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Hey all,
Earlier this year, Photobucket took it upon themselves to prevent access to 3rd party image sharing -- in layman's terms, any picture that...
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Bloody legend
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Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:37 pm
New Track time list section!
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shanec86 »
Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:37 pm
Hey guys, check out the new section i have created for Track Times.
The old top10+ have been moved to here, the URL will be redirected shortly.
If...
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Last post by shanec86
Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:37 pm
Welcome guys
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N12Turbo »
Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:17 pm
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Hey Guys,
Welcome to the new forum. A big thanks to Shane, Uschi, Glenn and the other guys that got this forum all setup and running smoothly. These...
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Cheers Dave, yeah the forum looks good... well done to Shane Glenn for making it pretty. It's great that n12turbo.com going strong, with thanks to...
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Last post by thepurplepulsar
Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:48 pm
Possible camshaft issues...
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TurboZ.Dude »
Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:51 pm
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Hey there guys, long time no hear!
I ran into a bit of a trouble; the engine is doing chuff-chuff-chuff at idle (one cylinder clearly coughing but...
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Eeeeek, that cam lobe wear is very bad. I hope you changed the rockers as well.
Make sure to run the engine HOT and do your adjustments quickly.
You...
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Last post by TurboZ.Dude
Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:41 am
general parts? (thermostat)
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Denied »
Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:39 pm
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Turns out my thermostat is busted, was very hopeful that it was just the cable or the contacts but I have continuity at both ends. Started the car...
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And furthermore, the opening temp is just that, when the 'sta BEGINS to open. Full opening will happen considerably after that.
Always worth...
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Last post by tassuperkart
Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:04 pm
Oil types to use and dipstick accuracy
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enthrall »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:40 pm
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Hi,
Did my first oil change since i got the car on sat now since its up and running now, and was astounded to find that only about *three litres* of...
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No, that 3L figure didn't include the oil filter, but the filter itself whould not really hold all that much- they arent very big! i would guess...
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Last post by enthrall
Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:49 pm
TPS disassembly
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boosted »
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:42 am
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hey guys,
i found out, that i can get rid of this pesky hesitation i have on throttle off/on transistions, just by disconnecting the tps.
when...
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cleaned the contacts and got totally rid of this problem! :)
for future references, this is what the TPS looks like inside:
a cable tie is now...
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Last post by boosted
Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:32 am
Oil Pump Jackshaft Gear Split, Help Please!
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theS-man88 »
Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:05 am
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Hey guys,
I've just had the oil pump jackshaft drive gear (the one that's driven by the timing belt) shear apart, so that the oil pump wasn't...
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Well guys, after slapping it back together, everything appears to be back to normal. I think perhaps the motor has always been a bit tired, as I can...
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Last post by theS-man88
Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:33 pm
replacement nuts & bolts?
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Denied »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:53 pm
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chasing some replacement bits that were bodged on the s-cargo.
1) panel/bumper mounting screws. Phillips head, M6 with 1.0 thread pitch,...
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Just paint them
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Last post by baz
Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:01 pm
drifting
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poeticjustice88 »
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:34 am
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Hey all, long time no talk.
I went up to the Sunshine Coast over the Australia day holiday, now, I know that it was absolutely torrential with rain...
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i know the rear shocks are busted, but they have been for so long and i have never had this problem, so i figured that it was not them, as it is a...
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Last post by poeticjustice88
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:08 pm
Compatible Fuel Pumps
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do0zy »
Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:42 am
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Hi guys,
Just a quick question. I am in need of a new fuel pump, are there any cross over fuel pumps from other makes/models that you have had...
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very sound advice right there
Could always go with a strong external pump aswell
Michael
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Last post by poeticjustice88
Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:09 pm
Idles Fine but Rich Misfiring revving
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congers87@hotmail.com »
Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:16 pm
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Hi guys,
It has been a while since I've been here. The beastie is so close to complete after 2 and a bit years. Now comes the part of getting this...
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I had probed the temp sensor wiring at the ECU connector and across the terminals of the sensor which I repeated today. Approximating the sensor was...
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Last post by congers87@hotmail.com
Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:15 pm
fuel check valve
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rubixcube101 »
Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:30 pm
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Can anyone tell me what the fuel check valve on top of the fuel tank does and is it essential? i need to either remove it or move it elsewhere to fit...
