bananahamuck Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 It`s ok if you don`t know 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 This guy is pretty much ready to yank at this point. uh oh... my engine hoist .. it's in piece's.... what will I ever do !? :unsure: That "kinda" looks like an engine hoist ... to quote Shrek ..." that'll do donkey...... that'll do........ " Putting slight tension on the engine Roll out the trans with a soft block of wood for trans support. supporting it... (remember I have a turbo and down-pipe still attached at this point ... tight fit and only way out is ^^^ up or take that shat off... up it is !! lol ) Seperating the duo. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Despite what it looks like... it was a pretty clean/non-interference pull :thumbup: T-5 bellhousing isn't very dirty if at all... rear main might be fine , but I bought a spare for it just in case ;) Turbo exhaust side pipe (to engine) Turbo impellar area inlet Flywheel ring gear looks normal/good. EXEDY pressure plate looks fine to me. No leaky rear cylinder head core plugs here ! :) mmmmmmm Nissan blue filter :cool: (2) core plugs towards the front of the car ... passengers side ... look fine. ( will check/test later ;) ) (2) rear core plugs towards rear of the car ... look fine (again will test/check later) Some oil pan area (to be determined...) seepage , but realistically not a lot ... :blink: Timing cover area is fairly clean and has been re-sealed at some point. If anyone wanted to see what a 280zxt distributor looked like and why is so different ? Tah-dahhh ! (bigger and taller ) That's it for now.. Thanks for skimmin ! DTP Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Re-read through the whole build ,,,, and i don`t see why you pulling the engine.. 1 Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Damn DTP your quick I can tell you've removed plenty of engines out of Z cars before lol! 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 So your car seems to have a steering box ,, my 83 has a rack ,, what sup wit dat?? This copper zxt is a converted turbo from N/A. My 81 zxt has a rack :). It`s ok if you don`t know I don't know anything ... :rofl: ( no really .... I don't much of anything lol ) Re-read through the whole build ,,,, and i don`t see why you pulling the engine.. lol ... Well I did a compression test on her after #5 cylinder was missing. Everything read great numbers except 0-psi on #5 ... doh ! .. repeated carefully and still the same results ... double checko :-/ I'll checkout the turbo while it's out ... likely with a 15-20lb hammer .... if ya know what I mean ;) ... :D :lol: jk Not gonna jinx DTP Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Damn DTP your quick I can tell you've removed plenty of engines out of Z cars before lol! lol thanks Arche ... I got it all done today in the evening ... but truth be re-vealed ... feel like a slow-poke most of the time ... probably because I am a slow poke ... lol. Shoulda seen the first engine I learned on... poor thing ... :rofl: You should see my bro tear through cars and fix them... it's absolutely UN-real !!!!! :blink: :blink: Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I bet lol, I'm glad she gets some real work done its been awhile. Are you just gonna change engine blocks? Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Yeah just changing short-blocks is a real possiblity , but am curious what is wrong really first before making a decsion for sure. Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 For sure! Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I didn't get the chance to get much done today. 240mm 280zx turbo EXEDY Clutch. (9) 12mm bolts to pull the pressure plate off. Go around and loosen each 1/4 turn until no tension is felt. Pull off the disc + pressure plate then set on a clean non-greasy surface. Disc has lots of life left in it. See the bolt-pattern on this ? 9 holes total in sets of 3 groups = 240mm clutch system. 6-bolt at the crank (for you L4 guys). See how it says "EXEDY" in the top right corner ? :cool: Pressure plate looks good , and still has the machine marks. No blue spots or burns. I just like how the pressure plate says EXEDY in it too.. lol.. Stick all the pressure plate bolts back-in their home , so you don't have to play "where did I put that ... ? " game when assembly time comes :) Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Flywheel has to come off , so grab either a 3/4" or 19mm Impact or Deep 1/2" socket. In my case I'll be using a 1/2" Milwaukee electric impact gun with a 19mm Ingersol Rand impact socket. Before taking out the last one ... rremember to either secure it with wire/bolt/hand/etc ... or make sure the flywheel is "sticky" enough on the machined surface so it doesn't drop and bang your big toe... Lay it down on a non-greasy surface One of these pressure-plate bolts is not like the others ... a touch to long maybe ? ( might have to replace ) Stock Japan 240mm flywheel Trans squish Looks like New rear BRASS freeze plug ! (more pics coming) Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Leaving the flywheel bolts off since our engine is going on the engine stand. Oil gallery plug Bought some crappy bolts for the engine stand. Thanks ACE hardware lol. One by one through up the engine stand adapter and thread in each bolt ... then tighten them in sequence evenly. 17mm or 11/16" bolts in this case Slide on the bottom half of the engine stand. (engine SHOULD be more level when you're doing this... I got a late start and small window to do things today lol) Once slid on don't forget to pin it ! ( I used a hard bolt in this case ) Before Turbo down pipe if you weren't aware Turbo assembly Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Turbo mounting flange area Un-Hooking chain lift points. Keep the bolts on the chain ... if you lift them out like I do ... lol Pull the spark-plug wires out of the way and lay onto the intake-manifold. Rear-valve cover gasket torn. Zip-off all the 10mm valve cover bolts (don't forget the 2 up front). <a href="http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/zguy2/media/zcarprogress62213067_zps389f0918.