shire350Z Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Been a long time since iv posted or even been on the forum so it's good to be back! Was just hoping it was going to be in better circumstances with different pictures! For one reason and another my zeds done less than a 1000 miles the last year and been sat outside not feeling very loved. Now iv moved and it's got a lovely double garage to itself I gave it a really good clean Friday night and decided to head into the peak Saturday to give her a run out with a mate of mine in his motor! Had its MOT the day before and all fluids were checked and fine. So we'd been out for around a hour then all of a sudden there was what can only be described as a 'knocking noise' coming from the engine pulled up around 100yards later where safe but from looking at the engine nothing looked out of place. Managed to limp another 100yards to a pub car park where I had to wait for the recovery truck which was a big challenge just getting the zed on with how low she is and lack of front towing eye. Garage have looked at it this morning and believe its the crankshaft and bearings but until the engines out and stripped down they don't fully know! So was hoping to bring you some great shots in the peak and all I got was the zed on the truck! Gutted to say the least!!!! Just hope it's nothing to major and can be repaired. Will know more later in the week when the engines out ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hello mate long time no see, Sorry to hear the news hope you get her back on the road ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Oh dear James Sorry to hear this ... hope everything works out OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justthejedi Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Lovely zed you have there, hope it's not too serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Really sorry to hear that news James - hope it is not something not too drastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Sorry dude ...... Time to forge possibly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Oh dear, never nice hearing this type of thing especially when the car looks fantastic otherwise. If the big ends gone though & you can stomach the costs it could be a good time for some forged pistons etc or maybe even a Brian Crower stroker kit. Good luck with it & hope it's not too bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 If you give up on this car Mucker, I know 3 driving buddies who won't be very happy!! Hope you get it sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thanks guys Sorry dude ...... Time to forge possibly ? Can't see that happening buddy just want to get it back right and enjoy it again! Don't want to go sinking a fortune into it, if I could have got decent money a while ago id have probably sold it but for what it's worth now I'll probably just keep it for good will be a rare beast in 30 years time....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Ouch, not good Oil pump failure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Possibly so dan, no sign of it going and oil was all good before I left! My engine knowledge is is pretty poor so got to see what the garage has to say..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Sorry to see this James, as others have said hope you get it sorted buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Long time no see stranger! Sorry to hear this Let me know what the garage says and PM me with a list of parts required to get this beauty back on the road soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Sorry to see this. Hopefully it's nothing too serious (engine knocking is such a catch all for problems it could be minor or serious!). Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Long time no see stranger! Sorry to hear this Let me know what the garage says and PM me with a list of parts required to get this beauty back on the road soon! Shows how long iv been gone, didn't even know you were a trader Adrian. Not sure if the parts can 'repaired' or wether it has to be all new bloody hope not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 If it's new crank, bearings, gaskets, you're looking at over £1k for parts alone unfortunately. Now, finding a crank available it's a proper adventure, they are very rarely in stock, takes forever to arrive from Japan. I'll ask Nissan now, just to have it ready in case you need it. Adrian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Jesus, how much! Let's hope it can be repaired 'if possible' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi mate. Sorry to hear this. It was always the cleanest zed on the forum. Hopefully you can get her back in the road soon Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 We have a good S/H pre owned crank on the shelf and S/H con rods. Also have a 12000mile DE motor for sale can be heard running as well. Any questions ask away we have built a few VQ,s 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkwright Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 ayup meduk long time no see. That sounds bad news, all the best with the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Sorry to hear this buddy. I hope all goes to plan for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Oh what a shame. One of my favourite zeds on the forum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Ah thats not good news, i bet you were gutted. Hope you get it all sorted quickly and cost effectively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Any news from the garage James? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 1 crank on the shelf, ready to ship to UK today, hopefully you don't need it tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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