TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - Maybe not. (n/m)
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Maybe not. (n/m)
Posted by
Guapo
on November 24, 2009 at 9:42 PM
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Maybe we should poll this, because I'm of the opinion
posted by under z influence
on November 24, 2009 at 05:30 PM
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original engine?
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KasbeKZ
12:27:53 11/24/09
i want to say there should be a vin on the block
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Nis300owner
12:57:54 11/24/09
Welcome to TT.net (n/m)
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SactoTodd
13:21:54 11/24/09
well yeah i know there is but i'm wondering how to
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KasbeKZ
13:56:49 11/24/09
Re: figure out if it corresponds with the vin on the body.
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zgene4
15:01:39 11/24/09
No VIN just a serial number (n/m)
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d_flore
14:25:19 11/24/09
Serial on block is not reference-able. (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
15:30:45 11/24/09
Look at the seem sealer on the hood mounting brackets.
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under z influence
16:07:30 11/24/09
Pulled my engine twice now with out removing the hood. No
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Wright (Ca)
17:07:54 11/24/09
Sounds like a pain in the ass. Pulling the hood gives so
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under z influence
17:11:39 11/24/09
I've never pulled a hood to pull a motor.
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Guapo
17:25:27 11/24/09
Maybe we should poll this, because I'm of the opinion
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under z influence
17:30:14 11/24/09
I don't see why you would, plenty of room under there
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Broke_as_****
18:02:24 11/24/09
2nd. take off hood only if you are loosing sleep over it. (n/m)
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JustinSCZ32
01:45:21 11/25/09
I have never pulled the hood. (n/m)
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SlicktopTT
18:44:26 11/24/09
I think you're wasting your time. I don't remove Z hoods (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
18:46:39 11/24/09
It takes less than a minute and can be done alone.
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under z influence
14:16:17 11/25/09
Never had to take off the hood. (n/m)
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Woody75 (Denver)
19:31:34 11/24/09
I think you're under the influence
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aliaZ
19:56:01 11/24/09
Count me in with the rest of the group - no hood removal. (n/m)
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Dave N
19:58:21 11/24/09
well consider that some people haven't realized that there
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KasbeKZ
20:24:13 11/24/09
The hood prop issue is moot - all you need to do is have
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Bernie (NoVA)
20:53:11 11/24/09
Maybe not. (n/m) -
Guapo
21:42:18 11/24/09
I always remove it, quick and easy to replace
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vorpalZ
23:40:30 11/24/09
Aren't you the same guy who replaced his turbos
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Guapo
10:03:16 11/25/09
I plead the fifth (n/m)
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vorpalZ
10:17:48 11/25/09
They have that in Canada? (n/m)
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Guapo
11:59:52 11/25/09
just called my lawyer...
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vorpalZ
13:03:11 11/25/09
I really wish
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BigTDogg (MA)
16:59:03 11/25/09
Bummer. Someone email me a screenshot before it got nuked (n/m)
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SeedyROM
20:53:07 11/25/09
Are you asking for it or saying someone did?
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BigTDogg (MA)
23:01:00 11/25/09
Well, 'pinhead' just didn't seem to carry enough weight
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vorpalZ
23:21:49 11/25/09
Just glad I saw it
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BigTDogg (MA)
07:48:07 11/26/09
2% or whole? (n/m)
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Guapo
17:17:54 11/25/09
the real stuff, of course :) (n/m)
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vorpalZ
23:14:28 11/25/09
I don't and I have lost count of the engines I pulled (n/m)
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lymon
01:27:09 11/25/09
Just prop the hood up higher.
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zfreak(Dallas)
08:22:12 11/25/09
3 Zs, 3 engine pulls, 3 times NOT ripping the hood off like
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Halo Z
13:38:16 11/25/09
I've done a crappile of engine pulls.
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Dallas DamonZ
15:06:51 11/25/09
Please stop I have done 7 motor pulls and never
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dream Z (MD)
00:10:50 11/26/09
done it both ways. no need to. especially w/ load leveler (n/m)
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Antihero
22:25:41 11/24/09
Bad advice - what about hood replacement as a result of
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Dave N
19:59:20 11/24/09
One of the best ways
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SlicktopTT
16:18:14 11/24/09
I always put it back in
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aliaZ
19:59:31 11/24/09
weight savings yo (n/m)
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Guapo
20:00:40 11/24/09
2nd. (n/m)
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Dave N
20:03:32 11/24/09
2nd I always put the bolt back (n/m)
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dream Z (MD)
00:15:45 11/26/09
Unless you bought the car from the original owner
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Dave N
20:03:11 11/24/09
well it's a bit of an interesting thought on that
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KasbeKZ
20:30:38 11/24/09
Those hone marks in the cylinder are resilient buggers...
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Dave N
20:40:05 11/24/09
you don't think that plus compression are a decent gauge
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KasbeKZ
20:56:29 11/24/09
I've seen high mileage L28ET's that still have honing marks. (n/m)
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ZLover4Life
21:43:15 11/24/09
cross hatch marks are not a good indicator (n/m)
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aliaZ
22:14:08 11/24/09
alright guys lol i just said i agree/understand!
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KasbeKZ
22:23:36 11/24/09
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