Hey guys most of you woulda seen the mess that is my engine bay by now but if not heres a reminder

 

 

Any advice on what i can do to clean it up abit ie clean it etc. Im scared to jet wash it due to the electrics in there and the fact i could flood the engine i have brought some engine degreaser but im looking for other ways to get it cleaner ie what pipes i could buy etc - i do have a dremel with wire brush attachments

You could pay a professional to steam clean it.

Years ago, I used to pour a bottle of coke over the engine, leave it for a while and then hose it off.

It always seemed to work quite well.

leave the car running and steam clean it slowly !you can pick up a basic steam cleaner for £50 did mine the same way with no problems just take your time and mind the electrics

Well...you win some, you lose some. I took a gamble on this old Datsun and sadly it's in worse shape than the one I'm trying to repair. I'm now giving up an they're both going!

 

 

 

 

This 1991 UK 300ZX TT has been off the road almost 5 years. It failed its MOT in 2008 on a rusty sill. The work was carried out, customer subsequently couldn't afford to pay and never collected the car. Debt was eventually settled with the car and V5 handed over. Unfortunately for all this time the car was sat outside, hence the condition it's in now.

 

 

 

I got it towed to my yard and it started up fine and moved under its own power. There's a misfire at idle but all 6 cylinders are working if encouraged with the throttle. Main problem is she's overheating. The waterpump drive belt sounds awful so the pump could be failing. The viscous fan doesn't cut in at full power either. There's no oil in the water to suggest headgasket. The water it's dumping is usually cold so may even be a clogged up radiator or hose. I've not let it overheat in spectacular fashion - its' been turned off as the hissing starts.

 

 

 

I was going to take it for an MOT but since it won't make it, I've not driven beyond my yard. I'm unsure what the gearbox, turbos or brakes are like. It hesitates when pulling away but all Zeds do when they've not been exercised. It needs a major service and clean up. There's no smoke billowing from the back and turbo gauge suggests they're spooling up OK. Brakes are not seized.

 

 

 

Paint is faded/lacquer peel all over. Bonnet/wings/bumper/rear panel especially. It's worse than the photos suggest. Spoiler has gone - common on Zeds! I made the very foolish mistake of pulling this Zed out of hibernation while covered in snow. It wasn't until the following morning I saw how much lacquer had come off. Eeek.

 

 

 

In terms of rust it doesn't look too bad underneath from what I can see. Sills are good as they were repaired properly. The common areas of weakness seem to be OK. Its' done 106,860 miles, which looks plausible. The only paperwork present is the V5.

 

 

 

Good things...good things...all the tyres have 6mm tread, dateless plate, UK spec, ABS, power steering, targa tops with blinds and it's a complete car!

 

 

 

Interior is a little grubby but tidy. Being a UK model its' got full black leather. There's no stereo however all speakers and wiring are present.

 

 

 

Ideal project or donor car perhaps?

 

 

 

Drop me a message or James on 07933 641790.

 

 

 

You'll need a trailer to take her home - she won't drive. Car is in Eastbourne, East Sussex. There is a recovery company where I store the vehicle who could deliver. ARS Recovery - first result in Google. Ask them for a quote, not me!

 

 

 

 

 

this is what the ebay add said regarding my zed can anyone make any use of the info as to why it may be overheating? as i said before it has not with me yet but ive not been able to get it under load due to it not having any rent on it

You bid to buy. If you're unsure of anything come and take a look at it or ask me. Sold as seen obviously - spares/repairs. Contact in 24 hours or I second-chance-offer.