neotech84 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Nice find! I did notice that the head lights have been changed out and probably upgraded. Check into that maybe you will find your electrical problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 ^I will look soon. These are the housings I need for the HID conversion correct? I have never Converted any car, but want to on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Had a closer look, I think the original paint was just grey/ silver hence the metal look in the bay. It has chips in it so I know its paint. and there is a little corrosion / rust under the battery. here is a pic of the motor etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 OH!!! There's your problem w/ the heater! see that big red hose that's looped back around to the engine by the battery?? that's supposed to feed through the firewall and into the heater core. that's why you have no heat!! I would suggest you look into an aftermarket/NOS heater core, then reconnect it so you'll have heat. No doubt there's a leak or something in the old one is why they're bypass it like that. Z really looks good. You might look also into the 240z fuseblock replacement. that, I've heard is a big plus when working on 240z electricals. it's plug n play too. Read everything you can find on here about your car. there's tons of good info. oh and check your floorpans! they're notorious for hiding rust. due to cowel leakage. oh and you might want to bolt that fender back on, it's missing all its mounting bolts. grats dude! Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 thanks for the observation. I will have to look into that. I am hoping I can get ride of the motor and trans soon as i will feel bad if they sit behind my house and are never used again! heater is a must so i better research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Picked up a few parts locally 4runner newly reconditioned brakes with new brake pads 2 Subaru power steering racks. McKinney 240z to Rb26det motor mounts and tranny mount. New. Never installed. Also picked up some power locks, and Power window assemblies. Project is getting started now that I am throwing money at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well all the local guys with motors were taking to long to get back to me, so I just ordered the RB26 (from a R33) from JDM of Miami. I expressed concern with the fact that I had heard of motors coming with low compression etc, and Carlos over there said he would email photos of a compression test on the motor he will personally do monday before shipping the motor. He also gave me a great deal by paying just through pay pal and not the ebay auction (this way I am still protected by pay pal). Anyways here is a picture of the engine as it sits: Here is the Ad: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180446054398&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1&category=33615 I also printed out the full add before it comes down from ebay (to protect me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Ok enough clutter, I made a build thread. So let's all go here now: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?p=1105906#post1105906 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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