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Rear Main Seal Replacement

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by slyedog240sx Overview: A leaky rear main seal can be problematic beyond simply losing oil. Replacing it can be a tedious exercise as the transmission must be removed, but the payoff is worth the work if you intend to keep your car driving and your driveway clean. Difficulty: *** Time: 1-2 hours not including removing […]

How to Fix Lip Sag on a Silvia Bumper Retrofit

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Many of us have this problem Difficulty out of 5: ***time: 1 – 1.5 hours. Materials:Torch + pocket lighter6 – 8 Clampsscrap wood.Foam and a Hot wire cutter. This did not damage my paint, but I am planning a repaint anyway. I was in my college’s industrial design building late at night, so all of […]

S14 HVAC LED Installation

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by s14_240sx Overview: This DIY is for people who’s climate control lights have burnt out. Before pulling the HVAC, use a multimeter and test the middle HVAC harness to see if it is giving power to the lights (the red with blue strip is the positive and the red with yellow strip is the negative). […]

240sx KYB AGX shocks Eibach Pro-Kit springs in a s13

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Some people here said they were thinking about doing the install of shocks + springs on their s13s themselves, so here’s a DIY. The very first thing you need to do: Locate and identify your offensive stock-sized fender gap.Okay, now here’s a list of the tools/parts you’ll need: 4 shocks (2 front, 2 rear.duh.)4 springs […]

Installing a Jonnie Fraz Tension Arm Brace

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by SideWays=smiles Overview: Let’s start off with a little background information. As I am sure most of you know, the 240SX, like its Japanese counterpart, uses McPherson strut front suspension. The lower control arms (LCA) span the distance between the bottom of the knuckles and the chassis itself. They control the knuckles’ up-and-down and side-to-side […]

Install a Sparco Hub and Wheel in Your 240sx

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by S13Teddy Overview: Enhance your driving feel by upgrading your steering wheel… Difficulty: * Time: 30 mins. Cost: $Wheel + $Hub Adapter Materials: – Steering Wheel– Hub Adaptor Tools: – Wrench with 19mm socket (your tire iron works for this if you don’t have the socket in that size)– Allen key– Flat head screwdriver Procedure: […]

Throwout Bearing Replacement

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by 94_240sx Overview: A bad throwout bearing is a common issue for the 240sx, especially since there are still a lot of cars using their original part out there. Most clutch kits (even the cheap ebay ones) come with a new throwout bearing, and servicing the clutch is an excellent time to get this taken […]

S13 Silvia Trunk Lock Conversion – Keep Your Old Key!

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by Armstec_S13 Overview: Anyone who wants to convert their S13 coupe to “Silvia” status knows what a pain in the arse it is having to deal with an extra set of keys once the leap to the special trunk lock is made. This conversion allows you to retain your 240sx key, a real time-saver! Difficulty: […]

Silvia Fog Light Rewire

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by Tenkawa Akito Overview: I was sitting around trying to decide how to wire my fog lights up. I’ve seen people wire them directly off the low beam or run wires and have a manually operated switch in the cabin. I didn’t like either solution. H3c bulbs are expensive, so having them on with my […]