This past weekend (4/12/03) I completed installation of an electric lock on the tailgate of my 2002 Frontier. My friend CarlP was of enormous help in the planning and completion of this. It already had locks, but they were not electric. It was extremely straightforward and can be done with not more than a screw […]
350Z and G35 manual transmission fluid change
Changing trans oil on a G35 6MT: NOTE:Do NOT use GL5 transmission fluid. It will damage the synchros in the Nissan transmission. You need GL4 fluid. Most fluid you buy at autoparts stores is GL5. I recommend a mixture of 2 quarts Redline MTL (70W-80) and 2 quarts Redline MT-90 (75W-90), as Nissan calls for […]
Nissan Frontier Garmin GPS Installation
taken from dumbengineer.com Removed 8 case screws, opened unit (clamshell), and mounted on plexiglass using original screws. Using elastic, and holes in the plexiglass, mounted unit to visor so that I can see it with my visor down. Using custom built blocks of wood, I lowered the visor by about an inch so the GPS […]
Tuning SU Carburetors
Tuning your SU carburettors by Scott Fisher I’ve been meaning to write this up for some time, ever since I did the SU Performance Tuning 101 a few months ago. This one is more like Basic SU Adjustment for Happy Driving. The trick to tuning SU carbs is to understand that there are two things […]
Installing a PCV Blow-by Oil Catch on a Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I30
Credit to Beancooker for the writeup. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU MESS UP YOUR CAR!!! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O.k. this is a really easy mod, it won’t give you horsepower, per se, but keeps you from burning any blow-by oil and dirtying your intake manifold. Also adding oil to gas lowers octane […]
240sx automatic transmission to 5-speed swap
The 240sx 5-speed manual transmission swap is outlined in step-by-step detail in this article.
How to build a $40 windsplitter
I wanted a windsplitter for my maxima, however they are very expensive. So… Go to home depot and buy a gallon of fiberglass resin and a sheet of 1/8″ masonite (hard press fiberboard) $35. Go to a fabric store and buy two yards of fleece $5. Go to a specialty fastener store (Tacoma screw) and […]
Z31: Replacing the Thermostat on a VG30ET
Replacing the Thermostat on a VG30ET by:winez31 1: drain the coolant by unbolting the coolant temp sensor at the bottom of the radiator. It will have two wires coming out of it just follow them up and unplug it. 2: unscrew and remove the hose clamps from the small hose thats connected to the thermostat […]
How to remove Q45 HVAC Evaporator and Cooling Unit
Here’s a little write-up on how to remove the Cooling Unit from your G50 Q45. The Cooling Unit is where the AC evaporator is found as well as the expansion valve. I’m starting with the glove box already removed, since most of us have done this and to help keep this short and sweet. I’ve […]
Q45 window regulator replacement
1. Slide arm rest out (this may be stuck, and require some pressure). 2. EASILY remove window switch plastic cover (It pops off, and breaks VERY easily). 3. Remove 3 screws holding door panel to frame. 4. Pop all plastic clips holding perimeter of door panel (be easy – take your time). 4a. Disconnect all […]
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