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How to remove the Engine from a 240Z - Step by Step Explained

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In this video I'm showing how to remove the engine with transmission from a Datsun 240Z. This is a Californian Model from 1973, built in November 1972. It does have an aftermarket AC system installed, has an overflow tank on the radiator, triple Weber carbureters and also another exhaust installed. So some steps might be a little bit different than on your car.
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@willhan2294 Год назад

I will probably never remove any engine from any car in my life. Still, I find it very satisfying learning how it can be done.

@xxxggthyf Год назад

I still have nightmares about the one and only time I did it. A Ford Sierra XR4x4 which pretty much involved dismantling the entire front end of the car.

@jdmjesus6103 Год назад

I've removed countless engines from cars, I still watched. I didn't really learn anything, but it's still a nice video.

@WasLostButNowAmFound Год назад

I've done about 20 during my military service. Tricky things to do.

@Flopsaurus Год назад

If you're watching this video and are interested in stuff like this, there's a solid chance you'll find yourself doing it one day!

@rbiten Год назад

@yoshyoka Год назад

I give you a tip for the insertion/removal of rubber or silicon hoses that saved me lots of swearing: use isopropanol alcohol. This alcohol is a very good lubricant for rubber and silicone and will allow you to slip on/off hoses very easily. Moreover once a hose is on, the alcohol evaporates very quickly leaving the hose secure in place.

@Zimiorg Год назад

Works also perfectly for bicycle handlebar grips 🙂

@joakimvhes302 Год назад

Thanks for sharing, can't tell you how many swears I've thrown at hoses that were stuck for good or broke when I tried to pull them off and then resisted getting put back on xD

@aserta Год назад

The removal part is the most useful with this trick. IPA seeps in and loosens the hose. If you have a specific shape hose and you don't want to damage it so you can find another or make another... this is vital to do.

@fwfindawan1481 Год назад

Thanks for sharing ❤

@panpajonk8393 Год назад

Won't IPA damage the hose? It damages plastic, wouldn't it be the same for rubber?

@TheBojengles Год назад

Zero doubt in my mind that this will be one of the nicest Z’s on the planet by the time this series is done

@chainq68k Год назад

He has evolved! After he made the most perfect restorations, now he's making the most perfect car tutorials! Love it, keep 'em coming!

@Datsun.Autowerk Год назад

I would say that this is the best tutorial you can find on youtube. Unfortunately, most of the videos before it are always way too short and backed by terrible music. Your channel is simply the new gold standard when it comes to Datsun restorations.

@mcbatur Год назад

Why do you hate music so much? Annoying because a music style you don't like is playing?

@jerrb7991 Год назад

This is his second channel for clips and behind the scenes! You can find longer videos in his main channel "my mechanics"

@anterprites Год назад

@@mcbatur It's irrelevant and distracting. If I want to listen darute sandstorm I will do it on my own.

@Wolfeur Год назад

@@mcbatur Some people don't like the constant audio stimulus and enjoy the simple and quiet styles. The fact that the main channel has no music and no speech is one of its main appeals.

@Arman-ic9cg Год назад

PLEASE! make a video on how you organize all the parts after disassembling in such a big project. I can't imagine not losing or confuse at least half of the screws and bolts.

@ArniVidar Год назад

It's actually quite simple. Just a whole heck of a lot of Sorting Boxes (screw sorters, Sortimos, whatever you call it) with lids, and label every compartment with where the part came from. 🙂

@ASIFALI-nd8rp Год назад

Yeah me too

@marwahsadiqakhan3129 Год назад

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@JankoWalski-uo2br Год назад

Knowing your mechanical skills and accuracy this car will be restored to perfection.

@TheDoctor0660 Год назад

1:29 "My car has an overflow tank, and I also removed that hose" **snap**, I laughed uncontrollably at that point, any person who has ever worked with cars knows that feeling. Love the content.

@christosgerakinis2628 День назад

I watched all the episodes of this car. Man, your work is amazing, miraculous and very detailed. None in youtube restorations iis so precise, exact and accurate !!! Cheers man !!!

@fish_bacon Год назад

I have now acquired detailed information on something I'll never need or use in my life. It's a good day.

@PaulGraville Год назад

Everyone on RU-vid needs to take note! Loads of detail and, more importantly, no fluff. Most other videos of this would be 5 times longer yet less detailed. Master of editing - this is how it’s done! Thanks!

