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[PNgo12]

How important is it that I tighten the valve cover bolts to the right tq spec? Can I just use my regular socket and still be fine?

[Marc240]

Originally Posted by PNgo12

How important is it that I tighten the valve cover bolts to the right tq spec? Can I just use my regular socket and still be fine?

hand tight, then another half turn

[blitzsti22]

what is the best 2 way alarm on a budget ($350)

[PNgo12]

Originally Posted by Marc240

hand tight, then another half turn

Alright, thanks!

[zooopreme]

do you guys have any tricks to keep your license plates from getting stolen from your S13? I just got mine stolen today and I was to keep from it happening again. Please and thanks.

[GabeS14]

Originally Posted by UGLYLOWLIFE

why is my clutch making little clicking noise as i let go of the clutch? it never did this before

Stock or aftermarket clutch?
Is is starting to slip or is it fairly new?
The more info the better



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[Mita Orange]

My hatch has a weird ticking coming from the middle to rear end. I haven't been able to pin point it; but it only ticks when moving and ticks faster as speed increases and at 17mph i get a shake in the rear end. Any ideas what could be wrong?

[Bob_Sagat]

I recently installed my bn sports hatch. when I removed the stock hatch, I cut the wires coming from the chassis ( for the defroster and 3rd brake light I assume) . Well the 15a fuse (stop lamp) blew. I replaced it and then when I stepped on the brakes, it blew immediately. So I'm assuming its because theres an exposed wire in the circuit. So how do I get it to where that fuse stops blowing? Do I need to cap off that wire?

[EhrikETFG]

Can anyone shed some light on which manual seatbelts will fit in a 89 coupe?

[sickrbs14]

hey guys whats the difference between odb1 and odb2
and do they perform the same or is one make more power
thanks

[nyrojas21]

ok i have the ka24de its makeing the rattling sound, im assuming it the timeing chain guide from what i read

1. before i remove my valve cover do i have to drain my oil?

2.can i just leave to motor like that with guides broken and makeing the rattleing noise?can any problems accur?

3.to get the bottom guide off do i have to remove the front cover

4 and if i just wait and get a time chain kit ,can it be done with out removeing the engine out the bay?

[Psycho 240 Freak]

Originally Posted by nyrojas21

ok i have the ka24de its makeing the rattling sound, im assuming it the timeing chain guide from what i read

1. before i remove my valve cover do i have to drain my oil?

2.can i just leave to motor like that with guides broken and makeing the rattleing noise?can any problems accur?

3.to get the bottom guide off do i have to remove the front cover

4 and if i just wait and get a time chain kit ,can it be done with out removeing the engine out the bay?

1. No you don't have to drain the oil

2. Just take out the guide. It's super easy. With the chain grinding away on the guide, there'll be small metal particles in your oil. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble with that yet, but I'd prefer to have fresh clean oil in my engine.

3. Yes

4. Yes

[nyrojas21]

Originally Posted by Psycho 240 Freak

1. No you don't have to drain the oil

2. Just take out the guide. It's super easy. With the chain grinding away on the guide, there'll be small metal particles in your oil. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble with that yet, but I'd prefer to have fresh clean oil in my engine.

3. Yes

4. Yes

does noise only come from the top guides or the bottom as well?

and im thinking no ,but can i reuse the valve cover gasket

[nyrojas21]

also

ok so my window hasnt worked since i got the car a few months ago,the amp clicks so i thought it was the motor,took the motor out cleaned alittle bit,tried it and it worked for a sec after jiggleing the plug to the amp,then stoped .so then i took the motor and pluged it to the passenger side and it works fine. so my question is if the amp clicks is it bad?? and if my amp is bad can i bypass it or do i need the amp?? o yeah i have a 95 s14

[jiggs]

will a 17x10 zero offset wheel fit on a s13 without hitting the coilovers? i know its gonna poke out but i need to know... thanks in advance.

[deuce40sxftw]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

do you guys have any tricks to keep your license plates from getting stolen from your S13? I just got mine stolen today and I was to keep from it happening again. Please and thanks.

for the rears, allen wrench bolts, for the front i have it ziptied to my passenger sun visor, cause my windshield top is tinted to its hard to see and cause im not putting holes in my bumper for shit. or tamper proof bolts, they cost a bit and you need a special drill bit to put em on. but worth it

my question, who steals plates?

[deuce40sxftw]

Originally Posted by sickrbs14

hey guys whats the difference between odb1 and odb2
and do they perform the same or is one make more power
thanks

on board diagnostics, obd. obd1(01 lol)

obd1 started in like 88 to 94-95 i believe. not sure on the start date really. all it had was pretty much check engine light codes, all of it was manufacture specific, so nissan obd plugs wont be the same as toyota obd plugs. really no performance gain other than you can do much more with the engine without throwing codes, like turbo and what not.

obd2, you have much more communication with the engine. Any little issue that can occur will be stored on the diagnostics log and you can check it with a scanner, most plugs are also universal. Only problem, it communicated with alot of stuff in your engine so you cant really remove stuff without getting codes, like emissions stuff and shit.

