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Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]
- Trellmor 3y agoInteresting post, I just recently watched anothers youtuber restore a 240z https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN0SuqPcbLqGvImGUuOaCsLXTseGiBN02&si=R-F9etyfWKHurzpb https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN0SuqPcbLqGvImGUuOaCsLXT...
- atticora 3y agoSee also the 240Z restoration in progress by @mymechanics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B13vXFj37RI&list=PLN0SuqPcbLqGvImGUuOaCsLXTseGiBN02 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B13vXFj37RI&list=PLN0SuqPcbL... I'm in awe of the level of detail and the casual ability to just fabricate anything. And the large capacity for work.
- louwrentius 3y agoBart Simpson meme: say-the-line: “I make a new one” Love this channel so much.
- iKlsR 3y agoWas about to post this, thoroughly enjoyed the 3 videos last night. The attention to detail is wild, the time investment to build + edit the videos is also commendable... I think he said he spent about 4+ months now on the bodywork.
- Genbox 3y agoHe is very skilled and a pleasure to watch. His restorations make the items better than the original. The Datsun project is a bit boring as I'm not a car guy, but I'm impressed that he manages to keep the level of craftsmanship high.
- mauvehaus 3y agoBad Obsession Motorsport's Project Binky is also highly recommended to anyone who wants to watch a couple guys basically build a car from scratch. Lotta fabrication in that one.
- karlshea 3y agoM539 Restorations as well if you like that kind of vibe!
- ChumpGPT 3y agoThat car was in excellent condition. Not much of a restoration.
- sokoloff 3y agoStart around 38 seconds and watch to 2m13s. Your definition of "in excellent condition" and mine seem to differ greatly. IMO, that car was between "driver" and "restorable" condition and I tend to think it was much closer to the latter.
- asylteltine 3y agoMymechanics videos are amazing. The level of detail and skill is just astounding. You should watch a random restoration video. He can make restoring a wooden spoon interesting
- AlbertCory 3y agothere are some guys near me who do this sort of stuff. I love to stop & talk to them. "Oh, so that's what a rear main seal is!"
- mynameisnoone 3y agoHaha, yep. In general, it's one of the biggest sources of oil drips when a vehicle is parked on a steep driveway.
- distortionfield 3y ago240Z has to be one of my favorite cars. Love this build.
- dotancohen 3y agoI had the 280ZX Turbo. Of my dozen past cars, that's the one I still miss to this day. Not as powerful as my old Mustangs, but light as a feather and one of the best overall balanced cars I've ever owned. Even today's cars are all about a single aspect or two. The old Datsun just balanced everything perfectly - even the turbo lag was consistent and in character for the rest of the car.
- ThomasBb 3y agoFeels like someone should mention the Mighty Car Mods 240z too; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp0KnUFYB--h5YF10GYt3nE0FS7TfYEx9&si=IAShjgBfrxuYRs4J https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp0KnUFYB--h5YF10GYt3nE0F...
- cf100clunk 3y agoLook up the Scarab series of modded Datsuns too (Chevy 327 V8 in a 280Z): https://datsunforum.com/the-scarab-legend-the-original-hybrid-datsun-z/ https://datsunforum.com/the-scarab-legend-the-original-hybri...
- nattmat 3y agoYou should also check out RRC Restoration. Full rebuild of both bikes and cars, and with good narration. https://www.youtube.com/@RRCRestoration https://www.youtube.com/@RRCRestoration
- ditto664 3y agoIf you're into this, you'll love M539 restorations. Here's a ground up rebuild of the S65 V8 out of an E92 M3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfuXp8QnWoU&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfuXp8QnWoU&t=2s
- vl 3y agoI own this car and the engine. I did extensive engine repairs and maintenance (rod bearings, valve cover seals, throttle actuators, SAP, plugs, coils, sensors). This is insanely expensive amount of parts in this video, not even counting the work itself. Basically it would never make economic sense to do a rebuild like this.
- dharmab 3y agoHe buys cars in sketchy condition for very cheap. For example, this car was: - Crashed in the US - Auctioned to a European dealership who replaced the odometer - Sold to two more owners, the latter who seized the engine He's traveling around central Europe to tow cars from people who would otherwise scrap them.
- throwaway892238 3y agoI strongly recommend nobody try to lift or move an engine or transmission out of a pickup bed by themselves without a strong swing-arm winch. Those suckers are really heavy, and the damage they do when they fall on something costs more than the parts. If it falls on a person, woof...
- bluedino 3y agoEngine, sure, but a Nissan/Datsun manual transmission is only like 80lbs, if that.
