Finally after 2 years of work I managed to actually turn the key and see if my engine transplant worked.

And........... she started in the time it took the fuel to run from the tank to the injectors :clap:. There was no farting, spluttering clonking tapping and more importantly no dodgy fumes coming out of the exhaust :thumbup:

 

Still have a lot of work to do but I am so chuffed right now. The engine last ran when i went headfirst into a crashbarrier in my old jdm 2 years ago. It's been sat for a year and a half outside under a tarp, before I gave it a service and cam belt change. And to think, before I got my zed's I couldn't even change the oil in a car. It's been a slow process as I've had to learn to do so much but It's been great fun and seeing and hearing it running was a massive joy.

Finally after 2 years of work I managed to actually turn the key and see if my engine transplant worked.

And........... she started in the time it took the fuel to run from the tank to the injectors :clap:. There was no farting, spluttering clonking tapping and more importantly no dodgy fumes coming out of the exhaust :thumbup:

 

Still have a lot of work to do but I am so chuffed right now. The engine last ran when i went headfirst into a crashbarrier in my old jdm 2 years ago. It's been sat for a year and a half outside under a tarp, before I gave it a service and cam belt change. And to think, before I got my zed's I couldn't even change the oil in a car. It's been a slow process as I've had to learn to do so much but It's been great fun and seeing and hearing it running was a massive joy.

 

Fab! Well done you. I so wish I could do stuff like this. Maybe after nurse training I'll learn how to fix cars. Then I might stop getting f**ked over by garages :sneaky2:

Fab! Well done you. I so wish I could do stuff like this. Maybe after nurse training I'll learn how to fix cars. Then I might stop getting f**ked over by garages :sneaky2:

 

Cheers Jane, get your bloke on a mechanics course! lol

Cheers Jane, get your bloke on a mechanics course! lol

 

How would that help ME learn to mend cars?! lol

How would that help ME learn to mend cars?! lol

 

lol. Best advice I can give is ; Get stuck in and don't be scared. I just used the manual and advice from here to help me learn, both have been invaluble.

gratz bud, now pop around to mine lol

Top work...I am no mechanic but since I got my Zed nearly two years ago I have learnt so much. I haven't attempted anything like an engine change myself but I have tried stuff that's way out of my comfort zone and when it works it's great. Many congratulations..enjoy!

gratz bud, now pop around to mine lol

 

lol. Was hopeing to get across mate but my vectra went in for a tracking job two days ago and i'm still waiting :huh: Can't really moan as they are doing it for free. Will give you a shout when i'm free and come and help you out mate. Saying that, sounds like your getting there :thumbup1:

 

ZXTT - cheers mate, it is fun.

lol. Was hopeing to get across mate but my vectra went in for a tracking job two days ago and i'm still waiting :huh: Can't really moan as they are doing it for free. Will give you a shout when i'm free and come and help you out mate. Saying that, sounds like your getting there :thumbup1:

 

ZXTT - cheers mate, it is fun.

 

am indeed, but always like a hand, rather than what my mate said "ill come and help you" and then just stood there for moral support :lol:

am indeed, but always like a hand, rather than what my mate said "ill come and help you" and then just stood there for moral support :lol:

 

That's what i was planning to do :lol:

That's what i was planning to do :lol:

 

yeah but the difference is, you have done it before, he hasnt, i know there is no way you would just stand there, you would get stuck in at some point as you love doing it :lol:

Always good to read when guys have done it for themselves, and bring a zed back to life.

You must be well chuffed. Good on you mate.

Congratulations Dave, well chuffed for you :thumbup1:

 

So when do you propose to have it on the road?

Congratulations Dave, well chuffed for you :thumbup1:

 

So when do you propose to have it on the road?

 

Still got a lot to do mate, including a full body work prep and respray. I'm now aiming for next summer realisticley :sad:

 

Finally after 2 years she started in the time it took the fuel to run from the tank to the injectors

 

The engine last ran when i went headfirst into a crashbarrier in my old jdm 2 years ago.

 

It's been sat for a year and a half outside under a tarp,

 

 

Priming the turbo`s oil supply is essential after such a long shut down, here is crossing fingers all will be ok.

 

Jeff TT

Priming the turbo`s oil supply is essential after such a long shut down, here is crossing fingers all will be ok.

 

Jeff TT

 

Is this just a case of allowing the engine to run without boost for a fair while Jeff, or is there more to it than that?

 

nice one steamy:). i know the feeling of getting it running after a very long time:)

 

Cheers Mikester

about bloody time, i had given up on you :lol:

about bloody time, i had given up on you :lol:

 

If I'd known you were waiting on me I'd have done it quicker mate :lol: