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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-05-2017, 11:24 AM
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Posted By SkipinJupiter
Try the Irwin bolt extractors... about $20 at...

Try the Irwin bolt extractors... about $20 at Home Depot and some auto parts stores. They dig into rounded heads.
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-21-2016, 08:14 PM
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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-16-2016, 09:10 PM
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Posted By SkipinJupiter
Don't forget to try the cheap fix before you...

Don't forget to try the cheap fix before you spend too much money. I had my clutch pedal get spongy and start to drop with no apparent loss of fluid in the hot Florida summer.
I took it into Nissan...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-15-2015, 11:29 AM
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Posted By SkipinJupiter
Fairlady We both have the same year/model but...

Fairlady
We both have the same year/model but I haven't had to do the flywheel/clutch thing yet. Could it be that with your lighter flywheel and new clutch the tight window to get a clean shift...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-14-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 203
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Posted By SkipinJupiter
The demons are the tough ones, some of the others...

The demons are the tough ones, some of the others are just in tight/awkward spots... On those, just get comfy under the car and find your patient side. Good luck.


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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-04-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 203
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Posted By SkipinJupiter
KBC Good news, thanks for the update. Enjoy! ...

KBC
Good news, thanks for the update.
Enjoy!


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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-02-2015, 03:48 PM
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Posted By SkipinJupiter
BC Thinking back maybe it was either the hot...

BC
Thinking back maybe it was either the hot Florida Temp. Or the dirty fluid getting flushed out did the trick in my case. There was never any fluid leak visible. The stock setup is close to...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-29-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
DIY: Berk Technology HFC Install

KBC
you are in a position most of us thought about but didn't get stuck with (what if the the demon bolt wouldn't come off). Seems the majority of us had issues, but it finally would break loose or...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-25-2015, 09:14 PM
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Views: 495,798
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Yes, there is a problem with the OEM, but keep in...

Yes, there is a problem with the OEM, but keep in mind that if you are under warranty... Do take it in and let them look at it before you spend too much money. I looked back on this thread and it's...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-19-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
KBC Yes there is some annoying flex using the...

KBC
Yes there is some annoying flex using the 3/8 extension. When I did mine i was lucky enough to have a nice 1/2 breaker bar to which I added a small length of pipe over the end for leverage. I...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 08-16-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
zae757... Congratulations, enjoy!

zae757... Congratulations, enjoy!
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 08-01-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Zae757 No check engine light issues at all.

Zae757

No check engine light issues at all.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 07-31-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
DIY: Berk Technology HFC Install

Zae757
It's a beast for sure... On your back with tough angles and no space or 4 foot extensions to get to the top bolts from the engine compartment... But it's kind if a one person job unless you...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-30-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Duke: No, haven't Dyno tuned. Just an...

Duke:
No, haven't Dyno tuned. Just an unscientific resetting the average MGP setting a couple of times and watch it drop from 22.5 to 21.
I've seen others say improvement, some say loss. I would...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-30-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Fock I had no issue with the Y-pipes and the...

Fock
I had no issue with the Y-pipes and the Berks matched right up on my 2010 370 sport. Good luck Friday.

Pfdaxe
The change I've noticed with the HFC are a nice raspy sound in the mid to...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-29-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Fock... We have all been there. When I did...

Fock... We have all been there. When I did mine, one seemed to pop loose, but actually it had slipped and started to eat up the head of the bolt. The whole process took me about 6 hours, but was...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions 05-16-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,192
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Stancedz I think we are all saying price...

Stancedz
I think we are all saying price because most of us experience being surprised by low mileage and fair prices when we started looking, I know I was.
...But if you are still going to buy...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-11-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,963
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Limey.... That sounds like a good idea. I just...

Limey.... That sounds like a good idea. I just went out and checked and there looks like 1/16 to 1/8 gap to slide some in sideways to make it look uniform without opening up the edge cover. I sat in...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-11-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,963
Posted By SkipinJupiter
I had to do a temp wrap with a small piece of...

I had to do a temp wrap with a small piece of carpet because my golf clubs were scratching the brushed aluminum. Thanks for the info on the after market stuff. I had a hard time finding ones for...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-15-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 102,933
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Installed my Berk HFC yesterday in my garage with...

Installed my Berk HFC yesterday in my garage with the Z up on ramps and jack stands. It took about 6 hours, but I took my time... PB blaster soak, lunch and the demon bolt. The passenger side demon...
Forum: Exhaust/Intake 01-14-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,464
Views: 159,198
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Kyle: Thanks for a great transaction. Received...

Kyle: Thanks for a great transaction. Received my Berk HFC today and just finished installing them. Impressive quality and fast delivery.
Thanks
Forum: Exhaust/Intake 01-07-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1,464
Views: 159,198
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Kyle: Sorry, couldn't find my PM (probably just...

Kyle: Sorry, couldn't find my PM (probably just me). Berk HFC to 33478 again? Thanks
Forum: Exhaust/Intake 01-02-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,464
Views: 159,198
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Kyle: 370 HFC to 33478 please?

Kyle:
370 HFC to 33478 please?
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 10-23-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 124,262
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Got inspired and changed mine today at 29,700. ...

Got inspired and changed mine today at 29,700. Just some thoughts on the process... Draining, no big deal. Easy to get to, filler first, drain plug next.

The oil looked good, just a little grime...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-05-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1,827
Views: 495,798
Posted By SkipinJupiter
Just an update on my experience with taking my Z...

Just an update on my experience with taking my Z in and the service department performing the service tech. Bulletin GTX fluid swap out.... It's been 2 weeks and the moving clutch engagement issue...
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