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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:32 pm
by Moddy
Hey thanks man, I've actually bin wondering if there's a decent mechanic in palmy that knows the zed engine well enough to trust them to work on it haha. I did want to get the finishing touches (tuning wise) done by someone with a LOT more experience than me.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:45 pm
by Moddy
So ive done a fair bit since i last posted. The head has been away to the shop and had all new valves and seats fitted, as well as a general clean up and inspection. Apparently its in quite good condition for its age so thats good. I also bought a 5spd gearbox which is sitting in my garage. Pretty keen to get crackin on fitting it
but first i need a new wof so i can get into camp and use the hoist. Engine needs a bit of a tune up and i think my timing is a little bit out still so gonna sort that out first and then should fly through a wof.
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:43 pm
by Moddy
So as luck would have it, i was driving to VTNZ for a fresh WOF and all of a sudden my brake booster started leaking in the cabin when id depress the brake. I couldnt believe it! Spent all this time and effort on the engine and then when shes finally running beautifully the booster craps itself. She had a fresh master cylinder fitted but no booster so i guess thats typical. So anyway if anyone has a booster they want to sell me im keen. Cheers. Oh and heres a video of me on the way home from town
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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:43 pm
by Moddy
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:01 pm
by Pest
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:39 pm
by big sam
Amazing! Do the whole car...
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:06 pm
by Karljsw
That is sick!! You are wry talented with the stencil making
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:38 pm
by ChrisP
that looks brilliant.
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:02 am
by schift
Hah, I saw this on my facebook feed and didn't realise it was Z! Nice.
big sam wrote:Amazing! Do the whole car...
Agreed!
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:48 pm
by Moddy
Thanks guys
I dunno about doing the whole car though. Like i say, its just until she gets a proper panel and paint. Schift, how did you see it on your facebook? Must have a friend in common i guess?
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:20 am
by HasMilk
That looks truly magnificent! Great job sir!
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:06 pm
by Moddy
Another lesson has been learnt today haha *facepalm* If your car is making noises or vibrating or thumping or doing ANYTHING it doesnt usually do, investigate why. Do it right away. Dont put it off. Do it as soon as possible. Otherwise you may end up finding out that the thumping noise and vibrating you've been experiencing in your rear end is in fact because the half shaft has completely separated from the companion flange due to the input shaft shearing off completely on the inside (the one with the peened over nut on it). Thats not ideal. And costly to replace. Any thoughts on whether i should just weld the end back on the shaft and bolt it back up? Im not really sure how much force is actually applied through it but i cant imagine it being more than a good weld repair could handle?
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:44 pm
by Andy
Never heard of it being welded, they do break, think of an upgrade to the later model 260Z hub. I would replace not repair, THEY DO TAKE A HAMMERING. I can supply original 240Z stubs bare for $100 ea. will need you to check diameter and splines to compare and ensure correct part.
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:16 pm
by djz
That's an interesting breakage. Definitely replace them.
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:43 pm
by old_datto_fan
I have some 260Z axles that you could buy if you want to go for the stronger ones.