Throw in the towel?

[Montezuma]

If you are pulling the engine why not just rebuild it or have it rebuilt if you don't have the where-with-all to do it yourself. You never know what you are getting with the ol "sitting around engine". You will be very happy with the car when you get the engine rebuilt.

[SteveInOakland]

That is a really nice-looking car. I would stay with it. As you undoubtedly know, L28 engines in yards are really a dime-a-dozen, given all the Z's, ZX's, and Maximas that had them. Prices start at $200 U.S. with *them* pulling the engine. Try carpart.com -- and look under 280Z, 280Zx and Maxima.

Steve.

[agemeansnothing]

I'm going to do as much as I can while my engine is out, like steering rack bushings, tranny, head, clean compartment. It's just easier, more money but less of a pain in the arse...........

[240Zdragon72]

Man, I can not remember how many times I spent under the car, in the engine bay and busting my knuckles on parts trying to fix my Z. I had the engine almost to the block one time to fix a busted alternater adjusting arm bolt that was still stuck in the block behind.

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=17423&cat=500&ppuser=4747

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=000000&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/1727000-1727999/1727310_74_full.jpg

Anyway, I just want to say that I am glad you decided to keep going, she is a very pretty car. Cheers.

[DatsunZsRule]

Glad to hear you've decided to hang in there. The best thing to do is like already mentioned, take a break to cool off when you get frustrated.

Just keep in mind that the enjoyment the Z will give back to you once it's done will make it all worth it

Keep up the hard work man,

[BuDavid]

don't you ever give up on a Z until you see the road beneath you.. if you can't find an L28, just get an RB and fly with it;)

maybe the babe is mad at you while you were angry on her and shouting???

easy on those old ladies.. all they need is respect..

wish you all the best togeather..

[280z1975]

Vince,

As with any classic car there comes the times when they just don't seem worth it. But then you have a day like today where I took my Z out on the road and it was great. I really enjoy driving it despite some kinks it may have. Top it off with the fact I was complemented 3 times about what a cool car I have. Hang in there and sort out the issues. I still have to figure out why my car doesn't like to cold start well, why it only will wipe with the windshield wipers once when I turn them on and why my AC/Heater which worked before I took the car apart to refresh it won't turn on? It's a 30+ year old car, issues come with it, but try to take them in stride.