- mgarfias 3y agoCan confirm. Had an engine stand break in ‘94. With a fully assembled SBC about to get on the cherry picker to install. Instead it landed in my foot. Curiously, I didn’t break anything. Also the only time ive ever had a triage nurse avoid paperwork and just send me to xray
- spacecadet 3y agoFun video. As we say in biz, "been there done that". Autocrossed a 240 for a short time. Better cars honestly, but it looks cool.
- mgarfias 3y agoYeah. Nice looking cars but kind of a pile under the sheet metal. And that L-series is just ugh. Yuck. I hated working on them
- mynameisnoone 3y agoLate 70's/early 80's 911's had to drop the engine to change the spark plugs. Dad's work neighbor Porsche shop was printing money left, right, and center.
- mgarfias 3y agoI thought a 3rd gen fbody was bad on the #7/8 plugs. Had to get those from underneath.
- dotancohen 3y agoOr drill through the firewall, which is why many of those cars are no longer with us. Beautiful cars, at least the Pontiac version, but now almost impossible to source. And you'll never find one with good interior parts.
- spacecadet 3y agoI would use a 2x4 and the belt from my pants to drop the engine just enough to change them. Amen for Mg and Al engine blocks, boohoo over heating them :O Back yard swapped many 911s, 914s and VW Bugs, Vanagons, etc. Give me a air cooled flat.
- cf100clunk 3y agoMany called it the "Two Forty Zee" while many of us naturally said "Two Forty Zed." I have to admit ''Zee-car'' sounds better than ''Zed-car'' unless you're talking about old British cop shows. I was glad that Datsun dropped the ''Fairlady'' handle for exports.
- TacticalCoder 3y ago> Many called it the "Two Forty Zee" while many of us naturally said "Two Forty Zed." Isn't "zed" vs "zee" mostly a US vs UK thing? Wouldn't "two forty zee" be natural to many?
- dghlsakjg 3y agoI kind of like Nissan/Datsun's domestic naming schemes. Who doesn't want to be rolling around in a Fairlady, Cedric or even a Rasheen!
- mynameisnoone 3y agoIf you ever need a VW engine rebuilt, avoid GEX of Booneville, AR. Their process involves throwing discarded parts together as quickly as possible without care about craftsmanship, excellence, or anything else but money. That their shop is a messy, dirty disaster should be the big red flag.
- chubs 3y agoNotice that so many parts are metal and only needed sandblasting. Modern German cars use plastic intake manifolds and rocker covers, they’re all cactus before it’s 10 years old.
- hadlock 3y agoPainting cast iron Pro tip if you are going to paint a cast iron block, after degreasing/cleaning, hit the surface with a blowtorch to drive out moisture from the porous surface. THEN apply a primer, THEN paint with a brush. You're only going to do this once, do it right. Do not do what this guy did which was SPRAY paint a block holding on to a lot of moisture. This is exactly how you end up with cracking/flaking paint 2-3 years after a completed build.
- hadlock 3y agoYou'll see the iron change color when the water is driven from it
- DeathArrow 3y agoHow do you learn how to fix cars and engines as a hobby?
- kilpikaarna 3y agoBuy an old car. When problems start appearing, learn how fix them. I feel most "car guys" got started this way in their youth, out of necessity. Get something cheap to learn on at first, before spending the time and money on a "classic". Something fairly common, so you can find info on repair online (forums/youtube). Get a Haynes workshop manual for it. Make sure you have access to a garage space with a lift.
- dharmab 3y agoThe lift is optional for most tasks if you're young enough your back won't hurt- I built my autocross car in my parent's garage on jackstands, including cutting out and replacing everything from the trailing arms back. Only thing that a lift was truly needed for in that car was the clutch and flywheel swap.
- jcpham2 3y agoI’m 42 now but I started when I was 6 on model cars.
- Jeema101 3y agoJust get an old car and buy some tools and teach yourself. There's a ton of information online. For a lot of cars, you can find step-by-step instructions or walkthrough videos of common procedures. I would start with some easier procedures to get your confidence up, like maybe a valve cover gasket replacement or a serpentine belt replacement. Then move on to harder things. Also, if you live in a rust-prone area (and you are using simple hand tools), your most important items will be penetrating oil, a big breaker bar, and a large sledgehammer. :) Getting rusty things unstuck is kind of an art in and of itself.
- dharmab 3y agoDon't forget the propane torch! With rusty bolts I find I need penetrating oil, heat and a breaker bar or impact gun all together.