Forum: S12 Discussion
03-07-2008, 21:39
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,038
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Forum: S12 Discussion
05-11-2007, 14:08
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,432
This would violate the first law of...
This would violate the first law of thermodynamics ie, energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only change it's form.
Put another way more electrical power is needed to break the...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
15-10-2007, 10:44
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,129
I had exactly the same problem after fitting a...
I had exactly the same problem after fitting a new alternator that lasted for months , it went away completely after all the connections on the alternator ,earth connections on cylinder head and...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
15-10-2007, 10:37
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,214
I would still check the idle CO hasn't been set...
I would still check the idle CO hasn't been set too lean to pass the mot as this made my idle very lumpy and the car jerky to drive, also incorrect valve clearances made my car run rougly so meet be...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
09-10-2007, 22:58
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,519
I dropped my subframe as low as i could on the...
I dropped my subframe as low as i could on the bolts and used a chisel between the subframe mount hole and the outer part of the bush to get the old bush out. To push in the new bush i used a long...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
02-10-2007, 18:52
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,214
Had my car on an exhaust gas analyser this...
Had my car on an exhaust gas analyser this afternoon and it was misfiring at idle when the mixture was set too lean >1.5 CO or so..might be worth turning the screw in clockwise on the MAF to...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
02-10-2007, 18:31
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,100
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Forum: S12 Discussion
30-09-2007, 00:16
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,100
Thanks for the suggestions :) . I think I will...
Thanks for the suggestions :) . I think I will try replacing the shocks first as I replaced the subframe bushes a few years ago for the mot.
Looking on the kyb website they only seem to list rear...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
28-09-2007, 19:51
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,100
Silvia roadholding problem
Hello, After getting my engine running better i'm now looking at improving the suspension. My car seems very twitchy on the back end when pulling out to overtake... feels like the change of road...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
28-09-2007, 18:31
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Don't even think about fitting non-genuine plug...
Don't even think about fitting non-genuine plug leads,I replaced my pattern leads after suffering from rough running problems and the difference it's made to the smoothness and power of the engine...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
03-09-2007, 23:54
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,808
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Forum: S12 Discussion
03-09-2007, 10:46
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,808
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Forum: S12 Discussion
01-09-2007, 12:46
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,808
My plugs keep crapping out
My spark plugs only seem to last about 500 miles then they start misfiring when i use high boost at high rpm. I have tried cleaning the plugs but only a new set cures the missfires. The plugs are the...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
21-08-2007, 22:56
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,774
I cleaned the loop terminals back to bright...
I cleaned the loop terminals back to bright copper on the alternator and engine earth straps when i was changing my head and clutch over and it's been perfect since ..so might be worth doing :)
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Forum: S12 Discussion
14-08-2007, 20:50
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,977
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Forum: S12 Discussion
07-08-2007, 19:53
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,774
That's interesting, looks like the shop sold me...
That's interesting, looks like the shop sold me the wrong/faulty alternator. I suggested this but the owner started mumbling about faulty relays so i left it. Strange thing is it charges the battery...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
06-08-2007, 23:00
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,774
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Forum: S12 Discussion
23-07-2007, 19:15
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,706
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Forum: S12 Discussion
23-07-2007, 19:11
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,069
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Forum: S12 Discussion
17-07-2007, 20:49
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
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Forum: S12 Discussion
17-07-2007, 19:09
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,209
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Forum: S12 Discussion
13-07-2007, 00:36
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,209
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Forum: S12 Discussion
11-06-2007, 23:07
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,209
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Forum: S12 Discussion
11-06-2007, 20:33
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,469
Head leaking
Hello everyone, Silvia overheated last ..anyway topped up this morning and found water leaking from the head in the recess between no.2 & 3 exhaust port :eek: .Can this be repaired or do i need to...
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Forum: S12 Discussion
11-06-2007, 20:32
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,209
Head leaking
Hello everyone, Silvia overheated last ..anyway topped up this morning and found water leaking from the head in the recess between no.2 & 3 exhaust port :eek: .Can this be repaired or do i need to...
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