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JTM · December 15, 2011, 08:18 pm

After getting the report from the roadworthy inspection, predictably there were some faults. Not sure if this is common or not, but my steering wheel grip is loose.

My mate said the best thing to do is to inject glue into the loose bits and then it will dry hard. Sounds simple enough. I suppose the only other option is to get a new wheel which I don't want to do as it will cost more money and I will be going aftermarket wheel later on anyway.

What do you reckon is the best thing to do? Also does anyone know where I can get some new(used good condition) s13 pedal rubbers.

xMKYDx · December 15, 2011, 10:21 pm

pedal rubbers you can get from burson.
injecting the steering wheel with superglue is easy, ive done it on heaps.
just get a fine needle, push it in parallel so the need stabs into the gap between metal and rubber of steering wheel, pump it full, and wriggle the loose rubber around to spread the glue, presto!

S Fort · December 16, 2011, 08:15 am

Almost any Nissan wheel from the 80s-90s will fit. R32 ones are nicer and pretty cheap.

JTM · December 16, 2011, 09:07 am

Awesome thanks. I'll try it out tomorrow.

JTM · December 16, 2011, 12:12 pm

I got some new clutch and brake pedal rubber covers but i'm not sure on the throttle pedal. I had a look at it and it seems to be just one whole piece, so to change it i'm guessing that you have to take it off the actual lever arm?

Whats the best action to take?

xMKYDx · December 16, 2011, 01:07 pm

accel pedal doesnt have a rubber, its just plastic.
if its worn, grab one from wreckers

JTM · December 17, 2011, 04:28 pm

Anybody know where to get a rocker cover gasket for ca18. Seen some on ebay for around $50.

INVSBL · December 17, 2011, 06:29 pm

gasket glue same same lol

S Fort · December 17, 2011, 06:34 pm

Taark on NS.com is good for OEM stuff like that. Genuine Nissan too.

Blair · December 18, 2011, 10:24 am

or go to nissan...

S Fort · December 18, 2011, 12:23 pm

I used to work at Nissan, Taark is cheaper.

JTM · December 18, 2011, 10:27 pm

Yeah, bloody roady worthy pinned me for all sorts of annoying things. I've fixed up my pedals, now I just need a needle to put some glue in my steering wheel.

I'm going to try and do my tie rods and rack boots myself... if anythingthough i'll most likely just end up keeping the silvia off the road for even longer :/

Blair · December 19, 2011, 12:53 am

rack boots and tie rods are easy.

JTM · December 19, 2011, 09:17 am

I've read that you need a wheel alignment after you change tie rods. Is this tight?

muski · December 19, 2011, 05:29 pm

yes because your toe will be out..

JTM · December 20, 2011, 12:39 pm

Ahk cheers. I know i'm a bit all over the place with this thread but better than making a new one everytime I feel.

I noticed a screw/bolt hole under the gearbox, but it was open with nothing in it. I'm not sure if that is the drain hole for the gearbox oil, which I hole not as it's open. The gearbox is absolutely fine, so I guess it can't be a big deal then.

Blair · December 20, 2011, 12:42 pm

photo of bolt?

JTM · December 20, 2011, 02:50 pm

I had a look at it again when the car was up at the exhaust shop and it's fine, just me having no idea about cars really. Ahwell gotta learn somewhere right