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j447/zguy2/zcarprogress62213067_zps389f0918.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo zcarprogress62213067_zps389f0918.jpg"/></a> Pull off the breather hose assembly. Pop off the valve cover. Will update later on. Thanks DTP Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Weird that valve cover gasket is broken. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 meh.. it happens. I believe the gasket material can be at fault as well :-/ Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 is that packing tape you're covering the hoses ends with? Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 is that packing tape you're covering the hoses ends with? Yes sir. It was the closest thing I could find at that moment :) :lol: Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I like it :) nice.. :thumbup: It would seem... It's temporary enough to not cause problems and pull right off before re-installation , but durable enough to stay on (within reason) and keep the debris out for in between work. Quote Link to comment
Jennifer Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 This is cool!! So detailed, I love it!! :D 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 This is cool!! So detailed, I love it!! :D Thanks.. Glad you like it Jennifer :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 ((( I posted a question in general/technical , and for documentation purposes I will just go ahead and post it here as well. :) ))) The seals/bearings are going to have to be replaced on the Turbo itself , and I have yet to get it apart to make sure it's indeed rebuild-able. No housing contact on compressor side , and yet to see what the turbine side looks like. A few pictures of the turbo in question. Entire turbo-charger assembly "AiResearch TO4" compressor housing. Turbo down pipe (notice flange style). According to Hybridz.org ... it is a stocker T3 flange / T04 turbo and nothing special. Although mine does say "AiResearch" on the compressor housing , so I just to double check that it is what it is said to be. A few on hybridz have previously stated that Nissan used these as "stock" turbo setups from the factory. I've contacted G-pop shop as well and am waiting for them to get back to me on parts compatability :) . It "appears" my options are as follows in case any one option doesn't workout (any relevant input here is appreciated). -Swap on my other known good turbo to this engine and call it good. -Rebuild this existing turbo in-question.. if parts are available (not entirely sure at this point) Although they "appear" to be standard parts. -Buy an already rebuilt stock L28ET turbocharger from TurboCity.com for around $360 ? (I'll have to look again) No warranty available. -Buy a cheap ebay T3/T04 turbocharger ... have a custom down-pipe made to accept the v-band style hookup (maybe some sites offer a bolt-on flange) ,,,, and a v-band clamp ,,,, make sure waste-gate is available or adaptable , and hopefully the whole assembly is clocked correct so I don't have to re-pipe stuff :blink: ( not entirely sure what is what in this area at this point.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If I were to just rebuild the existing turbocharger in the pictures above... gpopshop.com has standard as well as complete kits 3 styles of turbo seal types that you are to choose from.(according to which seal your turbocharger incorporates). (Ebay has a cheapy kit , etc etc...) -1pc encapsulated carbon seal kit (Note:G-pop recommends this as a general guideline kit for 280zxt's on their website) -4pc carbon assembly seal kit - Dynamic seal kit Has anyone rebuilt this specific turbo pictured above ( or similiar on their L28et/VG30ET) or know anything about the actual seal it truly is/specifications on it ? I'm actually relatively new to turbo ownership :lol: , and I'm sure I'll decide which option is best for me :) DTP Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 DTP the Turbo pictured (TO4E) is an oldschool upgrade from the stock T3 280zx turbo I can tell you by experience this turbo spools quicker than the stock T3 it's worth keeping the rebuild kits are fairly easy to get. I don't remember exactly where on HBZ I read but I remember somewhere in the ball park of 500-600hp max which is more then enough, but obviously there's much better turbos out there if you plan on parting with it let me know I'd be interested in buying it! The turbo was already installed on the engine you pulled from a 1983 280zxt I got in Cali as donor car for the engine swap. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 DTP the Turbo pictured (TO4E) is an oldschool upgrade from the stock T3 280zx turbo I can tell you by experience this turbo spools quicker than the stock T3 it's worth keeping the rebuild kits are fairly easy to get. I don't remember exactly where on HBZ I read but I remember somewhere in the ball park of 500-600hp max which is more then enough, but obviously there's much better turbos out there if you plan on parting with it let me know I'd be interested in buying it! The turbo was already installed on the engine you pulled from a 1983 280zxt I got in Cali as donor car for the engine swap. I appreciate the info and I'll let you know if I do Arche ! 500-600hp is a LOT ! Spooling faster is pretty cool... But which rebuild kit do I use with this turbo.. is what I'm confused over slighty ? Here's the link to the basic/complete stock 280zx type kits (not sure these even apply atm) = http://gpopshop.com/garrett-t3-t4-t3t4-kits-2/ or just a stock ebay t3/t04e cheapy kit = http://www.ebay.com/itm/T3-T3-T04E-TURBO-CHARGER-REPAIR-REBUILD-REBUILT-KIT-NEW-/250805217720?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6527e9b8&vxp=mtr I'm not sure what type of seal the AiResearch turbo utilizes.. doh ! Quote Link to comment
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