# SON240sx Automotive

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## [oil in coolant blown turbo?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/oil-in-coolant-blown-turbo/234170)

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**Author:** [@RustyS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RustyS13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/oil-in-coolant-blown-turbo/234170 "2013-12-08T06:37:37Z")

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after filling my rad up it turns brown pretty quickly I have flushed it several times so its not just rust its definitely oil! I’m thinking its either my head gasket or the turbo, is it possible for coolant and oil to mi…

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## [ITRADER section \*\*FIXED BRO!!!!\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/itrader-section-fixed-bro/156603)

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**Author:** [@slipperysilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipperysilvia)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/itrader-section-fixed-bro/156603 "2013-12-05T17:53:16Z")

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Hey guys, just wanted to make a post to gain some information on the itrader section. I would like to know when the old itrader information and ratings will be transferred to this new forum. Being the first person to e…

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## [rb20det compression test 100 psi](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rb20det-compression-test-100-psi/234131)

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**Author:** [@RustyS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RustyS13)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rb20det-compression-test-100-psi/234131 "2013-12-05T15:11:13Z")

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Just got the results on my compression test 100 psi across 5 one cylinder was slightly lower reading 90psi. I am 99% sure the car has a blown head gasket(thick white smoke, muddy bubbling coolant, no power) but my questi…

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## [GTA/Clarington/Durham region renting a shop](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gta-clarington-durham-region-renting-a-shop/233966)

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**Author:** [@shawn1331](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/shawn1331)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2013, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gta-clarington-durham-region-renting-a-shop/233966 "2013-11-30T11:56:15Z")

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Hey we’re looking at renting a shop in Clarington, it’s heated at all times and has room for about 10 bays. 220v and 3 phase power, upstairs storage with an office, and washroom. It’s $1500 for the whole building, so fa…

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## [gt3076r s13rb20](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt3076r-s13rb20/234043)

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**Author:** [@moulds](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/moulds)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt3076r-s13rb20/234043 "2013-11-28T15:46:58Z")

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Well I’m at a point where i need to make the inlet for my z32 maf off the new gt30r an I’m not sure if i need to run the 2 pipes for vent an the recirc valve.I’m mechanically inclined an a good fabricator with a tig weld…

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## [SR won't start in cold weather](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-wont-start-in-cold-weather/233983)

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**Author:** [@MoNtAjNiK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MoNtAjNiK)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-wont-start-in-cold-weather/233983 "2013-11-26T13:23:57Z")

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In the morning , when it was -7c or something, tried to start the car, made about 30-40 turns and no result. Wondering what can that be, car was driven every day, starting every time. Only time, recently had to turn the …

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## [car stalled when driving now wont fire again.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-stalled-when-driving-now-wont-fire-again/233768)

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**Author:** [@Clutchfire](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clutchfire)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-stalled-when-driving-now-wont-fire-again/233768 "2013-11-26T05:19:46Z")

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Hey guys So I am stumped on this one. I was driving along when the car suddenly stalled for no reason. I popped the clutch in and started it back up after turning it over for about 10 seconds. at this point i checked al…

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## [Renting Garage/Storage Space for Auto Work](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/renting-garage-storage-space-for-auto-work/234005)

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**Author:** [@AreOhWhy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AreOhWhy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/renting-garage-storage-space-for-auto-work/234005 "2013-11-25T22:51:54Z")

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Hey SON, I am looking to rent a garage or storage space to work on my S14. I have some stuff to do and I have a garage at home, but I do not want to go into the process of insulating my garage and also purchasing a heat…

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## [Facebook BOTS that try to join the facebook group](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-bots-that-try-to-join-the-facebook-group/233590)

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**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facebook-bots-that-try-to-join-the-facebook-group/233590 "2013-11-22T14:15:10Z")

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https://www.facebook.com/helen.verder.90?fref=ts Oh Haiiii Helen from Canada Corners, Michigan… you account looks suuuuper real. this crud is happening on a daily basis… thought it would be more fun to post some of the…

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## [painting my s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/painting-my-s13/233788)

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**Author:** [@ayrtonRPS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ayrtonRPS13)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/painting-my-s13/233788 "2013-11-20T21:08:41Z")

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looking into getting my s13 painted. as i am a student i have a very tight budget i have to stay within. the only place that i have thought of and read about to do a paint job cheaply is macco. now my question is, is a m…