@skyfighter9797 Год назад

I don't understand why you waited so long to start voice-commenting your videos. You're english is fantastic and your voice is pleasant! You are really doing an awesome job, hope to hear a lot more from you in the future! 🥳

@jean-lucpicard3012 Год назад

Agreed his voice is buttery smooth

@Sashazur Год назад

His voice is good, but I enjoy the peacefulness and focus of the videos he does that only have the sounds of the work going on. It gives me a feeling of observing rather than of being taught, if that distinction makes sense.

@ArniVidar Год назад

@@Sashazur That's precisely the difference. When he does a tutorial, he narrates. When he works, he's silent. 😀

@RazingthenRaising Год назад

In all reality, this is the best general information that I have ever seen for how to deal with removing an engine. There are obvious differences between cars and engines, but the overall information is the same, and is EXTREMELY good to understand!

@TheFurriestOne Год назад

Also remember the petcock drain on metal radiators may be left-hand threaded! For a faster drain, the entire petcock valve can be unscrewed from the radiator, likely a right-hand thread. This does carry some risk of damage to the radiator if the threads are stuck, as the bung could tear out. A safe, well-done and well-explained removal, nicely done!

@tomjackson1333 5 месяцев назад

What great memories. Back in 1979. I moved to Los Angeles CA. With my 1966 MGB. I was only 17 years old. My neighbor had a very similar Datsun 240Z .

@fixxzitt Год назад

Knowing how detail your restorations have been, I can’t wait for this one

@brendantaylor6879 Год назад

Great step by step! Not just for this car, but for any engine removal, this is a perfect tutorial that covers all the basics! Any other engine removal on a newer vehicle or different layout is just a variation on this exact process. So good!

@christopherbedford9897 Год назад

Have to say, when I saw that engine leveller last week I was astounded. Such a simple yet obvious aid. Certainly wish I'd had something like that back in the day.

@balanair2577 Год назад

You are better than a University professor on your explanation. Whenever your video appears I put everything else aside and watch the video to my wife's constetnstion..

@svgalene465 Год назад

I’ve pulled a number of engines over the years, from tiny 1L I-4s to big American V-8s but I’d never even heard of an engine leveler until I saw your video. I sure wish I had - it would have made things so much eaier.

@JDeWittDIY Год назад

Also called a load leveler. Very useful for lifting many things.

@Grommie122 Год назад

That's it, thanks for watching. You take the place of my late uncle John, who always had me help with his builds. '72 El Camino with a 454 out of a Chevy 3500 was one of my favorites

@2tommyrad Год назад

I remember the 1st time I saw a 240Z. It was 1972 and I missed the bus and had to hitchhike home from high school. Standing at the Wendy Dr onramp to 101S, I saw a car I'd never seen before across the street sitting at the red-light. As it went by [didn't pick my up, by the way, lol] I scanned the car for identifying badges... all I saw was 240Z. I wanted one [ -$$$$- ] so a year later I bought a 1968 VW Bug with black & white tuck & roll seats. Shout out to Bruce B. for the engine-work!

@EmileVermaas Год назад

My man sounding all chilled while I’m holding my breath stressing about how he’s gonna put it all back together again…

@xx1590 Год назад

I have been watching your rebuild projects for some time now as they are so beyond all the others on RU-vid. They rise to the level of artwork and just always a great pleasure just to watch. I was so surprised when you began this project knowing the huge amount of effort that this will require it seems daunting in size and scope particularly having become accustomed to your intense high level of standards with the details. If it can be done I am sure you are the only one that can ever make it happen. And thank you for not using the ever-bad background music.

@Omnilatent Год назад

The dad of my best friend in elementary had such an engine crane in his yard. He restored some very old car, too (I think it was a Triumph TR3). The yard was also used by a stone mason and I always assumed it was for their profession. 25 years later and now I learn it's for engines and not stone!

@sed6 9 месяцев назад

Back in 1992 I slapped a $250 junkyard motor in my '78 280Z 2+2 and put another 50,000 miles on it! I later warped the head and cracked the cam after overheating it, could not machine it back within spec, so I stuck a feeler gauge or two under the cam towers that were still binding, cut them off and slapped the valve cover on, they never failed!

