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Originally Posted by speeddreamz
I've recently convinced my Uncle to finally give up his old 260z that has been sitting in the garage with deflated tires for over 20 years.
I haven't had an opportunity to look at it in details in terms of its condition but I will update the forum as things progress.
Things I know:
Deflated Tires - I will try and re-inflate first otherwise probably opt for a new set of tires/rims
Battery - I know it will need a new battery, any tips here?
Pre-start or start attempt items - assuming I get the first 2 items taken care of, what else do I need to do?
My list so far:
-Drain oil replace fuel filter, replace with oil.
-Prime the oil pump by removing the fuse or the distributor cap (crank engine without any spark)
-Drain Fuel Tank - replace with fresh fuel
-Drain coolant system, replace with new (I assume it won't kill the engine to not have fluids to start up the car.
-Drain and replace transmission fluid
-Test brakes
Oh lastly, my plans for the car:
LS1 Conversion
Rear brake - disc brakes
R200 diff
Wheels/Tires
Suspension being replaced, including bushings at some point.
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If you have a 260z and its bone stock and trying to get it started, replace the fuel filter, check the oil in the flat tops unless he was smart and replaced them with SU's still check them, make sure the floats move freely. Replace the cap and rotor, plugs and wires never hurt, coolant change, replace the batter if its the same one from 20 years its done. check the fusable links to make sure they are not corroded like crazy. I have owned quite a few S30's and not a fan of swapping engines but to each their own. I've driven a Scarab and it was insane so i can only image a LS1.
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Minus the carb stuff, and check the other stuff, the water temp sensors WILL GIVE YOU HELL! (Be fore warned)