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Alch · 05-27-2010, 08:47 PM

A quick update on what I've done.

I got in a new OEM gas tank from a local Austin Nissan dealership, and I got the parts guy to match Courtesy Nissan's price. So, $355 for a new tank. Unfortunately, in removing the tank we snapped the fuel vapor check valve into two pieces, and allegedly this isn't something that Nissan stocks in their Tennessee warehouse. So, that's now on a slow boat from Japan.

So, as I think I already mentioned. The front two bushings were tearing, and the back two looked to be in fairly good condition. I don't feel like I have the time or tools to try and cut out the old bushings and I knew there had to be another option. After recalling people filling their motor and tranny mounts with 3M Window-Weld (also known as Super Fast Urethane), I opted for that approach with my bushings. I simply filled in the two gaps on each bushing that should keep them from flexing as much, and hopefully prevent tearing. I also picked up the SPL Subframe Collars and while the urethane was still moldable I stamped the shape of the collar into it so that there would be a better fit. I look forward to the results.

Lastly, my stock exhaust was cracked after the second resonator so I ordered a new catback. Specifically, I got the Megan Type 2 Black because it was the closest to stock I could find. Unfortunately, it looks like the muffler is basically a straight pipe with a little bit of perforation. Hopefully it doesn't sound terrible. If this car had a KA-T it would be a non-issue.

Anyway, here are some photos:

Passenger side, front bushing:

Driver side, front bushing:

Driver side, rear bushing:

Passenger side, rear bushing:

05-27-2010, 08:47 PM	#11
Alch Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tx Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0)	A quick update on what I've done. I got in a new OEM gas tank from a local Austin Nissan dealership, and I got the parts guy to match Courtesy Nissan's price. So, $355 for a new tank. Unfortunately, in removing the tank we snapped the fuel vapor check valve into two pieces, and allegedly this isn't something that Nissan stocks in their Tennessee warehouse. So, that's now on a slow boat from Japan. So, as I think I already mentioned. The front two bushings were tearing, and the back two looked to be in fairly good condition. I don't feel like I have the time or tools to try and cut out the old bushings and I knew there had to be another option. After recalling people filling their motor and tranny mounts with 3M Window-Weld (also known as Super Fast Urethane), I opted for that approach with my bushings. I simply filled in the two gaps on each bushing that should keep them from flexing as much, and hopefully prevent tearing. I also picked up the SPL Subframe Collars and while the urethane was still moldable I stamped the shape of the collar into it so that there would be a better fit. I look forward to the results. Lastly, my stock exhaust was cracked after the second resonator so I ordered a new catback. Specifically, I got the Megan Type 2 Black because it was the closest to stock I could find. Unfortunately, it looks like the muffler is basically a straight pipe with a little bit of perforation. Hopefully it doesn't sound terrible. If this car had a KA-T it would be a non-issue. Anyway, here are some photos: Passenger side, front bushing: Driver side, front bushing: Driver side, rear bushing: Passenger side, rear bushing: