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    How or can I fix this stripped bolt?

    Stripped this bolt on my AQ131A while fitting a new timing belt. This bolt holds the tensioner. I don't have a clue on how to proceed from here. Can anyone help? Thanks
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    Soaking carb question

    2009 Nissan 9.8 not starting after sitting too long. Pulled the carburetor and partially disassembled and soaked in cleaner for an hour, then rinsed in water and blew out with canned air. Now engine will start with choke and runs only with the use of the choke. It once attained an idle without...
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    Trying to save $1.43 plus shipping...

    The schematic for the oil pan on an AQ131A shows that the oil drain plug has a washer on it and the list calls it a gasket. Since I would feel dumber than usual ordering that washer from Volvo, can anyone tell me if that washer is metal or fiber?
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    Need help identifying this part

    Attached pic is a partial schematic of my AQ131A. Can anyone tell me what part #39 is and what it does? I don't have one on my engine and I'm pretty sure that I never did. For the life of me I can't figure out what it is and does. Anybody?
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    Reassembling the engine/indexing the distributor

    I'm at that point in the reassembly of my AQ131A where I'm ready to install the timing belt but am not sure about when to stick the distributor back in. My assumption is to install the belt (I understand how to line up the various pulleys at TDC and so forth) and then while still at TDC at...
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    Reassembling copper water tubes and washers question

    Got my AQ131A on a stand while I reassemble it and I'm about to hook up the copper water tubes, raw water pump etc and I'm wondering if I should be adding any type of compound/gasket sealer to the rubber washers to help make the connection water tight? Any opinions appreciated. Thanks.
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    Removal procedure for Nissan 9.8A3 carb?

    My Nissan 9.8A3 won't start after sitting for 3 months and so I started fiddling with it. So far I've figured out that gas is reaching the carburetor, but the only way she will fire is with a shot of starter fluid into the air intake, which I hate to use. So, I'm going to pull the carb for...
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    Auto thermostat ok for AQ131A?

    I've located an automotive thermostat that would appear to fit my AQ131A. It's rated at 82 degrees which, according to the manual is correct. Anyone know if it's OK to use? Thanks.
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    Any kind of sealer on water pipe fittings?

    I'm re-assembling my AQ131A and I'm looking at lots of rubber O-rings of various sizes and thicknesses that need to be installed on the water pipes, heat exchanger etc. etc. What I'm not sure of is whether or not I should use any type of sealer on these fittings. The manuals don't say to use...
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    Reassembling heat exchanger question

    I'm getting ready to reassemble the heat exchanger from my AQ131A with a new gasket and am wondering if I need to add any gasket sealer along with it or not. It's been cleaned up since I took the picture. Can't find any info on it. Anybody know? Thanks.
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    Old engine archaeology and a busted bolt

    I feel like an archaeologist on a dig somewhere scratching through levels to find all sorts of surprises. I've got my AQ131A on an engine stand with most of the components off for a cleanup and reassemble. Today I got the heat exchanger on the bench and pulled it apart even though I didn't...
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    Use gasket sealer on oil pan gasket?

    Tried to research this but could not find an answer. I have a felpro oil pan gasket for my AQ131A with no instructions and am wondering if I should be using gasket sealer along with it. It's not the cork type gasket. Anybody know? Thanks.
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    Arghh...Need to invent a fix. Advice?

    I've got my AQ131A on a stand in the garage and while turning it over to access the oil pan bolts, I broke the oil dipstick tube right at the block. Replacing it would require first finding a replacement for which I have little hope and then somehow knocking out the remnant left in the block...
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    Indexing the distributor correctly?

    My AQ131A is sitting on an engine stand and I'm ready to re-install the distributor and setup BASE timing. However the engine has been turned over since the distributor has been removed and I have no reference marks to work with. I do however, know approximately where the rotor should be...
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    Pulling fuel tank advice needed

    Damn that's a long tank. I decided that I need to pull the fuel tank from my 1986 Capri 2150 and have a look at it for two reasons. One is that I am in the process of replacing a bit of rotten floor anyway and also because I've heard of these old tanks leaking on some models. So in order to...
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    Did I buy the wrong starter?

    In the picture you can see my existing starter (the big one) and a brand new one which I bought last year as a backup. What struck me is the difference is size, with the new starter being so much smaller in the barrel than the other. I have been unable to research the new one...the numbers...
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    Speaking of heat exchangers...

    I presently have my AQ131A sitting on an engine stand in my garage. I'm cleaning it up and replacing bits and pieces as a winter project. I have the heat exchanger off and while I have no reason to to think anything's wrong with it, I'm wondering if I should take it apart and clean it up or...
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    Removing entire 275 outdrive/transom shield?

    I've pulled my AQ131A engine and have removed the transmission from the 275 drive. As it turns out I may need to pull the entire drive and transom shield in order to give me some room to do some transom rot repair. Is there a way to unbolt the transmission shield and whatever else is in the...
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    Bellhousings on the workbench-best way to remove drive shaft?

    My AQ131A bellhousing is sitting on the workbench ready for me to pull the driveshaft and replace the PDS bearing. However, I'm not quite sure how to go about this and I don't want to bust anything. I did take the time to research the procedure, but I wasn't able to make it clear to myself. Can...
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    What's this stuff on my flywheel?

    Got my AQ131A out of the boat and finally got the bellhousing off only to find some sort of strange coating as shown in the picture. I don't have a clue as to what it might be or how to clean it off. Anybody have a guess? Thanks.
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