What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 01-18-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

where we deviate is for dd you got a honda and i got a vw.

you wanna race?

mick · 01-18-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you wanna race?

haha. we would be even i think. according to test results, both of our dd would reach 60 mph in about 8.5 seconds

kenchan · 01-18-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

haha. we would be even i think. according to test results, both of our dd would reach 60 mph in about 8.5 seconds

wow... no wonder it seems like im driving in slow motion every day.

cant wait to pull out my Z.

mick · 01-18-2011, 04:41 PM

yep. big difference between 8.5 sec and 5.0 sec.

but my vw has a much better stereo system than the one in the nismo z, so the drive is not too bad

npdabest · 01-18-2011, 05:26 PM

Left it in the garage because it was supposed to snow today. Turned out to be to warm so it is raining now. I get to bring it out later tonight.

mayhem052 · 01-18-2011, 07:19 PM

I don't have a 370 but this weekend I got my 280ZX running again by replacing the clutch slave cylinder. I also bled the brakes and attempted to change the oil which left me with a completely torn up and irremovable oil filter thanks to the oil change place I took it to last time hiring the hulk to screw on filters

. So this weekend I get to figure out how to get it off as well as flush the radiator and attempt to fix a degrading head gasket with this "Blue Devil" stuff. Has anyone tried it? From watching youtube videos it looks pretty effective. Anyways the oil filter looks something like this and I'm not happy about it.

kenchan · 01-18-2011, 07:38 PM

Can't u use the holes to turn the base of wats remaining of the filter? If all fails use a dremel and cut it.

m4a1mustang · 01-18-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mayhem052

I don't have a 370 but this weekend I got my 280ZX running again by replacing the clutch slave cylinder. I also bled the brakes and attempted to change the oil which left me with a completely torn up and irremovable oil filter thanks to the oil change place I took it to last time hiring the hulk to screw on filters

. So this weekend I get to figure out how to get it off as well as flush the radiator and attempt to fix a degrading head gasket with this "Blue Devil" stuff. Has anyone tried it? From watching youtube videos it looks pretty effective. Anyways the oil filter looks something like this and I'm not happy about it.

Oh man that sucks!

Why don't you just get a new gasket instead of trying to seal it with the Blue Devil stuff?

mayhem052 · 01-18-2011, 07:54 PM

I don't have 1200 lying around to get the head gasket replaced and apparently this stuff actually works pretty well. And yes this weekend I'm gonna get a spanner wrench and attempt to unscrew it through the holes. I tried to do it with two screwdrivers and broke one in the process. I also broke a channel lock wrench try to get it off. The thing is on ridiculously tight; it's like the welded it to the block haha. And to fend off the flamers- yes I was turning it counterclockwise.

m4a1mustang · 01-18-2011, 07:56 PM

Ah, wasn't sure if you'd DIY or not.

mayhem052 · 01-18-2011, 08:07 PM

Well I'm slowly working up my mechanical abilities but I don't think I would be ready for that kind of job just yet. For now a quick fix will be fine as I don't drive the car much anymore and the main priority is just keeping it from blowing up.

bleufiend · 01-18-2011, 11:58 PM

Thought about my Z and how much fun itd be to drive it here on the roads in Atlanta, at least they have hills with up and down sweeping turns. Miami has nothing but on and off ramps for toll roads that are any fun to drive on :P

EazyD · 01-19-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mayhem052

So this weekend I get to figure out how to get it off as well as flush the radiator and attempt to fix a degrading head gasket with this "Blue Devil" stuff. Has anyone tried it? From watching youtube videos it looks pretty effective.:

This is way off topic, but... After I replaced a blown head gasket on my Jeep, it started leaking again. Was going through a quart of antifreeze every other day. I used Bar's Leaks Head Gasket Fix in the radiator, and... it actually worked. However, I wouldn't use it if you plan on keeping the car for a long time. The stuff is pretty irreversible. Some folks claim it ruined their engine, but I am thinking they may have tried a second bottle when it didn't work the first time. That would gunk EVERYTHING up.

Back on topic... I looked at my Z today wearing a layer of snow and a layer of sleet/ice on top of her. And she still melted my heart..

98intrigue · 01-19-2011, 09:00 AM

My Z got dirty because it poured from 4am-6am and the roads were still wet when I left for work

Sibze · 01-19-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

My Z got dirty because it poured from 4am-6am and the roads were still wet when I left for work

GOOD, ya that's right I said it, good

01-18-2011, 07:56 PM	#505 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Ah, wasn't sure if you'd DIY or not. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-18-2011, 11:58 PM	#507 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Thought about my Z and how much fun itd be to drive it here on the roads in Atlanta, at least they have hills with up and down sweeping turns. Miami has nothing but on and off ramps for toll roads that are any fun to drive on :P __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

01-19-2011, 09:00 AM	#509 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	My Z got dirty because it poured from 4am-6am and the roads were still wet when I left for work __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

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01-18-2011, 04:41 PM	#499 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	yep. big difference between 8.5 sec and 5.0 sec. but my vw has a much better stereo system than the one in the nismo z, so the drive is not too bad

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npdabest Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: delaware Posts: 73 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	Left it in the garage because it was supposed to snow today. Turned out to be to warm so it is raining now. I get to bring it out later tonight.

01-18-2011, 07:19 PM	#501 (permalink)
mayhem052 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 26 Drives: 08' Civic Si/280ZX Rep Power: 16	I don't have a 370 but this weekend I got my 280ZX running again by replacing the clutch slave cylinder. I also bled the brakes and attempted to change the oil which left me with a completely torn up and irremovable oil filter thanks to the oil change place I took it to last time hiring the hulk to screw on filters . So this weekend I get to figure out how to get it off as well as flush the radiator and attempt to fix a degrading head gasket with this "Blue Devil" stuff. Has anyone tried it? From watching youtube videos it looks pretty effective. Anyways the oil filter looks something like this and I'm not happy about it.

01-18-2011, 07:38 PM	#502 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Can't u use the holes to turn the base of wats remaining of the filter? If all fails use a dremel and cut it.

01-18-2011, 07:54 PM	#504 (permalink)
mayhem052 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 26 Drives: 08' Civic Si/280ZX Rep Power: 16	I don't have 1200 lying around to get the head gasket replaced and apparently this stuff actually works pretty well. And yes this weekend I'm gonna get a spanner wrench and attempt to unscrew it through the holes. I tried to do it with two screwdrivers and broke one in the process. I also broke a channel lock wrench try to get it off. The thing is on ridiculously tight; it's like the welded it to the block haha. And to fend off the flamers- yes I was turning it counterclockwise.

01-18-2011, 08:07 PM	#506 (permalink)
mayhem052 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bartlesville, OK Posts: 26 Drives: 08' Civic Si/280ZX Rep Power: 16	Well I'm slowly working up my mechanical abilities but I don't think I would be ready for that kind of job just yet. For now a quick fix will be fine as I don't drive the car much anymore and the main priority is just keeping it from blowing up.