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by troopiec
Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: This dam pipe keeps popping out
Replies: 6
Views: 1579

This dam pipe keeps popping out

Hi guys, i noticed this before i bought the car and thought maybe it just needed to be properly pushed back it, but it slowly keeps coming out and i keep having to push it back in or else it spits oil all over my intake manifold and collects near the injectors, have a look: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2...
by troopiec
Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S13 Stock performance tuning
Replies: 5
Views: 1520

S13 Stock performance tuning

Hi guys, well as you know i just got my S13 the other day, ive already been working on things and fixing stuff up, but i wanted to ask you guys, is a 76mm straight through exhaust overkill for the stock setup and stock turbo? The previous guy put on a complete free flow 76mm mild steel system with j...
by troopiec
Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Best oil for stock CA18DET?
Replies: 10
Views: 2122

Re: Best oil for stock CA18DET?

NIZAN-R wrote:never use magnatech it foams in a turbo motor causing bearings to die
Yaw im glad you told me that, so should i use the Castrol Edge fully synthetic? Ive heard its the best for turbos?
by troopiec
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Where can i find the following parts in Cape Town?
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Where can i find the following parts in Cape Town?

Thanks for the advice guys! I saw a 200sx with one of those alli radiators, they're kak sexy, but where would i find one and for howmuch? also howmuch would the 2 electrec fans set me back, then i would also have to fit a thermostat on the water pipe to signal the fans when to switch on? I would lik...
by troopiec
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Best oil for stock CA18DET?
Replies: 10
Views: 2122

Best oil for stock CA18DET?

Hi Guys, i would like to do a service since i drove the car all the way from JHB, what oil should i use? My friend uses Castrol Edge fully synthetic with his QG15 turbo conversion, should i also use the same oil? or go for something simpler like the castrol magnetic semi synthetic? Also i would like...
by troopiec
Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:16 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Where can i find the following parts in Cape Town?
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Where can i find the following parts in Cape Town?

Hi guys, i am looking for some parts for my new 200sx S13, i am in Cape Town and these are the parts i need: - Reverse gear sensor for gearbox - Coolant bottle for radiator - Complete Radiator - Gear shifter boot to keep oil inside the box Thats all i can think of for the moment, if any of you guys ...
by troopiec
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: My 200sx S13 wont start
Replies: 6
Views: 1536

Re: My 200sx S13 wont start

thanks guys for all the quick responses! its good to have a forum like this for technical support, but in the day light today i took another look and found that the signal wire going to the starter motor had just slipped off, so i popped it back on and wanted to start it but my battery is completely...
by troopiec
Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:43 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: My 200sx S13 wont start
Replies: 6
Views: 1536

My 200sx S13 wont start

Hi guys, well like i said in my other posts i just got myself a 200sx and i drove it back from Joburg to Cape Town without any trouble atall, i arrived back yesterday and today was the first time just driving it around my area, the battery does not hold charge anymore but i could start it with jumpe...
by troopiec
Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:08 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for a 200sx for R40 000
Replies: 5
Views: 1362

Re: Looking for a 200sx for R40 000

Hi Guys, well i found one for the price i was looking at, I actually flew to Johannesburg and stayed by a friends place who then drove me out to check the car out and i bought it and drove it back home, its quite clean in terms of no accident damage or rust atall except for the boot because of a stu...
by troopiec
Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for a 200sx for R40 000
Replies: 5
Views: 1362

Looking for a 200sx for R40 000

Hi Guys, im looking for a 200sx for no more than R40 000, dont mind a little bit of work but it must have no rust and the mechanics must be sound, i hope im not being too unrealisic with price but unfortunately its all i can part with. I am in Cape Town but if the car is in JHB for example im sure i...