z32bolt Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Cosmic73 said: This evening I started removing the front subframe to realise the block can't be lowered because the steering rack is in the way, which means I'll have to lift the block up and out instead. Not the end of the world, but just pain to set up the lift 😞 Ultimately this is the right choice. You cannot do this kind of work without taking the block out. If if you managed it you’d be making compromises you’d likely later regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 This evening I managed to remove the front subframe, bit fiddly but went ok. I'll be send that and the brace for powder coating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Nice one fella, coming along nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Finally decided to drop the block down instead of lifting it out. By removing the roll bar (which needs powder coating anyway) I've now plenty of space to pull the block out the tranny and down. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Nice work fella. For the costs I came recommend these as an upgrade over the stock bushes. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224577346637?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=n1ABvbYFRHW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=UVSJOLRJSwe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 10 hours ago, davey_83 said: Nice work fella. For the costs I came recommend these as an upgrade over the stock bushes. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224577346637?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=n1ABvbYFRHW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=UVSJOLRJSwe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Hey Dave, you're a mind reader! That's exactly what I wanted and my wife is getting me them for Christmas 🎄🎄, Nice one 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Cracking thread this one, coming along well. You staying stock or going to go FI in the process ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Willsy1980 said: Cracking thread this one, coming along well. You staying stock or going to go FI in the process ? Cheers Willsy. 400bhp is plenty enough for me so I'll be staying stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, Cosmic73 said: Cheers Willsy. 400bhp is plenty enough for me so I'll be staying stock 400? Thats pretty far from stock then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYSOCKS Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 24/11/2023 at 19:53, Cosmic73 said: Hey Dave, you're a mind reader! That's exactly what I wanted and my wife is getting me them for Christmas 🎄🎄, Nice one 🙂 Are these suitable for road use On 24/11/2023 at 09:35, davey_83 said: Nice work fella. For the costs I came recommend these as an upgrade over the stock bushes. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224577346637?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=n1ABvbYFRHW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=UVSJOLRJSwe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Are these fine for road use mate, or just track? refurbing the arbs myself but was stuck between these and Hardrace bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Willsy1980 said: 400? Thats pretty far from stock then That's just what I was going to say 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 41 minutes ago, ShortPaul said: That's just what I was going to say 😂 Ah, my mobile has tiny buttons and I mistyped. I meant 300. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 3 hours ago, MONKEYSOCKS said: Are these suitable for road use Are these fine for road use mate, or just track? refurbing the arbs myself but was stuck between these and Hardrace bushings. Spot on for road use, great little upgrade over worn rubber bushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYSOCKS Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 7 hours ago, davey_83 said: Spot on for road use, great little upgrade over worn rubber bushes Cheers mate. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRussell99 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Haha no way, I owned this car for a tiny amount of time last year, I had my supercharged 350z at the time so ended up selling it to my friend for the same price I paid for it. He unfortunately didn't own it for too long and had the new clutch installed. Will be following this closely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 5 hours ago, AlexRussell99 said: Haha no way, I owned this car for a tiny amount of time last year, I had my supercharged 350z at the time so ended up selling it to my friend for the same price I paid for it. He unfortunately didn't own it for too long and had the new clutch installed. Will be following this closely! Hey Alex, it's a small world, if you're around japfest next year or other club meets you'll see it again. Just gotta pull my finger out and fix it 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Bit of an update, my new valve seals arrived yesterday and today I've spent rebuilding the heads. The heads passed their pressure tests and had a very light skim at Knights engineering. The valves were minging and I had them vapor blasted. Valves before; Valves after; Head now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Bet that's a relief about the heads pal 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, davey_83 said: Bet that's a relief about the heads pal 😉 Too right, especially after seeing loads of recent posts of coolant leaking into the spark plug tubes. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 After borrowing my bosses engine lift, I finally managed to drop the block onto a dolly with mm of clearance to slide under the bumper!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Top stuff fella, keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 I've had a very good time in the office this evening and definitely got to the root cause of the engine knock. The main bearings don't look too bad considering they've done 140k miles. I'm keeping my fingers crossed the big end bearing that caused the knock hasn't damaged the crank. I'll find that out on Thursday! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Bad news with the crank. The big end bearing has spun and it's also bent slightly. I'm getting the mains and pin journals reground to straighten back up and fit undersized bearings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Plenty of cranks and rods in stock if required + every other engine part imaginable. https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/125665-loadsa-parts-for-sale-picture-heavy-now-with-prices-and-detail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic73 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 10 hours ago, ZMANALEX said: Plenty of cranks and rods in stock if required + every other engine part imaginable. https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/125665-loadsa-parts-for-sale-picture-heavy-now-with-prices-and-detail/ Cheers mate, I've messaged you 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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