Irishdog810 Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 But I'm not understanding why the 810 itself has to run off a front oil sump. If I drop a different engine in the car why does the oil sump have to be changed?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Steve, I guess I missunderstood what you said about the ZXT steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 But I'm not understanding why the 810 itself has to run off a front oil sump. If I drop a different engine in the car why does the oil sump have to be changed?? Most likely the position of the factory 810 cross member that links the front suspension to the chassis. It could be in the way of the rear sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishdog810 Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 oh ok, well now that makes sense. i was completely confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Chris, do you have a factory service manual? They are on eBay from time to time like this one.. I also have a 810 parts microfiche cd in .pdf. If you're interested in that, pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malus_rex Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I hit up the local pick and pull on sunday and was surprised to see a relatively unmolested 1984 Maxima w/ l24e there. If you need anything off of the engine or any other small parts, let me know and I will see if I can get them for you. I can't guarantee I'll be fast about it, I'm working strange shifts now and am rarely up during the day, but I'll do what I can. I notice there's no afm in the underhood picture, I know there is one in the yard. I'm in GA btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Is the L24e in ok shape in the car now? I bought a 1984 maxima for 300.00 and just bolted the 280zx turbo stuff to it as well as fitting 4 lug wheels from the 1984/84 300zx non-turbo. I didn't remove the engine or the pan. http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=850581&postcount=4 It's been my daily driver (30,000 since turbo) for 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 That won't work on a 810. That works on a 910 (Maxima) because they have rack and pinion steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 How about fitting a first generation maxima crossmember with power steering rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 How about fitting a first generation maxima crossmember with power steering rack? No, it will not work. The Maxima front suspension crossmember is different, e.g., the width of the Maxima crossmember is different and mounting bolt spacing is not the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 How about fitting a first generation maxima crossmember with power steering rack?Never looked into it. Maybe Steve (zcarnut) could answer that since he's done more research into 810 mods than I. EDIT: I knew he'd have the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I think we need to leave the 910 (80-84) out of the discussion of the 810 (77-79 with a handful sold as 80). I know the difference but Nissan didn't help matters much by badging the first gen Maximas as 810s. I actually seen some that say NISSAN-DATSUN 810-MAXIMA on the trunklid. The car in the middle pic in my signature is what we're discussing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I think we need to leave the 910 (80-84) out of the discussion of the 810 (77-79 with a handful sold as 80)... Agreed! Basically, no suspension item will interchange between the 810 and the Maxima even though they both utilize rear semi-trailing arms in the rear and struts in the front. Nissan improved (updated) the handling of the Maxima by modifying the 810's rear camber gain curve, using different dampeners (shock absorbers) all the way around, increasing the tracking width, and changing the front camber and castor angles with different struts. Other changes include adding rack and pinion power-assisted steering, rear disc brakes and front vented discs, albeit they were a smaller diameter than the 810 solid rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishdog810 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Just an update: I pulled the engine last week and mounted it on a stand. Today I pulled the rear suspension clip, and will also remove the front clip within the next couple of days. After that is done, along with removing some panels, I will be able to clean up the body and send it off for media blasting/powder coating, and will begin cleaning up the engine components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishdog810 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 I am in need of a windshield. Any place to find one? I know they're hard to find, but any information on locating one would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I am in need of a windshield. Any place to find one? I know they're hard to find, but any information on locating one would be much appreciatedThey are virtually impossible to find as the windshield in a 2 dr. is unique and it's the only one that will fit. Luckilly, I've been trhough that so I've done the research. Contact Robi at Glass Seekers/Syosset Glass & Mirror in Syosset, NY. 1-800-345-4527. Ask for a N.A.G.S. #FW403. I'm pretty sure they still has some as they had 6 of them May 2007 when I purchased mine. These are brand new, aftermarket, and I can attest that they fit and work just fine. Don't know if the price would be the same today but they charged me $365 including shipping. They will only ship to a shop, however, so if you have a local glass shop that you like to use, it will have to be shipped there. When I bought mine, or actually when Allstate Insurance Co. bought it, they had 5 more left. Two with the tint at the top and three without. I got one of the ones with tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishdog810 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thank you, I will contact them and attempt to get ahold of a windshield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irishdog810 Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 I've been looking around for a shop to have the body and frame on my 810 media blasted. Any place that anyone recommends that is decently priced?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Look into soda blasting I found many in my tri-state area. This is the route that I will go. http://www.chesapeakesodaclean.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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