Nissan Sentra SLX '89 Restoration

**o0o_tomkat_o0o** · September 19th, 2007 07:38 PM

Hi. I'm a new nissan owner ('89). Just want to ask for your help in restoration of my car. First is the headlight. It's the stock headlight and it's really blurred now. I want to change it with a new and brighter one because i'm having a hard time during nights of driving. Can anyone suggest a cheap but has a better visibility bulbs during nights and rainy days (or do i have to change to the whole headlights?). And also, all the gauges in my dash are not working including the tacho., heat, fuel, everything. can i fix it myself or does it have to be done by a mechanic?..can you guys also suggest a surplus or autoshop in marikina where i can buy parts for my car?...most of the shops i've been to here in marikina doesn't sell parts for my car anymore..and i haven't seen any surplus shops here too..

Please help me restore my car. (this is my first car after giving up my motorbike a few months ago..

thank you to anyone who will help..

**impulzz** · September 19th, 2007 07:46 PM

had that car before, diesel version 1.7 dx. mahina talaga headlights since the reflector after a few year parang lumalabo sya sa init ng bulb.
for me that car is not worth restoring sakit sa ulo suspension. alam ko yung 90 version nyan mas ok na. pero konti talga nagbebenta ng surplus parts nyan kahit sa banawe.

**ghosthunter** · September 19th, 2007 11:07 PM

I have the same opinion. The B12 Sentra is not worth the money to restore. You would easily spend more than the value of the car in repairs and spare parts and not even get close to the "new" condition.

It would be easier to restore the B13 Sentra since you can still get parts brand new since its still in production in Mexico.

**number001** · September 19th, 2007 11:21 PM

What is the SLX?

Our '89 Sentra was a 1.6 SGX M/T. First locally sold japanese compact sedan to have power everything (window, locks, steering, side mirror) at that time.

The diesel version came out right after this body was phased out to make way for the new body in 1991 or 1992.

**o0o_tomkat_o0o** · September 20th, 2007 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by number001

What is the SLX?

Our '89 Sentra was a 1.6 SGX M/T. First locally sold japanese compact sedan to have power everything (window, locks, steering, side mirror) at that time.

The diesel version came out right after this body was phased out to make way for the new body in 1991 or 1992.

SLX po kasi ang nakasulat sa likod nung kotse sa may trunk..hindi ko nga rin po alam ang difference ng SLX sa ibang model ng nissan..

**ghosthunter** · September 20th, 2007 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by o0o_tomkat_o0o

SLX po kasi ang nakasulat sa likod nung kotse sa may trunk..hindi ko nga rin po alam ang difference ng SLX sa ibang model ng nissan..

SLX is the 1.5L Sentra B12 chassis. Manual adjust side mirrors, no power door locks, not sure about if it had power steering.

**macychic** · September 27th, 2007 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

I have the same opinion. The B12 Sentra is not worth the money to restore. You would easily spend more than the value of the car in repairs and spare parts and not even get close to the "new" condition.

It would be easier to restore the B13 Sentra since you can still get parts brand new since its still in production in Mexico.

how would i know if the sentra is b12 or b13? any etching on the engine? under the hood? *sorry po newbie*

salamat!!!

**basti08** · September 27th, 2007 12:40 AM

SLX is a 1.4L.
LX is 1.3L
^both of this model dont have right side mirror. prefacelifted B12 dont have the SLX variant.

pre facelifted SGX is 1.5L top of the line at that time, the one with extended bumpers. and looks like a baby auster/maxima.
facelifted SGX is a 1.6L

on facelifted B12. 1.3LX, 1.4SLX and 1.6SGX is like the B13's LEC, EX saloon and Super Saloon.