I finished my 350Z grille finally!
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I removed the rear window , and some more trim today. I think thats about all the trim. Still waiting on my new fuel pump to come in so I can drive her to the paint shop.
I finally got around to replacing the bushing in my pedal cluster and the accelerator cable with a nice Terry unit. My car only has 68,000 miles on it and 4 of the bushing were just completely shot. Also changed the tranny oil.
On a side note, when I removed the pedal cluster, I was happy to see nice red paint and no signs of any rust.
A quick tip if you are doing this: remove the clutch cable pulley at the tranny first. This will give you plenty of slack when reattaching the end of the cable to the pedal cluster.
On a side note, when I removed the pedal cluster, I was happy to see nice red paint and no signs of any rust.
A quick tip if you are doing this: remove the clutch cable pulley at the tranny first. This will give you plenty of slack when reattaching the end of the cable to the pedal cluster.
Cut out Rust... 
Replaced my door panels with speaker cutouts...
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with uncut panels
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with uncut panels
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Replaced my dead Bosch reman starter with a new mini high-torque starter (sorry for the stinky focus):
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and cleaned up the batter post connections.
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Now she starts real good...!
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and cleaned up the batter post connections.
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Now she starts real good...!
Finished bleeding my brakes with nice and firm pedal, disconnected pressure bleeder, cleaned up, pressed on brakes one last time, and pedal went to the floor 
I'll try it again in a few days!
I'll try it again in a few days!
Painted my side skirts.
Fixed a coolant & exhaust leak.
Installed gas tank rubbers & hold down strap that was missing.
Trying to buy carpet to finish my interior.
Waiting for my pedals to return so I can drive!
Fixed a coolant & exhaust leak.
Installed gas tank rubbers & hold down strap that was missing.
Trying to buy carpet to finish my interior.
Waiting for my pedals to return so I can drive!
Replaced the ignition switch after 6 months of no start. Even went for a drive!
QUOTE(kconway @ Mar 31 2012, 02:14 PM) 
FINALLY, installed my 2.4 in my car today! Couldn't be happier. 
Cool. When are you going to get it on the road? We'll have to set up another Palos Verdes breakfast run 
Looked at it.
Retired it as a daily driver.... 
Primed and prepped the deck lids and doors for paint tomorrow. Hoping for good weather.
With my project car I finished removing the front suspension and got it up on the rotisserie. I'm in over my head, but I'm having fun.
Today I said goodbye to my friend. My V8 conversion left for Arizona to a new owner. I built her in just 6 months and let her go to roam the desert. However, I am in the market for a new roller and I want to do another V8 Conversion.
So long my friend...
So long my friend...
QUOTE(euro911 @ Mar 31 2012, 06:33 PM)
QUOTE(kconway @ Mar 31 2012, 02:14 PM)
FINALLY, installed my 2.4 in my car today! Couldn't be happier.
Cool. When are you going to get it on the road? We'll have to set up another Palos Verdes breakfast run Still plenty to do but this was a huge hurdle I was worried about for a long time. Got kinda sketchy when my floor jack started leaking while I was under the car trying to man handle it into position.
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I installed the door panels wih some nice speakers, installed the radio and seatbelts.
QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Mar 31 2012, 06:01 PM)
With my project car I finished removing the front suspension and got it up on the rotisserie. I'm in over my head, but I'm having fun.
Garold,
Start a project thread on the red Levitating project if you haven't already. I would love to see what you have in store.
Being that you put a 3.0 in your past race car I can only guess what mad creation you plan on bringing to life next.
Good Luck,
Pete
Changed the oil and adjusted the valves.
Tomorrow, weather and time permitting, I hope to run through a carb sync.
Tomorrow, weather and time permitting, I hope to run through a carb sync.
Your in high gear now!!!
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 31 2012, 10:18 PM)
hey kapt, did you get my notes?
Changed the oil and adjusted the valves.
Tomorrow, weather and time permitting, I hope to run through a carb sync.
QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Mar 31 2012, 10:39 PM)
Changed the oil and adjusted the valves.
Tomorrow, weather and time permitting, I hope to run through a carb sync.
Did a little pre-spring cleaning at the shop today. In all my haste to get the 'BB' ready for the Route-66 Run, I left the shop in a mess with tools and supplies strewn all about the place.
Removed the vinyl and foam padding from my rear targa pad, going to try covering it with perlon carpet
Also pulled some -4 rear hubs and cleaned them up ... anybody in the market for some good clean ones?
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Removed the vinyl and foam padding from my rear targa pad, going to try covering it with perlon carpet
Also pulled some -4 rear hubs and cleaned them up ... anybody in the market for some good clean ones?
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I trailered my car down to 914LTD so Brad can replace my rusty floor pan & fire wall
David
I trailered my car down to 914LTD so Brad can replace my rusty floor pan & fire wall
David
Changed out my fuel pump. While I was at it I relocated it. Figured the easiest place to get to it in the future was the rear wall of the engine bay. I moved the filter up there also and installed a PSi gauge.
Might have a problem................ 
The pump is kinda noisy.
Can't really hear it when motor is running (i do have a exhaust leak) But it is louder up top then it was under the car... I'll fix the leak and see how it sounds later on. Might have to move it if it's too loud after the car is fixed.
The pump is kinda noisy.
