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2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore

Lamborghini presents the Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore – An extreme look for a Special Edition supersports car. Just a month before the world debut at Geneva Motor Show of its V12 replacement for the Murcielago, Automobili Lamborghini is presenting at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show a highly exclusive and appealing vehicle makin g its world premiere.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 is a two-tone Special Edition super sports car, designed to hit the Asia-Pacific and European markets, with the LP 550-2 version available for the U.S. market, with intention while offering an exclusive look striking design. The car offers a full range of standard equipment and, as has been implied by its name, a set of two-tone interior features a wonderfully described aggressive personality.

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Qualifying Italian Grand Prix 2010

Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button were smiling at sunny Monza on Saturday afternoon, after locking out the front of the grid for the Italian grand prix. It was Alonso’s first ever pole in a red car, and Ferrari’s first qualifying triumph in 30 races.

The result is also Button’s first front row of the season, as Lewis Hamilton in the sister McLaren was left ruing a setup “mistake”.

He was running without McLaren’s famous F-duct, while Button stayed with the concept despite having to use an unconventionally big rear wing for the ultra high speed circuit. Ultimately, the reigning world champion was just a tenth off Alonso’s pole, stranding Hamilton six tenths behind in fifth.

“It was the wrong choice,” the 2008 world champion admitted to BBC television. Button agreed: “Our side made the right decision.” Championship leader Hamilton’s biggest title rival Mark Webber was also smiling, despite qualifying just fourth.

He qualified two places ahead of Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel, after two practice breakdowns, including an airbox fire on Saturday morning that stopped his engine. “We might have to run a slightly more conservative setting on that engine,” admitted team boss Christian Horner. “It’s nothing for us to be too concerned about.”

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Brake Kits w/Steel Rotors Installation

Prior to actual installation three important dimensions need to be checked (see Diagram A). The axle flange diameter must be 6.248″ (J) or less. The brake drum register must be no larger than 3.060″ diameter (K). The third and most critical dimension is the axle standout. (G) This measurement is taken from the outside face of the axle flange to the outside face

of the housing end with the axle fully seated in the housing. This should be measured as accurately as possible. After measuring and identifying the type of housing end and brake kit being used, compare to the chart below. Dimension should match one given below +/- .020. If the dimensions are slight less (up to .062″ shallow) than the value shims can be placed against the axle flange to increase to the required distance. The shim, P/N 71009, has three patterns for the 11/16″ diameter drive studs and is .015 thick. After the axle standout and diameters have been verified install the axles in the housing in the normal manor. If the rear is using stock Mopar ends or a c-clip eliminator kit see the special note below before proceeding.

Slide caliper mounting brackets over axle shaft and on to backing plate bolts and install washers and nuts. Brackets are designed to position the calipers at 3 or 9 o’clock for ease of bleeding the system. Caliper brackets also serve as bearing retainers in most applications and have a counter bore on the inboard side of the bracket that goes over the bearing that stick out of the housing. Brackets should fit flat against the housing end and not have to be drawn down (bending the bracket)

Chassisworks Fab9 Custom Rear End Worksheet Instructions

This rear end worksheet is designed to collect the information we need to build your rear end housing and/or order your custom axles. To order the correct housing for your vehicle, use our measuring methods and accurately fill in all requested information. No returns on custom housing or axles.

Before measuring your vehicle, it needs to be positioned. Raise the car off the shop floor and level it front to rear and right to left at the rocker panels. Removing the stock rear end housing and suspension is not necessary but will make measuring easier. Use a carpenter’s square to transfer the dimensions to the floor where it is easier to measure from point to point.

The following are descriptions of the lettered blanks.

“A” Width of the car from inside quarter panel lip to inside quarter panel lip.

“B” Outside width of frame rails. NOTE: When using a Chassisworks Eliminator II chassis or rear frame kit this is the outside width of the 4-link brackets.

“C” Distance from wheel mounting surface to inside tire sidewall.

/> “D” Overall width of tire mounted on the wheel from sidewall to sidewall.

“E” Pinion offset is the relationship of the pinion centerline to the centerline of the chassis. Available offsets to the passenger side are 0, 1/2”, 1”.

“F” Axle flange offset is the distance from the housing end to the axle flange. Refer to Chart “B” on page 5.

“G” Tire clearance from inside sidewall to frame rail. Should be 1” to 1-1/2” for a race car, or 1-1/2” to 2” for a street car.

source: http://www.cachassisworks.com/Attachments/worksheets/fab9_instructions.pdf

2002-2004 Nissan Altima 3.5SE Exhaust How To Guide

This is a comprehensive guide to installing headers on a 2002 – 2004 Nissan Altima 3.5SE (VQ35DE). It will cover everything you will need to know and how to perform certain tasks such as extending your O2 sensors properly, fixing common CEL (Check Engine Light) problems, and what tools you will need.

This is a project that can be done in your garage or driveway with a friend or two (for emotional support, you’ll need it). If you have done basic bolt ons with any car and you have some socket wrench savvy in you, try it! You will save yourself from spending $200-$400 to have a local shop do it. Now that I’ve said that, you must have patience with this project. The engine bay is tight to say the least and when you first look at things you will ask yourself how in the bloody hell am I getting the stock manifolds out much less getting these new manifolds in.

Header Install

Caution* – Be aware that the Stillen or Custom Enterprise downpipe is NOT compatible with the aftermarket headers.

