need a mechanic!!!
The Good Twin
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!
L-series motors RARELY need the timing chain adjusted as the double wide chain is very durable. These motors can go 300k on original parts if taken care of.
Why do you think you need the timing chain adjusted? Have you checked your timing?
As for the bushings... oh yeah!!! The stockers will rot, and crack, and creek...
Why do you think you need the timing chain adjusted? Have you checked your timing?
As for the bushings... oh yeah!!! The stockers will rot, and crack, and creek...
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 21
From: Phoenix,Az.
my performance doesn't seem to be what it should be. i adjusted my valve lash a coupl weeks ago and was trying to figure out the markings on the cam sprocket and from what i gather from my chilton it needs a turn to the two or three. I'm a little confused on the whole thing. the bushings are just flat toast!
Hoov for Pres!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 959
From: Tempe AZ
I am pretty free tomorrow and Friday morning. I am a heavy diesel technician for Empire. I don't have a shop, or a good place to work on your car. 90% of my tools are at work. So I don't think I can be much help with replacing all of your bushings. But, I am willing to help diagnose your engine performance issues. No pay. If you pay me, it will feel like work, and I am likely to call in sick. lol
I would not jump in and think that you need to adjust your cam phasing. The chains last a long time, and they should not need adjustment. But, the chain can stretch to the point that the cam timing it out. As said before, these are stout chains for these engines.
If it does need to be done, then I can help. But, I don't want to do the whole job. I am not trying to get work here. I don't need it. I have too much as it is. Not the mobile mechanic type, and I already have a ton of friends screaming for help with projects.
I am willing to bet, that with minimal hand tools, and time, that would be a project that is easily tackled by a do it your-selfer. All it takes to be a good home mechanic is the time it takes to read up on the job. You're goal is not speed of work, but quality. Plus, this job only requires one special tool I can think of, and a puller can be borrowed from your local Checkers.
I will send you my cell phone number.
Give me a call, I'll make some time to help a fellow Z owner out.
I would not jump in and think that you need to adjust your cam phasing. The chains last a long time, and they should not need adjustment. But, the chain can stretch to the point that the cam timing it out. As said before, these are stout chains for these engines.
If it does need to be done, then I can help. But, I don't want to do the whole job. I am not trying to get work here. I don't need it. I have too much as it is. Not the mobile mechanic type, and I already have a ton of friends screaming for help with projects.
I am willing to bet, that with minimal hand tools, and time, that would be a project that is easily tackled by a do it your-selfer. All it takes to be a good home mechanic is the time it takes to read up on the job. You're goal is not speed of work, but quality. Plus, this job only requires one special tool I can think of, and a puller can be borrowed from your local Checkers.
I will send you my cell phone number.
Give me a call, I'll make some time to help a fellow Z owner out.
Hoov for Pres!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 959
From: Tempe AZ
Well.. I am going to be gone on a short trip, then to work for 7 days after that.
Let me know if you want some help, I will be back to the normal world around the 8th of May.
Not to imply that anything in the world is "normal". =)
Let me know if you want some help, I will be back to the normal world around the 8th of May.
Not to imply that anything in the world is "normal". =)
NisTuner
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,800
From: Cleveland, Ohio
What is your timing set at? Did you actually set it with a timing light, and marking the timing plate and the notch on the pulley with whiteout? Also you probably have vacuum leaks, my car would run fine, but had a lot of power issues do to vacuum leaks.
Hoov for Pres!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 959
From: Tempe AZ
Saying that someone "probably" has a certain problem because you experienced it is difficult. That is a lot of variables when it comes to making power with what you have in an engine. There could be several factors that are missing. You just have to pick an area that is likely with the given problem, and work your way up. Air, Fuel, Timing, compression, and spark. If they are all working like they should, then you will have 100% of the power available through the components used.
I have a present for you...
