The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXIV

Rusty · 01-21-2020, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

There's a bridge on westbound I70 through KC that's closed, so you would have to go north on I35 to 435 or north on I29 to 435 to get around it. It's kind of a challenge getting out of downtown after a concert, so we just hang out at one of the bars near the venue for dessert, then head home.

We hit that detour last summer going to Denver. That added some time to the trip.

sx moneypit · 01-21-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zezus

Hah. I got all yall beat.

i work 1.2 miles away from home.
even with going home every day for lunch my total commute time is under 20 mins, and under 5 miles.

I get up at 730 and roll into work by 8 am every day.

Nah, 9/10s of a mile for me.

Zezus · 01-21-2020, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Nah, 9/10s of a mile for me.

Damn. I thought i finally won something for once

sx moneypit · 01-21-2020, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zezus

Damn. I thought i finally won something for once

JARblue · 01-21-2020, 03:37 PM

Trying to decide how far to go tearing apart the front end of the Z to save on labor costs. Considering buying a manifold and vacuum pump for the AC refrigerant. Not sure it's worth it though...

sx moneypit · 01-21-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Trying to decide how far to go tearing apart the front end of the Z to save on labor costs. Considering buying a manifold and vacuum pump for the AC refrigerant. Not sure it's worth it though...

Shouldn't cost that much to evac and recharge the system.I get 89$ plus refrigerant.

Zezus · 01-21-2020, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Trying to decide how far to go tearing apart the front end of the Z to save on labor costs. Considering buying a manifold and vacuum pump for the AC refrigerant. Not sure it's worth it though...

You can get one through autozone's tool rental program.
I think the deposit comes close to 400 all in but you get it back upon return. Just make sure you oil the vacuum pump.

Rusty · 01-21-2020, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Shouldn't cost that much to evac and recharge the system.I get 89$ plus refrigerant.

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Originally Posted by Zezus

You can get one through autozone's tool rental program.
I think the deposit comes close to 400 all in but you get it back upon return. Just make sure you oil the vacuum pump.

This, or have someone else do it. It's not worth buying the equipment. Advanced Auto has it too.

JARblue · 01-21-2020, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Shouldn't cost that much to evac and recharge the system.I get 89$ plus refrigerant.

Taking it to a shop for evac isn't an option in the condition it's in. I'll be towing it to Austin Z Clinic for a few things behind the front timing cover once my oil pump gears show up. So I'm tearing down the whole front end in anticipation of that. The dismantle is nearing a halt because I can't remove the radiator without disconnecting the condenser. I either do it myself or leave it for the shop.

Rusty · 01-21-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Nah, 9/10s of a mile for me.

When I worked for Elliott. Had a guy that lived a block away from the shop. He was ALWAYS 15 minutes late for work.

JARblue · 01-21-2020, 04:22 PM

A $75 kit isn't worth it? F2C 1/3 HP w/manifold. I realize it's cheap, but I'm not asking it to do much. Gonna at least ask my neighbor down the street - he's the guy with car parts in his kitchen sink.

Rusty · 01-21-2020, 04:29 PM

Just before I punch in. Morgan the stoner punches in and takes off. I punch in and walk back to my work area. Morgan shows up about 15 minutes later. He asks me what I'm doing here. I tell him that he better check the schedule. He did and took off. Dumb chit scheduled to have today off to begin with.

Rusty · 01-21-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

A $75 kit isn't worth it? F2C 1/3 HP w/manifold. I realize it's cheap, but I'm not asking it to do much. Gonna at least ask my neighbor down the street - he's the guy with car parts in his kitchen sink.

What's all in the kit?

Spooler · 01-21-2020, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

A $75 kit isn't worth it? F2C 1/3 HP w/manifold. I realize it's cheap, but I'm not asking it to do much. Gonna at least ask my neighbor down the street - he's the guy with car parts in his kitchen sink.

It doesn't sound like you have everything that you need.

JARblue · 01-21-2020, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

What's all in the kit?

Can't find the exact store I saw earlier. But it was this one, which is closer to $100 shipped. I won't be ordering from Amazon though.

https://www.amazon.com/F2C-3-5CFM-Va.../dp/B01AAB2YCU

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Trying to decide how far to go tearing apart the front end of the Z to save on labor costs. Considering buying a manifold and vacuum pump for the AC refrigerant. Not sure it's worth it though... Ghostvette, sx moneypit, redondoaveb and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	A $75 kit isn't worth it? F2C 1/3 HP w/manifold. I realize it's cheap, but I'm not asking it to do much. Gonna at least ask my neighbor down the street - he's the guy with car parts in his kitchen sink. sx moneypit, old guy and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,181 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Just before I punch in. Morgan the stoner punches in and takes off. I punch in and walk back to my work area. Morgan shows up about 15 minutes later. He asks me what I'm doing here. I tell him that he better check the schedule. He did and took off. Dumb chit scheduled to have today off to begin with. Spooler, sx moneypit, old guy and 3 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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