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

JARblue · 05-12-2020, 07:23 AM

JLarson · 05-12-2020, 07:24 AM

Morning people! Time for some covefe to get my brain going. Glad to say my CEO has given me very positive feedback on my handling of the new role so far, and that's a big relief.

Russ, hope your day is a bit better than the last few have been.

Zingston · 05-12-2020, 07:38 AM

Morning all... chilly start today (59*) with a high of 78*. I'll take it!!!

JARblue · 05-12-2020, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Remember, the housing is not perfectly squared up- as the way it’s welded around it.
I used a large socket on one end, a through bolt as big as would fit & pulled them in place.
Be sure to do as Rusty says & clean hole good with flapper wheel or something, as they have a glue/epoxy residue on them

Yeah. Even the SPL install instructions say to expect some aluminum to shave off due to the oval hole. Got a dremel at the ready.

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Use a fine thread hardened threaded rod, as big as the hole in bushing

They can still be very snug going in the hole

Think something like this would do?

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BettyZ · 05-12-2020, 08:17 AM

Hola 'itches! Remember to wear masks and put EW on the iggy list today!

sx moneypit · 05-12-2020, 08:18 AM

Mornin' folks!

Spooler · 05-12-2020, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Do you have a recommendation for a kit that can press/pull bushings in/out of the rear suspension member? I wasn't happy with the quote I got for the installation of my SPL bushings.

It was expensive because it is a sucky job that takes a while. The one job you would be better off paying someone else to do you nut up. Go figure. Kinda backwards.

JARblue · 05-12-2020, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

It was expensive because it is a sucky job that takes a while. The one job you would be better off paying someone else to do you nut up. Go figure. Kinda backwards.

Idk... I just bought an 1100 ft lb impact wrench. Might as well put it to use. And $150 for a press/pull kit seems like a reasonable investment since I'm saving some labor costs. Maybe I'll just see if I can get a couple more quotes for the work.

Leingod · 05-12-2020, 08:43 AM

Rusty, really hope your streak turns around soon. Sorry it's been such a crappy week for you. I'll have a drink for you tonight.

eastwest2300 · 05-12-2020, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Joby's azz backwards garage build FTW!

Rusty · 05-12-2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Do you have a recommendation for a kit that can press/pull bushings in/out of the rear suspension member? I wasn't happy with the quote I got for the installation of my SPL bushings.

The rear suspension inner bushings have to be cut out with a hole saw. Then use a hacksaw to cut the outer shell in 2 places. Then tap the outer shell out. I used a ball joint press to press the new SPL bearings into place. Everything is in my threads.

eastwest2300 · 05-12-2020, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Hola 'itches! Remember to wear masks and put EW on the iggy list today!

please do, especially you.. add me!!! right now!!!

BettyZ · 05-12-2020, 09:08 AM

Did anyone hear something?

Rusty · 05-12-2020, 09:08 AM

I'z up.

Nice bright sunny day. 44F now, going up to 54F. Tonight is the last cold night. Then it's in the 70's.

Just got off the phone with the repair shop. Basically what happened.
Bearings going bad in the fan hub. Allowing the fan to move around. Chewed through belt.

Replaced belt. Didn't know that the bearings are going bad.

Bearings failed later. Letting the fan to chew into intercooler. Fan blades broke and took out the bottom radiator tank. And ripping the wiring out from the ecu controller. The damage to the intercooler and radiator is bad enough to warrant replacement, not repair.

The renters muddy everything up as they still wanted to go to the beach. They wants the shop to overnight the parts, and that would have cost another $650. Wife put a stop to that. So the renters are out of the picture now.

Ghostvette · 05-12-2020, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

To top things off. The CEL came on in the Grand Cherokee the other day.

Took the Jeep to the dealership today. They pulled a code out. It was for a leak on the Evap system. Can't find it. Cleared the code and it hasn't come back.

Gas cap? My Honda dropped an evap code and it turned out to be a small leak at the top of the gas tank where the pump goes. Pain in my azz.....

05-12-2020, 07:23 AM	#6121 (permalink)
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JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,074 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684370	Morning people! Time for some covefe to get my brain going. Glad to say my CEO has given me very positive feedback on my handling of the new role so far, and that's a big relief. Russ, hope your day is a bit better than the last few have been. FL 4Motion, JARblue, Rusty and 9 others like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'z up. Nice bright sunny day. 44F now, going up to 54F. Tonight is the last cold night. Then it's in the 70's. Just got off the phone with the repair shop. Basically what happened. Bearings going bad in the fan hub. Allowing the fan to move around. Chewed through belt. Replaced belt. Didn't know that the bearings are going bad. Bearings failed later. Letting the fan to chew into intercooler. Fan blades broke and took out the bottom radiator tank. And ripping the wiring out from the ecu controller. The damage to the intercooler and radiator is bad enough to warrant replacement, not repair. The renters muddy everything up as they still wanted to go to the beach. They wants the shop to overnight the parts, and that would have cost another $650. Wife put a stop to that. So the renters are out of the picture now. eastwest2300, God-Speed, Hotrodz and 7 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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