I bought a gto z16a tt AWD import 83000miles still unsure if the clocks are in kilometers or changed to miles the car it’s self is a complete restoration it was sat for 5 years covered in green moss and plants growing inside it I had to save it as of 8 months ago I got it as a complete novice I have never worked on a car on this scale general things here and there but nothing of this level it has opened my eyes to what it takes to rebuild cars I have become a complete research geek constantly reading my emanual, YouTube videos a have a few close mechanical buddy’s who I can ring in a moment of crisis as of now I have successfully removed the front subframe rear subframe propshaft trans axle all the necessary body panels underbody all brackets there was alot of of swearing on the bumpers due to bolt snapping but I suppose that’s how it goes I have big plans for this car due to the market for parts being ridiculously poor and pricy mechanics turning me away for timing belts etc I was met with a decision sell it on or master the car I have made it my duty to master the ims and outs of this car with the help of research these forms and the YouTube videos all the work will be undertaken by myself all I’ve got Is a mind and basic tools and alot of manuals for nm torque specs etc all the stuff needed to complete the fitment of every part to every nut and bolt correctly… As the car developes so will my experience and knowledge the way I see it
There’s a good few receipts in the glove box adding up to about £6500+ 5k on the engine alone which is ridiculous
There’s
Lenso project d alloys never touched 100miles
Bc coilovers
Pitroad strut braces front and back
Evil empire 13t turbos
Evil empire maft Translator pro
Blue flame exhaust system
Apparently the cars capable of 450 ponies
But the plan of attack is first
Strip It which is done…
Plenty of zip lock bags with sticky notes and what goes where haha
Replace boots, cv joints, tie rods drop links rebuild coil overs. re spray sway bars and subframes and suspension arms cv shafts
Scrub up surface rust under body once smooth in order
Corroseal Rust converter
Rust encapsulator
Tetrosyl Waxoyl
I will be deleting the 4ws and the fuel evap line as I feel these are not essential and can be problematic with a car that’s parts are barley there and silly overpriced the plan is to settle for no less than immaculate but also replace what I can with parts that will help this car last my life time with the help of me looking after it with general maintainance and services
From there i am going ptfe braided on brake lines and fuel lines
As far as I’m aware
The main line 1/2"
The return 3/8"???. I have heard to keep the return the same as the main can anyone who could help me on this would be appreciated
Brakes 3/16" dash 4 can someone please also tell me if this is correct I will be buying pre fab evil empire hoses for the caliper connections with the braided line
Once all complete and done to my approval the engine will be hoisted out everything tagged and plenty pictures for reference
Ready for a good service sealing up gaskets sort worn areas tubes pipes brackets bolts. fluid drain and flush clean up the bay degrease the engine polish up manifold and rocker cover and much more check in on the clutchs condition etc
But the biggest challenge of all with alot of thanks to Joe’s video on YouTube that I have watched about 10 times and taken lots of notes I will be replacing the timing belt whether it takes me 20 attempts or 1 attempt I will get it and I will not start the car until I am certain its all lines up but I suppose I can’t master the car if I back out of the challenges I’m faced with this project is definitely a big one and it’s my first take apart and but back together car I’ve only ever broke cars once the engines in theres a few bits of stone chips on the paint work to sort out and bad lacquer peel on the head lights the head lights are not stock and also not working I’ve not looked to much into it just yet but I’m sure you’ll hear more from me on this handy forum maybe not in paragraphs next time haha.
My questions
I am paying 450 something like that for a timing belt kit from evil empire can anyone point me in the direction of a cheaper one that is just as good?
Also the sizes of the fuel lines and brake lines I stated are correct
Anything any of you guys can think of to help me on my way would be welcomed very much
Many thanks to whoever took the time to read this…