240z ANDO WERKS

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bernjean
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Re: 240z ANDO WERKS

Post by bernjean » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:49 am

Good for you you, you seem to be tackling it the right way. If you need any info you can contact me on bernie@profile-int.co.nz
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ConnorAnderson240z
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Post by ConnorAnderson240z » Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:30 am

HI guys,

next video is up of the suspension refresh. well 80% of it anyway.
check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKSyh2Uv9xI&t=43s

also, my oil pan/sump has been modified by a previous owner.
They added wings and some trap doors.
It's been leaking a tiny bit as it looks like it's cracked.
after removing it I found the trap doors were jammed up so aren't working anyway.
I might try fix it up, but not really keen to put it back on.

Does anyone have a standard L series oil pan they would sell? or any recommendation of where to get one quickly?
Other options I've found are Moroso, Arizona Z car and Kameari.
But i'd rather not spend over $1000NZD on an oil pan at the moment.

cheers,
Connor

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stevenewenham
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Post by stevenewenham » Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:17 pm

Another excellent video Connor.
How did you go removing the spindle pins from the rear LCA.s? I see you have bought new ones.
These can be notoriously hard to get out.After trying heat, then a press, then a bigger press, mine eventually had to be cut.

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Post by ConnorAnderson240z » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:00 pm

Thanks mate, appreciate it, this video stuff is hard work haha

Managed to get the spindle pins out with a bit of heat and big hammer.
Although with my 260z years ago I remember having to cut them.

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Post by bernjean » Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:19 am

Thanks for posting up the video, well worth watching, keep them coming.
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Post by ConnorAnderson240z » Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:04 am

Another video up:
https://youtu.be/_NtmAw11BVw

flywheel and clutch in. Gearbox hopefully going in today.
shifter bushings and clutch fork boot just showed up.

hopefully I can find a new sump soon so I can test the gearbox on the lift before my coilovers arrive.

thanks guys,
Connor

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ZBeck
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Post by ZBeck » Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:50 am

Hi Connor,
Just watched all your Youtube videos (and subscribed). Great work, I appreciate the effort you are putting in to them, the cinematography is slick, the subtitles comments practical and witty.

Keep them coming,
Cheers
Rodger

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Post by ConnorAnderson240z » Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:20 pm

thanks Rodger, really appreciate that!

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Post by ConnorAnderson240z » Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:23 pm

Hi guys,

Next video is up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oMcgfh ... MJdM6lVfc8

manual swap is basically done now.

I'd love to get it back together before the datsun nations at the mount!!
But can't see the coilovers arriving in time :(

cheers,
Connor

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Post by stevenewenham » Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:40 am

More great stuff Connor.
Interesting how the hole in the tunnel is shorter on the auto models.
I have a C box from a Skyline, which has the lever a little further forward in the hole.
The inner boot still works fine but not the outer, so may need to get one custom made for that.

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Post by ConnorAnderson240z » Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:26 pm

I tested the gearbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaYmnkuGLos

not 100% sure about the outcome yet.
But i've got a few more things to add to the never ending list of issues to fix.

cheers,
Connor

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bernjean
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Post by bernjean » Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:45 am

Looking good bet you can't wait to take it out for spin
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Grunzter
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Post by Grunzter » Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:58 am

watching... great work, keep it up.
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Karljsw
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Post by Karljsw » Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:08 pm

Good looking car.

A Nissan skyline brake booster also works to give clearance for the clutch master, just need to re drill the holes for mounting.

Looking forward to your build and watching the videos

Karl

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Post by bernjean » Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:00 am

You can get the stub axles that fit the Datsun shaft's from Fotofab, you will find their contact details on the web page under "Sponsors", Z club members will get a discount from them. I just had set arrive last week. Very good quality. I am doing the STI diff swap as well.
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