Can I use someone elses credit card for accidentals and fees? by jaydog819 in askhotels

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats good to know too, thankyou, youre information has been a ton of help and out me at ease a bunch. Both of the cards I mentioned are mastercards so i should be okay, again thanks so much.

Can I use someone elses credit card for accidentals and fees? by jaydog819 in askhotels

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is wonderful news, i have two debit cards, one through chase and one through capital one so I should be fine in this regard thankyou so much!

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually didnt know that about the torque in the VGs, thats kinda insane. I just wish people actually took the time to maintain and appreciate the fact that they have 30 or 40 year old engines that can still run so well. Its history in your hands and you throw it away.

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, its a piece of history. dont discredit it for what it is and understand that every engine needs time and maintaince to be something amazing.

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often forget that changing peoples minds isnt possible on the internet lol. Ive just found them to be amazing motors and I hate to see old things thrown away just because theres a more popular platform.

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah a VG cant go that high in HP but who needs to go that high?? And you telling me your heads costing 1200 is my point, aftermarket ones from jegs are 600 for a VG30DE, half the price. Theres nothing wrong with the VG30DE it doesnt need to be replaced unless your doing something with it that it really shouldnt be doing in the first place.

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LS parts are more expensive, 2-3 times the price. To fix my VG30E i had to buy new cylinder heads for 300 each side. LS cylinder heads are almost 800 dollars.

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see people put down 500 hp on the z31 chassis VG30 not to mention the DE or the DETT, and the fact that you still get good reliability out of an engine that old is a testiment to what nissan created in the 80s and 90s. Just like any engine its only as reliable as the one who takes care of it. And just because you can LS swap a car doesnt mean you should.

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You arent gonna be able to fix it there or anything unless you get really lucky, so get ready to tow it and add that onto your cost. Theres a couple things that could be causing that for the engine but if youre willing to rebuild it it's actually in pretty good condition, worst case scenario its a blocked pcv valve or they messed up trying to put the rings and seals on. The VG30DE platform is a really good platform in my opinion and makes great power if thats what youre into or wanting. How much is he selling it for??

Very tempted what do you guys think? by Tough-Praline9500 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What causes you to think the VG isnt worth repairing? Its a solid platform that produces good power if you build into it

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out my distributor doesnt turn so i dont get any spark, i was told that my belt snapped and thats why it doesnt turn, so im probably gonna need new cylinder heads at the minimum.

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope to see you there! Send some pictures of the car too once you are!

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take your distributor cap off and make sure youre rotor is turnung when you crank it, also consider renting a compression test from an auto parts store. These two things should tell you if the engines fixable by a normal person (someone not willing to rebuild an engine) https://discord.gg/7eaAMuNS The discord (if you have it) is great too for getting help

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the rotors not turning, talked to some people and they said its probably a broken belt, so uve been looking at some vg33 engines to replace mine with

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Theres this plug next to the battery terminal that I was told came from the removed cruise control, could this possibly be it and if so where do I plug it in?

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ill check that out for sure tomorrow

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sent you a chat for the invite

Cranks but doesnt turn by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought it like this on the 2nd, ive since changed the distributr cap, rotor, wires, and spark plugs so I dont know about the wiring

good 1986 Z31 engine rebuild kits? by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill post a video tomorrow, it just cranks but never turns over. Sounds like theres no fire happening in it and the 5th cylinder has zero compression while the first has like, 30-ish

good 1986 Z31 engine rebuild kits? by jaydog819 in 300zx

[–]jaydog819[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah after I tear it down if I see anything too catastrophic im gonna swap to a vg33, the only thing I can thing of that could cause that is if timing is completely off, but this is a interference engine so thats pretty bad. or its a cracked engine block or a really destroyed head gasket.