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,699
From: dayton, nevada usa
Instead of paying $75-$100 an hour you could download the entire factory service manual from carfiche.com. Get a multi-tester and check all your sensors including the "new" afm per the manual. You can advance the cam by removing the sprocket and repositioning it being careful not to drop the chain. If you can adjust the valves this is all just time. Now udamakanic!
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Greetings all! This is my first post here, but I have lusted after the 240Z- and one in particular- in 920 Gold- since I first saw one, brand sparkling new and factory fresh in the parking lot of my high school when I was 13. I did finally get my hands on a real beauty- which I'll document on here soon after I get the photos resized properly- but it's been in storage for almost 15 years, now finally emerging from 3 thorough rounds of OEM-only mechanical restoration- just in time for this first weekend in May.
My first question is to wonder about Z-specialist or at least highly-knowledgeable mechanics- specifically south of the NYC metro area, in the Jersey Shore/Monmouth county area near Red Bank/Asbury Park. My mechanic has done great work, but I'm more than a little concerned about the 100-150% markup on parts and the $100/hr I'm being charged. I know one answer is you get what you paid for, but on general purposes too, I would like to have more than one guy to turn to, with some way to establish some kind of a reasonable price comparison.
So my questions also indirectly include wondering what you all end up paying for parts and labor. What is the prevailing opinion on mark-up on parts, and what have been your experiences on the results of buying the parts yourself and providing them to your mechanic? Any comments would be gratefully accepted.
My first question is to wonder about Z-specialist or at least highly-knowledgeable mechanics- specifically south of the NYC metro area, in the Jersey Shore/Monmouth county area near Red Bank/Asbury Park. My mechanic has done great work, but I'm more than a little concerned about the 100-150% markup on parts and the $100/hr I'm being charged. I know one answer is you get what you paid for, but on general purposes too, I would like to have more than one guy to turn to, with some way to establish some kind of a reasonable price comparison.
So my questions also indirectly include wondering what you all end up paying for parts and labor. What is the prevailing opinion on mark-up on parts, and what have been your experiences on the results of buying the parts yourself and providing them to your mechanic? Any comments would be gratefully accepted.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Denver, Colorado
Sorry I don't have any answers for you as I perform all the work myself. (Including things I probably shouldn't)
But it's awesome to see there are some older Z's out there. This summer, I'm fairly convinced I was the only 280ZX on the east coast. Especially when I was in NYC.
You're going to have some awesome stares! Let's see those pictures!
But it's awesome to see there are some older Z's out there. This summer, I'm fairly convinced I was the only 280ZX on the east coast. Especially when I was in NYC.
You're going to have some awesome stares! Let's see those pictures!
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My gallery is up- with 2 whole pix! I really haven't had the time to set up anything formal yet for any serious picture-taking- the cover just came off last week!
Here's my first try at posting some pix of my sweetheart..who I STILL haven't come up with the perfect name for...
http://tinyurl.com/4r7agg
http://tinyurl.com/4m6c4x
http://tinyurl.com/48g3gy
PS- @SpeciallySpiked- In the few days I've been on the street, I've gotten more smiles, comments, and thumbs-up from people out & about than I could ever have imagined. There are a lot of both new and fancy cars- as well as some really well-restored classics to be seen in the streets in this general part of New Jersey. This area has been for many years a really heavy-duty summer car culture- and people really respond enthusiastically to cars. I can't wait until Memorial Day and it gets even busier and everyone starts cruising.
Here's my first try at posting some pix of my sweetheart..who I STILL haven't come up with the perfect name for...
http://tinyurl.com/4r7agg
http://tinyurl.com/4m6c4x
http://tinyurl.com/48g3gy
PS- @SpeciallySpiked- In the few days I've been on the street, I've gotten more smiles, comments, and thumbs-up from people out & about than I could ever have imagined. There are a lot of both new and fancy cars- as well as some really well-restored classics to be seen in the streets in this general part of New Jersey. This area has been for many years a really heavy-duty summer car culture- and people really respond enthusiastically to cars. I can't wait until Memorial Day and it gets even busier and everyone starts cruising.
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