@Joebunker98 Год назад

youtube is the best user manual

@KiwiPokerPlayer Год назад

The best thing about old cars is they are so easy to work on. There is so much room under the hood compared to today's cars. No beauty covers either, I hate those things, the hood IS the beauty cover.

@Sashazur Год назад

Yeah, it’s just a piece of plastic to get in the way, I don’t see the point! If you argue that it helps keep stupid people from messing with things they should avoid, it does not. It doesn’t hide where you add oil, coolant or washer fluid, so they still could mix those things up. There are videos with lots of examples.

@KiwiPokerPlayer Год назад

@@Sashazur Exactly, I have an example. My mate saw me working on my car and decided he could work on his car too. That resulted in him filling his engine to the top with water because he thought the icon on the oil cap was a watering can and he was filling his radiator.

@russellfernandes9607 Год назад

You get a gold medal 🏅 from me for the best restorations!

@mississippster-qq7wc Год назад

Outstanding. Gave me flashbacks to helping my dad remove the 4.2 liter 6 on his 1966 XKE Convertible. We had to do it twice over ten years when two clutch plates blew apart. We did not have a leveler. That would have saved us hours.

@di99utpe Год назад

So many words I have no idea what they are. But it's fun watching someone who knows!

@user-dn7hm3oo2g 7 месяцев назад

I have just completed my engine removal using this video. It is perfect as-is MM. Thanks again.

@markdev5518 Год назад

F*ck yeah!!! A new video right on Friday!! Dude I am saving it to sit back and relax watch it after work!!! Man I love your videos!

@thyubernoob Год назад

My Mechanic, "Sorry for my bad english, it's not my language. I try my best to improve my technical english." No need to apologize, you speak better english then most people born over here, awesome channel!

@toomanyhobbies2011 Год назад

Plastic bags, zip ties, and markers are the way to go with organizing bolts and such. Replace all bolts in their original locations as you take things apart (whenever possible). Making videos of the process is just about ideal. Looks like you had a great time rebuilding this Z.

@ZENO357 Год назад

Surprised to see only hand tools instead of pneumatic tools. Patience and strong hands!

@edgy1rocks Год назад

I love the triple Weber setup on this car. It’s a chore to keep them balanced but it’s a much better setup than the dual Strombergs that were OEM. Before I changed out mine, I would vapor lock in the middle of a Cheyenne blizzard after ten minutes of driving. Really looking forward to seeing how this all turns out! Thanks for the memories!

@yobgodababua1862 Год назад

The perfectly clean garage space just blows my mind, as do the somehow perfectly clean hands. After I do any automotive work, especially with stuck bolts, my knuckles are invariably skinned and bloody. I cannot wait to see the rest of this project and find out what missing parts will need "new ones".

@garymucher4082 Год назад

Knowing his ability to refurbish everything back to beyond new looking again, this huge project will be seriously interesting to watch... Thumbs Up!

@tommythebiker3081 Год назад

6:22 love this editing bit!

@herbicide Год назад

as of today it is the best time in history to be restoring a 240Z

@cprooks Год назад

If Only It Was Still This Easy On Newer Cars

@Rick-hp6fu 8 месяцев назад

Excellent thorough step by step of removing the engine from this classic. The simplicity and minimal amount of cables/wiring in these old cars makes this a much easier task than a newer or modern car. Been a long time since I pulled an engine from a car. I would have loved to have an engine leveler at the time. Having to remove an engine and transmission with just chains on a cherry picker is such a pain, and you're almost guaranteed to damage something. One tip that I saw from M539 Restorations, when draining a transmission or differential, remove the fill plug first to ensure that you'll be able to refill it after draining. That would be a big problem if doing a fluid change and you couldn't get the fill plug off after draining it. May not apply in your situation but certainly a useful practice. Can't wait to see this engine get rebuilt.

@NickfromNLondon Год назад

I love following your videos and on this channel we get your voice over. I love your Swiss accented English.

@jasonbroderick09 Год назад

Very detailed and the camera shots are the best I have ever seen as a mechanic of 30 years (Almost). Great job and new subscriber! 👍

@ShainAndrews Год назад

Underside looks really clean. That exhaust was something to look at. Transmission oil looked good. Small leak on the output shaft. I can smell the oil from here LOL.

@SamFathallah 8 месяцев назад

I would love to see a video where you talk about how you keep all the parts and fasteners organized.

