This Is The New Recipe Chat Thread...

[PetroDola]

Sounds like you cooked the starter, doesn't take long to kill it.

Could be your fuel pump, or possibly the immobiliser causing the original issue?

hey mate.. gave it the 12volt jump with flathead as it was on a bastard steep angle at the bottom of the driveway , probably cooking it further , but least i got it to the top of the driveway.. so its definately starter.

i can access it fine from the top of the driveway now, and can get it out easy enough with stands and the trolley jack and most likely passenger wheel off.

any recommendations on replacement or rebuild?

v35 - cheaper compatible?

any ideas would be appreciated.

Edited November 28, 2010 by PetroDola

[QWK32]

motor out to fix the sump

now thats 300zx talk

lucky it didn't happen on the road, could have been very messy and even dangerous. are you worried that after you fix it all up its just going to do it again at a later date?

[Duncan]

well not really. we are going to pull the plate out and machine some grooves into it for sealant (factory sump has this, 3l adaptor plate does not).

also....its just a daily not a race car. it will never spend 15min at 6000rpm like it does on the dyno,

fingers crossed it will be ok....but I will be struggling to have it back on the road by xmas

[dirtyRS4]

well not really. we are going to pull the plate out and machine some grooves into it for sealant (factory sump has this, 3l adaptor plate does not).

also....its just a daily not a race car. it will never spend 15min at 6000rpm like it does on the dyno,

fingers crossed it will be ok....but I will be struggling to have it back on the road by xmas

lol at Josh's comment. Engine out. Shattered duncan, but couldve definately been worse. Pays to have an oil pressure guage.

Not much luck lately with the stag. The electrical surge then this. Just drive one of your other five cars for now mate.

Edited November 28, 2010 by dirtyRS4

[KiwiRS4T]

almost killed mine.

was running hard on the dyno being tuned when oil pressure light came on. investigation underneath shows hge leak from the sump.

it appears the proengines 3l adapter plate expands at a different rate to the block, resulting in the sealer breaking and a major leak.

motor out to fix the sump

Duncan do you know what material your adapter is made of? I have an adapter which is only the second from this particular supplier (2/3 the cost of the RIPs one) so I am wondering if I should be worried about a similar failure.

[Duncan]

no, not sure exactly what it is....only that it clearly is not right. And now that I have mentioned I have had people coming out of the woodwork with the same issue will follow up with the maker though

pretty sure no real damage was done, we will check the bearings while the motor is out but should be OK.

and funnily enough....I just bought a cube to use as a daily while the march is off the road getting a forged motor...guess it's going to be busy for a while.

[darrinspencer]

well not really. we are going to pull the plate out and machine some grooves into it for sealant (factory sump has this, 3l adaptor plate does not).

Not sure if this will help you, here is one I have lying around. It has the sealant slots in it for reference

[Duncan]

good to see they went to the trouble - who made that one?

[darrinspencer]

good to see they went to the trouble - who made that one?

I bought it from a guy in SA. When I asked him who designed it, he said it is "exactly" the same as the proengines one

So they must have copied it

Just checked the proengines web site and pic's, they have sealant slots on one side only?

http://www.proengines.com.au/sumpadapter.html

Does yours have none or one side?

I will have to check mine later.

[Duncan]

hmm I will turn it over when I pull the motor....but I don't remember any slots. Bad news if it does have them because it leaks like a sieve.....will be harder to fix. Might simply not be flat as well, we will check it and mill it if necessary

[darrinspencer]

hmm I will turn it over when I pull the motor....but I don't remember any slots. Bad news if it does have them because it leaks like a sieve.....will be harder to fix. Might simply not be flat as well, we will check it and mill it if necessary

What brand sealant was used

Aparently the genuine Nissan sealant is the ducks nuts and the only one that should be used.

[Stinky Rooster]

I actually considered going to that, and then I remebered about the window licking special bus riding boble headed tricycle pilots that organise things at barbagello so I stayed away and went to a hot rod show instead

[Jetwreck]

Got my new motor today

no all the work begins to put it back in

[Dunc]

Got my new motor today

no all the work begins to put it back in

Less typing, more spanners

[dirtyRS4]

I actually considered going to that, and then I remebered about the window licking special bus riding boble headed tricycle pilots that organise things at barbagello so I stayed away and went to a hot rod show instead

Same, same. I had WW3 with the mrs on the way, so had to turn back and let her cool off in the spa. lol

Heard ppl lined up for 3 hours and piggaz were in force. Saw most on TV anyways, I still shouted abuse at webber from the comfort of home. Has bubba got back from shooting kunce in KL yet?

[Stinky Rooster]

Nah, he fly's back in some time tomorrow apparently.

Fkn wimminz eh? I learned a long time ago not to even try and take She Who Must Be Obeyed to any car stuff. The only one we do together is the fathers day show in freo, and even then its only because the kids are adamant that we do something that dad wants to do, bless their little cotton socks

[PN-Mad]

Got my new motor today

no all the work begins to put it back in

Coast cruise Thursday...?

[andy65b]

Coast cruise Thursday...?

Not till he gets his tune done...

[KV2]

OK.....I'll bite.

Cooling

HDI FMIC

Phenolic runner spacer

Nismo low temp thermostat

Custom(fisher) 3" intake

V35 manual radiator

Twin Trans coolers

TB spacer(lol)

Powerduct( )

catch can(s)

Turbo

High flow original to GT30/71

HDI EBC

Handling

Bilstein shocks

Eibach springs

324mm DBA rotor

R32GTR callipers with brackets

Hawk pads cut to size

Body

19" Lenso rims

R33 GTR N1 scoops

fully sic Nismo strips(custom fading )

eyelids

Exhaust

Dump pipe....some japanese one

Complete Exhaust from Charlstone

ECU

Haltech platinum interceptor.....soon to go for a replacement reflashed ECU

Interior

Twin headrest DVD players

DTV

English conversion

On the horizon

Sway bars

Custom Airbox Suction pipe setup

Brembo's

Paddleshift's

Gearbox rebuild with stage 2 shift, 3,500 stall(depends on reflash outcome) and MVB

Bonnet pin's so I can lock the bonnet closed and give the key to my wife to STOP ME!!!!!!!!!

Sweet ride mate!!!! I think I've done similar to you to my ARX apart from tricked up ECU and I'm running R34 wheels. By the way saw your in HPI magazine awhile ago. Great job!!!

Edited November 29, 2010 by KV2

[4bidn1]

well busy week ahead and busy week end just gone stealth fmic plumbed up 2Hrs with modifications to make it sit lower nismo front bar replaced 7Hrs trimming fit trimming fit sand ect all done now looks sweet will post up pics. this week 33 front brake conversion one night after work and friday of to mv automatics for shift kit friday night stag cruise. Gcg high flow sat in cupboard so just need injectors pump and comp now hmmm looks like xmas prezzies for the missus seems shes paying for the shift kit that should keep her all happy while the 25/30 gets built