madkaw

Any s30 trans will work. The odd ball is the T-5 used on the turbo engine . It has unique yokes for bolting up the driveshaft . It still bolts the same to the L engine. There’s a ton of info and pics showing the different transmissions.

I might have to agree with the captain. You bought someone else’s nightmare and it will be hard to start with that. Then top it off with the turbo motor and programmable ECU :-0 And this is just the engine - there’s a whole bunch more to deal with . You probably didn’t get hurt at that price, but you’ll spend 10 times that getting it to drive - conservatively speaking

It’s funny you ask that. The 77 I’m doing still has everything there , so I plan on making it work, though I just found a broken piece on my thermal valve . Earlier models 9/76 the two tits were plastic instead of metal like yours. But other than that and all the rubber hoses being shot, I think I’ll try and make it work. It would be more work to eliminate everything at this point. Everything is pretty much tied together , so I don’t know what you can get away with as far as eliminating . My buddy has a 77 with all emissions in tact and it runs well. I think you would want to keep the AAR for sure . The other point with mine is the 30k original miles motivates me to keep it stock

Stuck in Philly with no room! My daughter and her husband just bought a house in Ardmore. I swore I’d never live on the east coast again and my daughter ends up there - lol.

Are going to delete the EGR, or put another on?

I think it’s just neglect. The car sat outside in the elements for decades in the hot Nevada sun. Being under the car you realize that it has seen only 30k miles. The struts had/ has some kind of assembly markings( stickers)for left and right. The zinc is still pretty on the brake line brackets and hardware . I think the maintenance was done by hacks . Remember years ago when no one cared about these cars except they were a cheap import ? Ill investigate the paint

After days of trying white vinegar , agitation , SS cable to unclog the return lines I have the tank clean. I went ahead and did the POR -15 tank seal kit. This was battle but hopefully the worst I’ll see on the 77 . I still have a lot of the fuel system to go thru, but the nasty tank job is done . I bought rebuilt injectors and now need to change every piece of hose in the engine and fuel system. I told the owner that this is where the car nickel and dimes you broke. I can’t even use the original fuel clamps because of the difference in size of the braided hose diameter . There goes another 25$ ! So far I’ve bought over 1500$ worth of parts and materials to get this beast going again. And I have no idea of the true shape of the motor? By appearances and inspection I think it’s okay. There’s so much to go thru with the EFI set up that you can’t just try and start it.

Mine are bleach blonde

Or just cut it in half and slide it off - cut off wheel!

BFH time! PB blaster needs to get to the threads somehow. Maybe wirebrush and some tapping with a hammer will loosen enough to get some penetrant in there

You have the rear bumper rubber ends? Looking for the drivers side rear.

So this set was from a Passat 6 cylinder I’m guessing ? Taking notes ? I have to do the same thing

Just went thru the same thing , but my 77 wasn’t as narley . The bore was pristine and the seals were very pliable - I’m going to run it. The calipers and wheel cylinders will get changed .

Hell Fire - he’s got my AFM too ! Also get a preprogrammed MS Cliff. Though looking at all I have to do to get this 77 to run again- SU’s look easier , but it’s not my car. And I don’t ever see me going back with carbs again . Though this swap is a lot easier then going EFI on a carb only head :0

Must be my lucky month. I get a 77 delivered to my house on Father’s Day and Chris is doing a thread on a 77!! saves me a lot searching because it will be covered quite well right here. I wont jack your thread but might make comparisons with my 9/76 . I’ll start my own thread since you’ve given me incentive . Funny that the car is the same color too.

That 2.4 would love that cam and loosing the bottom end might be more about gearing than that cam. That is very streetable . 3:90 gears would be nice for a cam like that.

The 76 is priority because it’s not mine ! Dropped the fuel tank today . After I drained the 12 or so gallons of 20 yea old gas out of it. Can’t tell if the tank is rusted inside or just gooed from the fuel. Trying some soaking in apple cider vinegar to see where I get on that. Tank was also the most damaged part of the car . Looked like the car rolled into a big rock . Goal is to get the car running and driving so the owner can just drive it for now. He never owned a Z and is not sure he will keep it. It’s so nice working on a rust free project. Still lots to do, but the body is a 9 for an unmolested car. Paint is shot , a few dings , it that’s it . The truck is second on the list because I need to keep moving on it. It’s in the wife parking spot and I’m getting some dirty looks lately :0

Don’t understand your question about Dave ?

Congrats . Dave Rebello told me today that my block is almost prepped , so I should see my stroker kit(3.2) soon !

So somehow I have 4 going at once. Been too busy to play on the forums much lately . 71 is my car , which is the continuous project. Did take first place at the Midwest Heritage show this past weekend ! 70 is sitting on the rotisserie sideways to make enough room for the 30k mile 77 that just showed up from Reno. Then there’s the 83 720 4WD that’s supposed to be my retirement truck. I probably have to retire just to finish it at this rate. Having fun juggling all this, but it s almost too much. Might have to give up my RR career to concentrate on the Z studio projects .

You won’t be disappointed ! I run MS If you decide to separate some of the FI stuff I might be interested

What’s your location ?

Sent you a text but looking for a complete lock set with ignition

I might have a list of things here shortly. I might just text you . I’m pretty close so shipping would be reasonable.

What shape is the dash pad in?