I am looking for people to help me with my engine transplant. Although i am quite handy with the spanners, this is unfamiliar ground for me! I could really use anybody that has experience removing the engine from the 300zx. Even if you havnt done this before the more people i have helping the better!

 

I have use of a 2 post lift plus any tools i require for two days, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th November. I can be there from 9am till as late as i need. This is a link to where i will be going, Ramp and Wrench

 

Please Please Please, if anybody can come down and help on either or both days, even for just a couple of hours, it would be very much appreciated! I really need to save my Zed and i cant do it alone. I would even be willing to pick people up and take them home to save there own petrol!!

we are going to pull the engine with Box still on it ...

 

its to much of a Faff to Mate the engine to box when its free standing

I see, does that still apply for an automatic ( I have TT auto)

Last time when i instal engine in my 300ZX it takes me 3 days (yep, days) to install gearbox on my own without special tools ( https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1rEuM77M0c9KTsIoI5kG1dMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink ). Its REALLY pain in the a$$, its the worst part in my opinion... This time i try to remove and put back my engine witch a gear box on it.

I see, does that still apply for an automatic ( I have TT auto)

 

Yep indeed just the same

 

Last time when i instal engine in my 300ZX it takes me 3 days (yep, days) to install gearbox on my own without special tools ( https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1rEuM77M0c9KTsIoI5kG1dMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink ). Its REALLY pain in the a$$, its the worst part in my opinion... This time i try to remove and put back my engine witch a gear box on it.

 

alot easier if your doing it by your self ...

 

but its each to there own on this really

Going to be a good weekends work. Quite looking forward to it :) I'm praying all goes well!

Oh Mark, i've been meaning to ask you, would you be able to write me a receipt for the engine? Just for my service history thats all, so i have something to back it up should i ever (i never will) sell her.

i took the engine out and left my auto box in but ime going to put the motor back in with the box on it for a few reasons but the main one being i dont want to risk damaging the T/C oil seal..

Edited November 3, 201213 yr by znut

Today's the day! Would like to thank anyone who has said they will come and help, and the door is very much still open if anyone else would like to come :)

And? Any good news :) ? Its possible to remove engine with a gearbox?

Yes m8 it is .. did say in post 27/30

 

Manual/Auto Box and engine can be removed and fitted

Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Neil, Dave and Mark for coming to help this weekend! I honestly couldnt have got even half of the work done without your help and experience.

 

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

 

One minor hiccup with a manifold gasket, but we'll get there eventually :)

no worries Rob, dont forget to upload the million pictures i kept nagging you about taking . they will help other for sure .

 

Sayers

I'll upload them next chance i get mate :)

Yeah Pictures! Ok, im waiting :)

Wont be tonight, i'm off out to enjoy my last night off work in a minute. But will try my best to post them tomorrow :)

Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Neil, Dave and Mark for coming to help this weekend! I honestly couldnt have got even half of the work done without your help and experience.

 

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

 

One minor hiccup with a manifold gasket, but we'll get there eventually :)

 

I was glad to be of some help, only wish I could of done more.

Good luck with the rest of the rebuild.

Please keep the updates coming.

So no photos and -How To- ? :(

Not at the Mo i'm not sure what rob has taken but the car is now in my garage

ready to take the engine back out tomorrow

 

some how a manifold gasket as not been located right or not fitted so it has to be sorted :(

You didnt use a spurious gasket set did you mark ? Oem is always the way.dont use the ams manifold gaskets that come with the manifolds either.very poor quality imho.

ehh i want to take out my engine tomorrow too, thats why i need some -How To- ;)

Jimmer there OEM gaskets but got a feeling its just not been put on right

u know how that can go on two ways but holes will not align up

ehh i want to take out my engine tomorrow too, thats why i need some -How To- ;)

 

 

 

Drain Water

Take batt off

Engine cover & Balance bar off

wires / plugs off Coil up and pace in to battery compartment

Undo Earth strap from bulk head

Soft boost pipes

side metal boost pipes

plastic intake pipes

rad out

Aux Belts off

Fan off

Viscus unit off

AC Pump unbolt and hang down

PS Pump off and hang down

Alternator take completely off

 

Jack car up Put on Car sands / ramps on all 4 corners about 12" high

 

Take of the Exhaust system from Turbo elbows

 

Gear box

Manual* 4 bolts that hold the Gear support arm on to the box

Manual* long bolt that connects the gear leaver linkage

4 bolts in the middle of the prop shaft But Mark there Position

Undo the Center bearing

Support the engine with a trolley jack

Undo the 6 bolts on rear gear box mount

disconnect all wires going to box

Starter motor off

Manual* .. undo slave cylinder "do not take of the pipe work"

Auto* disconnect gear selector arms

 

back to the engine

undo the engine mounts from the sub frame

Undo the Steering Universal joint

Loosen the 4 bolts holding the sub frame by 1/2">3/4"

Take off the Oil Cooler pipes that run beside chassis rail

 

Back to the front of the car

 

Take Bumper off

if you have a front mounted inter cooler take that off too

Air filter and Maf unit

 

Now when taking the engine out u strap it to the very 4 front of the plenum intakes

u may want to drain the oil out of the Gear box or leave the front half of the prop shaft in the box

 

bit of a quick run down i may of missed a 1 or 2 things

How are you getting Rob? Whats the latest?

started at 5pm today .. engine is now out on the stand at half 7 ..

we can see the middle gasket on the manifold has not been located correctly so hes just not in the progress of taking the tub of

to rectify the problem

started at 5pm today .. engine is now out on the stand at half 7 ..

we can see the middle gasket on the manifold has not been located correctly so hes just not in the progress of taking the tub of

to rectify the problem

 

Thanks for the update Mark.

Hope all goes well with the reinstall.