Hi All :cool:

 

I am relocating to Spain in three weeks and have stumbled upon a huge fooking problem.

 

I started to take my Plenum apart to put a new one on and replace the hoses in the engine bay. The plenum is stripped down (but still not off as it has a few awkward bolts left) and all the hoses in the bay have been removed.

 

Disaster has struck in the form of my other half who has now insisted that unless my Zed is a running car in the next few weeks, I will have to sell her on flea bay for peanuts. I do see her point as the storage costs are too much to warrant stroring a non running car :hurl:

 

As time is a major issue, I have abandaned taking the plenum off and tried on several occasions just to put the engine back together and start her up. I just can not do it, my mechanical knowlegde has proved to be crap and I think the stress of moving is making it worse :mad: :mad: :cry:

 

I have contacted the garages in the area and all the mobile mechanics but all have turned down the job or I have turned them down as they are far too pants to work on a Zed :nono:

 

I know it is a very common DIY job for Zed owners to do, but I am in serious trouble. Would anyone be able to tell me the best place to buy the replacment fuel hoses and other engine hoses from. I think it is Smithy for the fuel, and I was going to get Samco, but have heard horror stories about them :confused:

 

Finally, I have thrown in the oil rag so to speak and admitted defeat on putting the Plenum back together. It looks like the end for me and my Zed............................................... :cry: :hurl:

 

Is there anyone in the County Durham area that could come out and put on the new hoses and the plenum back together?? If so you will be keeping a Zed enthusiast with his pride and joy and I am more than happy to pay a very good price for your time.

 

Thanks for reading this sob story and I hope someone can help ;)

 

Best Wishes Guys

Hi All :cool:

 

I am relocating to Spain in three weeks and have stumbled upon a huge fooking problem.

 

 

Disaster has struck in the form of my other half who has now insisted that unless my Zed is a running car in the next few weeks, I will have to sell her on flea bay for peanuts.

 

how much do you think your get for the other half on flea bay? Whats the reserve :rofl:

 

good luck bud :D

Should be free towards the end of the week. 120 miles journey but can chuck my tools in the boot if you need help :)

Andy the man to sort you out the guy knows zeds inside out :D

Thanks Carl :) Checked my diary (lol) and looks like I'm free wednesday if thats any use?

Duffy To the rescue:bow: :bow:

 

Now that is what you call Good cub spirit

 

Fair play Andy Duff For President :rofl: :slap:

Nice one Andy.You is ugly but good. ;) :D

Nice one Andy - top fella :bow:

Andy,

 

Thanks so much for the offer, it is genuinely appreciated. I am also VERY impressed with the speed of your kind gesture, you are an asset to the club.

 

Unfortunately, events in my ever unpredictable life had lead to a deep and meaningful with the other half tonight and we have decided that we really don't have any option but to let the Zed go.

 

As I don't have the time of funds to go into the car before we leave, the car is going to be sold as a complete unit, in it's current state. (Basically missing the hoses from the engine bay and as such, as a non runner)

 

I have managed to amass quite a collection of rare bits and pieces durin my Zed ownership and as I would much rather give first dibs to you guys, I will be paying my membership on Monday and hoping for a quick activation so I can get some of the rarer bits posted on here early next week. The car itself will be put up for sale a day or so later, and after that, its off to Flea-bay.

 

Thanks again to Andy (top Man) and to everyone else in the club who has offered their advice, help and opinions over my time here. I just hope my goodies get to stay in the club, rather than going to some pesky boy racer or worse still, a reaper!

 

Genuine thanks again....I WILL BE BACK!!!!!!!!!!.......................................

Ok hows this sound - I still come over on wednesday and sort it out for you - that way, whichever way you decide to go, you'll have a complete car instead of 'bits' to do whatever you want with? ;)

 

Seriously appreciate the comments above too guys :) You really know how to pick someone up when they're down :) I'm starting to get faith in this place again :)

Ok hows this sound - I still come over on wednesday and sort it out for you - that way, whichever way you decide to go, you'll have a complete car instead of 'bits' to do whatever you want with? ;)

 

Andy, you really are 'The Man'. Offering to help so that I could keep the Zed was a terrific gesture, but still being prepared to do the work even if the car might be going is outstanding!!!!!!

 

Sadly, I don't get paid until Tuesday 24th so won't be able to order the fuel and coolant hoses until then. With delivery time on top, it will all just take too long to be a viable option.(I was going to get Samco hoses, but have just been told they take 12 weeks to order!!!)

 

I can get the car advertised on here as soon as my membership is activated and so could potentially have her sold before I could even get around to ordering the hoses. As time is of the essence, that is the way I have to go, even though it means losing a few quid in the process.

 

Anyway, the car will be listed for sale early next week, please form an orderly queue if you are interested in some rare goodies, including a Navan gear knob, Genuine Nissan 300zx workshop manual (the actual book, in immaculate shape), set of owners manuals and all supliments, imported from the US and immaculate condition, targa bags, genuine tools and pouch as supplied when new etc etc. This lot and some other bits will be advertised some time next week.

 

Thanks again Andy, you have showed true Club spirit. Lucky for you, for the reasons mentioned above, you're off the hook.................THIS TIME!

i'm sure the traders on this site have the bit's you need ...???? as ""DUFF-MAN"" said a whole running car will get better money and sale faster.....

 

 

good luck bud ... ;)

 

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Duff Man to the rescue, nice one Andy! :D