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If its what im thinking about, its part of the returns from the carbon canister and is a checkvalve to prevent the tank being pressurised when...
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Last post by tassuperkart
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:27 pm
Wiring on Exa Digital Clock
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by
xr6eta »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:54 pm
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If anyone has easy access to a manual or knows off the top of their head what the wiring is for the 1985 Exa digital clock it would be much...
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Absolute champ etking, thanks for the quick answer.
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Last post by xr6eta
Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:32 pm
Stripping
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AntsET »
Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:51 pm
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Hi all, strippped out interior and exterior of my n12 pulsar exept for the front and rear windows and the door interior panels. How do you get both...
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Front Windscreen: Will need one of these
or similar in order to cut the urethane that holds the windscreen in. Be careful even with the correct...
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Last post by Andjeti
Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:29 am
car missing around 5000 rpm
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mav »
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:43 pm
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Took the car 4 drive it is missing around 5000rpm on 10 psi have intercooler & vl throttle body any ideas wot it could be
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Put new spark plugs & checked the timing it was out a bit out & also checked the ecu plugs they were loose fix them up now it is running good thanks...
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Last post by mav
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:43 pm
Gauge in drivers side air vent
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etking »
Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:04 pm
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hey boys, just wondering if anyone has mounted a gauge in the drivers side air vent? Thinking i might put my 60mm gauge in there, doesnt quite fit...
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who has a dremmel? bet E does :D
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Last post by etking
Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:44 pm
E13S cylinder head
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panagiwtis N13 »
Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:12 pm
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Does anyone remember or has any info for the combustion volume of this head? i have read in here that at E15ET is 17.9cc both RRC or BRC ones but...
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thanks E.i will try later finding one just to measure that for comparison reasons.
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Last post by panagiwtis N13
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:31 pm
Box issue- No reverse. Linkage?
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enthrall »
Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:53 am
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New box is in, everything is connected up, mounts are secure and tight..
gears 1-5 go in nicely. Slight problem of not being able to reverse out of...
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Just an update- The problem was with the control rod- the bushings on the transaxle side of the rod were totally slogged out and loose as a goose.....
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Last post by enthrall
Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:32 am
Rear Brakes
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poeticjustice88 »
Sun Dec 30, 2012 1:29 am
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Just wondering if anyone has had this trouble with their rear brakes on the ET before.
last week or so i thought my handbrake as sticking in the...
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Yep, what he said.
if the plastic outer cable cover is cracked anywhere, which it almost always is, it will let in water and dirt.
The inner cable...
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Last post by tassuperkart
Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:45 pm
harmonic balancer fun
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robbo »
Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:05 pm
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replaced the harmonic balancer on the exa, as the old one was visibly wobbling, and making a great squealing sound, but the new one still makes a...
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The squeal will be from a loose belt.
Damo
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Last post by Damo
Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:20 pm
side play on rods
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nissancherryn12 »
Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:53 pm
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Hi all,
So i found out my ET has side play on the mounting of the rods, i can move cilinder 4 up and down and to the left and right. I suppose i...
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Unless the rods are bent, they wont float from side to side.
If you can hear some clanging, then it will be either very bad piston slap or the conrod...
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Last post by tassuperkart
Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:04 am
rebuilding old brake calipers
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rubixcube101 »
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:00 pm
Now this is most likely because they've been sitting ducks for 10 years. I went to go rebuild the rear brake calipers and it seems as though there...
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Last post by rubixcube101
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:00 pm
ET mirrors ..
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SLOW_ET »
Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:46 pm
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What sort of side Mirrors fit the ET's or are ther none?
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astra ones of the same model and the the normal NA N12s
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Last post by etking
Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:26 am
Random loose spring found in transaxle driveshaft hole..
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enthrall »
Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:38 am
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I recently finally got around to changing my my box over, but while connecting everything up, i found a little circular, sprung flexible ring...
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The seals are available from anywhere that sells hydraulic seals. I cannot remember the size but the dimensions are written on the seal face.
Pick...
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Last post by tassuperkart
Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:54 pm
Oil rings or valve stem seals?
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TurboZ.Dude »
Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:03 am
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I'm having a problem with excessive oil consumption on my E15, about one litre per 1000 km. It blows a cloud of smoke on start up and when I drive...
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quote: Valve stem seals play a critical role in controlling valve lubrication as well as oil consumption. If the seals do not fit properly or are not...
