Posted July 25, 200222 yr comment_11343 WELL, what a week.. My engine is being rebuilt this week. It did look as it would be an easy job... Listen: 1. The cam was broken at one end..so we had to fit a new one (260Z) 2. There was a piece of the valve guide that did get loose at one point and was floating on the top of piston #3... but just a small dent 3. The car was running with the head gasket of a 280ZX (NOW I KNOW WHY IT WAS OVERHEATING) 4. My 240Z 72 has flat piston.. not the curved ones on the top.. 5. There was a broken bracket on the radiator (new one and clean-up) 6. My oil pump was almost dead (so I didi put a bigger one from a 28-ZX Turbo) 7. Timing chain had to be changed (the whole kit from Nissan) 8. Oil rings worned (brand new ones) 9. Clutch master cylinder as well as the sleeve were dead... 10. I had a bad vaccum leak (new vaccum installed) 11. New connecting rod bearing installed As for the rest: My head was ok, and it's now port and polished. I did put an electronic ignition (no more points top take care of) as weel as 2 round K'N filters. Can't wait to see the bill on the car....and I'm going on holiday this week-end...... :sleepy: :stupid: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/2408-my-engine-rebuilt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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