71dime Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 i ordered my mr2 inserts for the zx struts now all i need is the ground controls so i can build the front coilover setup Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 stripped down one zx strut down to the bare metal and came to the realization that my Air Compressor cannot handle the mini die grinder for too long. Quote Link to comment
71dime Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 picked up my new rotors for the rear disk swap Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 stripped down one zx strut down to the bare metal and came to the realization that my Air Compressor cannot handle the mini die grinder for too long. Just dunk the whole thing in Superclean (walmart) and let it soak for an hour...no paint left Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Just dunk the whole thing in Superclean (walmart) and let it soak for an hour...no paint left Thanks for the tip, I will have to check that out. I will probably get some and strip down my hubs so I can paint them and press in my new ARP studs. Today I built a muffler for my air compressor out of 1/2" NPT 90* bend into a 2" PVC T Pipe. The thing is still loud but it is getting quieter. I tried to enclose the cylinders with a bunch of spare USPS boxes but you can smell the heat building up so I took it off. My next plan is to build a vented structure with some push pull fans. Quote Link to comment
Loren Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 went and picked up a new throwout bearing,removed the trans (again) swapped the bearings, and re-installed the trans. tomorrow I have to put the driveline,starter, & clutch slave back on,then I should be back on the road. Quote Link to comment
H5WAGON Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Air Filter, Oil change. 1st road trip to Eugene(Yesterday) came back today. Speedo does not work, so I just stayed in front of the people behind me....Was smiling the hole trip...:D Air-Dam is coming off, I have to use my mini ramps to clear my jack haha.... ya ya...get a low-profile jack...:cool: Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Air Filter, Oil change. 1st road trip to Eugene(Yesterday) came back today. Speedo does not work, so I just stayed in front of the people behind me....Was smiling the hole trip...:D Air-Dam is coming off, I have to use my mini ramps to clear my jack haha.... ya ya...get a low-profile jack...:cool: How much for the air dam/spoiler???? me want Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Ordered some wilwood rear disc kit and some rear coil overs from troy ermish. I also ordered all new bushings for the front and rear. Quote Link to comment
H5WAGON Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 How much for the air dam/spoiler???? me want Well, I first wanted to remove it because it kinda buckled the pass fender....bottomed out on tight double speed bump:angry: This is the wife's car and she said it stays, I just owe her a new fender some day...;) Where to start on what I did today......Put my strut back on my wagon moved it under my White Trash Garage..:P Then jumped onto my friends car...Took out bad Alternator, tested other nasty one we had it worked, so then put the front seat belts in. Took off wiper arms and cowling and found out the wiper linkage was frozen(Wipers where not working) Worked them loose, sprayed out all the old leaves and crap. Then wipers worked...!!! I love easy fixes like that Oh yea,,,,Sprayed the driveway off just before the rain. Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Bought some Rota RB's in Flat Black Quote Link to comment
71dime Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 the back is finally off of stands and back on the ground all i need is a ka truck oilpan and pickup then the front will have some suspension too Quote Link to comment
Papi Chulo Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 new clutch, rear main, & fixed a broken oil pan bolt Quote Link to comment
H5WAGON Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 new clutch, rear main, & fixed a broken oil pan bolt One question.... How long was the bolt broken?:D Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Ordered an Odyssey PC680T and billet battery hold down, also a trunk mount battery kit from Jegs. I have bought so much crap in the past two weeks that my garage is starting to get way too full. I wont buy the SR20DET till I at least install what I have. Quote Link to comment
DottiBlue Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Removed old fuel lines in prep for new KA24e fuel lines. Figured out how to mount the radiator. Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 bought a 150,thou KAe motor today! 200 hundo with engine harness and ECU,now to find a GOOD tranny........ Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 bought a 150,thou KAe motor today! 200 hundo with engine harness and ECU,now to find a GOOD tranny........ Sweet! I might have to skip on the VG and just do a KA first. Quote Link to comment
nowwhat Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 painted a set of old meshes that i got for 50$, installed the stock radio, and tried to unhack the wiring in the engine bay then went in the house and wondered to myself :poke: '' where the hell is my parts shipment'' Quote Link to comment
DottiBlue Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 bought a 150,thou KAe motor today! 200 hundo with engine harness and ECU,now to find a GOOD tranny........ Do the ka 5 speed. I converted the 280zx 5-speed. That was a bit of a pain, finding the new bell housing in the junk yard, then getting the correct bearings to work with the new bell housing. Your gonna have to cut the drive shaft either way Quote Link to comment
spitznoz Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I changed my spark plugs, distributor cap and engine valve cover gasket;) Quote Link to comment
Nismoron Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Went to the local annual import car show, met some new friends and scored a free engine for the wagon. Quote Link to comment
DottiBlue Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Kill the rust!!! then paint the interior. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Jumped it to get it started, warmed it up, drove around the neighborhood, parked it. Sad face. Soon it will be registered! Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Do the ka 5 speed. I converted the 280zx 5-speed. That was a bit of a pain, finding the new bell housing in the junk yard, then getting the correct bearings to work with the new bell housing. Your gonna have to cut the drive shaft either way I have the driveline shortend for the 280 5 speed all ready,But i like the KA trans shifter better than the Z's thanks for the advice man!! Quote Link to comment
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