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All you ever wanted to know about differentials

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I’m often asked, “Does my 240sx have a VLSD?” Here’s how you can tell: The most obvious sign is the presence of a big orange sticker on the side of the differential that says VLSD. Another way to find out is to lift both drive wheels completely off the ground. With transmission in neutral, spin […]

240sx knock sensor replacement

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Knock Sensor Replacement By: Anibal Betanzos First, let me say that I scratched my head for several days before trying to replace the knock sensor on my car.Because as we all know it is hidden way up underneath the intake manifold next to the engine block. I almost considered dismantling the intake manifold in order […]

240sx – Hard starting when hot

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From the EF (Engine Fuel) & EC (Emission Control System) section – Diagnostic Procedure #5 / Hard to Start or Impossible to Start when Engine is Hot: ** Fuel Pressure – Squeeze the line coming out of the filter and to the engine when cranking the car. You should feel pressure. No = Check the […]

240sx – Hard starting when cold

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From the EF (Engine Fuel) & EC (Emission Control System) section – Diagnostic Procedure #4 / Hard to Start or Impossible to Start when Engine is Cold: ** Fuel Pressure – Squeeze the line coming out of the filter and to the engine when cranking the car. You should feel pressure. No = Check the […]

240sx fuel filter replacement

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How to replace your fuel filter: It’s on the passenger side of the engine bay attached to the strut tower about halfway down. It looks like a little silver can with one black hose going into the top of it and one black hose coming out of the bottom. Take off the gas cap, take […]

How to:Maintain your cooling system (240sx)

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Procedure to drain, flush, and refill coolant on 240sx. 1. Move heater “Temp” control lever all the way to “Hot” position.2. Remove undercover.3. Open drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and remove radiator cap.4. Remove drain plug on cylinder block. 5. Close drain plug and tighten drain plug securely.6. Open air relief plug […]

Replacing the clutch on your 240sx

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by C-Kwik Overview: Replacing the clutch on your 240sx is quite easy if you prepare well, set aside a lot of time, and have a strong helper who knows something about cars. Find a shop that will resurface your flywheel ahead of time, and make sure they will be open when you plan to have […]

Restoring your Nissan’s paint

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From Salvage to Showroom Shine—Bringing Paint Back From the Dead It began with a phone call. A friend had just bought a bargain-basement-priced 1990 240sx.Although it was mechanically in good shape, the paint job was trashed. It was badly oxidized on the hood, trunk, and roof—with a chalky pallor and no reflectivity left at all. […]

So you want to autocross your 240sx?

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So you want to autocross your 240sx? By:Don Nimi Welcome to the world of competitive racing. It’s a sickness… as you’ll get hooked really quickly!O.K., there’s a bazillion things to go over, but I’ll try to cover them. First, make sure your car is in sound shape. Make sure the brakes are fine, tires aren’t […]