mark Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 OK now to what drove me nuts. I had 10 days to do rings and bearings, new rotors and some other maintence on the Z before the next track day. Engine part went fine. on schedual. Went to put the pressure plate back on and saw a crack in it. Since I like my feet I got a new one. I had alight weight SLP unit but I need one quick so I bought the stuff the local auto parts place sells. New made in china (isn't everything) 300 bucks clutch disc and pressure plate. get the car back together. go to start it and the starter craps out. Will spin but the geaer will not move out to the fly wheel. No problem, take it apart and there is a peice broken. Can't get parts soon enough for my tilton super starter so I go the the local speed shop and get another one. 300 more bucks. Could not use a stock starter. Won't fit due to mods. Oil pan, exhaust, and what ever else is down there. Get the new starter home and spend several hours shimming and adjusting to get it just right. Don't want to screw up a new $300 starter. get it working and then the car won't start. 400 bucks for a new optispark. I got the GM stuff and needed it quick so I paid dearly. It is normally 700 from the local Chevy place but I have a buddy that got it at his cost. Get everything together tonight. Crank the car it fires right up. VIR here I come. Put the radiator in and fillit and water is pouring out of the back of the water pump. The 12 year old seal did not like being dry for about a week. Tommorow hopefully I can find a rebuild kit for it if they even make a kit for it. What's next?? Now I have no money for the group buy on the therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 And now, since your water pump leaked, you need another new opti...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thanks for the encouragement Tim. No I did check that and the car still starts. If I have to buy another optispark I going a different route with the ignition. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I feel for you, it reminds me of this time last year. Started out fixing a minor oil leak and wound up with a complete motor rebuild. I hope when your done, the original problem is solved OK. At least you now know all this other stuff is in good shape. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zlt1 Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Check this out . http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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