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## [Where to buy Bride replica seats?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-bride-replica-seats/233350)

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**Author:** [@Drift99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Drift99)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-bride-replica-seats/233350 "2013-11-14T23:00:21Z")

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Im looking for a shop that sells bride replica buckets. Preferably the one in the pic. I remember seeing kijiji adds for a place in Scarborough but cant find those adds anymore. Anyone know of a place selling them? \[ATT…

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## [Anyone know a good truck shop in Hamilton / Oakville area?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-a-good-truck-shop-in-hamilton-oakville-area/233834)

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**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-know-a-good-truck-shop-in-hamilton-oakville-area/233834 "2013-11-13T21:15:29Z")

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i have to get some tire balancing issues solved on a Ford F350 Dually… anyone know a place around here?

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## [Driftops X CoolKidsClub Halloween Drift! NOV. 2nd, 2013](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driftops-x-coolkidsclub-halloween-drift-nov-2nd-2013/233161)

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**Author:** [@Cal-SoY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal-SoY)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driftops-x-coolkidsclub-halloween-drift-nov-2nd-2013/233161 "2013-11-11T13:03:32Z")

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You all know the drill. Driftops X CoolKidsClub bringing back our annual halloween season closer at Shannonville Motorsports Park. Once again like last year we will be running FULL TRACK. And as always we’re going 9-5pm.…

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## [To Lexan, or not to Lexan.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-lexan-or-not-to-lexan/233545)

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**Author:** [@JDMboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMboy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-lexan-or-not-to-lexan/233545 "2013-11-10T08:22:28Z")

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Need a few opinions on what I should do with my little problem here. I have recently purchased a “Carbon Creations” CF hatch for my S13. I bought it off a friend for $300, brand spankin’ new. I am trying to decide whethe…

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## [Miata turbo installation](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/miata-turbo-installation/233747)

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**Author:** [@MoNtAjNiK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MoNtAjNiK)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/miata-turbo-installation/233747 "2013-11-10T07:04:43Z")

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Posting this for someone. The guy bought a miata in great cond, done suspension, cage, the car is almost ready for track, so he intends to turbo the 1.6l engine. The guy is asking for word of advice and as well is looki…

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## [S14 SR20DET accessory belts HELP!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-sr20det-accessory-belts-help/233649)

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**Author:** [@JDMboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMboy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-sr20det-accessory-belts-help/233649 "2013-11-09T08:29:18Z")

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I’m tired of people ordering the wrong belts for me! I cannot find any part numbers or any sizes online, besides Gates belts. Does anyone know the OEM part numbers for an S14 SR PS belt, and the Water pump/Alternator be…

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## [Best place to go indoor karting in the GTA?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-to-go-indoor-karting-in-the-gta/233721)

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**Author:** [@240racer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240racer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-to-go-indoor-karting-in-the-gta/233721 "2013-11-08T00:41:02Z")

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A few friends want to go karting tomorrow night. Since there is nothing in my area we are planning to go to the GTA and do it somewhere. What’s the best place to go? ( AKA fastest karts.) Right now 401 Mini-Indy and Gra…

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## [What size rims do i need???? Help Please](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-size-rims-do-i-need-help-please/233603)

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**Author:** [@T66](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T66)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-size-rims-do-i-need-help-please/233603 "2013-11-01T09:41:58Z")

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Hi Guys, I need to buy some winter tires and rims for my car and need to know what size rims I need to buy to fit over my breaks. I have 300zx breaks. Thanks, Keith

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## [s13 in Clarkson](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-in-clarkson/233483)

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**Author:** [@Happy240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Happy240sx)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-in-clarkson/233483 "2013-10-29T23:15:36Z")

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Anybody know who just moved to Clarkson with a black S13, red front bumper, rpf1s? We’re neighbors.