@janskeet1382 Год назад

Well filmed, well edited and the English is beautifully enunciated as well as concise and technically informative. As YT material goes this is benchmark.

@user-dn7hm3oo2g 11 месяцев назад

This is a clear and concise tutorial. I will be doing this to my 240z in November. Thank you MM!

@BigRigTrig Год назад

It’s absolutely wild to me to see hose clamps on the aircon hoses, I’ve never seen that in my life 🤯

@ShainAndrews Год назад

That was some hackery.

@chrisdaigle5410 Год назад

Aftermarket A/C installation is like that sometimes.

@ShainAndrews Год назад

@@chrisdaigle5410 Never seen that in my 30 years. Zero chance of it working long term. I've seen them ship with line and crimp terminations so a guy can take it to a local shop to get crimped.

@chrisdaigle5410 Год назад

@@ShainAndrews Those installers couldn't possibly care less about long term. At the dealership I worked at, one guy installed 6 A/C units in one day. They only care if it works until they see tail lights.

@patrickperry6945 Год назад

I await on pins and needles for more of this restoration.

@Lendium1337 Год назад

This car will be more perfect than a new one.

@refaelgreenblatt4005 Год назад

Like everyone elses here, absoloutly love the new direction your channel has taken. Enjoying my saturday morning coffee watching something i will never do but inspires me to do my own things the best i can! Thank you

@hectormaluenda Год назад

Thanks for the video, currently I'm working on my 00 Impreza WRX and I need to remove the engine soon, this video gimme a very good idea of the tools and equipment I need. 5/5

@Jwil3743 Год назад

Everything in your shop is so clean- this is no exception.

@GrimoneAsur Год назад

This video looks like old 30's american tutorials. It only needs specical music and a splash screen. :)

@gadoosher Год назад

This is such a behemoth of an undertaking. Can't wait to see the rest.

@xxPenjoxx Год назад

Really nicely narrated. If i ever needed to remove a 240Z engine, this would be the best tutorial for me 😂 Seriously though, every step was well explained-even giving alternatives for slight variations on the interior 👏 👌

@aquamir Год назад

Ich verstehe bei der Sache nur "Bahnhof", bin aber trotzdem total davon fasziniert was hier vor sich geht.

@Vickie-Bligh Год назад

This was so much fun. Thanks, MM. And I loved the safety pin.

@liquidsofa Год назад

I love hearing "speed-oh-meter". It rings so funny in my ear! 😄😆

@sarahhardtbern 8 месяцев назад

Loved the safety pin

@mungtor Год назад

As a general principle, you shouldn't cut hoses off the connections since you can scratch the metal and it will be hard to make a good seal later. Best thing to do is get under the hose with a hose pick and work it around until the hose comes off. Also, when working on things like transmissions and differentials... always loosen the fill plug first. Not such a big deal in a restoration, but in general maintenance this serves 2 purposes. One is that it lets a little air in to assist the draining. But the second and more important one is to make sure you can actually get it loose before you end up with a drained transmission and no way to fill it again.

@mymechanicsinsights Год назад

Very good advise! Thanks a lot

@t0mn8r35 Год назад

Your English is excellent. This is a very interesting project.

@DarKxMaze Месяц назад

This is what we need online!

@israelgarcia7269 Год назад

Honestly, I never expect to own one of these(I'm more of a mustang guy). But I enjoy your content so much that I watched this whole thing. Also, I figure any extra knowledge about cars is good knowledge.

@OlguinInHD Год назад

Man... Engine removal in old cars are SO much simpler than modern cars. This looks like a cakewalk, minus all the fragile pieces.

@SteinarMortensen Год назад

I had the 1977 Datsun 120Z as my first car. I paid about 400EUR for it in 1993, when I was 18. I deal with electronics while my best friend dealth with cars. As young and dumb, we replaced the clutch a few times on that car. We managed to put the preasure plate in the wrong way. So after doing this job a few times, we changed clutch in 40 minutes.. 😂 Great car! 1,2 L engine. Could get wheelspin if the road was wet...!🤣😂 Had 2 x 12 subwoofers. It was a great time.

@caribmedical57 Год назад

Man, keep uploading these short videos. It keeps us posted with your progress and your processes. 😄 Can't wait to see the end result! 🚗🚗🚗🚗

@the_cursor Год назад

I paid attention like I was going to do this on my own car. Great video.

