roadkill2525 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Just picked this up today, needs a few things done before using on a regular basis. Found a factory service manual on Amazon and it's on the way. 1 Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 wow that is clean! welcome! what is the goals? Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 A clean Z in California? Must have cost a fortune! Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Was $4300, has had a repaint in the same color (301 Brown Metallic). Short term plan is to fix things like the locks and linkage to make it useful for a daily driver while I get some work done on the B210, the long term is to make a Grand Tourer style car. Quote Link to comment
EndStar Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 thats a wonderful plan not enough people do. i dailied mine for a year nd a half with no locks, just took my steering wheel and shifter with me everywhere i went lol Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Still working on fixing things like the headlights and clutch, but got new window cranks and a dimmer/turn signal switch installed. http://vid152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/roadkill2525/20170529_1505521_zpsowojjbhh.mp4 Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 How is the interior of your car? I know of some nice black door panels for a 2+2 Back seat in OK condition. I can get more details if you're interested. You want spare glass? Its unique to the 2+2 model. Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Got a shipment from Rockauto and Zcardepot, need to send the Kia Sephia/Spectra clutch master cylinder back though. Rockauto sent a Exedy MC559 instead of the Exedy SC559. Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Parts are still making a thud on the porch, Exedy clutch master cylinder. Quote Link to comment
Dr ZED Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 are you replacing the clutch slave cylinder as well? If the slave is weak, it can blow out the seals soon with a brand new master cylinder. Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 are you replacing the clutch slave cylinder as well? If the slave is weak, it can blow out the seals soon with a brand new master cylinder Yes, waiting on the slave cylinder because Rockauto sent a clutch master cylinder for a Kia (part #MC559) instead of the clutch slave cylinder (part #SC559). Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 The slave cylinder finally showed up. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dr ZED Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 You'll be shifting through gears in no time! Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Well I'm done with it, tired of chasing electrical problems with the headlights. Good Sylvania headlights from the B210, new fusible links, fuses, working headlight and dimmer switches but still have bright/dim or dim/off combination. Got the turn signals working with a new relay but not happy if only relegated to driving during the day. Still need to replace the clutch master and slave cylinders. Also need to look at parts for the door locks. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 "Hope it ... helps" - Dr. Zed 1 Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 The turn signal just needed a new flasher relay, the original Niles came out and the new one went in with the original bracket. This is starting to be like the '86 Camaro IROC, dumping money into it just to get it running right. Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 My dad replaced the Exedy slave cylinder with one from the parts store while I was at work, aside from adjustments to the pedal the clutch works. While pricing out a new exhaust system for the Z we found out its a federal model. What would be needed to be done to the engine if I wanted to put a header on? Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Ran it through smog testing and it failed, after having it checked out by a mechanic there's a laundry list of problems. I know a engine rebuild was in it's future but was hoping it would get by one smog test, any recommendations on engine building services in the North Bay aside from Rebello Racing in Antioch. Found bad intake manifold gasket Found bad EGR gasket AFM resistance not to manufacture spec's - tampered with Injector terminals and connectors corroded Found fuel pressure is 35psi at idle and with regulator vacuum source disconnected 43psi AFM hose bad and in need of clamp Compression test 1-5= 150psi, 6=110 Average compression is 180psi Leakage test 1-3=30%, 4-5=20%, 6=70% Recommend complete engine restoration Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Consider selling that one and buy one that's 75 and older, then u will not have to deal with smog. 1 Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Consider selling that one and buy one that's 75 and older, then u will not have to deal with smog. Are you going to be bankrolling this? Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 No, just trying to save u some heartache, been der. You had several cars that you dump money into and just don't want see you go through again. 1 Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Well my name isn't on the title and to simply throw around money for another isn't a option. Your answer might as well be one from the Camaro forums I was on when I was driving mine, never giving anything helpful but just posting to seem relevant. Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Picked up some free wheels. Quote Link to comment
roadkill2525 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Looking at replacing the off brand aftermarket stereo head unit, don't know if the speakers were replaced. Planning on using Pioneer but recommendations for speakers and head unit. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Pioneer is usually a good brand. I've been impressed with Kenwood and JVC as well. As for speakers, get JBL GTO series speakers. They are amazing for the price. They come in 4 inch, 6 inch, and 6x9 https://www.ebay.com/itm/JBL-GTO429-4-210W-GTO-SERIES-2WAY-COAXIAL-CAR-AUDIO-STEREO-SPEAKERS/391413530864?epid=217429248&hash=item5b221080f0:g:qiEAAOSw8oFXzaRM:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!98032!US!-1 Quote Link to comment
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