I've been meaning to get around to doing this for a while, so here's some pictures of my work in progress. Picked the car up about 3 weeks ago with rod knock from a local 240 enthusiast, and have been cleaning the car up and tearing out the old motor, getting it ready for a fresh KA in the next week or so.



These pictures were taken before clay bar and wax. Thinking about smoking the tails, or getting those 'jdm' clear/red tails like these--> http://tinyurl.com/8p29t . I think the clear/red ones would look pretty baller on a black coupe. Suggestions?



As you can tell I am a skilled mechanic. I have already removed difficult and complex engine components such as the airbox, AIV, spark plug wires, and the battery.

Why I want a bra. Car had one at one point during its life, and as you can see the front is all screwed up because of it. Only bad paint on the entire vehicle. If anyone has a bra that'll fit the chuki front, let me know, I want it. Need it to hide the crap paint until I get another paintjob.


Whoever spots the most 80s sports cars wins. Hint: 2 Mazda, 1 Toyota, 1 Honda.


The teardown.


The motor is out, and the engine bay definitely needs a good cleaning.


Hello metal shavings. See all those sparkles on the metal and in the oil? You guessed it.


I'd say this might be the cause of the knocking. What's left of the rod bearing. Rod #1 (closest to front of engine) has about 3-4mm of play to it on the crankshaft. Looks like it and the crank are toast.




The 04 Spec V.






My last 240, the 90 coupe. I still miss it, and especially the pignose. Way hotter than the stupid Chuki front.




Thanks for looking. Feedback is always appreciated.

 

sweet ... thats better than JDM tyte!

 

Looks good! Keep us updated with the progress!

 

looks good

 

looks good...its gotta be differend doing all your work in that parking lot