Daily Driver No Longer

Spooler · 02-12-2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Ever since I had my steering rack replaced and the dealer let my PS fluid reservoir go dry, I've had occasional whining from the PS pump. I wasn't planning on doing anything cause I figured worst case scenario is the pump goes out and I get a good arm workout until I replace it.

But I just bought a used pump with 17K miles on it for $100. Figured the price was right.

LOL, go ahead a replace it now before the pump shells out. If you don't, you will be replacing the pump and the rack and pinion.

JARblue · 02-12-2020, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

If you don't, you will be replacing the pump and the rack and pinion.

That's what my buddy told me. And precisely why I went ahead and picked up the replacement. A new pump is over $350 online.

JARblue · 02-20-2020, 11:44 AM

Setting up the final purchase for engine stuff in anticipation of oil pump gear delivery. Ordering the ATI super damper (918584), PS cooler kit (CZP), timing cover gasket and seal kit, water pump (B1010-JK20A), and Gates Racing serpentine belt (K070795RPM).

Any final thoughts? Trying to decide whether to buy a new intake manifold gasket - the original one seems to be in good shape, and I don't really want to pay $30 for a new one.

Spooler · 02-20-2020, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Any final thoughts? Trying to decide whether to buy a new intake manifold gasket - the original one seems to be in good shape, and I don't really want to pay $30 for a new one.

Get a new one. Vaccum leaks suck.

abm89 · 02-20-2020, 12:22 PM

I've replaced mine before. I think as long as the rubber seal is in decent condition and not cracking, it should be fine.

Zezus · 02-20-2020, 01:25 PM

You've come this far. Why skimp on a 30 dollar gasket here?

JARblue · 02-20-2020, 04:18 PM

lol I hate that logic. It can't be beat

Zezus · 02-20-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

lol I hate that logic. It can't be beat

Sorry dude. I tried to skimp on the last car I built and ended up doing everything twice. If a piece is off, replace the gasket. I hate doing things twice.

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JARblue · 03-22-2020, 05:29 AM

I've got the ARC coolant tank with built-in catch cans, which give different instructions for running the hoses than other catch can setups. Planning to hook up the ARC hoses as designed and possibly add another set of catch cans using the front PCV valve on the rocker panel and upper intake manifold front ports. Shouldn't be any problems with running both setups, right?

JARblue · 05-08-2020, 01:50 PM

The Fast Intentions oil cooler that I have uses -8 AN fittings. Worth swapping out for -10 AN fittings? On an N/A car?

abm89 · 05-08-2020, 02:10 PM

I don't think so to be honest. I'm running a 34 row with 8AN and i can't get the car up to temperature unless it's 85F+

JARblue · 05-08-2020, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I don't think so to be honest. I'm running a 34 row and i can't get the car up to temperature unless it's 85F+

It's going to see a lot of 85F+ weather

I'm not planning to be like Hotrodz who parks his car in the summer LOL

Hotrodz · 05-09-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It's going to see a lot of 85F+ weather

I'm not planning to be like Hotrodz who parks his car in the summer LOL

Actually my car runs fine on the highway in the summer, it runs hot at the track because most of the tracks I run are short so no time to get enough air to cool and the asphalt will be 160* plus so heat is problem for all track cars. It a choice I make because I can track my car every month of the year if I want and in extreme hot temperatures tires, brakes, and fluids are tortured so more cost on consumables.

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abm89 · 05-08-2020, 02:13 PM

I think for anyone to know if you're benefiting from larger AN fittings, you'd have to compare the rate of flow through the core with both sets and see if it makes a huge difference. On top of that, it's dependent on how much oil your pump can push through.

JARblue · 05-08-2020, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I think for anyone to know if you're benefiting from larger AN fittings, you'd have to compare the rate of flow through the core with bot sets and see if it makes a huge difference. On top of that, it's dependent on how much oil your pump an push through.

My SuckerPunch oil pump gears just arrived in the mail on Weds. I don't know if the flow is increased by them though.

02-20-2020, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	Setting up the final purchase for engine stuff in anticipation of oil pump gear delivery. Ordering the ATI super damper (918584), PS cooler kit (CZP), timing cover gasket and seal kit, water pump (B1010-JK20A), and Gates Racing serpentine belt (K070795RPM). Any final thoughts? Trying to decide whether to buy a new intake manifold gasket - the original one seems to be in good shape, and I don't really want to pay $30 for a new one. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-20-2020, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,391 Drives: 370Z, Z900RS, T120 Rep Power: 64765	I've replaced mine before. I think as long as the rubber seal is in decent condition and not cracking, it should be fine. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

02-20-2020, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	lol I hate that logic. It can't be beat __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-22-2020, 05:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	I've got the ARC coolant tank with built-in catch cans, which give different instructions for running the hoses than other catch can setups. Planning to hook up the ARC hoses as designed and possibly add another set of catch cans using the front PCV valve on the rocker panel and upper intake manifold front ports. Shouldn't be any problems with running both setups, right? __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-08-2020, 01:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	The Fast Intentions oil cooler that I have uses -8 AN fittings. Worth swapping out for -10 AN fittings? On an N/A car? __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-20-2020, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zezus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 354 Drives: 2016 370z sport 6spd Rep Power: 50340	You've come this far. Why skimp on a 30 dollar gasket here?

05-08-2020, 02:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,391 Drives: 370Z, Z900RS, T120 Rep Power: 64765	I don't think so to be honest. I'm running a 34 row with 8AN and i can't get the car up to temperature unless it's 85F+ __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

05-08-2020, 02:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,391 Drives: 370Z, Z900RS, T120 Rep Power: 64765	I think for anyone to know if you're benefiting from larger AN fittings, you'd have to compare the rate of flow through the core with both sets and see if it makes a huge difference. On top of that, it's dependent on how much oil your pump can push through. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build Last edited by abm89; 05-09-2020 at 11:12 PM.

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