xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) the honda wiper swap was a lot easier than i thought it would be. handled it in about an hour to an hour and a half. but i took pictures of everything and of my weatherstrip and carpet as promised. hatch is back on, seal stuck on there well with 3m adhesive the structure of the rx7 stripping couldnt glue this part down because i still need the spare tire well looks really good but i wish i did a better job in some areas old wiper motor grossness in there took the plug and stripped all the wires at my desk spliced the wires according to the online diagrams soldered the wires shrink tubing shrinked the groups together electrical taped everything in a line test fitting the honda motor after the bracket mods used the bench grinder to get it flat, hacksaw to cut the notch, and a drill to make new holes took the main gear out of the honda motor and took 2 mins on the bench grinder matches the old motor perfectly reinstalled the gear into the motor put the assembly in the original bag used the rubber grommet from the honda because the original broke into pieces video of the wiper arms in action... i need those little rubber bushings... Edited June 9, 2010 by xxxpatsabxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) just bought the window channel felt seal from jcwhitney.com it was on sale for $1 so i bought 2 but shipping brought the total to $10 =( they should work but if they dont im only out $10 heres the link its style 26 http://www.jcwhitney.com/all-rubber-window-channels/p2009944.jcwx Edited June 10, 2010 by xxxpatsabxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two40zjunky Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 You are awesome!! I always have a fear of using parts from other makes or generic parts in general because of all the fitment issue's people run into when doing these same repairs on their own cars. it looks like you are having great luck with your project. The JC Whitney seal# 26 is an awesome find. please keep us informed on the fitment because I am in need of everything you just did to your car. Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 well thanks for checking it out, if you have any questions on how to get these items installed just send me a PM or ask on here. these last few weeks have been a time of great luck in terms of finding parts and ive gotten almost everything that ive wanted to get done in the time frame that i set for myself. the jc whitney seals should come in next week or so, but as soon as i get it in, i will post pictures and give a review on fitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 ok so, not going to get much work done today, party at my house. but i did manage to put down some walmart weatherstrip to try and prevent against exhaust fumes in the cabin. i got a roll of 25 ft for $3 and it seems like pretty solid stuff. its soft with an adhesive backing and if it doent work i will just rip it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) WOOO !!! my brother just got back from the MSA shop in Anaheim and he picked up my exhaust system. its the performance setup for the 3 into 2 headers. its 2 1/2 all the way back to a dynomax muffler. i snapped a few pics of what came in the box and how everything looks roughly put together. the setup is a slip together kit with exhaust clamps. kit came with - 3 pipes - 4 pipe clamps - 1 chrome tip - 1 dynomax muffler - 1 dynomax sticker - 2 exhaust hangars Edited June 11, 2010 by xxxpatsabxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 after closer inspection i noticed some pretty deep spiral scratches along with some horizontal cuts on the exhaust tip. got me pretty upset because i paid alot for the kit and the only part that will actually show is damaged. i emailed them but they had closed already, i hope i get a new tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 well msa didnt respond to my email, but when i called today they said that i could go in and switch one out. i test fitted the exhaust system yesterday and everything seems fine. the muffler hangs a bit low but thats due to space constraints, and i had to modify the msa y pipe considerably in order for it to fit with my no name headers. a few cuts and alot of welding later it fits the way i had in mind. i took the grinder to it and am currently painting it, but i dont have my nikon with me today, so... no pics if i cant find an alternate camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 put my exhaust kit on... bolted everything back up,almost had everything done.... but cut my hand open making a replacement hose... DAMN IT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two40zjunky Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 So how does it sound? and please let me know if that seal you have going on for the deck help to keep the exhaust fumes from entering the cabin. this is the only thing that truly makes me not want to drive my z all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 the exhaust sounds really good when its working but the webers are giving me a hard time. i just ordered new floats for them and they should come in within the week. ive tried so hard with them but i think im going to put them up for sale, im just not skilled enough to deal with them. its hot today but i will take pictures and try to get some videos posted. wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) hot one today. high 90s from 8 am to 6pm. but i got new spark plug wires and the car is running (but not well) my brothers and i took a shot at trying to tune the carbs and i think we are moving forward, but i think i will see a specialist in the near future. there is a massive ticking but im pretty sure its a leak at the headers because my headers didnt have the correct bolt holes for some of the mounting spots, im going to fix that sooner or later. the car idles very low while in gear but very high in park, but the weird thing is that the car idles in drive at 25 mph. took a video of it in my driveway for u guys to look at, you can hear the change and the leak. was thinking about burning out .... but its my driveway and neighbors were out. free via my autozone rewards card. washed it again today, our cars get dusty every few days due to the wind and location put in all new hoses and everything is bolted up muffler without the tip. the height and depth are ok but not perfect sucks up close to the body when u get under the car its pretty snug in there but i think im going to alter some parts to get the desired fit. VIDEO Edited June 15, 2010 by xxxpatsabxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) forgot to add yesterday that my timing was about 40 degrees advanced yesterday, so we turned the dizzy the other direction and only managed to get it to about 20 degrees, any ideas??? links to sound deadening and wiper motor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7eIF4cgFx4&feature=PlayList&p=B85248DEC4F8DE5C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=92 http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/wipermotor/index.htm Edited June 15, 2010 by xxxpatsabxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsonmahoney Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 So how does it sound? and please let me know if that seal you have going on for the deck help to keep the exhaust fumes from entering the cabin. this is the only thing that truly makes me not want to drive my z all the time. I did the exact same thing to my 240 except I went all the way around the hatch because the gasket seemed to fit perfectly between the ridge in the hatch, but I needed to make a cut where the arms of the hatch connect to the roofline. It definitely helped a little bit, but I still need to put in the other gasket around the rim of the hatch from a kia to make the rear hatch completely sealed and hopefully to fully keep all the fumes out. If you already have that piece in, installing this should at least help a little. If not check your rear lights. Sometime the fumes can sneak though there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 i did some driving last night and i am very happy with the way the sound deadening came out. it is extremely quiet in there with noise coming mostly from the firewall, doors, and windows. i went into it not expecting much but my time and money actually seemed to have been worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Don't see to many members from Menifee! My parents are over in Temecula Are you going to switch over to a 5 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I don't usually like the spider web type rims but those are pretty classy, and that's all I have to say about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Don't see to many members from Menifee! My parents are over in Temecula Are you going to switch over to a 5 speed? yea there are only a handful of Zs in the area, but temecula has the datsun heritage museum and a strong group of ZCCIV members in the area but i havent been able to make it to the meetings. i plan on doing the 5 speed swap because the 4 speed auto isnt any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 I don't usually like the spider web type rims but those are pretty classy, and that's all I have to say about that. yea im not really a fan of them either but i learned to love mine. im surprised, they cleaned up really well for being 30 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxpatsabxxx Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) worked for a solid 3 hours trying to tune the carbs, but every time i seemed to be getting close, it would end up being a let down when i would try to drive it. the tuning goes fine in the driveway but when it gets on the street it just putters then dies.i think i will buy the colortune kit after i do some reading up. ive been using this site as my guide. http://www.justbrits.com/Articles/TuneWeber.html Edited June 16, 2010 by xxxpatsabxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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