Cosmic73 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Hey everyone. I'm a newbie from Southam and recently bought this 350z as a Winter project to fix the suspected engine knocking. I've done a few engine rebuilds in the past but I'm really looking forward to this one. I suppose, first thing's first. I need a workshop manual. I've seen Haynes manuals in Ebay and was wondering if they're any good or should i just go for the proper Nissan manual? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz@TORQEN Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Hello and welcome! You can find the FSM free to download online here: https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=350Z/Coupe/2005/em.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 That is simply amazing, thank you sir 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 Fired up the Z to see how bad the engine knock is and it's once it's up to temperature you can definitely hear it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 That doesn't sound healthy 😕 good luck with your build👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Good luck sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYSOCKS Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Any idea what type of oil is in the car? Hope you get it sorted anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 19 hours ago, Andy_Muxlow said: Good luck sir! Thanks Andy 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 18 hours ago, MONKEYSOCKS said: Any idea what type of oil is in the car? Hope you get it sorted anyway. Thanks. I've no idea of the oil but it's done 150k miles so needs a full refurb so i'll be putting new rings, bearings etc and hopefully have it galloping on all it's horses again 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 20 hours ago, ShortPaul said: That doesn't sound healthy 😕 good luck with your build👍 Thanks Paul, scary but exciting too, watch this space 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben@TORQEN Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Good luck, hope the build goes smoothly! You know where to come if you need any parts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Ben@TORQEN said: Good luck, hope the build goes smoothly! You know where to come if you need any parts Yes thanks Ben for your PM. Once I've stripped it down and determined how bad the wear is I'll be in touch to for the right sized parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 I've officially made a start, bonnet off, jacked up, oil and coolant drained, wahoo 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 In the workshop manual there's white spanner and black spanner symbols, does anyone know what the difference is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Possibly torque settings I am guessing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 22:31, ShortPaul said: Possibly torque settings I am guessing I know they're torque settings, but why are some black on others white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben@TORQEN Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 20:52, Cosmic73 said: In the workshop manual there's white spanner and black spanner symbols, does anyone know what the difference is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben@TORQEN Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Inch pounds (black) / Foot pounds (white) for the torque setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 28 minutes ago, Ben@TORQEN said: Inch pounds (black) / Foot pounds (white) for the torque setting Ah, now i see it, They all have Nm as their primary torque, but their secondary torque (in brackets) can be inch pounds or foot pounds, Thanks for clearing that up 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Finally got to spend as few hours in the office this morning and got really stuck into the engine disassembly. I have to say I'm quite enjoying this project. The workshop manual is clear and easy to follow, the engine is a great design with plenty of room. So far I've removed the wiring harness, air collector and intake manifold. Next will be the rocker covers and timing case. The spark plug from cyl 4 has melted a bit so I'm keeping my fingers crossed it hasn't melted the piston or block because that will be a whole world of pain. In trying to take the PS pump off and there's a hidden bolt at the side of the block I just can't get to. Anyone have any tips? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Good work that man and be careful with the breather hose that joins the valve covers as this is known for splitting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=350Z+power+steering+pump&source=lmns&tbm=vid&bih=679&biw=1243&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiinrext4eCAxU9cqQEHQoQAU8Q_AUoAnoECAEQAg Also, worth mentioning, is to leave the main engine loom all hooked up to the engine and disconnect at the ECU and pull in through the firewall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 16 hours ago, davey_83 said: Good work that man and be careful with the breather hose that joins the valve covers as this is known for splitting Thanks Dave, yes that breather hose won't budge and will snap the converter if I pull any harder. I'm going to just leave them connected and remove the rocker covers as a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 15 hours ago, ZMANALEX said: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=350Z+power+steering+pump&source=lmns&tbm=vid&bih=679&biw=1243&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiinrext4eCAxU9cqQEHQoQAU8Q_AUoAnoECAEQAg Also, worth mentioning, is to leave the main engine loom all hooked up to the engine and disconnect at the ECU and pull in through the firewall. Thanks for the link. The problem I've got is I don't want to pull the PS hose connector out the pump to access the hidden side bolt. I reckon by removing the coolant tube, then the heat shield, I should be able to access the bolt and suspend the PS pump out the way. I spent ages trying to pull the tube out but it just wouldn't budge. Of course I find out there's a hidden 10mm bolt underneath where it connects to the housing, doh. The wiring loom is pretty much disconnected from all its engine sensors and can lay across the windscreen, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Are you removing the engine? If so the PAS pump can be left on the engine. Disconnecting and reconnecting the main loom from the engine will add 4 hours to the job. Coolant tube below showing fixing points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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