Modifications are easier with obd0/1 engines, cause it isnt really informative or controlling, but obd2 makes it easier to troubleshoot your engine in the event of a problem

[deuce40sxftw]

Originally Posted by Mita Orange

My hatch has a weird ticking coming from the middle to rear end. I haven't been able to pin point it; but it only ticks when moving and ticks faster as speed increases and at 17mph i get a shake in the rear end. Any ideas what could be wrong?

may be an axle, worn rotor, or gear. my brake pad slipped off the shim and wore into my rotor. creating a tick that eventually grew into a whine. check everything in your back end

[nyrojas21]

Originally Posted by nyrojas21

does noise only come from the top guides or the bottom as well?

and im thinking no ,but can i reuse the valve cover gasket

Originally Posted by nyrojas21

also

ok so my window hasnt worked since i got the car a few months ago,the amp clicks so i thought it was the motor,took the motor out cleaned alittle bit,tried it and it worked for a sec after jiggleing the plug to the amp,then stoped .so then i took the motor and pluged it to the passenger side and it works fine. so my question is if the amp clicks is it bad?? and if my amp is bad can i bypass it or do i need the amp?? o yeah i have a 95 s14

Originally Posted by Psycho 240 Freak

1. No you don't have to drain the oil

2. Just take out the guide. It's super easy. With the chain grinding away on the guide, there'll be small metal particles in your oil. I haven't heard of anyone having trouble with that yet, but I'd prefer to have fresh clean oil in my engine.

3. Yes

4. Yes

Any one please help

[jiggs]

do all work wheels (in my case work mesters s1) always have the word "work" engraved in between the spokes on the face of the wheel?

[s13coupe1988]

socal people do you guys know where they carry ngk-bkr8eix in stock i need some asap thanks for the help

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by deuce40sxftw

for the front i have it ziptied to my passenger sun visor, cause my windshield top is tinted to its hard to see and cause im not putting holes in my bumper for shit. or tamper proof bolts, they cost a bit and you need a special drill bit to put em on. but worth it

my question, who steals plates?

For your front plate, is that legal? lol

& to answer your question, I don't even know, man. I drove my dad to Costco to go get some groceries and when we came back to my car, someone stole my rear license plate. Maybe they wanted to take my tags, idk. But whatever it's all said and done.

[deuce40sxftw]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

For your front plate, is that legal? lol

& to answer your question, I don't even know, man. I drove my dad to Costco to go get some groceries and when we came back to my car, someone stole my rear license plate. Maybe they wanted to take my tags, idk. But whatever it's all said and done.

LOL man thats bogus as hell, lame thieves

i honestly dont even know if its legal, but it shows and i have a front plate. so they can suck my nuts, its a loop hole pretty much, as long as it shows. just like how some people stuff it behind their bumper ziptied to the radiator/support, same concept but different area

i would rather have a ticket for like obstructed view of license plate or some bullshit than no plate at all, you know?

[PNgo12]

Originally Posted by nyrojas21

does noise only come from the top guides or the bottom as well?

and im thinking no ,but can i reuse the valve cover gasket

If the gasket is in good shape reuse it. It never hurts to get a new one though...

[deuce40sxftw]

my side markers on the driver side dont light up, but my passenger side does. this is for the front and back


is there a separate fuse for each, or something i should look at? i find it wierd that only one side works, since they should all have 4 separate connections... you know what i iz sayn

[Bob_Sagat]

Is there any aftermarket s13 silvia front bumper that somewhat resembles the jdm aero bumper? I want a subtle look like that.

[Kwonza Says]

What are some awesome tires to stretch and some to avoid?

[singlecamslam]

Originally Posted by singlecamslam

OK flamesuit on. Can someone please tell me if this is the correct ball joint for the s14 from control arm........MOOG-K9820 Front Lower Ball Joint Made By

Reason i ask i heard those have the wrong taper? Are they wrong? Or do they really have the wrong taper and i need to look somewhere else.

I'm 80% sure these are right?

[GabeS14]

Originally Posted by s13coupe1988

socal people do you guys know where they carry ngk-bkr8eix in stock i need some asap thanks for the help

theres an auto parts store that carries the hard to find stuff,
they are on la Brea and Adams in los angeles,
just exit the 10fwy and take la Brea south and turn right on Adams blvd, they are located right after the autozone on the corner.
I am assuming those are special gapping spark plugs? I got mine there no one else had them. they ordered them and had them by the afternoon.

[s13coupe1988]

I found a spot in garden groove california that had ngk bkr8 and 9's great price also

Originally Posted by gabes14

theres an auto parts store that carries the hard to find stuff,
they are on la brea and adams in los angeles,
just exit the 10fwy and take la brea south and turn right on adams blvd, they are located right after the autozone on the corner.
I am assuming those are special gapping spark plugs? I got mine there no one else had them. They ordered them and had them by the afternoon.