TheLost

It looks like it's gone back to normal. It may just be that the previous owner drove it rarely, and now I DD it, probably just blowing out cobwebs. Though now I am getting lean AFR *facepalm* Next week I'm going to do plugs, wires, distributor cap/rotor, oil change w/ filter, and check the TPS and MAF to see if they need replaced... which I'm starting to think they might based on the behavior of the car as far as AFR goes. Might do injectors, fuel filter, and pump while I'm at it.

Right now it has Rotella T6 5w40 in it. I know, I know, heavy duty "diesel oil." It was a habit started by the previous owner that I've maintained after reading around that quite a bit of VG30ETs were running it great, because it has a high ZDDP rating which is good for our old flat valve style cars. That being said I've been thinking of switching back to 10w30 amsoil or similar, buy kinda worried about modern formulas eating up my seals.

Recently, I noticed my Z (Kouki 5spd Turbo) making a ticking noise. Sounds like it's tapping the valves, and not a rod knock or anything like that. I deduced that because the oil pressure has staying pretty low until the car has ran for nearly half hour, and have given it a couple hearty revs, and even then, it is still a little low. I'm thinking sticky lifters/valves, or too light of oil. I think a slightly heavier weight oil would do it, but looking for a little confirmation. Any ideas from any of you with experience in the VG30E/ET department? Thanks, Lost

Also, won't be able to title it in your name without the car here. Out of state VIN inspection required before you can title it.

I'm thinking about coming out tonight, of course if the wallet permits.

Sounds very sketchy. You need to have some sort of failsafe for your money. I've done a few out of state purchases, you just need to always deal with the title and money in person. It's a little extra to have to do so, but the security is worth it. I'd rather spend $200 on a plane ticket than lose thousands to some scam artist.

Nope. The only things left are the doors, center console, passenger headlight, front side markers, and the trunk interior. Oh and seatbelts.

@Antwon Let me know what all you need. The car is heading to the scrap yard monday.

Bump. Seats, door cards, carpet, dash, wheels, front brakes, rotors, headliner, A pillars, tail lights, door sills, passenger mirror, grille SOLD. Center console, LSD, Trunk interior, Engine, ECU, Wiring harness PENDING.

All Seats, front door cars, dash board, trunk lid + wing, LSD, and rear bumper pending sale.

I couldn't agree more, haha. I'll pull as much as I can tonight and get the rest of the fluids drained. I appreciate it.

Absolutely! I'd appreciate it. Don't know how great this weekend will be, with weather being the way it is, and all (car is outside). But I'd definitely take the help anyways if you're Ok with pulling an engine in the snow. Haven't had time to pull anymore parts because of the weather, so I guess I'll try to get more off tomorrow before it gets too dark.

Just hoisting it out and putting the engine and tranny on a tire + double long pallet. Some guy out west wants to buy it, and have it shipped to him. Couple guys from Virginia also want it to throw in an E30 BMW. So I'm still seeing who's going to buy it, but it needs to be out before I can do that. I already decided against getting another IS. If it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't meant to be. Thinking of moving on to a Soarer or maybe an S chassis, though an RX8 with a blown motor just went up for sale back in WI for 2000obo, and an LSx + T56 went up for about $3k. Interesting thoughts, but I probably won't do that.

Bump. There's interest in the engine/trans, steering wheel, dash and center console. Will sell bare shell with complete drivetrain for $1000. Includes rare LSD worth nearly $500 alone. Would be missing interior and trunk, only. Perfect to swap into another car.

Unfortunately no. Got wrapped up in about 20 different things and wasn't able to pull the engine. Fortunately, the guy buying the engine is patient and doesn't mind waiting another week for it. Going to try and get it out over the course of the week (everything unbolted, hoses disconnected, reservoirs drained) and rent a hoist on saturday (or not rent depending on if anyone wants to borrow me one). Made decent progress for only having a travel kit. Air tools would be amazing.