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mechanicalmoron · 01-02-2018, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

Many can do an sr swap in a single day.
You need engine hoist, basic tools, wiring diagrams,
to be fully prepared there are many parts to buy.

hard part is finding an engine. They are twenty years old now so I just don't see them anymore. If you could find a perfect running high mileage sr and do a complete OEM rebuild on it that would be the best option- but it still requires knowledge not recommended for beginners.

Its almost like at this point, because everything is so old, and the technical skill required to maintain or rebuild one of these old engines, only people who know them very well can get by using them in daily drivers. So you would need to become an expert overnight.

It can be done. Start memorizing the Factory Service manual for the Nissan Silvia S14. When you can recite the torque specs and procedures for all engine work, then start looking for an engine to work on. Keep in mind everything needs to be surgically clean so you will want to prepare a clean room of sorts first, with air filters. This can be done cheaply with tarps, fans, filters and isn't as bad as it sounds. The engine needs to be "re-done" in 48 hours for best results. That means having all the necessary tools and parts handy before you begin dissembling it, and being able to fully clean and re-assemble all the same day or within the next day.

I could go on but you would need to decide if this is the life you want to lead, because this is kind of a life style.

Right.

You can do it with a loaner hoist and an 8.99 socket set, but eing able to do car stuff effectively with less tools generally means having already done it - when you can, you know you can (but knowing you can doesn't mean you can).

My point was that he needs a compressor to diagnose his engine, and should buy a big enough one to grow into. You need air, and you will need more air than you do now. As you say, it's a lifestyle.

The FSM teaches a LOT of general car techniques and tricks - it's a good primer on thoughtful, methodical automotive repair.

S-Verteen · 01-03-2018, 09:23 AM

mechanical moron has some great points and advice here. You can most likely reuse the valve cover gasket. Check the lash and start diagnosing things one at a time. Pull the plugs out while your doing that and see if there covered in ash. Please post results from these free and easy suggestions!

J90lude · 01-03-2018, 11:03 AM

Well, the good thing here is that......It's a not a rod knock.

01-03-2018, 11:03 AM	#33
J90lude Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: MD-VA/DC area Age: 34 Posts: 383 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, the good thing here is that......It's a not a rod knock. __________________ "Drive it like you running from the cops"

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01-03-2018, 09:23 AM	#32
S-Verteen Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 96 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mechanical moron has some great points and advice here. You can most likely reuse the valve cover gasket. Check the lash and start diagnosing things one at a time. Pull the plugs out while your doing that and see if there covered in ash. Please post results from these free and easy suggestions!