My Datsun 280Z "Rustoration"

[CoeGuthrie]

I'm good! My apprenticeship is keeping me crazy busy, but I will bring the z up one of these nice days! I'd love for you to see it!

[HaZmatt]

Mounted my new Circuit2 oil catch can. 

 

 

 

 

[Pop's Z]

Haz, That looks like hose you get at Home Depot. It is made for water. Oil blow-by will deteriorate it in short order. It looks good now, but won't once you get up and running. You will need to get an oil rated hose. Not as nice to look at, but will last longer. Also heat will make it get all saggy. Tried it on a boat once when I lived aboard...didn't work. Had to buy the more expensive petroleum rated hose. Love the project. Want to see it in person. Send me a pm.

 

Cheers, Mike

[HaZmatt]

Yeah Mike, that was the hose it came with. I will upgrade once it gets dirty. 

[240260280z]

try to seal the pcv system. The filter on the catch can will mist oil all over that beautiful engine compartment.

fyi car show guys put window screen in front of radiator to keep bugs and road debris out of rad and engine.

[HaZmatt]

Good to know, thanks again Blue!

[rcb280z]

How goes the project Haz?

[HaZmatt]

Just waiting for parts.

 

Some remaining components for my fuel system

New thermostat housing

New heater and radiator hoses

New sensors

and other misc. parts

 

I should have it running in a week or so

[rcb280z]

Very cool! Can't wait.

[CoeGuthrie]

That's awesome! Can't wait to see it out and about!

[wheee!]

I highly recommend a road trip to Canada as a maiden voyage.... I have a garage spot waiting for you!

Sent from Canadia

[bartsscooterservice]

Haz, That looks like hose you get at Home Depot. It is made for water. Oil blow-by will deteriorate it in short order. It looks good now, but won't once you get up and running. You will need to get an oil rated hose. Not as nice to look at, but will last longer. Also heat will make it get all saggy. Tried it on a boat once when I lived aboard...didn't work. Had to buy the more expensive petroleum rated hose. Love the project. Want to see it in person. Send me a pm.

 

Cheers, Mike

 

Yes that looks like regular air hose. Not suitable for heat and oil.