S30TRBO Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Well I just got bad news as I thought I was picking the motor up from the machine shop tomorrow. He was assembling the Ross pistons and Pauter rods and ran into a problem. The rods are .100 inch too wide on the piston end so they need to be machined. My machinist called Pauter and they said they do that so aftermarket pistons will accept the rod. I was like WHAT it has been almost a freaking year and it came down to this ARGHHHHHH. So it will be another 1-2 days to have that taken off. Anyone ran into this before? Other than that the R200 3.9 clutch I got from Stony is ready to go in so I guess I won't be making Z days for the break in.... damn damn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Year and a half later (don't ask) I picked the block, crank, oil pan and my L28ET rods (for sale in classifieds). The block and pan were painted Nissan blue. I pan was modified to fit my Blitz oil temp sensor in the same spot where the stock one was. I am waiting on my Ferrara valves to come in so he can do the valve job and get the head back to me. Also he is assembling my Ross pistons to the Pauter rods. Here are some pics I took in the garage today. I didn't want to take all the engine bags off. Whooo Hooo!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotimport Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Frustration, i feel you. We all have been there....Good Luck getting everything together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Thanks man. I'll keep ya'll posted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Patience is truly a virtue, especially when it comes to something that you work on so hard that seems like an eternity to accomplish. the day your Z runs and you can drive her, I'm sure it will put a smile on ya from ear to ear. Everytime my car has some upgrade done or a problem I gotta fix and there is some down time, whether it's a day of labor or a few months... as soon as she is fixed I got a fat smile knowing I can just get away in my Z once again. Your day to unleash your monster is coming soon... just breathe and enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Patience is truly a virtue, especially when it comes to something that you work on so hard that seems like an eternity to accomplish. the day your Z runs and you can drive her, I'm sure it will put a smile on ya from ear to ear. Everytime my car has some upgrade done or a problem I gotta fix and there is some down time, whether it's a day of labor or a few months... as soon as she is fixed I got a fat smile knowing I can just get away in my Z once again. Your day to unleash your monster is coming soon... just breathe and enjoy it! 280ZForce~ Eternity is right, thanks for the pick me up. I needed that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Looking good. You're gonna be grinning ear to ear when that baby is done. I'm hoping to start my rebuild soon. Did you get the Ross pistons from Summit? I'll be shopping a round for pistons soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Looking good. You're gonna be grinning ear to ear when that baby is done. I'm hoping to start my rebuild soon. Did you get the Ross pistons from Summit? I'll be shopping a round for pistons soon. nah I ordered through my machinist he called Ross directly. Same thing on the Pauter Rods. Thanks man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24OZ Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 It's going to be worth the wait. Same thing with my build, its taken soo long but soon she will be alive! Glad to see you're nearly there, you have been really patient with this and the thrill is now only around the corner. Will have my fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 hey do you have the specs given to ross for the pistons and the price they gave you? ive been getting the run-around from the local shops around here looking for some pistons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 It's going to be worth the wait. Same thing with my build, its taken soo long but soon she will be alive! Glad to see you're nearly there, you have been really patient with this and the thrill is now only around the corner. Will have my fingers crossed for you. Thanks George good luck on the MS install, I'll have mine crossed as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 hey do you have the specs given to ross for the pistons and the price they gave you? ive been getting the run-around from the local shops around here looking for some pistons... I don't have my specs off hand. Depending on your application will vary the cost. Give them a shout directly, great group of guys: 310.536.0100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Joe I emailed me about your rods in the classifieds - did you receive it? Regards - Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Joe I emailed me about your rods in the classifieds - did you receive it? Regards - Yasin Yasin, You emailed yourself?? Of course I didn't get it. Seriously, I didn't receive anything to my yahoo. Try it direct a240ztt@yahoo.com or PM me. Check and see if you reply to the classified thread if that works. I remember reading someone was having problems. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Joe - Sent you a PM - hope you get this one! LOL Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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