got another zx now and this time i got it next to nothing ... had it mot cheked in my garage nothing wrong no bearing problems etc etc all in good shape and engine sounds great the left side turbo is new i have problem with the right hand side turbo oki now its smokey ive checkd it and will bee looking to doo it do i have to take the engine out or is there a way of doing it with the engine in ... i dont mind struggling abit, i have the ramp facility with me and loads of special tools for small places

It can be done with the engine in, but you may as well do it with the engine out. its a lot easier and faster, plus you can do a proper job. not to mention that if you snap a bolt from turbo to manifold you may as well get the engine out to sort it out. Plus you can change other things while there before the engine goes back in for piece of mind so you know they are not going to fail on you in the near future, and require you to take the engine back out again.

oh also i got a free turbo with the car a good one wich i got tested from my turbo man in bham :D

yeah but how long will it take to get the engine out average ?

first time around? about 8 hours if your methodical, have the correct tools and take care.

oooooh interesting i am so motivated to get the job started the only problem i have is that my garage is busy at the moment looking for some free time :D

So this thread is no good now then?

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=144069&referrerid=119

 

It's just in that one you said you had a turbo fitted to replace the one Jeff told you was seized, so maybe the same guy can do it just as quick?

smithy

oooooh interesting i am so motivated to get the job started the only problem i have is that my garage is busy at the moment looking for some free time :D

 

i did a complete engine change with nothing more than a car park a set of ramps, 2 Axel stands, drainage jug, trolley jack, a socket set / spanners / 10" breaker bar, 3 x 3inch extensions, torx wrench and a RAC light that connects to the battery, around this time last year, ooh and loads of hot coffee

 

was loads of fun on my own :D

nah not any more lol :$ but i think its worth doing this time this car runs like a beauty its got stuf that i need from my old zx im going to get the bits i need and put it in the new one ... baisically make one from the two

So this thread is no good now then?

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=144069&referrerid=119

 

It's just in that one you said you had a turbo fitted to replace the one Jeff told you was seized, so maybe the same guy can do it just as quick?

smithy

 

 

Classic :clap:

 

 

Jeff

Confused?!! Why get a new car when you've just payed out to seemingly fix another? Especially in double quick time?! And as said surely you have the turbo guru on speed dial?

Edited November 3, 201015 yr by Daffy

i did a complete engine change with nothing more than a car park a set of ramps, 2 Axel stands, drainage jug, trolley jack, a socket set / spanners / 10" breaker bar, 3 x 3inch extensions, torx wrench and a RAC light that connects to the battery, around this time last year, ooh and loads of hot coffee

 

was loads of fun on my own :D

 

out of interest mate, what did you use the torx wrench for? I can't remember having to use one..

huh

do i have to get the gearbox disconnected aswell ? and if i decide to do the turbo whilst its in the car then will i have to move the engine like lift it?

he means torx as in torque. used to get the correct n/m on a bolt. i think anyway??

 

ahhh, got it now.. lol

 

Saffy: Yes the gearbox will need to be taken off the engine but it can be left in place.

do i have to get the gearbox disconnected aswell ? and if i decide to do the turbo whilst its in the car then will i have to move the engine like lift it?

 

you mean the fella who changed the last turbo has forgot how he done it .

do i have to get the gearbox disconnected aswell ? and if i decide to do the turbo whilst its in the car then will i have to move the engine like lift it?

 

if you leave the engine in place your not going to be lifting it with out lifting the rest of the car due to the gear box / engine mounts.

 

Easiest option, remove the gear box, saves a lot of hassle and you can lift the engine clear with out having to worry about catching anything, or dropping the front sub frame to get enough angle to lift the engine and gear box together.

if you leave the engine in place your not going to be lifting it with out lifting the rest of the car due to the gear box / engine mounts.

 

Easiest option, remove the gear box, saves a lot of hassle and you can lift the engine clear with out having to worry about catching anything, or dropping the front sub frame to get enough angle to lift the engine and gear box together.

 

So YOUR really suggesting removing a gearbox,which needs the prop undoing,draining of fluid,unplugging,dropping the exhaust,disconnecting of the gearstick is EASIER than undoing 4 crossmember bolts and the steering column u/j pinch bolt?? are you serious .

So YOUR really suggesting removing a gearbox,which needs the prop undoing,draining of fluid,unplugging,dropping the exhaust,disconnecting of the gearstick is EASIER than undoing 4 crossmember bolts and the steering column u/j pinch bolt?? are you serious .

 

was for me, so yeah.

 

PS why does it need the prop undoing? just do what i did, unbolt it at the center bearing, let the center bearing hang and slide it out of the gear box, then move it to one side while still attached at the rear, when i did my engine change, i didn't have the luxury of having loads of room under the car to get the correct angle to take the gear box out with the engine.

Edited November 4, 201015 yr by vodkashots

was for me, so yeah.

 

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PS re-read it, i edited it.

lol i aint still sure because i dont want to move the engine out of the car as everything looks good and dry i dont mind taking an extra day on doing the turbo whilest its in the car but will get it on the ramp and get all the air tools on it and see the situation :D lol

lol i aint still sure because i dont want to move the engine out of the car as everything looks good and dry i dont mind taking an extra day on doing the turbo whilest its in the car but will get it on the ramp and get all the air tools on it and see the situation :D lol

 

the process jimmer is on about, is dropping the engine enough to get to the turbo, you will still need to disconnect the pipes at the front so you don't put pressure on these. but dropping the front sub frame and moving the steering U/J out of the way, can achieve one of two things, give you enough room to get the engine and gear box out together, or lower the engine enough so the side bulk head isn't obstructing your access to the drivers and passenger side turbos.