Finally got my car back!!

[MikeW]

I joined this club at the end of December just after deciding to do something about the 240Z in my garage collecting spider webs and dust. I had always told myself that I'd eventually do something about it and figured if I didn't proceed with it there was no point keeping it. Being beyond the point of wanting to do much work myself I got the engine started (first time in about 4 years) and drove it to my regular mechanic for a little bit of work. Part of the deal was that they could work on it as time permitted; I was obviously in no hurry. I got it back today after waiting 5 months.

Here's a brief list of the parts replaced:

Engine rebuilt by <a HREF=http://www.jasperengines.com/gasengines.html>Jasper Engines</a>

Clutch kit (bearing, pressure plate, clutch disc)

Transmission seal front

Transmission seal rear

Water pump

Thermostat

Oil sender unit

Coolant temperature sensor

Thermostat housing

Thermostat cover

Carb floats

Carb rebuild kits

Engine mounts

Exhaust straps

Upper radiator hose

Lower radiator hose

Heater hoses

Battery

Drive belt

Spark plugs

Poly bushing kit

Tokico struts

Tokico springs

Front brake rotors

Front brake calipers

Front brake flex lines

Front brake pads

Real wheel cylinders

Rear brake flex lines

Rear linings

Front wheel bearing kits

Rear axle seals

Half shaft U Joints

Drive shaft U joints

Front tie rod ends

Lower ball joints

Spindle pins

Rear strut assembly

That last bit was because the left spindle pin popped right out. The right wouldn't even come out in a 2 stage hydraulic press.

I'll post a shot of the clean engine compartment as well as a picture of the car after being washed for the first time in about 15 years. I had planned on body work and paint next but after a wash and a little wax it doesn't look as bad as I was expecting. I might even go for one of those fancy detail jobs. A urethane airdam is on the way from MSA and I'll be ordering seat covers, carpet, plastic panels soon. I'll plan on posting more pictures as things progress. I did polish the valve cover and original slotted mags and I think they came out fairly good.

[Mike]

Excellent job Mike!! Glad to know that we were an inspiration to get your car back on the road. We'd all love to see picts.

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