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Datsun 280Z -77 - Build thread
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peter_s
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That beer tasted so good after it was in. It took 9 hours...
well deserved. I think 9hrs is good for that, I'd be happy.
peter_s
Club Member
As always, it's the small things that take time.
Took the opportunity to change the bushings to the steering rack and some other things.
Then i realised I had forgotten about the throw out bearing, a $20 part... in the end I used the old one, it looked like it had been changed recently. Not optimal, but what can you do...
Took three tries to set up the lift correctly to be able to get the engine in...
peter_s
Club Member
Haha, thats what the service manual said. Was not too bad, my hoist managed to reach, just...
I can say that it was easier than on the MGB, and there you dont have any choice. Full package or nothing...
peter_s
Club Member
I have to add that I had help by a guy who has done a nut and bolt restoration of his 280z. He just fixed so many small things quickly that I would have had to read up on. I wouldn't have managed this on an afternoon and evening without him. He's a champ!
peter_s
Club Member
I'm doing a new ECU harness and power harness for the engine AUX. I have to do that since I'm running the ITBs now and an aftermarket ECU. If I were to strip the whole car I would do new harnesses for everything.
Yeah, that is a air con pump. I just realized it will not work together with the harmonic dampener. So it will now be connected right now. Will try to solve this further on. Prio one is to get the car running again
peter_s
Club Member
The AC? Never, love that thing
SacCyclone
Club Member
Agree, the AC just makes the car much more comfortable to drive and should help lots with moisture inside the car during wet days.The AC? Never, love that thing
peter_s
Club Member
Great progress yesterday:
First I took of the prop shaft and mounted it into the gearbox. Bolted it on again. It was a tight fit to reach the bolts...
Then, header installation
And when I mounted the ITBs I striped two pin bolts! They were just a little bit too short. So I changed all of them where the thick washer is in place.
Vice grip to the rescue:
So off it all went again, and then an hour later it looked like this:
Then I did the new ECU loom in front of the TV while my wife was watching something
First I took of the prop shaft and mounted it into the gearbox. Bolted it on again. It was a tight fit to reach the bolts...
Then, header installation
And when I mounted the ITBs I striped two pin bolts! They were just a little bit too short. So I changed all of them where the thick washer is in place.
Vice grip to the rescue:
So off it all went again, and then an hour later it looked like this:
Then I did the new ECU loom in front of the TV while my wife was watching something
peter_s
Club Member
Thanks Geoff!
The XKs are fantastic cars. Great summer cruisers that still handle modern traffic more than well. Suspension is ancient, but sort of suits the drive. The are beautiful
uk66fastback
Club Member
Great work Peter. The cable management on that computer speaks volumes ... !