Just got the word...

[Repo Man]

...that the Q is done! I just have to bring the mechanic a battery, oil, filter, antifreeze and $550 for labor. He said in his message that the engine sounds great and that just gets me stoked! :ylsuper

I am leaving now, but I will let you all know how she drives.

repo :fruit

[elwesso]

Congrats...... Maybe you could bring it to the meet....... See my new thread!!!

[AZhitman]

:sniff:

I'm happy for you Andy - I'm all choked up that she's gonna be back on the road!

Rock on, brotha!

[elwesso]

Feeling...... Slightly...... Verclemft.......

[maxnix]

... I just have to bring the mechanic a battery, oil, filter, antifreeze and $550 for labor. He said in his message that the engine sounds great and that just gets me stoked!

He must be really good if he didn't connect a battery, then ran it with neither oil nor a filter.

I imagine it will run much better with those supplied and installed.

[Repo Man]

He must be really good if he didn't connect a battery, used no oil nor a filter.

I imagine it will run much better with those supplied and installed.

Hehe, I think he meant that the oil needs to be changed and the old battery won't hold a charge. Wise arse.

Hitman, I still have you to thank for making this opportunity happen. Thanks for the kind words!

Wes, I'll certainly bring it to the meet if I can make it. Checking your thread now...

[maxnix]

What exactly was repaired? Would be intresting to know.

Congratulations on reviving a flatlined Q45.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t & 2000 Q45

Discover the power of the button!

[crubio]

Verclemft... nice, you must be in school:)

[Repo Man]

What exactly was repaired? Would be intresting to know.

Congratulations on reviving a flatlined Q45.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t & 2000 Q45

Discover the power of the button!

Well, the car is an Arkansas Q with zero rust and good overall condition. It was longrunQ's car which unfortunately blew it's engine. Guides I think. I got Fred's engine from his other Q and my mechanic did the heart transplant. It's a car that my dad and I are going to work on together, since he had to sell his pristine '87 GN and '64.5 Mustang convert to keep my brothers in school.

The mech said that the new engine sounds good. Hopefully it drives as well. I may be able to find out later today. I'd call him now but I'm sure he's still asleep, like I should be.

We'll see what else the car needs now that it runs again. It very well may needs upper links, I know it needs good tires and probably a brake job. The tires on it are in good shape, but only rated for 112mph, which as we all know is way too low. I also don't know their load rating.

He only charged $550 in labor, which is exceptionally low. He is a very good mechanic however and does swaps every week. Hopefully the quality of the install will be far higher than what he's charging. Time will tell.

[PalmerWMD]

Rock on!

When I get back from here we HAVE to hook up.

Fred...

[PalmerWMD]

That has got to be the cheapest engine install I ahve ever herd of.

Luckiliy this engine needed zero rehab.

Fred..

[Jesda]

What was the mileage when the guides went out?

[Repo Man]

160k or so if memory serves.

Fred, we will! My mechanic has ZERO overhead so he can work for less $$$.

[maxnix]

So the old engine is an anchor? Will you open it up to look at it?

__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t & 2000 Q45

Discover the power of the button!

[Repo Man]

Maybe. If my dad will allow the space in his garage, we'll do it. I'd like to pull some parts off of the old engine as spares anyway. I was thinking of pulling the throttle body, intake manifold, injectors, sensors, etc. Anything else I should pull and keep? Starter probably. Had to use the alternator as Fred's didn't have one (went to Dan).

[elwesso]

Fred..... You need to come to the indy meet if you can!!!

[PalmerWMD]

Maybe. If my dad will allow the space in his garage, we'll do it. I'd like to pull some parts off of the old engine as spares anyway. I was thinking of pulling the throttle body, intake manifold, injectors, sensors, etc. Anything else I should pull and keep? Starter probably. Had to use the alternator as Fred's didn't have one (went to Dan).

7out of 8 injectors are new.The 8th is "newer"

All sensors ( knock, Ox, MAF) are new or newer.Same with injector harness.plugs are new too.

Fred...

[Q451990]

Verclemft... nice, you must be in school:)

Or watching too many old Saturday Night Live "coffee talk" skits!

[elwesso]

Coffee talk with Linda Richardson...... Gotta love it......

[Repo Man]

7out of 8 injectors are new.The 8th is "newer"

All sensors ( knock, Ox, MAF) are new or newer.Same with injector harness.plugs are new too.

Fred...

Well, here's the report:

The engine runs perfectly! Purrs like a kitten and idles like a sewing machine. Runs strong, transmission shifts very smoothly. The engine has fresh Mobil1 as of today and the install is very clean. If anyone needs an engine transplanted in a Q, I have the man to do it. He did it in two days and only charged $550, and like I said, clean install.

Problems: It needs new rear struts BADLY. Anyone ever seen "Uncle Buck"? Remember his car and how it bounced? This Q does the same thing. Ghetto hooptie-style. The steering is also off. I don't know what exactly the problem is, but there is major slop in the steering. This surprises me because Nissan's steering is famous for it's longevity. My '89 240 has very tight steering. So much for the "wet turd" theory...

I'm going to pick up the engine Tuesday and bring it back to my parents' to strip it down. In the meantime, it's off to find some struts, probably upper links and a steering box.

repo

[PalmerWMD]

I'm going to pick up the engine Tuesday and bring it back to my parents' to strip it down. In the meantime, it's off to find some struts, probably upper links and a steering box.

repo

I have most of that at my Q's location.

I will contact Chris if u wanna pick the stuff up.decide on a decent price for it.

Fred..

[Repo Man]

We'll work it out! w00t!

[Alan]

"It's a car that my dad and I are going to work on together, since he had to sell his pristine '87 GN and '64.5 Mustang convert to keep my brothers in school. "

Your dad sounds like a motorhead with real integrity! Hope you guys enjoy the Q. Alan

[AZhitman]

Keep in mind you can get new Tokico's real cheap from SWA. I think he'd score you a set of Eibach's real cheap too.

No - Wait... Buy Fred's stuff off his Q, that way he'll have to take off the goodies that *I* want from it!!!

[PalmerWMD]

Andy I agree with Greg.Gewt new Eibachs and Blues from SWA.

Fred..

[AZhitman]

HEY! Wait a minute! Didn't you see my... oh, hell. Never mind.

[elwesso]

Yes...... DO IT!!! Its money well spent!!!

[agentxx39]

would like to get set of tokico blue cheap how do i contact swa

[PalmerWMD]

HEY! Wait a minute! Didn't you see my... oh, hell. Never mind.

Greg the RSB is oiff when u asked me to look for the bolts on it I looked around and Dan said they looked just like regfular hardware store bolts anyway.

I can ship as soon as I come home.

Fred...

[PalmerWMD]

would like to get set of tokico blue cheap how do i contact swa

Their phone # is on the bottom opf this page, they know who we are just give 'em a call and tell them you are from NICO.

http://store.yahoo.com/southwe....html

New shocks =:D

Fred..