RB26240Z

Did anyone have to grind off a little from the back side of the mount (on the exhaust manifold side) to clear the turbo oil outlet hose that is coming out of the side of the block? Hope I expalined it clearly. Thanks Henry

You are right, it will never be 100% again, but I figure it can't get any worse than what it is now after the surgery. I hope! Henry

I feel your pain pete. I am going under the knife on tuesday, for a 10mm herniated disk at L4-S5. They will do a (percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Disectomy). Basically going in with micro-spinal instruments, cutting the herniated disk, and vaporizing some of it, and suction, to relieve the nerve that is being pressed by the herniated disk. Mine was caused by an auto accident (hit and run), and it is a workers comp. Anyone in california that has a workers comp case is basically screwed because of the new laws. I have waited 2 years with pain and numbness to my right leg for this surgery, and now it is finally happening. Hope you recover and get well soon. Henry

I drilled out the block form the bottom, drilling at an angle, punched out the dipstick from the front and put it in the new drilled hole. Like stony said, the R33 blocks might not be drilled. Mine wasn't a R33, but the seller told me it was the later R32 with the updated crank collar. Henry

Thanks guys, will try tapping couple of screws and pull it. Henry

Are you talking about the pulley with the teeth that the timing belt goes around? cuz, I don't think there are any threaded holes. The pulley has the threaded holes and is completely out, the piece that I am talking about is smaller and right on the crank. Thanks for the reply Henry

I removed the front pulley fron the RB26, and there is another pulley which the belt goes around. How can I remove that ? so I can pull the oil pump out. I looked in the R32 manual that I have, but didn't see any reference to it. Thanks Henry

Very interesting, keep us updated, pics and more pics. Henry

If you want closer, why don't you give john a call at betamotorsports, he will be doing some work on my rb26 swap, his work is top notch, he also did Amir's SR swap. (Not putting vildini down or anything) I am sure they do quality work too, just a suggestion since you wanted someone closer. Henry

Tim, I have a 01 pathfinder, 3.5 engine, been driving it for the last 2 years, has 80k miles. I haven't had any problems with it, rides fairly comforable. Henry

All the hard work and dedication by the admins is appreciated on this site. It's very simple, "there are rules and you just go by the rules". It's that simple. Henry

The guy I got my motor from said that it is the updated R32. I checked the number on my block and it is RB26-0365418A. I haven't pulled the oil pump out yet but hope it is the updated one. If not, anyone know where can the update kit be purchased? I believe it's the crank collar. Henry

I could be wrong but sounds like a booster problem. I had the same problem with a previous z and ended up getting a new booster. Henry

Good luck on the offer. Just curious, how long has it been in the market? The longer it's been there the more they will come down. The market has somewhat softened up (buyer's market), at least in L.A. Henry

I have a late 93 R32, the block has the boss from the outside but it has to be drilled. I will be doing it in the next few weeks, I'll post some pics. Henry

If I take a listing to sell a home it's usually 4.5% of the selling price. If another agent brings a buyer, I split the comission (2% my rate, and 2.5% buying agent). If I happen to have a client that is interested in that listing, I only charge 3.5% total, and rebate the 1% back to the client. Everyone has their own fees, however an agent will not be able to negotiate too much on the commission, where as a broker will be able to negotiate aggresively on the commission (as I have done in the above example). The typical market rate for So. Cal. is 5%, and that is split between listing agent and buying agent. Even if the same agent represents both buyer and seller, they still charge 5%. Finally, just like any other commodity, it is a supply and demand driven cycle, and commission rates vary, based on competition. Henry

Good point Nomad. Henry

Do a search at skylinesdownunder. As far as price, that all depends if you are going to to do all the work. Good luck

Looking good clint, can't wait to see it done! Henry

Great works of art !!!, too bad can't hang it on the wall . Thanks for sharing . Henry

Always make sure you get it in writing (in the policy) whenever you are insuring the z. If it's written it will be paid for. I know lot of the insurance policies have exclusions. Just because it's says it's covered in one paragraph, it could mean an entirely different thing when it's under an exclusion in another section of the policy. When in doubt, have your agent explain it to you, it's their job to make sure your policy covers for what you think you are paying for. Henry

I am in the garage myself most of the time. One time I asked a friend to give me a hand, he came over and his first question was, why are you doing all this work when you can just buy a new car? Three minutes later, I told him I had a back pain and wanted to call it a night. Kept wrenching after he left...... Henry

That's insane, 2100sqft, 2.5 acres for 350k. I can sell my 2300sqft, here in L.A. and buy a house down there paid off, and have plenty of money to invest in more real estate and fiddle on z's all day long. Slowly, I am begining to like the idea of moving out of here.

That would be a hell of a set up in a s30 john, and would look good in your white 240. Henry

Here is my $.02 A kitchen remodel (including the granite) will yield you the highest return/dollar spent versus any other section of the house, 2nd is bathroom, oh and garage is up there too. The first place a women looks for when buying a house with her husband/boyfriend is the kitchen and if it's what she wants, it's a sale$$$, and if the guy happens to walk into the garage and it's all decked out with all the goodies and a showroom floor then you just sold a house granted all else is decent, bedrooms can always be decorated, a gallon of paint and furniture carpets are out, except the reall fancy stuff, hardwood & laminate are highly desirable. Sorry to rant on but I'm in the business and wanted to let you know that changing the granite is an excellent idea. Oh and my project is still going, I have the RB26 stripped from the outside, will post some pix in the photo section, a six year old and an eleven month old are where most of my time is spent other than work, but plan to have it on the road by July.