Crashed C210

[Rice_banger]

hey i crashed the skyline so sad such a buety she is

ive been trying to remove the radiator 4 bolts was hard due to not much room but got them out, theres a few pipes still to remove but first i got to remove the fan should i remove the fan belt and then slip the whole thing out ?

also i beat the panels a lil bit with a hammer the bonnet and now the bonnet wont open up i can heard the cable moving but it just wont work any advice

also i need a new radiator and what is this part its leaking water http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=c...ewhatisiaw0.jpg

and this is the panels beaten http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=poorc210lp4.jpg

also i put a dent in my sump oil pressure seems slightly lower the oil pressure but i doubt the pressure went down probably just me, but theres no oil leaking due to the dent

Edited February 5, 2008 by Rice_banger

[OUTATIME]

doesnt look 2 bad mate. think thats just the bottom of the rad thats leaking. cos u have circled a towing point hook there...

[Rice_banger]

i had one of mums friends help me with the car due to im noob

we hammered the panel to about 70% straight and the mounting bracket / hook is stuffed he said he will try fix it preys its fixable and the radiator has gone to get welded tomorrow morning and my bonnet is quite stuffed but for now have to stick with what i got

also with the lights on the bumper down below i think there the indicators can i put them in any time ?

ive also dented the bottom of my sump but its not leaking does that matter?

[Rice_banger]

got the car working just need to reinstall the indicators which arnt at my house

by the way i cleaned th engine bay slightly with a bit of degresser and hose, ive been told watch out for rear welsh plugs i wasnt to careful does that matter

im currently going to be running water in the radiator system is that alright for a few days?

also i changed the fuel filter, and oil and oil filter and i did it hand tight plus 1/2 a turn with the tool but the previous oil filter was about 3 turns needed with oil filter tool whats up with that?

i used some 20/50 the cars got 70K KM on it , is that ok oil to use?

[coupe72001]

Don't over-tighten the oil filter. I only do them up by hand, they don't leak.

A few days of water in the radiator wont hurt, but ditch it for some coolant when you get a chance. Your oil should be fine, and don't worry about the welsh plugs, they are basically waterproof and watertight. Just try not to drown any electrical bits when you wash and degrease!

[warps]

If you've dented your sump and have lost oil pressure, then this can be a VERY BAD thing. It means that the oil pump suction line is partially blocked, and can starve your engine of oil. Take the sump off and check that the oil pickup screen isn't damaged. Panel beat the sump and refit with new gasket. all should be sweet.

If you're only loising a little oil pressure it shouldn't cause too much damage in the short term. However, over time, even a small loss can be catastrophic. Best to be safe!!

[Rice_banger]

ok

my oil pressure is usualy at 3 when just driving along at about 2K rpm babying it like i always do

i got some good news and bad

my car keeps conking out on turns usually when its cold weather like about 12C air temp even after 10mins of driving with choke on, but after about 20mins of driving its fine and doesn't turn of just stalls kind of.

good news, i put a trailer tyre on the front , and i found out i got disc brakes do they come stock ? also my pads are red what brand would these be

also do i need to run valve saver if i use premium 98 ron?

[OUTATIME]

yea backs will b drum.

as for cutting out is it on fast sorta corning or slow like carpark?

check all ya earths and maybe fuel pick up? hows the engine temp?

[Rice_banger]

fast sort of like round abouts at about 20 - 30km pfft fast

earths hmmm some idot painted the car with roller door paint and cans so ya thats a must, just the matter of finding them and sanding them down

fuel pick up , ive got 2 fuel pumps mechanical makes noises thats normal rite ? and the electric is the 2nd pump away from the mechanical is that stock ?

this mite explain ever since i changed my fuel filter its been having this trouble , the old fuel filter was all black the fuel coming out really dirty , maybe now the fuel can flow easier causing to much fuel ? a possibility

it usually happens when my choke is all the way in , maybe up the idle speed due to its at about 600 when warm , my driving style is weird i go into round abouts and in the beginning or just before or in the middle or so i use the throttle

Edited February 14, 2008 by Rice_banger

[OUTATIME]

im not 2 gd with carbies so could b over fueling. sounds like lack of fuel tho if stalling sorta. carby floats not stuck or something? fuel return not blocked? (if they have 1)

try posting on ozdat/910 as well cos few carby wizz's there...