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## [Failed Two Speed Idle E-Test](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/failed-two-speed-idle-e-test/233491)

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**Author:** [@krgoodwin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/krgoodwin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/failed-two-speed-idle-e-test/233491 "2013-10-28T05:49:17Z")

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Car failed the e-test horribly. Passed Idle barely but failed at 2500RPM. Engine is stock KA24E has a stupid straight fart pipe exhaust. 2500RPM HC Limit: 200 PPM HC Reading: 735 PPM CO Limit: 1.00% CO Reading: 1.04…

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## [Need braided hose!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-braided-hose/233229)

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**Author:** [@waltzone11](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/waltzone11)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2013, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-braided-hose/233229 "2013-10-26T14:42:06Z")

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Anyone know where to buy braided hoses somewhere in toronto or scarborough? I need to change my 240sx fuel lines

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## [Bought a car in one shot - I got 4 carfax reports left...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bought-a-car-in-one-shot-i-got-4-carfax-reports-left/233463)

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**Author:** [@s1495](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s1495)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bought-a-car-in-one-shot-i-got-4-carfax-reports-left/233463 "2013-10-25T16:00:37Z")

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Just got my family car all in 1 go - thought it would take me a few tries. I bought 5 reports from carfax - got 4 left to expire in 23 days from now. From what I read TOS says no refunds. No point of wasting those 4. …

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## [SR20DET parts cross reference guide](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20det-parts-cross-reference-guide/96213)

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**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20det-parts-cross-reference-guide/96213 "2013-10-24T19:31:52Z")

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S13 Redtop and Blacktop SR20DET Parts Reference Guide Afraid your JDM engine is gonna break down and leave you hanging with no way to get parts that day? Fear not. Luckily for us, Nissan Engineers used many of the same …

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## [Need Help!  SR20DET valve shim adjustment......shops who can do this](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-sr20det-valve-shim-adjustment-shops-who-can-do-this/233384)

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**Author:** [@240pimp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240pimp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-sr20det-valve-shim-adjustment-shops-who-can-do-this/233384 "2013-10-23T10:12:36Z")

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Ok, I am rebuilding my SR20, and flipped the head over to clean the deck and all my shims fell out in no particular order, FUUUUUUU, now i’ve got to get them back in at the right positions so the rocker arms are level, w…

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## [300ZX brakes on S13](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-brakes-on-s13/233410)

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**Author:** [@JDMboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMboy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-brakes-on-s13/233410 "2013-10-23T05:09:52Z")

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Hello! I’m looking to do a 300ZX brake upgrade on my S13. I’ve researched this meticulously on the internet, finding out a lot of very important info, but still have a few questions. So I will be buying all 4 calipers, a…

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## [BINGS Meet 2013!?!?!?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bings-meet-2013/229469)

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**Author:** [@ls6s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ls6s13)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bings-meet-2013/229469 "2013-10-22T17:39:19Z")

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Figure we should start laying the pressure on Bing now. Obviously there will be one, we all see through the “I’m real busy, and I have to ask the restaurant” stuff. June-July Sounds good to me ahah

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## [where to find -6AN to metric 16 x 1.5 adapter with oring](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-find-6an-to-metric-16-x-1-5-adapter-with-oring/233268)

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**Author:** [@Cadence](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cadence)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-find-6an-to-metric-16-x-1-5-adapter-with-oring/233268 "2013-10-21T22:15:22Z")

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Like title says. Preferably with crush washer. Don’t care if its sold desperately. I’m looking for something local, I looked at summit racing and they were asking $20 shipping on less than $20 worth of parts : (. Thanks…

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## [Advice on how to proceed with my drift build (rust problems)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-my-drift-build-rust-problems/233320)

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**Author:** [@Irff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Irff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advice-on-how-to-proceed-with-my-drift-build-rust-problems/233320 "2013-10-21T12:18:40Z")

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Evening Son’lings, So I have been sitting on a project that I started last year on, I’ve been stepping it up on trying to get the car ready for tracking for the coming season. As I started the project I began to find wo…

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## [s13 Blacktop Hydrolocked](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-blacktop-hydrolocked/233387)

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**Author:** [@amahai01](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/amahai01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-blacktop-hydrolocked/233387 "2013-10-20T07:10:40Z")

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AS the title states seems like I somehow managed to hydrolock the motor with fuel which has bent something in the block. Cannot turn the motor by hand using a ratchet and socket on the crank neither does not move. My que…

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## [TOPPDRIFT October 14th,  full day $90](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toppdrift-october-14th-full-day-90/232649)

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**Author:** [@trickey1991](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trickey1991)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toppdrift-october-14th-full-day-90/232649 "2013-10-19T05:38:10Z")

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The next TOPPDRIFT event is a full day October 14th Nelson circuit 9:00am-5:00pm Drivers $90 for track $25 for skid $100 combo for both Spectstors $10/person Camping $10/person helmets mandatory Rain or shine. L…

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