1998 Nissan Sentra Timing Chain Installation

If camshaft or crankshaft is rotated with timing chain disconnected, piston will contact valves, resulting in bent valves. For reassembly reference, apply paint marks to timing chain and camshaft sprockets before removing.

Removal

1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block (drain plug is on left side of block, between flywheel and exhaust manifold). Remove accessory drive belts and power steering pump bracket. Remove intake air duct. Remove right front wheel and splash shield.

2. Remove engine undercovers. Remove front exhaust pipe. Remove front engine mount from cylinder head. Remove cylinder head cover, distributor cap and spark plugs. Remove intake manifold support. Set piston No. 1 at TDC of compression stroke. For installation reference, mark rotor in relation to distributor housing and distributor housing in relation to cylinder head. Remove distributor.

3. Remove cylinder head front cover. See Fig. 4 . Remove water pump pulley and thermostat housing. Remove chain tensioner and guide. See Fig. 6 . Loosen idler sprocket bolt. Remove camshaft sprockets. Remove idler sprocket bolt. Remove cylinder head bolts in 2 steps, in sequence. See Fig. 5 . Remove cylinder head with manifolds. Remove idler sprocket shaft from rear side. Remove outer (upper) timing chain.

4. Remove crossmember and rear engine mount. Remove oil pan and strainer. Remove crankshaft pulley. Support engine using a jack. Remove front engine mount. Remove front cover bolts (one of these bolts retains water pump and front cover). Remove front cover. Remove idler sprocket, inner (lower) timing chain and oil pump drive spacer. Remove chain guides and crankshaft sprocket.

2004-2006 Nissan Titan and Armada Air Conditioner Condenser Fan

Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Recall Campaign on certain Model Year 2004, 2005, and 2006 Nissan Titan and Armada vehicles:

All vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2005 to August 21, 2006 are subject to this campaign.

Model Year 2004 vehicles and Model Year 2005 vehicles manufactured before March 17, 2005 are included only if the air conditioning condenser fan was replaced after the vehicle was originally purchased using one of the affected replacement parts.

The air conditioning condenser fan motor in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification allowing for excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. If enough moisture accumulates in the motor, corrosion may occur, leading to increased temperature in the motor. Because of the motor’s unique structure, this increased temperature could melt its wiring insulation and other plastic components and ultimately result in a fire. To correct the issue, Nissan will inspect, and as needed, install a thermal protector kit on the air conditioning condenser fan at no charge for parts or labor. Read more…

2007-2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid DTC P0300-P0304 Recall Campaign Bulletin

The vehicle has more than 15,000 miles on the odometer, and DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, and/or P0304 is stored. NOTE: This incident may also include engine running rough and/or vehicle vibration on deceleration.

IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION:

HEV vehicles have unique operating characteristics. The internal combustion engine has a higher frequency of start/stop cycles than a conventional vehicle.

Under certain customer driving patterns this high frequency of start/stop engine cycles can result in increased carbon build up on the exhaust valves and/or exhaust ports. Sometimes these carbon deposits may cause the engine to run rough.

The amount of carbon build up is highly dependent on the driving pattern of the customer. Read more…

1990 Nissan 240SX F-Basic Testing

The following diagnostic steps will help prevent overlooking a simple problem. This is also where to begin diagnosis for a no start condition. The first step in diagnosing any driveability problem is verifying the customer’s complaint with a test drive under the conditions the problem reportedly occurred. Before entering self-diagnostics, perform a careful and complete visual inspection. Most engine control problems result from mechanical breakdowns, poor electrical connections or damaged/misrouted vacuum hoses. Before condemning the computerized system, perform each test listed in this article. Perform all voltage tests with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in test procedure.
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visually inspect all electrical wiring. Look for chafed, stretched, cut or pinched wiring. Ensure electrical connectors fit tightly and are not corroded. Ensure vacuum hoses are properly routed and are not pinched or cut. See M – VACUUM DIAGRAMS article to verify routing and connections (if necessary). Inspect air induction system for possible vacuum leaks.
Check engine mechanical condition with a compression gauge, vacuum gauge or an engine analyzer. See engine analyzer manual for specific instructions.
CAUTION: DO NOT use ignition switch during compression tests on fuel injected engines. Use a remote starter to crank engine. Fuel injectors on many models are triggered by ignition switch during cranking mode, which can create fire hazard and contaminate engine oiling system.

2003-2004 Nissan Titan/Armada BlueHeat Coolant Heater

This installation requires special expertise from a Webasto training course to install a Webasto Thermo Top heater, which means that it may only be installed by a specially trained workshop or dealership. Webasto cannot accept any liability for faults and damage caused by the system being installed by untrained personnel.
Scope and Purpose
These non-binding installation instructions are intended to support authorized Webasto trained distributors, dealers and personnel in the installation of the Thermo Top BlueHeat Coolant Heaters. These non-binding installation instructions apply to the vehicles listed on the front cover of this installation document unless technical modifications on the vehicle influence the installation, excluding all liability claims. Depending on the version and equipment in the vehicle, changes may be required to the installation work set out in these installation instructions. In any event, however, the directives in the “installation manual” and “operating manual” must be followed. Acknowledged engineering conventions must be observed for the installation work.
General References
– Bare body parts, for example around drilled holes, must be treated with anti-corrosive coating.
– Secure hoses, cables and wiring harnesses with cable ties and fit protective hoses around them at chafing points.
– Fit edge protectors (opened fuel hose) to sharp edges.

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