AlexZ

Ok guys, I know I sound thick but I've ordered the catch tank below, I've realised some off the tanks above have more tubes. I guess this just gives you more tubes to connect to the breather on the vehicle. Am guessing on the one Ive ordered there the two blue elbow are for IN and OUT.

I would guess the two larger cam cover breathers at the rear are the main ones. I've seen the drawing above and my plan is to leave the pipe linking the two cam covers (front) there, then have two silicon pipes from the rear breathers meeting at a Y peice then a single silicon pipe leading into the catch tank. Would it be best to then let the vapour go to atmosphere rather then feeding it back into the system. If not were would you guy attach the return pipe from the catch tank back to the car?

If some one could draw an image for the standard engine I would be really grateful lol...

Alex

Plastic welding should be very strong compared to figerglass and body filler itself. The other option is look for a second hand bumper in the same colour and use the guides on here to change it yourself or get a second hand bumper and pay the garage to paint and fit it.

Just bare in mind the second hand bumper may have been repaired aswell lol....

If all the plastic is still there (bent in) I would get it plastic welded, this is less likey to crack if you ever bumper or catch the bumper in the future...

Good call mate lol, were also Merc approved and there no better...

Hi Ian, I'm a VDA (vehicle damage assessor) and it'll repair fine if the bumper is removed. If it was insurance I would put it down to be replaced but the cost would be much greater as you can imagine.

I would estimate as follows.

Remove & Refit Bumper = 1hr@£30

Repair Bumper = 2hr@£30

Paint Bumper = 3.5hrs@£30

Paint Materials Cost = £78

Grand total £320.78inc vat

Because you own a Z i would prob know an hour labour off leaveing it just shy of £300inc

Alex

I know I wasn't impressed!

 

I was looking at those ones aswell, you'll have to let me know what it's like when you get it

No worries dude, just think how much oil vapour is getting sucked in with the fuel and air....this could all be A/F if the oil problem is resolved and you'll get an extra 40000bhp lol...or maybe just a cleaer engine lol..

Alex

Toolage....

Emm, I've used three different people (all trained by BMW) and they have all used a panel hammer with a little plastic tool after de-dinging the panel to get it perfect. You tend to find the dent guys dont get 100% perfect finish with the metal tools from inside alone, they use the hammer and plastic tool to flatten the high spots they cause.

There is a hugh difference in the quality of the de-dinger...If they dont take there time you can see where they have pick the dent into a little corner of the original dent. You will also find what looks perfect to the normal customer isnt alway perfect to a trained eye like in an trade.

We do Ford warranty work and I would never buy a Ford lol..

I have a couple of friends who do this. My main friend is the top guy at BMW import centre in Thorn, the other chap was his apprentis at the bodyshop.

The younger lad did my Z when I picked it up, there were a couple of car park dents on the doors and a larger one on the roof. I got a little reduction on the cost because of the dents from the dealer...

The dent on the roof was a little harder because I didnt want the roof lining taking out so my mate used a glue gun to pull the dent out then flattend it back down. I know this sounds crazy but the work is perfect. I've worked in a body shop for 13 years and I would pick PDR on my car every time if the paint isnt broken.

The dent was just near the black rubber seal in the middle.

Alex

every days a school days guys lol

Dude thats well bad lol....mine done 49k and she wasnt nowere near as bad. Mine does seem to be using oil though so I've ordered a Cusco catch tank of ebay from some other country lol...

Alex

haha great idea mate....I love road trips...

The ARC Catch tank like mine has a clear gauge on the back off it alex's so I can see how much is in, but to drain it you do have to remove it not that iv had to yet mind and iv had it on about 9months now

Thats good news mate, I've ordered a Cusco one like the top image. I plan to mount it to the bulkhead some how without drilling holes lol...

Do you find your Z uses much oil?? I've been reading on the america site and some use loads and I mean loads....

Alex

You could check ebay mate, just ask the seller before you buy. Normally you just search for your bulb type and go from there...

I put some in my Gen 7 Celica from a company called Monstermodz...

Alex

Thanks for the images and info guys...I took a couple of image while the inlet iwas stipped down. I guess you all have catch tanks for the same reason as I want one to remove the oil vapour.

Do you guys find your using a bit of oil? how much do you actually get in the tank over a month?

The catch tank like Shires, I guess theres no way of checking the level in the tank unless you remove it and pour it out

Cleaned and ready to refit

Thanks again

Alex

The top one is perfect mate but I'm not sure if it will fit there with the standard air box.

Alex

Looks like a very nice example mate. Oh nice name lol

Alex

Evening guys, I plan to fit a oil catch tank to my Z. The engine bay is standard and i'm looking for the best location. I want to feed the two cam cover breathers into the tank because I feel this is the reason for the oily mess I have.

If any one has any images of theres fitted please post up for me.

Thanks

Alex

evening mate, this was done ages ago by some dude on here..A lot of people have followed my thread and completed the install with no trouble. If you need it just have a peep at the link in my sig.

Haha, I know there mint shots but with the weather been so crap I didnt have the patience lol... maybe next time mate,

I'm not to worried mate lol....might get extra info lol

haha good know whats happed here...

I think we all know its a repost dude with it only been two from the main post lol

I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image?

 

There is an oil seal in the cam cover (one for each plug)

 

These oil seals are not available on there own as they are part of the cover.

 

Alex.

What symptoms say that these seals are gone Alex ? I'm using (burning ?) a bit more oil recently

Hi mate, I noticed oil around the plug when I changed them a couple of months back....Ive topped the oil up and its gone dows again. These a lot of oil around the plug hole on that cover, Ive done a compression test and all cyclinders are very close, the filter isnt leaking nor the sump plug. The only place I can see oil is around the cam cover. Not sure which seal it is at the mo but I guess i'll find out when I take the cover off lol...

Alex

I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image?

 

There is an oil seal in the cam cover (one for each plug)

 

These oil seals are not available on there own as they are part of the cover.

 

Alex.

Hi Alex, I guess there like o rings round every plug then? Whats the cost for the replacement cover? I guess I'd need both cover and the cover gasket if I'm going to swap the cover?

Alex

I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image?