Recent content by watoga

Yes, I've also heard that freeze spray followed by hitting with a hammer works quite well. Something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivcZWhHhnrU Personally, I just used a chisel to break off the majority of it. Then to remove the little hard black bits of tar I covered the floor in...

The 200sx elbows will mate up to the exhaust outlet, but will not line up with the GTiR downpipe. People have bought 200sx elbows and modified them to fit. If you're handy with a welder then I'm sure you can do the same? Cheers, Dave

Great, thanks for the reply. I'll take a look at these guys (and similar) to see what's best. I'll also be interested to see your frequency analysis for your own 3 tests once you get it completed. Many thanks, Dave PS - thanks for employing punctuation in your posts................ makes the...

That's what I thought, but it's nice to hear feedback from someone who actually knows what they're doing! :-D I am looking forward to reading your write-ups, they should be very helpful indeed! Many thanks, Dave

Yes, I agree that this would be very useful indeed. Also, I would be grateful for some information on when to use a head torquing plate during an engine rebuild. These head torque plates can be found (for example) here: HEAD TORQUE PLATE I know they should be used during the honing process...

Cheers Doc! :-D Dave

I was thinking more along the lines of where the pump actually is in relation to the bulk of the coolant. I suppose if you run the extra coolant lines relatively inline with the rest of the system, you'll not be increasing the work required to circulate the coolant. Plus, if the pressure and...

Does anyone know how much (roughly) the typical coolant volume will increase when this is done? Assuming a 35mm diameter hose going the full length of the car (~4m) and back again to the engine adds about 7.5 litres of coolant, but I'm sure this is an overestimate. Regardless, does the added...

Here's the link to his thread: http://www.nissangtir.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37676&PN=1 Cheers, Dave

My old Calibra was (oddly) the most reliable car I've ever owned. Five MOT passes in a row without even blinking, and no major roadside blow-ups. It made it to 150,000 miles before I sold it and bought a Pulsar. Now I wish the same reliability record could be passed to my GTiR...

Unfortunately i was in the same boat as you. In the end I had to buy standard wheels from England, which only cost about £40 p&p to get them across to Ireland. Well worth it if you can find a set in good condition! Good luck, Dave

Good write up. Informative and very helpful. Have you had any experience with re-packable silencers? Just wondering if some decats can be re-packed with new wadding to give even more sound-deadening ability. And if so, what type(s) of wadding are best for optimum sound reduction? Many thanks! Dave

Good idea. I have this cover fitted to my Sunny: http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=17896&cat=559&page=1 Very sturdy and well made. Highly recommended. Good luck, Dave

Done, but at least you only have to send my horse-meat burger just north of the border ;-) Good luck, Dave

I would recommend you look over in the MLR (www.lancerregister.com) as often they list standard injectors quite cheaply. I got the 560cc Evo injectors (red body) for £50 including an ultrasonic clean and delivery. Cheers, Dave