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Last post by Damo
Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:59 pm
Fuel Tank
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do0zy »
Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:00 am
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Hi there,
I was just hoping someone could tell me if the fuel tank from the the e15 will work as a replacement in my e15et?
I had a quick search but...
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Thanks for your help guys!
Parts are really difficult to find over here in NZ, this info will give me some more options :)
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Last post by do0zy
Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:56 am
running lean after turbo upgrade and overheating
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robbo »
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:59 am
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bit of a saga, but here goes. after fitting the repaired radiator and a new turbo equivalent to a high flowed t28 (up from a t28 with t25...
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Nope, you boiled it fair and square.
Assuming you have used coolant and not plain water then the boiling point of the coolant will be above 100...
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Last post by tassuperkart
Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:02 pm
How to get higher compression
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nissancherryn12 »
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:21 pm
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Hi all!
So i have some questions. My E15ET needs new rod-bearings and therefore i want to take the possebility to give it a higher compression. Now...
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Both would give around the 9:1 ratio mark. As for strength, there are a few turbo'd GA's on the Pulsar forum which run the stock pistons, but you...
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Last post by Damo
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:48 am
Nuts on lower ball joint bracket rounded.. How to fix?
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enthrall »
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:26 pm
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Tried to undo the three nuts that hold the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and suspension arm today.. And.. On one side, i found one was...
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I've never removed these nuts, heaps easier to undo the ball joint nut on the steering knuckle, crack the taper & swing the whole strut out of the...
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Last post by Spiff
Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:50 pm
n12 random info
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robbo »
Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:19 pm
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been wondering about a few left field questions about n12's, and was wondering if anyone could point me to where I could find the answers. Does...
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From what I've sen, all the blue/white 2 tone ETs came out with white rims. The silver rims came out on most of the others like red, silver etc...
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Last post by photoglossy
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:47 pm
Transaxle Gear oil filling alternate point- Speedo cbl hole?
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enthrall »
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:11 am
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Hi,
I'm going to change out the oil in the gearbox/transaxle, and the oil fill hole is in a pretty awkward spot- on the side for some random...
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funnel and hose works a treat, but can be done through speedo if you need to
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Last post by etking
Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:42 pm
E 15 Feul injected non turbo. Has anyone played
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Valentich »
Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:14 pm
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OK, bit crazy, and probably wont happen.
But I am thinking of getting a small van for work ...
Now...
As some may know.. I am a bit of a fan of...
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dexi, you talking about david and annette berriman?
Michael
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Last post by poeticjustice88
Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:49 pm
boost controllor
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by
zoomzoom »
Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:30 pm
just wondering if anyone has used or knows anything about this ones from jay car
cheers
zoomzoom
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Last post by zoomzoom
Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:32 pm
removing rear side window
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rubixcube101 »
Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:28 pm
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Hi guys, im a bit stuck... just wondering what the procedure is to removing the rear side window (the main one that winds down). The front ones came...
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its alright i managed to get it out eventually. Found a screw that was under the seal to remove the bar that sits in the middle. Then pulled the...
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Last post by rubixcube101
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:45 pm
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Last post by poeticjustice88
Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:12 pm
brake lines
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rubixcube101 »
Thu Nov 08, 2012 3:25 pm
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Hey guys, almost up to installing the brakes on my et, however two of the lines have been cut. I need to know what size the line is and most...
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thanks tass. Yeah i the extra line with a compression fitting is the way to go. There would be no point in getting the lines remade, and after having...
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Last post by rubixcube101
Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:31 am
water pipe
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poeticjustice88 »
Tue May 08, 2012 12:32 pm
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hey all just wondering if anyone has had this problem.
the water pipe that comes out of the water pump on the bottom left of the engine (looking...
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Hi this may help you part no. is 21045
You can order it straight from japan if you don't mind waiting a couple of weeks for shipping.
Have...
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Last post by n12mo
Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:40 pm
Brand New N12 Parts
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n12mo »
Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:17 pm
Hey all, I'm Recently a New member on here.
About time I pulled my weight, so found something a few of you might find useful.
Stumbled upon this...
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Last post by n12mo
Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:17 pm
Nissan archive
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photoglossy »
Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:43 pm
Chances are, most people havn't come across this?
Nissan heritage Car collection, including N12's
Enjoy!
