What did you do with your Z today II

ZMan8 · 04-03-2012, 09:29 AM

So last night I was removing my stock exhaust and that sucker is on pretty good. I got the muffler removed but the rest of the bolts are pretty much stuck. One bolt is close to stripping. I soaked the bolts/threads with liquid wrench for 20 hours and we'll see if it helps. Might have to drill a few out.

ZMan8 · 04-03-2012, 09:38 AM

Nice Mr. Onzedge

Alchemy · 04-03-2012, 10:23 AM

Well on top of my sh1tty new trans I also acquired a blinking service engine light, which by my reading isnt too good. Im ready to drive this thing off a cliff and buy a Mustang.

TerribleONE · 04-03-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Well on top of my sh1tty new trans I also acquired a blinking service engine light, which by my reading isnt too good. Im ready to drive this thing off a cliff and buy a Mustang.

I would be pissed man.. when are you gonna take it in?

Alchemy · 04-03-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I would be pissed man.. when are you gonna take it in?

Gonna call sometime today hopefully they get it in asap!!

Alcheng and onzedge, thanks for the moral support.

alcheng · 04-03-2012, 10:25 AM

Good Morning Alchemy, sorry to hear that.. have you tried the method suggested by Axio yet??

Might have to bring to Z back to the dealership to see what's going on with the code....

Hope the rest of your day is nice and smooth.....

onzedge · 04-03-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Well on top of my sh1tty new trans I also acquired a blinking service engine light, which by my reading isnt too good. Im ready to drive this thing off a cliff and buy a Mustang.

Hang in there, man.

ZMan8 · 04-03-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Hang in there, man.

+1

m4a1mustang · 04-03-2012, 10:52 AM

Hope it gets sorted, Ryan.

alcheng · 04-03-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Gonna call sometime today hopefully they get it in asap!!

Alcheng and onzedge, thanks for the moral support.

Alchemy · 04-03-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hope it gets sorted, Ryan.

Thanks Steve, I just dont want any of this to interfere with ZDAYZ. Its getting close, to close to be getting these problems!!! I pray to God that this CEL is only due to a coil or spark plug

m4a1mustang · 04-03-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Thanks Steve, I just dont want any of this to interfere with ZDAYZ. Its getting close, to close to be getting these problems!!! I pray to God that this CEL is only due to a coil or spark plug

man. I have my fingers crossed that it will be sorted out in time for May!

ZMan8 · 04-03-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

do you have an impact gun? if not try a closed wrench and hit it with a mallet pretty good. wear goggles. should get that sucker off.

i use a 18v milwaukee impact 3/8 drive. works great.

Trying to see if I can manage w/o the impact for now (balancing expenses you know). I'll try a closed wrench.

On another note, I can't believe how rusted these bolts/nuts are on a car with 8000 summer & sunny day miles only. Maybe it's the crazy humidity in Chicago.

kenchan · 04-03-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Trying to see if I can manage w/o the impact for now (balancing expenses you know). I'll try a closed wrench.

On another note, I can't believe how rusted these bolts/nuts are on a car with 8000 summer & sunny day miles only. Maybe it's the crazy humidity in Chicago.

yep, closed wrench and larger mallet should get it off.

yah it appears nissan does not use any kind of corrosion resistant fasteners on the pipes. i member the first day i bought my Z, i took a wire brush to clean off the rear-most exhaust flanges and spray paint them with duplicolor matte black engine enamel paint.

ZMan8 · 04-03-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, closed wrench and larger mallet should get it off.

yah it appears nissan does not use any kind of corrosion resistant fasteners on the pipes. i member the first day i bought my Z, i took a wire brush to clean off the rear-most exhaust flanges and spray paint them with duplicolor matte black engine enamel paint.

Those rear flanges are nasty, looks like a 10 year old car. But those bolts I got off without issues. Muffler is off the car. Since I'm holding on to the stock exhaust I i will probably brush them and paint them to preserve it.

04-03-2012, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	So last night I was removing my stock exhaust and that sucker is on pretty good. I got the muffler removed but the rest of the bolts are pretty much stuck. One bolt is close to stripping. I soaked the bolts/threads with liquid wrench for 20 hours and we'll see if it helps. Might have to drill a few out. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Well on top of my sh1tty new trans I also acquired a blinking service engine light, which by my reading isnt too good. Im ready to drive this thing off a cliff and buy a Mustang. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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04-03-2012, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	Good Morning Alchemy, sorry to hear that.. have you tried the method suggested by Axio yet?? Might have to bring to Z back to the dealership to see what's going on with the code.... Hope the rest of your day is nice and smooth.....