they?

[Hawaiian240]

Originally Posted by jon_mr2

Hey Kevin.
Thanks for the consideration. i was thinking about asking if there was anything else i should replace while i was in there. and thanks for all the information for the parts. but yeah, if your in kamuela during a weekend ill be there, ill message you my number if you like stop by or hang out if you have time.

shoots,
Jon

Yeah, i'll stop by and talk story!! Keep up the good work!!

Originally Posted by MS!3

hmmm, only $60 bucks? meh i just finished installing my oil pan, and bottom front cover. Whats the chance of having a bad oil pump? They dont go out much do they?

You never hear of one going out but its cheap considering the cost if you lose all oil pressure at 18psi!! I would check the clearances based on the FSM:

[ms!3]

well, im just n/a. i think ill be fine. i already have the the motor together. crossing my fingers tho.

[zylvia213]

Hey bro beautiful work. I give props to people that take their time and do things right. It takes time and alot of patience to do things right. Keep up the good work and the results will be well worth it.

[jon_mr2]

ok, finally repaired the frame rail. took me forever and a half. just needs to be grinded down and some paint/undercoating. heres some pics:







also decided to paint the calipers... i know red is overated, but i like it, so thats how itll be.



got one of these knobs for the handbrake... lol



k, thats all for now. i think ill be updated more often now... that frame rail put me in lag mode or something. everytime i looked at it i was like "ugh... ill do it later" lol

[TheS14project]

Keep up the great work man!

[reckless13]

Wow, your doing an awesome job with the resto. Props to you, A lot of people would have tried to find another car.

[CoreyS13]

Wow! Looks great, very good workmanship.

Was that chrome trimming around the wheel wells? If so was there any surface rust forming underneith them?

[NRogge]

nice job man. i like this build, reminds me of my own

[jon_mr2]

okay, got more parts in the mail this week. kind of had a long week, so i didnt even bring tools home and i messed my thumb up at work on friday. so might just relax, or if i feel up to it i might start putting stuff back now the frame rail is on

air filter


nismo aluminum shiftknob and new genuine shiftboot


genuine engine gasket set and timing chain set


new brake master, clutch master, clutch slave and water pump

[s14kouki44]

good job dude, i cant wait to do this someday

[bigOdom1]

that shift knob will burn the shit out of your hand

[jon_mr2]

Originally Posted by bigOdom1

that shift knob will burn the shit out of your hand

hah... so ive heard. hopefully getting the ac working will help a little, or maybe stick a sock over it :P

[UsJdmTUner]

did you get upper and lower timing chain and tensioners and guides? make sure you replace them.. i see box but im not too sure if you have everything...be prepepare to replace the some of the hose there.. mine just broke when i pulled the front timing chain cover.. make sure you remove all the silicone on the cover and engine and put a nice bead of gasket to seal it...

[Char]

Originally Posted by jon_mr2

hah... so ive heard. hopefully getting the ac working will help a little, or maybe stick a sock over it :P

AC wont help much... unless you want to let the car sit for a good 10 minutes before driving it. I have some cheap one I bought from AA thats black... The best to do is just not keep your hand on it. lol

[Edgar]

keep taking pictures!

[neverrain]

Originally Posted by jon_mr2

hah... so ive heard. hopefully getting the ac working will help a little, or maybe stick a sock over it :P

Yea, i live in LA and leave for work at 2pm, which is all kinds of fun since I have to park my car outside. I got real tired of burning the shit out my hand when trying to back down my driveway so I bought this Nismo knob



Needless to say I don't burn my hand anymore.

Nice build btw. I wish I had enough free time to do this. Plus having a second car to drive when mine is torn apart would help too.

[s13 @ fullboost]

Gets better every time i check it.

[Hawaiian240]

Keep up the awesome build Jon. Can't wait to see it in October!!

Take it easy cuz!

[jon_mr2]

got something nice in the mail today. candy apple red powdercoated valve cover, with polished letters. pictures really dont do it justice. but yeah, id like to thank fromxtor for the paintjob.



also, got sick of the steering rack being super stand out silver, so got some cast iron paint and redid it, i like it a lot better this way. plus i forgot to put some lock-tite stuff. so, it had to come apart. id like to get more work done this weekend. new goodies make me very motivated.

[fromxtor]

Looks good Jon, I have more pics of the VC if you want them.

[mateoo]

dizzam, i want to move to hawaii

[240_hawaii]

hey jon its Thane in hilo long time no see i was gonna ask Derek what you were doing wit your 240 but all i had to do was go on zilvia hahaha great job im glad someone has decided to go deep in a rebuild and show everyone All of the problems that come up wit doing a build great work call me up some time
btw i feel you on the shipping crunch its a bitch!