JaiKai Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Started on the tailgate by taking the spoiler off and also worked on the glass to get that out. Only managed to carefully cut three sides but i'm stuck on the top section and I think I may need to cut through the plastic retainer clips to get it off without force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Wow, this was a bitch of a job to get out without smashing it. Its the 4 clasps at the top that you need to cut through at the end that took the longest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 only the side glass to come out and a general clean-up and she's ready for a dip in purple paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Your a busy man Jaikai :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones28 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Wow, this was a bitch of a job to get out without smashing it. Its the 4 clasps at the top that you need to cut through at the end that took the longest. [ATTACH=CONFIG]105046[/ATTACH] Not looking forward to doing that then. Quote 2002 Porsche C2 996 3.6 1991 Nissan 300zx TT Project 1995 Nissan 300zx TT Crashed 🥲 1997 Jaguar XK8 Scraped ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 So managed to save the corner bits but totally screwed the rest. The top piece got damaged by the wire I used to cut the rubber and the outer moulding is out of shape now too. Good luck, what parts can be saved when taking front and rear glass out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Putting the Zed partially back together to be trailerd for its respray. First time the 99 spec front bumper has been on this Zed. Bumper was kindly donated from the mk1 project and still has its reg plate in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Swapped out the steering support bar today as the previous one I has was painted and this one wasn't. Also pulled out the carpet so that it wont get damaged by any sort of rogue paint. Its great to see its super clean underneath with not a sign of dampness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 That's it, all prep work done, Just need to bolt a few things down ready for transport I need to bolt the tailgate back on, bolt the wings and bumpers and lastly the bonnet. Next big job that I might start tomorrow is to start stripping the engine for a tidy up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thats her booked in for the 3rd April. Now i can concentrate on the other bits that need done. I have a front electrical loom to rap up again in fresh loom tape and also a engine to strip and rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 What a birthday present this is to myself. Just had an email that the Meisters i ordered should arrive tomorrow. Just need to explain that to the wife now ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz 300 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 All going to plan mate. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Time to start getting the extra panels out the loft ready for fitting. The plan was just to transport it from my house to the yard but needs must and thought i'd try them on for size. So a new set of skirts for the lady and a new bottom lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Also found the cam belt covers that were previously off the last zed. Just need a good clean and i'm sure they should be good to go on the new engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Nice birthday present just arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groover Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 some great progress mate and all done in between a full time job, respect :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Took some holiday time and I've spent the last 4 days in the garage doing as much as I can. Just having some lunch and i'm heading in again to start work on the engine. Not doing anything major, just blinging her up with some purple parts and the polished plenum. some great progress mate and all done in between a full time job, respect :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Work on the engine strip down started today which presented me with a few issues. Firstly found a few areas of corrosion on the water pipes at the back so they need replaced, I managed to get an alan key snapped in the front water pipes due to a seized bolt and after I attempted to take the turbo's off the bolts on them are also seized. Not a good start and not sure how to get them off or how to get to the bolts at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Removing the lower water pipe to expose the Thermostat showed very sludgy looking sealant. Is this OEM as its a right mess ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Lastly for the turbo's here is the picture of those nasty bolts. I can only get into them with a small 13mm spanner and they just wont budge. I have bent up the metal tabs but they still wont move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwine300 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Plenty of Plus Gas and a good soak overnight should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Here is another stuck bolt above the front water pipes. Used an alan key for this and a spanner but the end snapped and now I have a stuck alan key end in the bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Lastly for the turbo's here is the picture of those nasty bolts. I can only get into them with a small 13mm spanner and they just wont budge. I have bent up the metal tabs but they still wont move. [ATTACH=CONFIG]105141[/ATTACH] I have a feeling they are half inch Lee, there's some imperial stuff round there due to the Garret turbos. Makes your realise why removal with the engine in is a pita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiKai Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 I can understand that as its a pain with the engine out too. How the hell do you get to the bolts in the inner corner. I have a feeling they are half inch Lee, there's some imperial stuff round there due to the Garret turbos. Makes your realise why removal with the engine in is a pita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones28 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Have to use a blow torch on the sezed nuts. I found the sockets with allen key built in the best way, try and get it out with a strong magnet. Edited March 21, 2017 by Bones28 Quote 2002 Porsche C2 996 3.6 1991 Nissan 300zx TT Project 1995 Nissan 300zx TT Crashed 🥲 1997 Jaguar XK8 Scraped ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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