Moderators PB260Z Posted December 3, 2015 Moderators Posted December 3, 2015 Hi, Another update, and a happy one. Picked up a new ECU from Alan (Zeds4ever) BIG THANK YOU for that. New leads and plugs and....... I have a running Z, (running rough but running) Now to sort out rough running (smells rich) over the weekend and off to the Exhaust shop on Monday. Feeling somewhat triumphant. Cheers PB gav240z and George 2 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted December 3, 2015 Administrators Posted December 3, 2015 Awesome, strange how the ECU just died like that? I really thought it was something else. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 3, 2015 Moderators Posted December 3, 2015 Awesome, strange how the ECU just died like that? I really thought it was something else. Lets just say it wasn't the only thing wrong. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 3, 2015 Moderators Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) More happy news.Fixed the rough running - dirty connection to EFI temp sensor Edited December 3, 2015 by PB260Z Quote
andyk_79 Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 That's huge Pete! Looking forward to seeing it at the next drive day. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 3, 2015 Moderators Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Now if only I could find the snap ring for gear lever pivot pin Edited December 3, 2015 by PB260Z Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 5, 2015 Moderators Posted December 5, 2015 The apprentice helping me bleed the clutch & brakes ahead of the first drive andyk_79 and gav240z 2 Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 6, 2015 Moderators Posted December 6, 2015 (edited) Finally, got the bus out of the workshop and took her for a quick run up the street and all seems to be in working order - Except the tacho but that can for now. It seriously needs an exhust system, sounds like a old race car at the moment. Next steps - Exhaust system - booked for tomorrow - Wheel alignment Then grab a trade plate and go for a decent shake down run. Edited December 6, 2015 by PB260Z mother240 1 Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 6, 2015 Moderators Posted December 6, 2015 Need to work out to post a vid from the iPhone. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted December 6, 2015 Administrators Posted December 6, 2015 Peter, upload to Youtube and then from Youtube select the embed URL and post it here. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 6, 2015 Moderators Posted December 6, 2015 Thanks Gav Try this Or this https://www.facebook.com/peter.bentley.562/videos/10154377935954348/ Cheers mother240 and George 2 Quote
George Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 Congrats again Pete. Must put a massive grin on your pie hole. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 7, 2015 Moderators Posted December 7, 2015 Congrats again Pete. Must put a massive grin on your pie hole. Hi George Yeah, pretty happy right now and got the exhaust done today. all that remains is a million little things for rego. Cheers PB Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 21, 2015 Moderators Posted December 21, 2015 A quick update on progress. Suffered a small set back on the weekend - blew the exhaust manifold gasket. Gives me a another reason to spend time in the workshop over the Xmas holidays. Such is the joy of older cars. Cheers PB Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 22, 2015 Moderators Posted December 22, 2015 Have started the job of replacing the manifold gasket. I will do the rest when I get back from Xmas at the In-Laws (will be in need of some "shed therapy" ) Cheers PB Quote
Brabham Posted December 22, 2015 Posted December 22, 2015 That L28 induction looks like a tangled ball of snakes! Nissan didn't make that very pretty. Hope to see the car out and about soon Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 22, 2015 Moderators Posted December 22, 2015 Hi Alex Yeah not the tidiest of setups and looks especially bad in that image as I have all the loom from the ECU rolled up on top of the rest. Cheers PB Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 27, 2015 Moderators Posted December 27, 2015 Found the source of the bump coming from the rear - no surprises really Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted December 27, 2015 Administrators Posted December 27, 2015 Diff mount? Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 27, 2015 Moderators Posted December 27, 2015 Diff mount? Well, what is left of one. All good got a new one from Warren a week or two back. Now to check the diff ratio and see what that tells me Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 29, 2015 Moderators Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Hi, Have managed to find some Z time in the last day or two. I decided to replace the diff mount, that lead to removing the rear wheels and discovering a leaking wheel cylinder. Easy enough, available from the local auto shop - problem solved (already had a set of linings) While the diff was out ripped the back cover off and yep 39/11 = 3.54. That explains the less than spirited acceleration ! Decided I would take my time and start looking for 39/10 = 3.9 R180 diff over the next couple of weeks. While I was collcting the exhaust manifold today we got chatting about the project. I mentioned the 3.54 diff and the plan to look for a 3.9. My lucky day, headed home with not only the much needed manifold but also an R180 @ 3.9 on loan to see if I like the ratio. So I now have some work ahead me for the rest of the week. Clean and reassemble rear brakes Fit inlet & Exhaust Manifolds Fit 3.9 diff All in all a good few days in my Z journey Cheers Pb Edited January 10, 2016 by PB260Z Quote
Brabham Posted December 29, 2015 Posted December 29, 2015 Good work with the diff that should liven it up a bit! I take it you are still running the auto box Peter? Will be interested to see what you think of the 3.9. Cheers. Quote
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