Szester Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Ok so i bought dans car a little while ago as im sure a lot of you know. I bought it expecting to be able to work on it. Iv always done all my own work on all my cars, i love tinkering around and stuff. but every time i pop the hood i get intimidated by the turbo, iv never worked on one. I was told this one is fairly simple to work on. Anyone have a good place to get a manual on the general workings of turbos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer_amx Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Bah, these cars are fairly simple once you get to know them. There is a cd floating around with the factory manuals on it and I seem to remember a site with a download link to it but I have slept since then.... The best visual guide by far would be the S.O.S. manuals over on http://starquest.i-x.net but you have to register to view them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 FSM and part number manuals can be found at www.starquestgarage.com As far as general workings of turbos, google it I guess.. Maybe howstuffworks.com might help. There's really nothing to these cars. Try dealing with an OBDII car that wasn't turbo'd from the factory, watch the fuel trims get adjusted by the ECU to dangerous levels while the timing map is also meant for an NA car.. That's where the fun begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 humm you never look'd under the hood of a stealth or nissian twin turbo v6 have you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 you know, these cars look intimidating ONLY from the random vacuum lines and emissions equipment. But trust me when I tell you this thing is a piece of cake. I can change out a starter on this thing in an hour. It took me half a day on my Maxima. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber308 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 http://www.starquestgarage.com CALIBER 308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijiPhil Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I was very intimidated at first (I still am with some things on it) but its not bad. Ive learned so much about cars in the last 2 years. Yeah they have been a pita at times, but the experience ive gained is really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 lol JAinsworth could tell you how intimidated I was. He pretty much held my hand first times around, then regretted ever giving me his phone # for awhile now I won't hesitate to dig into my car if need be. Just do yourself a favor, when in doubt, ask questions. You don't want to break things needlessly ( learnt this one the hard way ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szester Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Thanks a lot guys. I really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Here's how to troubleshoot problems: Start unplugging things untill the problem goes away. It will start and idle with almost nothing hooked up on the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkidmino Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Here's how to troubleshoot problems: Start unplugging things untill the problem goes away. It will start and idle with almost nothing hooked up on the engine. LOL maybe on an 86! Common idle issues on other years are vaccum leaks, o2's and to tight of a throttle cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 There's really nothing to these cars. Try dealing with an OBDII car that wasn't turbo'd from the factory, watch the fuel trims get adjusted by the ECU to dangerous levels while the timing map is also meant for an NA car.. That's where the fun begins. It's not to bad if you got a 4000 hand held and the code to update with. :biggrinumbrella1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehu Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 It took me half a day on my Maxima. Same thing goes on the maxima though...I can change out my Max starter in 30 minutes since I've done it enough. As you familiarize yourself with any car, working on them will become easier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) well you struck it rich as far as info goes,, at the top of this forum is a sticky with site listing that with in 6 months can make you an expert on these cars more and better info then just about any car make you can think of Edited September 16, 2008 by Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguygibby Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Compared to newer cars they are very simple to work on. Even the turbo you are intimidated by can be swapped out in no time. Try working on a modern car like my 300M, now that's a PITA! There is absolutely no room to work on it under the hood, I think the motor was put in with a shoehorn. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szester Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Compared to newer cars they are very simple to work on. Even the turbo you are intimidated by can be swapped out in no time. Try working on a modern car like my 300M, now that's a PITA! There is absolutely no room to work on it under the hood, I think the motor was put in with a shoehorn. Colin hahahaha, yea new cars are tricky but a lot of it is electrical and electrical i can do. I have to take the wastegate out and bore it or somethin this winter, im getting flutter at like 9 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 It took me half a day on my Maxima. Wasn't it half a day because the bolts were on really tight... and then were stripped...?? LOL... -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yeah and so are women yet I still find myself going back to both even after getting fustrated. :biggrinumbrella1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted77. Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 It gets easier everytime you work on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 ^ which one the car or women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguygibby Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 ^ which one the car or women? The car, trust me on this Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter1 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hey man < good to still see ya on the boards , I want my car back by the way , anyway I have the manuals If you want to make me an offer I could possibly let them go, I even have the rare intercooler manual, side note you get electrical I get the motor and turbo I can help if need be to the best of my knowledge, anyway get intouch with me about the other itmes and we can discuss the manuals , By the way I bought a boat yesterday:) I am very excited about that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter1 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hey man < good to still see ya on the boards , I want my car back by the way , anyway I have the manuals If you want to make me an offer I could possibly let them go, I even have the rare intercooler manual, side note you get electrical I get the motor and turbo I can help if need be to the best of my knowledge, anyway get intouch with me about the other itmes and we can discuss the manuals , By the way I bought a boat yesterday:) I am very excited about that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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