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I think I can get it finished by the end of March. We shall see. I pretty much underestimate the amount of time to do anything by a lot.

Well done! I like "After tireless and borderline obsessive searching..." That describes me more days of a week than not. I haven't been very active on Hybridz.org for several years, but have been restoring a 240z for 5 years now and that has required a lot of tireless and borderline obsessive searching.

Damn. That is not a happy diff at the moment. Perhaps the debris hasn't caused insurmountable damage. I am hoping for the best.

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Bizarre. So, assembly lube inside the bolt holes... (e.g. mains and rods), causing hydro-lock. Yeah, hadn't thought of that.

I found a few minutes to mock up fitment of the new radiator. This one is made by Griffin. It is three inches thick with 2 rows (1.25 wide each I think) in the core. Size-wise, it is a pretty good fit. This will be replacing the JTR setup I had in the car previously. Before the engine blew up in August of 2015, I recall seeing the temperature needle on the stock temp gauge going slightly above its normal position. This radiator should achieve an improvement with regard to that issue.

Thanks Rossman. Work I plan to do before I start this engine: Installation and hookup of a full set of Speed Hut gauges Installation of a larger capacity aluminum radiator Installation of an electric engine cooling fan to replace the clutch driven cooling fan Installation of a dry sump oil tank Making and installing all of the lines associated with the dry sump system Installation of a smaller battery (perhaps lithium) to facilitate the installation of the dry sump oil tank in the engine compartment I've kept busy for the last five years with a 240z restoration project which I have been posting about over at www.classiczcars.com. That one is currently awaiting paint - literally, as in nothing left to do but spray it. My Z project cup runneth over.

Nearly 8 years later, I have a replacement engine, which I received today. Not much to see, but here are some pics: I have a lot of work to do before it can be fired up in the car. So, it will be a while before that happens. This motor is very similar to the one I destroyed. Changes are 89 mm bore, (now a 3.0 liter vs. 2.9 before), Intake valves are titanium (vs. stainless before), crankshaft this time is not lightened and knife-edged, and this engine will utilize a dry sump oiling system. I have shelved plans for a 3.4 liter. May never get back to that. If I had it to do over again, I'd go with something much more "standard" and pay one of the L-series specialists to do it per their recommendation. If this engine blows up, I will pay one of the well known L-series specialists to build a reliable replacement engine. Here's hoping this one doesn't go boom.

Sorry for the delay. I will pm you and we'll figure out final price with shipping.

I still have them.

Sorry, the fender was sold.

Cam SOLD

Hi Rich, Just seeing this. I still have the cam. Let me know.

Anyone have a set of 6 titanium valves for an L-28? Let me know.