Joining the Nissan world! (Just bought a 240!- PICS)

Andrew M · Dec 7th, 2006, 09:02 PM

Hey everybody!
I'm a big-time Honda guy, but have always loved these 240's, so when the chance arose to get a clean s13 for $150, I took it!

Heres some pictures of the car as it sits (JUST rolled it off the trailer from the guys house):

It was a tight fit on the trailor!! (14'x6')

However, it has a problem with the clutch, and after reading these threads, Clutch Problem #1, Clutch Problem #2, Clutch problem #3, I've been thinking it's more than likely the same situation as these guys... being a Master or Slave cylinder problem, because it seems the same thing is happening- I can't get it into gear, and the clutch has no pressure...

So thats the first thing on my list of things to fix. Otherwise, the car fires up and runs no problem!

Any imput or suggestions on fixing this problem would be GREATLY appreciated, as I'm a newbie to these cars!!

Thanks, and I hope I enjoy my stay here on NF.
-Andrew

Nismo240 · Dec 7th, 2006, 09:10 PM

welcome to nissan forums!

man, you got a great deal on that car. and i want to thank you for SEARCHING before you posted your problems. at least someone knows how to read the rules. but anyways, i hope your car treats you well and you have a good experience on these forums.

Andrew M · Dec 7th, 2006, 09:20 PM

Haha.. I agree completely
dumb newbs can't seem to find that search button!
it's pretty well hidden, you know... I sometimes miss it myself..........

Thanks for the warm welcome

seven_b13 · Dec 8th, 2006, 11:46 AM

thats a nice ride.. clean too, you got a steal. you'll be able to do alot with it once you get the clutch fixed..

welcome man

Andrew M · Dec 8th, 2006, 01:09 PM

Thanks man.
I'm gonna see about replacing the Slave today. If that doesnt fix it, then comes the Master.

(Does that sound like the right thing to do? Is there a simpler thing to try before I replace it?)

Andrew M · Dec 8th, 2006, 04:50 PM

Scratch that. I filled the Slave cyl with fluid and it drove down the road with no problems!

I also found out that I have a power-steering hose thats leaking. And I need a radiator.

That seems to be it. The lights work fine, turn signals.. Everything works (Even the AC!!)
For $250.00.

Now to get a title...

trmn8r · Dec 8th, 2006, 07:46 PM

there you go man problem solved. welcome to the nissan world. and thank god that you opted out of VTEC

Andrew M · Dec 9th, 2006, 07:39 AM

Hey hey... I love VTEC... remember? I'm a Honda guy??

**rogoman** · Dec 10th, 2006, 04:49 PM

Welcome to the Forum! A fantastic buy and it run too!

Andrew M · Dec 10th, 2006, 08:18 PM

Yeah man, thanks.
It drives great, 'cept I can't really drive it legally, so we only did it that one time to check everything out.

I've got a powersteering line to replace, but I think I can find one at the junkyard pretty easily...

Draculus · Dec 10th, 2006, 08:42 PM

Welcome to the forums! Wow, awesome deal and great ride! What's the mileage though?

positron · Dec 11th, 2006, 06:53 AM

Deal of the century! Welcome to Nissan! Nice car, especially for $150 bucks!

trmn8r · Dec 11th, 2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew M

Hey hey... I love VTEC... remember? I'm a Honda guy??

i like em too. just dont favor them.

Andrew M · Dec 11th, 2006, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draculus

What's the mileage though?

Tach says 111,xxx, owner said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by owner

Mileage stopped ticking around 140k shortly after bought so it's now roughly 170k miles.

... So I don't really know what to believe.

So far these are the main issues I'm still having. Maybe someone can help me out.

-Clutch is still doing something wierd.
It sat for 2 days(after driving it down the road), and when I went out to start it up, the pedal pressure was low again. I checked the fluid, and it was still full- PIC. However, I just pumped it for a while(maybe 30 pumps), and it built up pressure again, and it was fine.

-I'm thinking maybe the clutch pedal safety switch is going out.
I tried to start it up after driving it around the property(lots of acres), but it took a good 10 tries to get a good 'connection'. This happened twice.

-The main powersteering line is dribbling PS fluid.
It looks as-if someone took a safety pin and poked it a couple times. There is a couple tiny pin-holes that leak(spray when wheel is turned hard/pressure in the lines), right next to the end-fitting that goes into the PS pump on the motor. I'm gonna try some JB weld for now.

If I can't get a title, I'll gut it out.
Pull out the interior, AC/Heat components, Powersteering components(good idea?), etc...

zellx2004 · Dec 11th, 2006, 08:30 PM

your master cylinder for the clutch is screwed. you may want to replace that soon.