skib

if your not going to run the mechanical pump just put a block off plate there and toss that POS pump.
and you shouldn't put RTV on any gaskets except around water passages. getting RTV into your fuel line or oiling system is bad news.

BlueKitsune

I know Im a little worried the fuel may dissolve it. Well everything is on wait parts wise till friday

skib

I only use RTV (and only a little) on the thermostat housing, the water pump, the water passages in the front cover and the the coolant outlet.

dont build L's like small block chevys

you should just make/buy a block off plate, itl save you a ton of headache with that pump your not going to use anyway.

BlueKitsune

I have a block off plate! Its my power steering pump mount lol. and the RTV is only used on the shitty fuel pump which actually worked XD The engine is running! But the engine as show its true colors. It looks about toast... smoking blue smoke like mad a strange knock (atm I cant tell if its the open exhaust or not...) and it feels like its running on 3 cylinders (im voting carb problems)

skib

your running an L24 with E88 head right?

BlueKitsune

Yes Why?

skib

stock valve seals where made for leaded gas, unleaded results in them getting worn and every single E88 iv ever had smokes because there worn and leak

BlueKitsune

I knew they would get worn but I didnt know they would smoke...

I think Im gonna take the engine out and take it back to PNP for my $200 of instore credit. Im sick of this and its making me very sick with the flumes of blue and white and very rich running smoke

BlueKitsune

Ok I'm pulling the engine as we speak. Im getting ready to remove the drive shaft again then Im gonna pull the engine and tranny out as once piece, hopefully

audiofreak97

You can try and talk to the guy (Monty) at Miles Unlimited while you are in Salt Lake. He has a bunch of 280ZX with motors and all (complete cars). You may be able to talk him into letting a beat up one go for a reasonable price. He is a cool guy, but very grumpy and you will have to put up with it in order to work him
He'd be more willing to sell you the whole car instead of just parts, cause he's "not a parts yard." just a warning there...

BlueKitsune

Uh no. Im just gonna work slowly and rebuild my old motor. Anyways Im bring home my 280Z tomorrow ^^

Anyways engine and transmission is out and the engine is tossed in the back of the truck, Im heading out tomorrow too. Im REALLY hoping that R200LSD is still there!