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Last post by photoglossy
Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:43 pm
Sydney Help get Ugly Duck running, Happy to pay for the help
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Valentich »
Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:23 am
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Hey guys,
The story,
You guys know the ugly duck
Its been a on going project (when I have time, mainly in summer for a few months).
So, 2 months ago...
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Ok....
all done...
and now its time
BACK TO THE SMOKE ISSUE....
SO STILL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP OUT....
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Last post by Valentich
Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:35 pm
Mt-8 Ecu (ecu noob!)
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rubixcube101 »
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:47 pm
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Hi guys, i found someone selling a microtech mt-8 ecu for the et not to expensive. I was just wondering is it worth it? After reading some of the...
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700 is getting right up there for a 420c. The tuner is on the money as for another 400 bucks youll have the latest wizz banger.
Oracle
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Last post by tassuperkart
Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:25 pm
down low grunt
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poeticjustice88 »
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:35 pm
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Just after some ideas on how to get a bit more down low power.
What would be the best course of action to take ?
Different gear set?
Cam?
1.21...
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4.13 diff
lightweight wheels
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Last post by shanec86
Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:19 pm
Gearbox drama
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[ EXAPPEAL ] »
Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:40 pm
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i have a 1983 nissan exa turbo, clutch was warn and it sat for awhile and somehow got stuck in gear, changed the clutch and put it all back together...
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Stupidly I didn't bother . I 100% thought I new the problem =/ stupid me ha, clutch definately needs Ajusting too .. I really want to get back into...
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Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:37 pm
Seats that fit into an Exa?
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txateu »
Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:27 pm
Hey all,
I'm trying to find seats that I could use/modify to fit into an exa, mainly the seat rails. The reason being is that I've bought a pair of...
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Last post by shanec86
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:52 pm
what color for the grill & Pumped guards "so worth
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Valentich »
Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:32 pm
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Just looking at the guards
And put the inner guard in to have a look.
You can really see how much difference it makes.
The wheel rubs on the...
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Yep... made them....
It was pretty easy,
though time consuming.....
If you go to my build you can see some photos of them in the early stage,
in...
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Last post by Valentich
Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:20 pm
polyurethane engine mounts
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by
2fast2stop »
Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:19 pm
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After some polyurethane engine mounts.
Does anyone know somewhere that makes em?
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last time i got em done i found em through ebay
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Last post by 15exa
Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:31 am
ET problem..
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by
SLOW_ET »
Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:58 pm
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Hey guys, I was just on the freeway driving to sunbury.. On the way ther I noticed something with the car. If I drop a gear to over take it would...
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other issue could be injector plugs. now these things are getting older the wires there corrode and cause symptoms like ecu plug problem. Uae circuit...
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Last post by Callumgw
Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:54 pm
Piston dish vol. GA16DE
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Xero »
Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:34 am
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Does anyone know the dish volumes for the GA16DE pistons? I cant find these numbers any ware!
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Thank you! :D :)
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Last post by Xero
Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:54 am
n12 turbo exa and et interchangeability
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rubixcube101 »
Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:08 pm
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Hey guys i finally managed to find some parts for my et however its from an n12 exa. (excuse me for being a noob). But from what ive assumed/gathered...
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all the same and interchangeable
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Last post by JETETT
Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:53 am
Alternative fuel rail or modification to fit ET
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rubixcube101 »
Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:34 pm
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Hey guys, just wondering if a fuel rail of a CA or SR20 can fits or can be modified to fit an ET? I dont have a fuel rail at the moment. Would...
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Or you could just buy some et ones....
their not big and bulky,so easy to post...
I have a set spare....
and as I understand it,
the originals can...
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Last post by Valentich
Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:31 am
n13 fuel tank onto n12 et
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rubixcube101 »
Sat Sep 29, 2012 6:37 pm
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Does anyone know if a petrol tank from an n13 will fit straight onto an n12? Only ask this because theres a guy parting out his n13 cheap. Or should...
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What's wrong with your original tank? Wouldn't it be easier to repair that than stuff around with surge tanks?
I dont have the original. The car...
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Last post by Damo
Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:38 pm
can anyone help?
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by
EA-73-XA »
Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:26 pm
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so iv still got an issue with my EXA.
seems to miss on cylinder one, but its still firing somewhat...
I removed a vac hose to spray throttle body...
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Good to hear you got it running..
Dexi
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Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:29 pm
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