No Self Installers?

jwick · 11-13-2018, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

I’m gonna finish helping a friend complete his in a couple weeks; a lot of preliminary things were performed before even touching any shiny parts,,,getting lift operational,removal of old exhaust,diff & transmission....replace rear diff bushings,clutch,flywheel,pressure plate,cmak & clean up all bolts & holes with re-threader (for ease of installation),,,also remove inverted torx bolts in manifolds & punch out holes to size of others...the larger fasteners keep gaskets alignment better & less worry of breaking from vibrations etc...also upon installation of diff,cv axles,flywheel,clutch & tranny...used loctite where required & torque wrench for proper tightness. I’m gonna take my time performing tasks as these...being the 1st time working with a BP kit- Want to ensure everything is perfect. Not much left to do,,,a nice CJM fuel system & some plumbing...hopefully the weather will be decent enough to draw some lines on some nearby asphalt

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

There is snow on the ground already, there will be no Z on the road. My driveway is about 600ft long so there might be some room for a launch, hopefully not into the trees.

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

It’s Michigan, the tires will be hockey pucks.

JC will not go outside there. Or he will become a Popsicle.

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

There is snow on the ground already, there will be no Z on the road. My driveway is about 600ft long so there might be some room for a launch, hopefully not into the trees.

Or be like my one friend and launch his nitro dragster into the garage door.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

JC will not go outside there. Or he will become a Popsicle.

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

madwi · 11-13-2018, 09:27 PM

Having JC help was great as I am not a mechanic but can pull wrenches. After digging into the kit and instructions, I would not hesitate to do the install myself next time. Like others, the fuel system is another area of uncertainty having never looked at it or other systems before but I am sure it wont turn out to be that bad.

Spooler · 11-13-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

Space heater, Ah-big-un.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Space heater, Ah-big-un.

Yeah, something. i worry about using the torpedo style heaters as they tend to make it rain and not the good kind like in a strip club.

Spooler · 11-13-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Yeah, something. i worry about using the torpedo style heaters as they tend to make it rain and not the good kind like in a strip club.

Those are not good for an enclosed area. You will get carbon monoxide poisoning. Ask me how I know.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Those are not good for an enclosed area. You will get carbon monoxide poisoning. Ask me how I know.

I need to find something to keep the chill out of the fingers. maybe Ill lay a pallet of insulation and drywall out when JC gets here. After a few minutes working in the garage Ill see him hanging the sheet rock.

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Having JC help was great as I am not a mechanic but can pull wrenches. After digging into the kit and instructions, I would not hesitate to do the install myself next time. Like others, the fuel system is another area of uncertainty having never looked at it or other systems before but I am sure it wont turn out to be that bad.

Working on the fuel system. Remove the seats. You'll have more room to move around.

jchammond · 11-13-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I dont have heat in the garage, he is going to freeze in there too!

madwi · 11-13-2018, 10:32 PM

We will just let EW's Z run with the windows down and heat on full blast. route the exhaust out the window.

Rusty · 11-13-2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

We will just let EW's Z run with the windows down and heat on full blast. route the exhaust out the window.

Make sure the hood is open to. So you get heat off of the motor.

madwi · 11-13-2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Make sure the hood is open to. So you get heat off of the motor.

he has my old seibon TS style hood, the heat will pour out. we can use the vents as hand warmers

11-13-2018, 10:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	We will just let EW's Z run with the windows down and heat on full blast. route the exhaust out the window. jchammond likes this.

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11-13-2018, 09:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Having JC help was great as I am not a mechanic but can pull wrenches. After digging into the kit and instructions, I would not hesitate to do the install myself next time. Like others, the fuel system is another area of uncertainty having never looked at it or other systems before but I am sure it wont turn out to be that bad.