@screwsnutsandbolts Год назад

Great video 👍

@lucasbrown712 Год назад

love how he said "speed-o-meter"

@blister762 Год назад

I'm quite jealous. First of all, love the Z car. My mother had one when I was a kid. And second you can actually get you hands and tools into the engine bay and work. On my 2003 pick-up the V8 engine fills the bay fender to fender, firewall to radiator and the back two spark plugs are almost inaccessible. Service manual says to use 3 ratchet extensions and 2 swivels to change plugs. Even with mechanics gloves I lose skin and bust my knuckles. Thanks for the video.

@FuturePerfectContinuous Год назад

Grüße aus Deutschland 😊 Tolles Projekt. Bin schon sehr gespannt wie es weiter geht ❤

@txd Год назад

Don't use a knife to remove hoses as you can score the hose taps creating leaks when installing new hoses. If you plan to get new hose taps then it's not a problem ofcourse :) Great video as always.

@alden1132 Год назад

Here in the States (at least in my region) we usually refer to an engine hoist as a "cherry picker." Just a bit of trivia.

@eyesonyou6352 3 месяца назад

PB blaster is your best friend. a torch too

@RendallRen 11 месяцев назад

1:28 "I also removed that hose" 😂 I see what you did there.

@mikequinlan9585 8 месяцев назад

You make this look so easy! Thank you for the calm straightforward instructions. 😊

@RandyJames22 Год назад

Well lit, shot, and edited!

@gooddypm Год назад

Your channel is brilliant. I’ll never be able to afford the tools you have. But watching you work is so relaxing. You and DIY Perk may not upload as much as others, but when you do are they worth the wait. Looking forward to this series. The car will be better than new when you’re done.

@ElcioThenorio Год назад

Perfeccionist as we know you are (and here is the beauty of watching yours videos)... this is going to be a loooong journey. Thanks, from Minas Gerais.

@DustinSeiger Год назад

I have been so excited for episode 2. This should hold me over😊

@freedomfirst9819 Год назад

HEY!! You talk!.. I'm fooling sir, I LOVE your videos.. Every single one of them, I watch them all.. Keep them coming sir, thank you. 👍

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Now that I look at the radio again (5:35) and I remembered that in the other video you talked about putting bluetooth on it, maybe you could make a 'restomod' version of that, being the original on the outside but modern on the inside, unless you want it to be 100 original.

@brjones27 Год назад

I CANNOT wait to see this restoration!

@foxwhiskey Год назад

Hi. It's a pleasure to listen to your explanations and your very good understandable voice. Thx for showing. Greetings and best regards !

@DriveCarToBar Год назад

Assuming that York compressor is in good condition, you can keep it as a small air compressor for other purposes. You'll likely need to plumb in a method of oil delivery since the oil is normally mixed in with the refrigerant and is kept in a closed system. But that shouldn't be a big issue.

@dave3156 Год назад

This is a very interesting series to watch. Anxious to see the final product--with your work, it will look better than new. Thanks for sharing

@VinJapanGuitarShop Год назад

When the car is on jack stands, instead of removing the jack, you can leave it engage for extra safety. as long as it doesn't get in the way.

@e.p.4767 Год назад

The ''like'' button is the default option in your videos buddy.

@aljames8908 Год назад

Great video, thank you! A set of ratcheting wrenches would do you good.

@kinanalhawat6753 Год назад

Nicee! Now I know how to remove the engine of a 240Z. Just in case I should ever own one.

@danwoodward7738 Год назад

The only person that can do all that and always have clean hands😂

@robertalvarez15 Год назад

Great video, short but very informative. Thank you for sharing.

@MrSullismom Год назад

Cars are truly amazing. Thank you.

@Kinsfire Год назад

This reminds me SO much of helping my brother rebuild his VW Bug, pre-RU-vid days. (Pre-Internet, to be honest.)

@briangoldberg4439 Год назад

The Vintage Air 240Z kits are really good if you decide to put AC in. I'm sure someone like you could figure out a really elegant way to incorporate the controls into the dashboard

@chrisdaigle5410 Год назад

He stated that he didn't want to use the A/C system.

@briangoldberg4439 Год назад

@@chrisdaigle5410 Thanks for the clarification. I'm happy to receive a message from someone who knows exactly what this guy wants to do, and is rigid enough to believe that he can't and won't ever change his mind