well i was back in the driving seat for a whole one day and my water pump failed so the zed is again off the road. it's due its 60K service soon so i think im gonna have a go at it, i want to do as much on the car myself as i can so i can learn more! had a look at the 60K maintenance guide on ttzd.com and just want to check with you guys if there is anything else i should do while im at it:

 

Spark Plugs

Fuel Filter

Timing Belt

Alternator Belt

A/C Belt

Power Steering Belt

Auto-Tensioner

Thermostat

Water Outlet Hoses (2 req'd)

Water Pump

Water Pump Gasket

Cam Seals (4 req'd)

Main Seal

Intake Cam Sprocket O-rings (2 req'd)

Intake Cam Sprocket Springs (2 req'd)

Main Crank Sprocket

Crank Rear Spacer

 

i did an oil and filter change very recently myself so no need for those.

 

 

other things to do at the same time (because its easier and might as wel while its off the road) cos they WILL be done sooner or later:

 

Lightweight Pulley (need different belts)

Plenum water bypass (no idea what i need)

Paint throttle cable and cam covers

SS rad pipes

SS intake pipes

NA power steering pump and hicas removal

Tranmission fluid change

 

have i forgotten missed anything? will probably start this mamoth task in 2-3 weeks. any of the leics guys fancy getting their hands oily? lots of tea, sandwiches and biscuits!

 

Cheers

Yaseen

well i was back in the driving seat for a whole one day and my water pump failed so the zed is again off the road. it's due its 60K service soon so i think im gonna have a go at it, i want to do as much on the car myself as i can so i can learn more! had a look at the 60K maintenance guide on ttzd.com and just want to check with you guys if there is anything else i should do while im at it:

 

Spark Plugs

Fuel Filter

Timing Belt

Alternator Belt

A/C Belt

Power Steering Belt

Auto-Tensioner

Thermostat

Water Outlet Hoses (2 req'd)

Water Pump

Water Pump Gasket

Cam Seals (4 req'd)

Main Seal

Intake Cam Sprocket O-rings (2 req'd)

Intake Cam Sprocket Springs (2 req'd)

Main Crank Sprocket

Crank Rear Spacer

 

i did an oil and filter change very recently myself so no need for those.

 

 

other things to do at the same time (because its easier and might as wel while its off the road) cos they WILL be done sooner or later:

 

Lightweight Pulley (need different belts)

Plenum water bypass (no idea what i need)

Paint throttle cable and cam covers

SS rad pipes

SS intake pipes

NA power steering pump and hicas removal

Tranmission fluid change

 

have i forgotten missed anything? will probably start this mamoth task in 2-3 weeks. any of the leics guys fancy getting their hands oily? lots of tea, sandwiches and biscuits!

 

Cheers

Yaseen

 

 

 

if your doing the main seal then removal of gearbox is required and unless its leaking i wouldnt bother again main cam sprocket unless damaged is not needed!

 

intake cam springs you can get in the 60k service kit you may aswell fit,but are not major unless you have leaks from the camshafts/covers

 

water pump gasket is a case of useing a bead of sealent,again when replacing the 2 small water inlet and outlet hoses check the actual metal pipes for corosion as over years they become thin brittle and could crack etc

thanks greg

 

scratch the cam sprocket and water pump gasket then.

 

iv got traces of oil at the back end of the sump (between engine and 'box) so im guessing main seal does need replacing. but if its a gearbox out job i'll leave it for a garage to do that later.

 

do you mean the 2 pipes that sit behind the fan? one has the two sensors on it? i'll make sure i check them

yaseen, greg is talking about two metal pipes behind the two rubber water hoses you are goint to replace. They only become visible when you take the rubber ones off. As greg saysd they are usually rusty as a minimum, or badly corroded in the worst case. When you get them off give them a good wire brushing, and if you have time to let them dry properly a couating with some zinc based paint. And dont forget a set of long reach hex keys (allen Keys) dont buy the ones with the "wobble" fitting on the end, as I have had two so far brak the "wobble" and leavit it in the head of the bolt you are trying to undo, not good. These are needed for the bolts that hold on the upper and lower water pipes. Good luck :)

thanks Hugh! :)

well i was back in the driving seat for a whole one day and my water pump failed so the zed is again off the road. it's due its 60K service soon so i think im gonna have a go at it, i want to do as much on the car myself as i can so i can learn more! had a look at the 60K maintenance guide on ttzd.com and just want to check with you guys if there is anything else i should do while im at it:

 

Spark Plugs

Fuel Filter

Timing Belt

Alternator Belt

A/C Belt

Power Steering Belt

Auto-Tensioner

Thermostat

Water Outlet Hoses (2 req'd)

Water Pump

Water Pump Gasket

Cam Seals (4 req'd)

Main Seal

Intake Cam Sprocket O-rings (2 req'd)

Intake Cam Sprocket Springs (2 req'd)

Main Crank Sprocket

Crank Rear Spacer

 

i did an oil and filter change very recently myself so no need for those.

 

 

other things to do at the same time (because its easier and might as wel while its off the road) cos they WILL be done sooner or later:

 

Lightweight Pulley (need different belts)

Plenum water bypass (no idea what i need)

Paint throttle cable and cam covers

SS rad pipes

SS intake pipes

NA power steering pump and hicas removal

Tranmission fluid change

 

have i forgotten missed anything? will probably start this mamoth task in 2-3 weeks. any of the leics guys fancy getting their hands oily? lots of tea, sandwiches and biscuits!

 

Cheers

Yaseen

 

 

The phrase "Biting off more than you can chew" springs to mind!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 

Hmm, I did the oil change ok myself, might have a pop at a 60k service!!!!! :rofl: :rofl:

 

Sorry yas couldnt resist it!!!

 

Seriously though Yas, make sure you know what your letting yourself in for, i did my water pump 2 years ago, but wasnt brave enough to swap out the cambelt. Im summoning up the courage now to do it this summer.

 

Make no mistake, to a novice mechanic it is a lot of work.

 

And good luck, by god you'll need it!!!! ;)

The phrase "Biting off more than you can chew" springs to mind!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

 

Hmm, I did the oil change ok myself, might have a pop at a 60k service!!!!! :rofl: :rofl:

 

Sorry yas couldnt resist it!!!

 

Seriously though Yas, make sure you know what your letting yourself in for, i did my water pump 2 years ago, but wasnt brave enough to swap out the cambelt. Im summoning up the courage now to do it this summer.

 

Make no mistake, to a novice mechanic it is a lot of work.

 

And good luck, by god you'll need it!!!! ;)

 

thanks for volunteering your services! lol nobhead :slap:

 

seriously if you can even spare a couple of hours when i'm doing it, i'td be a huge favour.

 

im not scared of doing it, i just know cos its my first time itl take me ages, dnt care how long it takes tho, i like doing stuff like this.

thanks for volunteering your services! lol nobhead :slap:

 

seriously if you can even spare a couple of hours when i'm doing it, i'td be a huge favour.

 

im not scared of doing it, i just know cos its my first time itl take me ages, dnt care how long it takes tho, i like doing stuff like this.

 

 

5-6 hours for a 60k service add 3 days for your 1st time PMSL

Gotta respect this mate .. really. I can do most bits and bobs but a 60k service (cambelt)

Gotta respect this mate .. really. I can do most bits and bobs but a 60k service (cambelt) gives me the shivers ..

 

Hope you get on OK .. how about a FAQ as well to see how you get on .. would be interesting.

 

Good luck

 

Chris

thanks for volunteering your services! lol nobhead :slap:

 

seriously if you can even spare a couple of hours when i'm doing it, i'td be a huge favour.

 

double post doh

Not my fault .. LOL .. I blame Mike ... his coat got caught in the server LOL .. sorry

Not my fault .. LOL .. I blame Mike ... his coat got caught in the server LOL .. sorry

 

oh no the sheep coat is back LOL

5-6 hours for a 60k service add 3 days for your 1st time PMSL

don't really mind taking 3 or even 4 days to do it, as long as i do it myself. i enjoy working on the car.

Hope you have fun Yas .... let us know how you get on mate ... :-)