Anyone wanna come help!!?

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Just throwing out an invite in case anyone isnt doing anything after christmas (26th and on) as im doing a big job, and wouldnt mind a little help..... Ill be in Northern Indiana, and if anyone wants to come help, itd be great.....

Heated shop with tons of tools, lunch, and a industrial parts cleaner! How do you say no to that!!!!!

Post by **R4v3n** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

What is it you are doing? I live right outside Chicago, where exactly are you going to be at in Indiana? I'm interested.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

How far north?

I can't really be much more than 100 miles north of Louisville w/o takign leave.

Fred..

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Well, im doing plenum, knock sensors, hoses (maybe) and valve covers..... Ill be in a small town near Ft Wayne (Lake Wawasee in case anyones been there)....

This job would go REALLY fast with 2 people..... One could be taking stuff apart, and the other going crazy at the parts cleaner!!!! My last resort is hire my brother, but I dont wanna do that......

Post by **Q451990** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Buy me a plane ticket and a new girlfriend (after this one dumps me for leaving her the day after Christmas) and I'm there.

Heath

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Q451990 wrote:Buy me a plane ticket and a new girlfriend (after this one dumps me for leaving her the day after Christmas) and I'm there.

Heath

The same girlfriend for whom you were auditioning J30s? Dump'em before Christmas so you don't owe them a gift.

Post by **Q45Viper** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Elwesso, we were both on the phone with Joe the same day, he asked me if I knew you. We're doing exactly the same stuff, too bad we don't live closer. Make sure you got everthing you need first time, Joe mentioned I was ordering more parts than you. I am determined to replace EVERY freakin thing under this plenum on one trip. I got a nice complete list going after spending hours searching here and a looong talk with Joe. Happy to share the list with ya. Let me know. Lee

Post by **Q451990** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

maxnix wrote:The same girlfriend for whom you were auditioning J30s? Dump'em before Christmas so you don't owe them a gift.

Sadly no... I've never been able to get her interested in the J30. She says it "looks like a bubble" and she wants something new. I think the J30 looks a helluva lot better than her 93 Mercury Tracer. I've got to say I don't know how it's still running at 165K. I think it's the original automatic transmission with factory fluid. I'm afraid to look at the dip-stick.

I've even offered to let her use "Q1" but she says it's too big (not true) and that I'd kill her if she didn't keep it clean, wouldn't pay to maintain it to my standards, or wrecked it (true).

Good news is that she loves the G35, so once she has some student loans paid off maybe I'll be drivng one of those on the weekends.

Heath

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Ah, hope and love blooms eternally.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t & 2000 Q45

Discover the power of the button!

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Q45viper- Most people replace the radiator and heater core hoses at this time, but i opted not to since you dont need to have the plenum off to do it!!!!!

If youd like, you can compare your list to mine.....

HOSE ROCKR CVR 11826-60U68HOSE ROCKR CVR 11826-60U69HOSE-BLOW BY,A 11826-67U24HOSE-BLOW BY,A 11826-60U65HOSE-BLOW BY,A 11826-60U67HOSE ASSY-BLOW BY,A 11823-60U62HOSE ROCKR CVR 11826-60U66HOSE ROCKR CVR 11826-64U61HOSE ASSY-BLOW BY,A 11823-60U60HOSE ASSY-BLOW BY,A 11823-60U61HOSE-AIR 14099-60U60HOSE-AIR 14099-60U63HOSE-AIR 14099-60U61HOSE-AIR 14099-60U09HOSE-AIR 14099-60U06GASKET-INTAKE MANIFOLD 14032-60U01GASKET-THROTTLE CHAMBER 16175-61U00GASKET ACC VALVE 23785-60U01GASKET-EGR CONTROL V 14719-W7001HOSE-WATER, BYPASS 14055-F6511HOSE-WATER 14055-60U60HOSE-WATER 14055-60U70HOSE-WATER 14056-60U09HOSE-WATER 14056-60U00HOSE-WATER 14056-60U05HOSE-WATER, BYPASS 14056-60U08HOSE-WATER, BYPASS 14056-64u10HOSE, 14056-64u08HOSE, 14056-64u00

Also included in this are the PCV valve, rear bulb socket assy, valve cover gaskets, and the knock sensor harness...

Post by **rydwhite** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Hey Wes, I would deffinetly be up to helping out, even driving up to Lake Wawasee, but I have things already planned for the day after Christmas and that weekend. Sorry. Maybe next time though.

