Blown Motor, Engine Rebuild/Replacement.

valpozguy · 06-22-2014, 09:22 AM

There is nothing wrong with spacers as long as you use extended studs. Never use other kind. Just because you are an engineer doesn't mean much. I work with eight of them and I would not let them work on my mechanical ball point pen. I'm not saying you are not a good one but when ever I hear " Trust me I'm an engineer " I run the other way. Being smart is will keep you safe, and being stupid..... well we all know these kind of people.

COSMO · 06-22-2014, 11:40 AM

I couldn't agree more but to each his own.. jwick is a good guy though.

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Originally Posted by valpozguy

There is nothing wrong with spacers as long as you use extended studs. Never use other kind. Just because you are an engineer doesn't mean much. I work with eight of them and I would not let them work on my mechanical ball point pen. I'm not saying you are not a good one but when ever I hear " Trust me I'm an engineer " I run the other way. Being smart is will keep you safe, and being stupid..... well we all know these kind of people.

jwick · 06-22-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by valpozguy

There is nothing wrong with spacers as long as you use extended studs. Never use other kind. Just because you are an engineer doesn't mean much. I work with eight of them and I would not let them work on my mechanical ball point pen. I'm not saying you are not a good one but when ever I hear " Trust me I'm an engineer " I run the other way. Being smart is will keep you safe, and being stupid..... well we all know these kind of people.

you gave your opinion and i gave mine. there really is no place for stereotyping or taking shots. yours is definitely still your opinion even though you stated it like fact. adding spacers adds an additional slip plain to the fasteners and additional moment arm to the assembly. that equates to more stress. stress outside what Nissan calculated for is taking a risk regardless of how much risk it actually is. I'm not comfortable with the risk considering what could happen if you have a failure but each his own. if you have a spacer caused failure on the freeway God hope you don't hurt anyone else. I never said trust me I'm an engineer and I never would.

COSMO · 06-22-2014, 11:56 AM

Ok guys lets stay on topic here so we don't get shut down..

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Originally Posted by jwick

you gave your opinion and i gave mine. there really is no place for stereotyping or taking shots. yours is definitely still your opinion even though you stated it like fact. adding spacers adds an additional slip plan to the fasteners and additional moment arm to the assembly. that equates to more stress. stress outside what Nissan calculated for is taking a risk regardless of how much risk it actually is. I'm not comfortable with the risk considering what could happen if you have a failure but each his own. if you have a spacer caused failure on the freeway God hope you don't hurt anyone else. I never said trust me I'm an engineer and I never would.

jwick · 06-22-2014, 12:19 PM

We definitely want a posted video the first time this baby comes alive again. You've been down way too long

COSMO · 06-27-2014, 08:50 PM

Well after charging my battery it seems it will not hold a charge. When I get into the car the driver side power window chatters until it is closed.. I will disconnect the battery and take it to the auto parts store to be checked.

1slow370 · 06-27-2014, 10:26 PM

if you have a battery charger with start assist you can try to cook the battery a little and bring it back to life so long as there is enough electolyte in it i usually like to do 250 amps on 10 seconds off ten seconds a few times then 40 amps for 20-40 minutes and then a 10 amp charge for a couple hours and finish it with a 2 amp overnight. the high amps work to cook the oxidation off the plates, just watch it to make sure it doesn't start boiling or it could explode. If the electrolyte is low then your screwed.

Plasmite · 06-27-2014, 11:08 PM

And always remember to store your batteries on something rubber or plastic. Never on something cold or concrete

COSMO · 06-28-2014, 09:16 AM

It's been in the car the entire time disconnected but I guessing since it sat so long it went bad. The battery is 4 years old... Thanks for the help...

COSMO · 06-28-2014, 02:13 PM

Any ideas on a new battery? Maybe a lighter one? I believe the cranking amps is 320.. Anyone running a Odyssey PC680?

phunk · 06-28-2014, 03:16 PM

Those little batteries are nothing but a hassle in a street car. Make sure you keep jumper cables in the car!

COSMO · 06-28-2014, 03:21 PM

What about this one? Anyone know what the stock battery weighs?

Amazon.com: Odyssey PC925 Automotive and LTV Battery: Automotive

Hotrodz · 06-28-2014, 05:13 PM

I just replace mine. I got it at Auto Zone, dry cell with a 3 year replacement warranty. I didn't weigh it but it felt about the same and is smaller in size than oem. They get great reviews and you got the love their commercials lol!

COSMO · 06-28-2014, 05:21 PM

I have found that our cars require 490 cca but I found a Braille battery with 475cca that weighs only 17lbs... Anyone running this one??

COSMO · 06-28-2014, 07:20 PM

Went ahead and and just bought a walmart battery with a 5 year warranty. The weight saving isn't worth being stranded with all I have invested in my car..

06-22-2014, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	if you have a battery charger with start assist you can try to cook the battery a little and bring it back to life so long as there is enough electolyte in it i usually like to do 250 amps on 10 seconds off ten seconds a few times then 40 amps for 20-40 minutes and then a 10 amp charge for a couple hours and finish it with a 2 amp overnight. the high amps work to cook the oxidation off the plates, just watch it to make sure it doesn't start boiling or it could explode. If the electrolyte is low then your screwed. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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06-28-2014, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	Any ideas on a new battery? Maybe a lighter one? I believe the cranking amps is 320.. Anyone running a Odyssey PC680? Last edited by COSMO; 06-28-2014 at 02:43 PM.

06-28-2014, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
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06-22-2014, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
valpozguy Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: valparaiso Posts: 501 Drives: 09 z Rep Power: 17	There is nothing wrong with spacers as long as you use extended studs. Never use other kind. Just because you are an engineer doesn't mean much. I work with eight of them and I would not let them work on my mechanical ball point pen. I'm not saying you are not a good one but when ever I hear " Trust me I'm an engineer " I run the other way. Being smart is will keep you safe, and being stupid..... well we all know these kind of people.

06-27-2014, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	Well after charging my battery it seems it will not hold a charge. When I get into the car the driver side power window chatters until it is closed.. I will disconnect the battery and take it to the auto parts store to be checked.

06-28-2014, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	It's been in the car the entire time disconnected but I guessing since it sat so long it went bad. The battery is 4 years old... Thanks for the help...

06-28-2014, 03:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	What about this one? Anyone know what the stock battery weighs? Amazon.com: Odyssey PC925 Automotive and LTV Battery: Automotive

06-28-2014, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I just replace mine. I got it at Auto Zone, dry cell with a 3 year replacement warranty. I didn't weigh it but it felt about the same and is smaller in size than oem. They get great reviews and you got the love their commercials lol! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-28-2014, 05:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	I have found that our cars require 490 cca but I found a Braille battery with 475cca that weighs only 17lbs... Anyone running this one??

06-28-2014, 07:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 20	Went ahead and and just bought a walmart battery with a 5 year warranty. The weight saving isn't worth being stranded with all I have invested in my car..

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