Can't really hear it when motor is running (i do have a exhaust leak) But it is louder up top then it was under the car... I'll fix the leak and see how it sounds later on. Might have to move it if it's too loud after the car is fixed.
I'd move it up front, out of the engine bay, but if not, try mounting it with some rubber dampeners to take out some of the vibration (noise transfer)
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 1 2012, 05:00 PM)
I'd move it up front, out of the engine bay, but if not, try mounting it with some rubber dampeners to take out some of the vibration (noise transfer)
It has a rubber sleave around it. Was going to use a couple rubber washers also but couldn't find any. I know there are threads about putting it up front. But I didn't want to have to pull my fuel tank if I needed to work it was my train of thought. Just didn't concider the pump running noise. Right now it's only an issue when motor is off.
Finishing the paint on Lennies914's car!
I drove mine into town to Redbox for some movies. Only a few days left on my LE on ebay. Figured I better get a few more rides in it before it is gone 
Hit the longs with a hammer and watched the rust fall off... 
New fuel lines, fuel level sender gasket, filler neck gasket, and fuel cap gasket. Thanks to Mikey 914 and Racer Chris I have no more gas smell.
Dave
Dave
QUOTE(bulitt @ Apr 1 2012, 07:06 PM)
Hit the longs with a hammer and watched the rust fall off...
I'm seeing a trend here...
Blasted and sprayed my window regulators with cold galvanizing spray.
Cleaned up the headlight motors and di-electric greased all electrical points.
Getting as many sub-assemblies ready for my cars return from paint next week after being gone for almost 8 months! WTF!
Cleaned up the headlight motors and di-electric greased all electrical points.
Getting as many sub-assemblies ready for my cars return from paint next week after being gone for almost 8 months! WTF!
Removed the PO's Porsche reflector between the rear tail lights and filled all the holes left behind. Enjoyed the sheet metal work to get it flat without bondo.
Instead of reinstalling a stock push button trunk release, created a custom stealthy trunk-release solution. No chrome wart sticking out the back, just an almost invisible key slot.
Instead of reinstalling a stock push button trunk release, created a custom stealthy trunk-release solution. No chrome wart sticking out the back, just an almost invisible key slot.
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Installed new carpet and seats, i am almost ready for hershey. just need one good day to paint my front bumper.
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Installed new carpet and seats, i am almost ready for hershey. just need one good day to paint my front bumper.
QUOTE(Rockaria @ Apr 1 2012, 08:44 PM)
COOLPun intended.
Where did you get the tray? (or molds)
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 1 2012, 10:15 PM)
QUOTE(Rockaria @ Apr 1 2012, 08:44 PM)
COOLPun intended.
Where did you get the tray? (or molds)
Hell Yes... those cubes would be awesome in my jugmug
Installed Rear Bilstein Coilovers.
Rebuilt a Rear Caliper
Looked at the rust.............
Rebuilt a Rear Caliper
Looked at the rust.............
Removed the rear decklid and started prepping the trunk for paint. Tailights out and ready to go.
Took off the front FG bumper and FG valence. Cleaned an polished down to the original paint. Threaded and mounted studs for the valence. Working on steel turn signal covers.
There is a person on Ebay selling silicone molds of the 914.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silicone-Porsche-9...=item5d32ffba71
Pun intended.
Where did you get the tray? (or molds)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silicone-Porsche-9...=item5d32ffba71
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 1 2012, 11:15 PM)
QUOTE(Rockaria @ Apr 1 2012, 08:44 PM)
Froze it then drank it ...
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Pun intended.
Where did you get the tray? (or molds)
Replaced all the connectors on the motor controller, and took it for a fun drive. Sean got to drive it for a bit too, but nothing crazy. Yet.
I think I can burn rubber in first gear now.
Now if I could figure out why the coolant pump is shutting down after 5 seconds and restarting....
I think I can burn rubber in first gear now.
Now if I could figure out why the coolant pump is shutting down after 5 seconds and restarting....
pulled the scheel seats out,
pulled out old carpeting
pulled out backpad
Going to start prepping floors and firewall for some paint and or coating of some type.... TBD.
Fun fun fun.
pulled out old carpeting
pulled out backpad
Going to start prepping floors and firewall for some paint and or coating of some type.... TBD.
Fun fun fun.
Changed TPS board. What a difference and many thanks to all for information. It saved me a ton of money and was a breeze to do.
Ordered a 2-port fuel pump to replace my failing 3-port pump.
Installed a bunch of 914Rubber, sprayed off about 1/8 in of pollen (since yesterday) and drove her. Had to stretch the new transaxle's legs a bit...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zspZ1kWgYU
decided I need about 150 more hp/lbs of torque than I have now.
Just an assessment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zspZ1kWgYU
decided I need about 150 more hp/lbs of torque than I have now.
Just an assessment.
Rebuilt 901 last week, locked out first per Dr. Evil instructions then setup F N X Hf...aaawwww yeeeaaaahh!!!!
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This week stripped my tired empi's
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Primed 3 times to get that nasty rough surface semi-smooth then tonight going to shoot some satin black rustoleum 7777.
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I'll sand and polish the lips this weekend.
Oh the elbow grease I'm gonna use up this week.
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This week stripped my tired empi's
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Primed 3 times to get that nasty rough surface semi-smooth then tonight going to shoot some satin black rustoleum 7777.
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I'll sand and polish the lips this weekend.
Oh the elbow grease I'm gonna use up this week.
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