Keyser Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. But in the Zed Shed Santas little elves (Keyser and Buster) were working away For laidBackLuke was in trouble this day As while driving his Zed a knock he did find And good old Buster said “I can sort that†for he was to kind! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello everyone I know I’m still only an infrequent visitor to the forum and the Zed Shed is only doing a few bits n bobs at the moment but as it’s the silly season me and Buster are being silly again So a forum member and visitor to the shed LaidBackLuke has had a few problems with his Zed Starting with a misfire a few weeks back that we diagnosed as a faulty coil pack, all was right with the world again, but then he got a knock Click the pic/vid below – Now we obviously diagnosed this as either a fuel damper or maybe a very warn banana arm Or maybe something a little worse? “How much worse†said Luke “Well†said Buster “A lot worse†“What’s a lot worse†asked Luke “You tell him Keyser†replied Buster So I gave him the very technical and complicated breakdown but a managed it in 4 words “Your Engine is F****d†Now Luke turned a few shades whiter at this point and was obviously concerned about not only the cost of a replacement engine but also the cost of labour………………… Along comes Santa (played by Bob) “Tell you what mate, you find an engine and me and Keyser will fit it for you, won’t we Keyser†“Bah Humbug†Says Keyser (playing the part of Ebenezer Scrooge (quite well I thought)) “No No†says Luke “I couldn’t ask you to do that!†“Nonsense its Christmas†Says Buster “We would be happy to wouldn’t we mate?†“Bah Humbug†Anyway after being visited by 3 ghosts – one of which looked like this- I thought what the hell and today we rolled her in Start the clock 0 Hours 1 Hour in 2 Hours in 3 Hours in 4 Hours in Found a few little problems – A seeping pipe Spot the mistake? Yup the power steering cooler is missing ??? Anyway we stripped the gearbox off And left it here for tonight Hopefully Luke and a replacement engine will show up tomorrow morning and we can see if this Christmas tale has a happy ending More to follow ........................ 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Very cool of you guy's. Subscribed for a happy Christmas ending to this tale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Click the first link - big end is knocking - sounds like a bag of nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Nice one chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Wow great work lads , amazed how fast you got that lump out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Wow great work lads , amazed how fast you got that lump out! I was thinking the same. Change hours for days and that would probably be my progress at home. Ok maybe not that slow but dam they worked quick at stripping that Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Click the first link - big end is knocking - sounds like a bag of nails Doo ! didn't realise there was a vid..sounded like a buzz saw on crack..lot of bottom end failures recently. :scare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Click the first link - big end is knocking - sounds like a bag of nails Doo ! didn't realise there was a vid..sounded like a buzz saw on crack..lot of bottom end failures recently. :scare: Thats what I thought when Luke brought it round, having just part X'd a working engine for one with a blown bottom end - scary stuff CHECK YOUR OIL LEVELS EVERYONE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Nice work gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Great work as always guy's . A very worrying trend all theses big end failiures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Click the first link - big end is knocking - sounds like a bag of nails Doo ! didn't realise there was a vid..sounded like a buzz saw on crack..lot of bottom end failures recently. :scare: Thats what I thought when Luke brought it round, having just part X'd a working engine for one with a blown bottom end - scary stuff CHECK YOUR OIL LEVELS EVERYONE! That looks like 5 in the past few weeks...!! :scare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Absolute Zed legends you guys - good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 What's causing all these failures? Their wasn't a single one throughout the summer. I'm really paranoid about my oil levels now, the dipstick design is absolutely shocking man, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) Bloody amazing how quickly you work plus how helpful you are. Says a lot for the forum I think that we've got people in here that are willing to help out like this. Cant wait to see the rest of the thread now Edited December 20, 2013 by wizurd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I love this place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Click the first link - big end is knocking - sounds like a bag of nails Doo ! didn't realise there was a vid..sounded like a buzz saw on crack..lot of bottom end failures recently. :scare: Thats what I thought when Luke brought it round, having just part X'd a working engine for one with a blown bottom end - scary stuff CHECK YOUR OIL LEVELS EVERYONE! There's a current thread on "Broken Engines" not a very good advert for our Zeds..!! :scare: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I look forward to reading more of this christmas tale especially the pictures of the visiting ghosts Awesome stuff Zed shed team! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Click the first link - big end is knocking - sounds like a bag of nails Doo ! didn't realise there was a vid..sounded like a buzz saw on crack..lot of bottom end failures recently. :scare: Thats what I thought when Luke brought it round, having just part X'd a working engine for one with a blown bottom end - scary stuff CHECK YOUR OIL LEVELS EVERYONE! There's a current thread on "Broken Engines" not a very good advert for our Zeds..!! :scare: No point in hiding the truth Will, there does seem to a bit of a cavalier or casual attitude by some newer owners with regard to checking oil, allied to that, some of these cars are 10 or 11 years old and previous history can be hard to establish accurately. Add to that "det" problems caused by 95 Ron fuel in DE engines then it's going to happen. http://www.350z-uk.c..._hl__detonation http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/52685-engine-basics-detonation-and-pre-ignition/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Brilliant work chaps. Total legends those Zed Shed boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Good work, what is the problem with the lump..? Click the first link - big end is knocking - sounds like a bag of nails Doo ! didn't realise there was a vid..sounded like a buzz saw on crack..lot of bottom end failures recently. :scare: Thats what I thought when Luke brought it round, having just part X'd a working engine for one with a blown bottom end - scary stuff CHECK YOUR OIL LEVELS EVERYONE! There's a current thread on "Broken Engines" not a very good advert for our Zeds..!! :scare: No point in hiding the truth Will, there does seem to a bit of a cavalier or casual attitude by some newer owners with regard to checking oil, allied to that, some of these cars are 10 or 11 years old and previous history can be hard to establish accurately. Add to that "det" problems caused by 95 Ron fuel in DE engines then it's going to happen. http://www.350z-uk.c..._hl__detonation I have to agree Girnet. That's it in a nut shell...! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Totally agree Graham, the DE zeds are getting old now and if not maintained using the right fuel etc then those bomb proof engines will explode. Strange though that we are getting a spate of them all in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Vix Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Well done guys, amazing what you do for people on this forum! Hope you have a chance to actually relax over Christmas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 That's why there is such a massive price gap in similar spec'd Zeds. Getting a cheap one to start of with doesn't always end well! Top work chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaz Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Great job as per usual guys, so good to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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