leonk Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Good luck with the M.O.T. With regards the wiring loom, can you buy a replacement one or will you make your own. It was one of the things I never budgeted for but soon realised it was essential. Most of it fell apart as I stripped it out. Makes sense really and it's piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well that was possibly the most enjoyable 11miles I've driven this year. Who needs a 450 rwhp 370z when you have a 240z The car passed with no issues other than a slight leak on a shock which I already knew about 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good luck with the M.O.T. With regards the wiring loom, can you buy a replacement one or will you make your own. It was one of the things I never budgeted for but soon realised it was essential. Most of it fell apart as I stripped it out. Makes sense really and it's piece of mind. I'm slowly building a list of all the wire, connectors & relays I need. I'll be making a new loom from scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 That's a great result with the mot, and impressed you are going to make the loom yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good luck with the M.O.T. With regards the wiring loom, can you buy a replacement one or will you make your own. It was one of the things I never budgeted for but soon realised it was essential. Most of it fell apart as I stripped it out. Makes sense really and it's piece of mind. I'm slowly building a list of all the wire, connectors & relays I need. I'll be making a new loom from scratch Knew that would happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Glad the old Zed passed Darren ~ on with the build now then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good work Darren, the MOT pass is great news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Well had a couple of hours to myself this evening. After driving the car properly on the road today I discovered a couple of issues that I hadn't identified when I tested the car on a little industrial estate before I bought it. a: the front left shock is a little tired, no problem will just change out the pair of fronts, probably all 4 tbh b: the clutch is slipping a little when under full load in 4th, So had a look under the car when on the ramp & discovered that there was a little oil weeping from the bell housing, done a sniff check to discover that it was engine oil over gearbox oil. so immediately put it down to the real oil seal on the crank shaft. After a quick google search I was relieved that the seal could be changed without stripping down the engine, but nearly removing the flywheel & extracting the weak & replacing. So I went about doing that this afternoon. Got the car over the pit & within 30 mins had the gear box out Prop shaft & gear knob removed Then removed the gearbox No where near as heavy as a 350 or 370 box But completely smothered in oil Discovered that the clutch was fairly new but again covered in oil Had some fun removing the flywheel. The bolts were tighter than the crank pulley bolt so I had to improvise with a steel plate bolted to the fly & some wood to stop the engine rocking on its mounts after the impact air gun not even tickling the bolts After finally removing the flywheel I found that the rear oil seal wasn't the cause of my slipping clutch. The seal was dry but it was the sump that was leaking oil onto the the clutch assembly Backing plate So went about removing the sump There's something about a straight six Sump removed Then a quick clean Flywheel de-greased & cleaned Clutch disc cleaned & de-greased Plate cleaned & de-greased Then the flywheel re-installed Clutch cleaned & ready to go back in Clutch back in & re-aligned, take not of the sophisticated alignment control with the use of a grinder blade Then I got the gearbox back in & it was time to go for a couple of beers. Will get the car back together tomorrow & hopefully take it up the road to see if I've solved the clutch slipping issue Edit: drunk punctuation & spelling corrected Edited August 3, 2014 by Darren-B 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good days work that fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks Dan aka tyre king, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Great work. I've a good feeling you've solved your issue there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We'll done on the MOT, sounds like a breeze. Hopefully the slipping will stop now you have dismantled the car are put it back together again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Disbelief smilie required, me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Quick little job then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Quick little job then As always This car is so nice to work on, no rusty bolts to start with, & there is so much room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 You make everything look so easy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 That's what I was thinking Dave I'm jealous of guys with this much know how This is like watching wheeler dealers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Will the friction plate be ok as its been contaminated with oil? Hopefully, it will burn off in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) That's what I was thinking Dave I'm jealous of guys with this much know how This is like watching wheeler dealers I guess some people just have a knack for it and are good at it, I'm sure we both have different talents Edited August 3, 2014 by spursmaddave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks Dave I feel better about myself now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 That's what I was thinking Dave I'm jealous of guys with this much know how This is like watching wheeler dealers I guess some people just have a knack for it and are good at it, I'm sure we both have different talents You are both special in your own beautiful ways 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I've told Steph to hurry up with the adoption papers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Will the friction plate be ok as its been contaminated with oil? Hopefully, it will burn off in time I cleaned everything with a de-greaser & then soaked the whole lot (fly & clutch assembly) in cellulose thinners for about 2 hours. Then sanded all the surfaces with a 600grit paper. It seems ok from the limited test I've done today. If not `i'll get a new one. I'll probably replace all the consumable parts including gearbox & engine seals in the re-build. Just want to drive the car for a while first, so hopefully this has solved it. If not it's got to be better than it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Clarkie (White Zed) sent me to this very thread to sign up. I've just bought a 240z and undertaking a very similar project! I'll be watching with interest! Mines a stock 1970 240z 4 speed manual cali import. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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