New 90! Couple issues..

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Hinano
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New 90! Couple issues..

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Hi everyone! This is my first post and I would usually have a nice intro with pictures but I'm really busy so I'll upload photos soon but I do have some issues I need to address right away. I have a 90 with 5 speed, awd, 130k miles.

1. Leaks - Front black plastic case gasket, valve cover gaskets, possibly the head gaskets, oil pan gasket, all leak. Is there a good rebuild kit? (I want to autocross)

2. I busted my radiator when I took it out to clean today :( the seal between the plastic side and metal radiator fins seams to have broken and it steams out if I fire it up. Can I reseal or should I just get a new radiator? If OEM handles autocross okay I'll go with that.

3. The belt on the crank closest to the black front covers drags slightly on the plastic cover. I ca push the plastic in a little and it won't touch. What shall I do about this?

4. I will do a compression test and need to know the prep protocol. I read that one should, 1) unplug the fuel pump relay, 2) disengage ignition coils. Where is the fuel pump relay and how do I disengage the coils?

Please advise.
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Re: New 90! Couple issues..

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4) Compression test prep - Okay I found the ignition fuse. Where under the rear seat is the fuel pump plug? My seats are out but can't find any plugs.
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Re: New 90! Couple issues..

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Welcome to the BBS.

The leaks are likely from the front cam & crank oil seals. The oil pump may also be leaking, but the front oil seals are pretty common leakers.

Just get a new radiator, it can't be fixed.

Regarding the belt I would see if the timing belt cover is installed properly. The belt shouldn't rub against the cover.

The fuel pump connector has a cover over it. When you do the compression test, make sure to hold open the throttle plate.
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