Post by **911/Q45** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

I can't visualize how the heater hoses can be replaced without removing the plenum, I could barely do it with the plenum off!

Post by **rydwhite** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Hey Wes, have you posted this yet in the Indy Meets thread? You may get more response from people there who are able to help. You may just want to make a new separate post in the meets section. Just a thought.

Ryan

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Alrighty, Ill do that..... Id like to have someone that has done stuff like this before, and ideally with someone that has worked on a Q before....

911- I guess im taking a crap shot with the heater hoses..... And I see what you mean; nearly impossible to replace with the plenum on..... Oh well, cant suck up paying $70 for 2 pieces of rubber..... Im sure Ill be eating my words later!!!!!

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

rydwhite wrote:Hey Wes, have you posted this yet in the Indy Meets thread? You may get more response from people there who are able to help. You may just want to make a new separate post in the meets section. Just a thought.

Ryan

Yeah, just do like Anand and call it "NICO Winter Tech Day Meet 2003" or something like that. It got me to show up. Sure sounds better than "Get-sweaty-and-dirty-fixing-my-car day". :pface

Seriously, we all had a great time. I wish I wasn't so busy so I could attend more meets and hang out with the SoCal crowd more often. Hopefully you get a great turnout--don't forget to designate one person as the photographer/notetaker for your write-up.

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Im off to post now!! Thanks DAE....

Like I said earlier, lunch will be on me for any and every day people show up!

(not to mention, you will have access to a VERY nice supply of soft drinks)

Post by **Q451990** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

maxnix wrote:Ah, hope and love blooms eternally.

No doubt you're talking about the G35, right?

Post by **natsoundup** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

man, I wish the time was a bit different...I am going to do an under plenum and valve cover gasket on the 94..... but I need to go and see the folks in Philly over the holidays.... it could have been duel under plenum jobs.

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Yeah, that would be cool....... THis would be the best place to do it, minus having a shop with a lift.....

Post by **sultan** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

here in dallas we have "Mod Meets" all the time, we go to a guy's house and do whatever mods and maintenance people need done, sometimes several cars at once. the guy's mom usually cooks up some good food for us and there's always plenty to drink.

Post by **Q451990** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

That souunds like a blast! Just get my car done before the "plenty to drink" thing kicks in too much

Heath

Post by **Repo Man** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

I'd be down but I may have to work. We'll see how this month goes.

Post by **nuQ** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

i REALLY wish i could bring my Q out there wes. i just bought those two KS'ers off ebay and would love to dive into that pesky plenum!!!!(not really, but it needs to be done.LOL). i just found out i do have access to a heated garage, if i want to tackle the job myself. that will depend on how it goes with yours and how detailed you can track your plenum job (so a dimwit like myself can attempt it).

does anyone know what kind of labor hours is needed for a plenum removal, hoses and KS'ers replaced, assuming it's an infiniti tech????? if i choose not to do it, will probobly take her to keith vanmeter.but,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i wonder how long it would take to drive to Indiana...........

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

From where you are, it will take about 9 or 10 hours, which is just getting warmed up in a Q...... If I could stay awake long enough, I think I could drive across the contry nonstop (except for food and bathroom breaks)....

Also, I think its gonna be a good 10hours + to do everything that would need to be done.... Chances are the techs wouldnt clean the plenum, IAC and all the other stuff that needs to happen.... So that even adds more time....

Post by **Altiman94** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

I might be able to make it to indy like the monday or so before christmas. Gibbo80 will be back on leave and it'd be nice to take a trip.

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Well we could do that for a meet here in Indy, that might not be a bad idea.... Post this in the MONTHLY INDY AREA MEETS thread....

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

I also wanted to add..... This is an open shop, so if anyone wants to have some work done on their car, thats fine too..... Depending on how I can organize it, we can get 2 cars inside the shop at one time....

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Bump.... Any updates? Fred do you plan on coming?

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

Just an update..... I think the best day is going to be the 27th or 28th..... Either one, let me know which is best for everyone!!!!!

Post by **GEOFF** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 3:32 pm

natsoundup wrote:man, I wish the time was a bit different...I am going to do an under plenum and valve cover gasket on the 94..... but I need to go and see the folks in Philly over the holidays.... it could have been duel under plenum jobs.

Send out a reply when you start working on the valve covers. I hope to dive into at least the drivers side on my '95Q by mid-January.

Anyone wanna come help!!?

Anyone wanna come help!!?

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