AEM 240sx Intake System On a 97 240sx By: Phil Woodard and Shawn Schembri Removing old intake 1) First disconnect negative battery terminal and let your car cool down 2) Unplug the MAS and the IAT sensor connectors 3) Disconnect and remove the large lower breather tube and the small breather hose from the rubber […]
240sx curb weights
These are from the NADA Official Used Car Price Guide 1990 (SOHC)Coupe XE – 2657lbsFastback SE – 2684lbs 1992 (DOHC)Coupe – 2699lbsFastback – 2730lbsCoupe SE – 2712lbsFastback SE – 2747lbsFastback LE – 2748lbs 1994Convertible – 2870lbs 1995Coupe – 2815lbsCoupe SE – 2821lbs
Adjusting the timing – 240sx
Adjusting the timing on your 240sx Fully warm up the engine. Shut engine off. Disconnect the TPS harness connector. It’s located on the passenger’s side of the engine just above the throttle assembly. Attach timing light. Start engine and set timing to 20 degrees BTDC. Check the idle speed. It should read 650 RPM; If […]
KA24DE : Checking TPS and adjusting idle
Checking the TPS and Adjusting the Idle The TPS is there to tell the ECU how hard you have your foot on the gas. It isn’t there to adjust for the idle. It’s a sensor. It does have some adjustment of it’s own and we’ll try to give our version of what our Factory Manual […]
Installing Adjustable Tension Rods
Overview: For this article, we’ll be installing Stillen’s adjustable tension rods. Difficulty: *** Time: 1-3 hours Cost: $200-$350 Tools: – 17mm deep socket wrenches, ratchet, extensions– jack and stands– open end wrenches Materials: – adjustable tension rods Procedure: Very simple. Lift one wheel at a time and unbolt 3 17mm bolts. I used pair of […]
SOHC 2.4 engine rattling at startup
Why does my 89-90 SOHC 240SX make a rattling sound right after I startup which then stops about 2 or 3 seconds later? The rattling you hear coming from under the hood right after start up is the timing chain in your SOHC engine. This problem frequently occurs in just about every SOHC 240SX out […]
KA24E oil pump inspection
The KA24E engine often suffers from poor oil pressure late in its life.To make sure a lack of lubrication doesn’t cause premature engine failure in your 240sx, it’s a good idea to inspect the oil pump. If you want to inspect your oil pump, it is not necessary to pull off the cylinder head. The […]
All you ever wanted to know about differentials
I’m often asked, “Does my 240sx have a VLSD?” Here’s how you can tell: The most obvious sign is the presence of a big orange sticker on the side of the differential that says VLSD. Another way to find out is to lift both drive wheels completely off the ground. With transmission in neutral, spin […]
240sx knock sensor replacement
Knock Sensor Replacement By: Anibal Betanzos First, let me say that I scratched my head for several days before trying to replace the knock sensor on my car.Because as we all know it is hidden way up underneath the intake manifold next to the engine block. I almost considered dismantling the intake manifold in order […]
240sx – Hard starting when hot
From the EF (Engine Fuel) & EC (Emission Control System) section – Diagnostic Procedure #5 / Hard to Start or Impossible to Start when Engine is Hot: ** Fuel Pressure – Squeeze the line coming out of the filter and to the engine when cranking the car. You should feel pressure. No = Check the […]
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