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Originally Posted by figo_madrid04

So here is the deal.
I took the car to DAS AUTO close to Baltimore, they told me a series of problems that need to be addressed in order for the car to run properly again.

First of all , i had my car with a really bad commercial mechanic that did nothing but take my car apart do a head job and put everything back together and made things even worst.....

so i now per Das Auto i have a leak from my lower intake manifold
and i also have to change my coil pack connections which ive already gotten.

there is a knocking noise from the front passengers side like under the oil cap that ive been told that my cam advancer somthing or other is either broken or isn't set properly???????

plus im pretty sure the timing is not set right since the mechanic that worked on it before didn't know a damn thing about Z's so i guess that contributes to the overall poor running quality.

also i have an oil pressure problem. when the engine is cold the pressure is fine its at like 50 then when the car funs and warms up it drops to 25 and slowly drops as it works for longer. So after like 20 minutes it sits at 10 at idle and like 25 at 3000 rpm.
per DAS Auto this is because of the expansion of my crank somthing... i think the bearing of somthing .......... that expands and the gap is too big so the oil pressure drops and doesn't reach parts of the head promoting knocking noises?????? does that sound right?????????

now about the soluiton...... Das Auto wants me to replace the whole short block right from the start........ I dont want to do that....... I prefer to fix the timing, the cam advanced (somthing???) , and the vaccum leak , and tackle the oil pressure prob with some 10w50 or somthing ..... ( this oil pressure is on a stock gauge that works fine, with no dings in the oil pan, and without a faulty send unit)

Im just completly dumbfounded ..... ..... i dont wanna make a decision of changing the short block (3000) when it could be a simpler problem .... idk,
guys im just really sad and frustrated about the whole thing. i really just need some help anyone willing to take a look at my car or give me some good advice please call me at 240 505 3403 or email me at [email protected] I live in MD.

any input is appreciated

dude...do a search on twinturbo.net for "yugobernie". email him all your problems and let him work on your car. he is a stand up guy that is a walking encyclopedia of Z knowledge.

the sad thing is that if all these problems arent made up out of thin air and they are actually the problems with the motor. the cheapest and best route would be to rebuild/replace the motor. you can get your long block rebuilt back to stock for less than $3k and be guaranteed a quality motor or you can buy a JDM motor and take your chances but save half of your money. there are many choices...or you can just get the short block rebuilt for under $2k.

good luck but it truly does sound like the best option for you would be to rip the motor out and start from scratch.