Thomo260

Funny thing you say that Lurch, as it was already done. Bonus Also ordered these while I was at it. Got to be easier with the engine out than later on.

All rubber and joints have been done, except lower c/arm and rack mount. They are good already. I have shimed the rack mount rubbers just to make it even more tight.

I loved it. 180hp ATW from an L18. Except you will never use the words Weber & economical in the same sentence again. I have since sold this 1600 and have an opportunity to buy the turbo setup back off him. I think it would work well on an L26 as it was overkill on the L18.

Crossmember blasted and painted.

Here is the path the oil feed line travelled on my 1600. Out from where the oil pressure switch is normally then T off to new switch then behind head to the turbo. This is a solid line, but you can use braided flex hose.

Got a bit done this weekend. Engine out and gave the block a bit of a clean. Removed the front cross member and attached bits to take to work tomorrow and give them a blast ready for paint.

Gavin, could you please explain to us non 'tech heads' what you mean by hot linking. Cheers mate.

I was ask by a friend if my 260Z was the same car they used in a James Bond Movie. LMAO. Think he was thinking of the Aston Martin!

My engine just came out today, so unfortunatly im out for this one. :'(

Went out to the shed yesterday morning and had a good look at the car (didn't do anything, just looked) and have decided that it is just not right and I don't want to risk doing any major damage by rushing it. So I have made an executive decision and the engine is coming out tomorrow. Someone has stuffed around with the timing at some stage and there is only one way to be sure. So I will fit a new timing chain kit and a clutch kit while it's out. This will most likely put me out for the Grampians run but with Murphy's Law I dont fancy getting stuck in the middle of nowhere. At least now I can polish up the engine bay and paint the block and sump and have a good general tidy up. Pics to come, cause I know we all like photo's. Should get Vlad The Installer to document the job

Yeah this is vacuum operated with the tank on the RH side strut tower. I have checked all lines and all have good seals. There is vacuum to the tank and the tank is holding vacuum well. But it seems to be these solenoids with wires attached that are stopping it from going to the dash. This is going to be a headache for sure. I have fixed everything else for the RWC. Balljoints, caster rod bushes, uni's on the LH half shaft and various other little odd jobs so this is all i need to sort out.

Thinking it could be electrical as something has to tell the vaccuum when to work. Maybe

Got the results back for the RWC and a few minor things need doing, no big dramas EXCEPT. The vent control dosn't switch to demist the windsreen. I have had a quick look and man, it is a mine field under there. I can't see where the control lever/cable is to actuate it. There is one airline with a screw in it, but i have no idea where it goes but it's from a T piece on the one of the lines going up to the actuator. Can someone give me any ideas? BTW it has A/C so space is very limited. Cheers.

Just got some BJ's for my 260Z from local auto parts shop for $28 each, compared to Repco's $51 each.

Couple more pics. EDIT: Just won these rims on evilBay. Hope they fit OK 15x7 Riken's.

Thought I would start a bit of a rundown on what I have got and what I am doing with the Z. After having about 12 1600's and various other cars I have finally seen the light and bought a 260Z 2+2, not the most preferred model I know but hey you got to start somewhere. I still love my 1600's and my over hording of parts will probably see me with another one day. I bought the car from a local dealer with no reg as I planned on doing a bit of work to it anyway but with the Grampians run coming up I have hurried along to get it roadworthy and rego'ed then I can worry about other things over winter. The car was purchased from the car yard that I bought it from about 11yrs ago and the old bloke (late 60's) that owned it decided to trade it back in as he couldn't get in and out of it anymore. So far all I have done set the valve clearence, bead blast the rocker cover tune the SU's up a bit with the help of Mark (scootag), change engine/gearbox/diff oils & filter and get some rust fixed up around the RH side bonnet hinge and replace heater hoses. The main problem I had was every time I touched a heater pipe, something broke. So I had a plumber mate make a new one out of copper, it runs around behind the head to the manifold. Plans are to remove all the suspension, blast and respray in Gunmetal. Remove engine to detail engine and bay. Clean up the interior abit and would love to get a new dash done as current one has had a new skin stuck over the top half. And enjoy driving it every other day. It goes in for the first RWC check today, not expecting to pass as I have left a few obvious things like back tyres and castor bushes, only to help the guys out so they don't have to look to hard Cheers peoples. Thomo

How many from Ballarat are intending on going to the meet? I don't mind driving the Dunnydore cause I dont drink............ much.

Save you searching http://www.rodshop.com.au/nissan/nissan_datsun.htm .Not that expensive really.

What car number at Bonnie Doon were you? I was in car #17 Datsun 1600. Gotta love that event.

Thanks Heaps for dropping in Mark. You are a good man. Pulled the plugs out and the front 3 are all gummed up, back 3 arn't to bad buy I will get new ones tomorrow. Also set all the tappets today. Need to fix up some heater hoses and a few other things before I can go for a blap and get the timming right, then have another go at the carbs. Still the idle sits at almost 1000 and stalls if you get it down to 6-700. ARR the joy of owning a classic vehicle.

I have removed the pipe and parts attached and blocked off the hole on the back of the air box. Now just need to fix the vacuum leak.

I only drink spirits from a bottle. This could be interesting. Stuff it, i've got next week off so i will give you a call next week. Lets have mini club meet.

Yeah cheers, those triples would help my ego but not my wallet No airpump on the car either. I can see where a lot of 'tidying up' can be done by removing alot of crap and get away with emissions. As long as the fuzz that pull me over to check it isn't to switched on. Happy to take you up on your offer Scoot but it's got no reg so if your ever in the mood for a visit to Sebas? ;) Thanks for that Pic Mick. Yours looks alot cleaner without all the smog crap.