tamo3 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Rebuild Nabco 15/16 Brake MC that taken from 1979 280ZX. Since 1979-83 280zx Brake MC repair kit is sold out RockAuto forever, I used brake cylinder parts only from 84 280zx Brack Dragon Repair kit. It fit really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 brushed the snow off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 For a change - I drove it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquick260 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Cleaned engine bay. Removing all items attached so I can paint the engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer Z Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Did some bench racing. I won Put some new rear pads in the Z. Did some more bench racing. I lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sito Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Tried to take her out for a spin last sunday, as soon as I pulled her out of the garage she started leaking fuel. Turns out the rubber fuel line at the fuel filter had dried and cracked over the winter. Ran to the parts store and picked up some fuel line and replaced all the pieces. Didn't get to drive her though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(goldfish) Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Checked to make sure she was still in the garage. Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Enquired through Craigslist why I haven't received an answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Austin Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I replaced recently melted combo switch parking light sliding shoe with a nipple off a RainBird irrigation button. The nipple shaft was a perfect 4mm diameter to sit in the shoe pocket, and the barb was just a bit too tall, but easily trimmed to the right height. I even went as far as to use a 7/64" drill to open up the inside of the nipple to accommodate the tensioning spring. The switch is a little stiff, but far better than no lights on a daily driver. If this 'fix' does not hold I have found RC hobby shops carry 4mm polycarbonate rod that I could chop up to make new shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95i4 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Took her to a car show this weekend http://instagram.com/p/W6-jVMh3Fj/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Finished up the Na to turbo swap. Runs and drives. Makes an awesome sound since I only have the downpipe on. Little things need to be fixed here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Bought Mirrors for delivery locally. I'll pick them up in a couple months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragg Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Bought: LD28 eng and tranny with starter.Sitting on Craigslist a mile from my house in some dudes backyard.$foh-fitty. Trying to figure out what to salvage from this $450 booty. Starter - Yes LD water pump- ya Crank, sure. Main cap screws- yep Block - sold to another guy What else? Scrap it all? Edited March 23, 2013 by duragg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 She will be out of her hibernation stage in a few days, paid her a visit today and check her vitals, she is a sexy beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 We installed a new trans output shaft seal and trans mount. We also worked on developing a front brake mod to allow using vented rotors with the stock calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Got off my ass and put in the some more heat shielding, along with my STI diff swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Put in the choke cable bracket, plh made by Dave Irwin and broke the plastic tab for the horn contact while moving wires around at the steering column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sito Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Pulled her out of the garage yesterday (first time since winter storage) and gave her a nice wash. Also Took care of some electrical gremlins and drove her around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor_280ZX Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Alright! A chance to vent to someone who cares! Probably! Lost a small socket down in the block while taking my camshaft off and broke head bolt #14 after removing the others by hand. It's my first ever engine rebuild, and it's just going swell. What was meant to be a head gasket change is becoming a complete teardown. Someone just freakin' shoot me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 You will learn so much about your engine and being a mechanic in general lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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