JaiKai

Smooth running engine with no more tappet noises but there is a high pitched noise from what I think is the belts but can't point it out. Here's a small video of the engine running : [video=youtube_share;5GSWDFGtJSU] My brother suggested it could be a bearing in one of the pulleys !

Few more pics taken tonight

So back on track I had a day off today so managed to get some time in on the zed. Fitted my new 99 spec spoiler that I told everyone I had yet somehow know one seemed to believed, lol. Fixed my oil leak which turned out to be no more than me fitting the sandwich plate the wrong way. As the engine had fresh oil in it I drained the full lot into a brand new oil pan then after I fixed the issue we strained the oil back to a oil can and filled her up again. And lastly after a visit from Stewart Gunner he made a suggestion and we solved the erratic idle issue. Turned out the cruise control cable was too tight and was pulling on the throttle so soon as we slackened that the idle dropped to below 600 and then stalled. So I upped the idle using the valve so it was fairly high and then slacked the cables one more. The engine now runs smoothly and idles at about 800. Many thanks Stewart as the idle has messed with me for over a week now.

money that I just don't have. i'm barely skimping on at the moment and have taken out some short term loans to get this project complete. Suggestions all good and well but as it stands its not financially viable.

Enough with the comments on the wheels ! For the moment they are staying more so for the element of having no cash left. And as much as everyone hates them I haven't got any issues with them for now.

Reminds me of Rev I.AM.JOLLY [video=youtube_share;Fuw6lYVAlaI]

Never noticed that was your first post :) Welcome to the club !

naw !!

Does the needle move freely ? I done something similar while I removed all my needles and the only way to get it back on and to be more or less accurate is to have a full tank of petrol. With a full tank and the clocks dismantled partially; remove the needle and start the engine. Leave it for about a minute so that the spindle rotates to it resting position then slowly push the needle on. To test it turn ignition off and slightly push need lower than it should then start ignition. The needle if working should raise back up to the full level. :)

Interesting, anyone know what parts exactly to order ?

Calm down, calm down ! I have a 99 spec spoiler which is sprayed in the same purple as the rest of the zed. It will be fitted shortly and my intentions were to always fit it. :)

I've got a 99 spec spoiler sitting at home ready to be installed!

Great on not needing them for an mot although still would like them to work. just need to do a few tests next time i'm at the garage.

Standard 99 spec.

Not been at the garage today so I decided after work to pressure wash all the wheel mud guards.

follow this guide : http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?44310-How-To-Fit-A-Bonnet-Gas-Strut!

i'm sure we all would if we had one big enough. at the moment I have a council rented garage I can barely get the zed into. And yesterday I drove it in for the first time and that scared me a bit.

actually got a set to fit from two years ago but never liked the idea of trying to fit it myself.

Staying up north has its challenges at time with the bad weather. But as a lesson learned when working on the engine I now strap the bonnet down with a bungee cord. How many folks have been caught out and the wind caught the bonnet and slammed it down ? Three years ago mine did exactly that and I knocked a chunk out my wing and bonnet as the bonnet holder happened to fall outwards when the bonnet slammed. But a bungee cord in the right place will stop that from ever happening now :)

On the task above of fixing the reverse lights I can't seem to get continuity using my meter when the gearbox is in reverse. As its a brand new loom I can only think that its a faulty switch on the gear box itself. One more test I plan to do is try to manually trigger the lights by connecting the circuit at the plug.

Here is my current list of things to do and what has been done : Needed for MOT Fit HID’s (now fitted and working, needs spade terminals to complete wiring) DONE - Fix rear scooshy DONE - Fit rear registration lights DONE - Fit rear registration plate Fit front registration plate DONE - Fix passenger side headlight Fix oil leak Fix brake disks (need to order, brake pipes, brake hoses and shim kits) Fix reverse lights Fix driver’s door locks DONE - Add fuse box (ebay) DONE - Bleed clutch DONE - Fix AIV gasket (gasket ordered) Needed After MOT TAX Insurance Extras that need to be done Find boost leak Fix front windscreen part that B broke. ( ½ assed attempt) DONE - PCV Hose pipe Fit rear spoiler Replace steering solenoid Find dash vents and fit (now found two smaller ones) Find pillar panels and fit DONE - Fit bose speaker to left side door card Fit leather to door cards Personal Extras that are last on the list. Wire up stereo Wire up drift gauges Fit gauge looms Fit alarm Fit boot popper Fix halos Get Speakers ( might not need ) Get front show plate Fix cigarette lighter (find loom for cigarette lighter – not wired up) Add logo to steering wheel

Still awaiting new pipes from concept in the states and a local supplier is getting me braided hoses. I'll start to remove all the brakes next weekend as I've still got a few coats to do then I can fit them.

Here's a few updated pics : And my HID's on :

after a second attempt to bleed the clutch I now can move her without the need for a ratchet harness which is great. other smaller things we done with help from my wife was fit the rear registration lights and registration plate. This involved the rear bumper being fully removed again as I bought a new harness and new bracket. But it was worth it as it looks great and no way was it to fail the mot on this as its did 3 years ago.

Tiz was a smashing day for working on the zed today as its was the hottest day of the week for sure. Fixed most of the engine issues by installing a new air idle valve gasket but my idle is still way to high and when trying to turn the valve back all the way its till sitting at near 1300 - 1500 at idle. I think the air idle valve must be busted or something. Cylinder Power test using conzult now shows a better performance although it seems a bit lower than my first bad test on each cylinder all round. Apart from the idle the engine is running much more smoothly and has only a slight top end tick but that too is getting better as shes been run over the last few days. Also wired up the headlights and installed the new HID's.