Bones28

Been working hard on the car last few days, managed to get it started, I was surprised seeing all the wiring I did, no lifter noise, but it looks like cylinders 3 & 4 are not firing, plugs wet they are all new, all coil packs have power, so maybe I made a bad join on the PTU, will try again tomorrow too late now.

Good luck hope you can sort it.

I will put myself down for this. 1) Bigh (Howard) 2) Funkysi (Simon) 3) Chris 300 +family (Chris) 4) AndrewG 5) Richard (and Julia) 6) Markyb300 7) ianl 8) therealnips (hoping to get both cars there this year) 9) Bones28 (Tony)

Hi sorry I’m out can’t get the car finished and suspension set up now before next week and MOT is next Wednesday, I will need the weekend to get it done.

Welcome to the club, nice looking Z.

That was a back breaking day, I have delayed my brothers car going to the body shop till Thursday so I have till then, do or die. AGM? All wiring connectors finished, maybe ready to fire up by tomorrow night. Still no sign of my front bushes just hope they turn up.

I would not do it again getting to old for this. Point of no return

I went a very long time ago it was fantastic but so expensive, would love to go again one day.

Hi been working hard last few days trying to get finished for the AGM. Rear suspension together, I’m still waiting on a bush for the front. Most of engine back together and some wiring done, going to move PTU to under nose panel while I’m at it, being an S2 unit has the conversion loom, so I will cut old cracked connectors off and connect new type to existing loom. I am taking my brothers car in for some bodywork tomorrow and will be left without a car, so not sure how I will be able to travel to the garage to finish it in time.

Happy Birthday :happybday:

Yes it was a Gates belt.

Well my order came today expressed it. I had luckily added an OEM timing belt. Thanks Jimmer I can’t believe it, was easy to fit and gap stayed at 4mm, the other belt was tight when fitted that’s why I ordered both tensioner and belt. As people have said in the past OEM is the only way.

I have ordered one will try that first. Thanks

Oh well I just could not get the timing belt adjuster to stay at 4mm, it kept going to 2mm after two turns of the engine, so I have ordered a new one. I can get on with putting the suspension back together.

Happy Birthday :happybday:

That’s really crap sorry to hear that.

Happy Birthday :happybday:

For now I only want the rubber back plate stuff they look good to me.

Hi all F.Y.I While I have been putting my engine back together I noticed a few bits missing, degrading on the cam back plate, so I looked on google and this kit came up on EBay. I was not sure what I would receive, it turned up this morning and to my surprise it’s excellent, I now have the missing rubber seals, can do the oil filter tree, rear cam seal and sump at some other time.

Very interesting Gaz.

That’s really kind Paul, I have booked a B&B Thurs & Friday night, I can’t do the travelling, it’s a long way from you, I’m sure i will be ok.

The problem is the car is in south London at my brothers place only 15 mls from here but a minimum of an hour drive via Blackwell Tunnel. Have the suspension to put back on, plenum, all wiring connectors, rad, pipe work and a few other bits. Next time I can get there is Thursday. Thanks for the offer shame it’s not closer.

Sure has been a while, I’m desperately trying to get it done for the AGM.

Hi Paul I’m still putting my car back together but it won’t be ready in time. Thanks Tony.

It’s ok to keep the weather up your end.