Nessy, my beloved S14

[lady89]

Latest update:

Almost everything is back on, but i discovered that the fan actually hits one of the hoses (top left corner on the pic)

Gonna see how i can tweek around that to make all the way free for the new fan

Many more plans ahead for this weekend as well

[lady89]

Hey guys,

its been a little while again since I updated my blog or the forums but that doesnt mean nothing has been done in the meantime.
I simply have no time to sit down and upload pictures and write about my progress. So much is going on in my life atm (which is all positive and good) and I have been working on Nessy in the meantime as well.

For all who are curious, I will give you a (picture-less) update now!

I have replaced the waterpump, thermostat and fan and put everything back together. Unfortunately i cracked the thermostat housing while putting it back, a new one is on the way already.
I ran into one problem while fitting everything, it was the fan catching slightly on one of the hoses. With some suggestions from the forum and some research I wanted to fix the problem but then the funniest thing happened.
Before I did some blocking of pipes, cutting etc, I actually just took all pipes off (intercooler pipes) and put them back on, but moved them slightly. With that little trick i was a bit playing around until i managed to clear the fan area. It is still very close to the hose (2mm) but will definitley do now.
After that I had her up and running and everything went fine.

Since I have an aftermarket steering wheel (Personal) I had to get the horn sorted, so my S14 will pass NCT (MOT). Since electronics and wires are not my cup of tea, I asked a buddy for help, who did a fantastic job!
We also measured a few wires/plugs to see what was working and not which helped me learn a good new bit.

My next plan is now:

Fix (solder) the reverse light wires
Fix (solder) the indicator wires
Fix (solder) the washer wires


Not sure if the breaking-wire is a thing now with S-bodys or if its just my luck haha.

Not much is left now and I also booked an appointment with NCT in 3 weeks time.
THat means in exactly 3 weeks she will be out on the road again!!

Stay tuned for that!!!!!

Cornelia

[lady89]

Its been only a month since i update this, but it feels like forever and SO MUCH happened!

I will split ALL updates in more posts over the next few days because otherwise it simply gets too much

For now i would like to let you know though, that my baby is fully road legal now!

Since i couldn't attend the first round of IDC (half sick ), i thought i at least have to take her for a short spin today...the weather was just too good!
And i think i truly needed it after all the stress i had lately, so here we have two pictures.

More will follow soon!

[lady89]

In my last blog post I was mainly writing about the hardship i experienced the last couple of weeks.
But it was all worth it click on the link in the sig to read more or simply enjoy those pics for now...fully road legal and all

[michealkirwan]

what make is the wing?

[drift student]

Lovely example of a zenki 14.
Always loved this one.

[Kruizer]

Nice work keeping the look, all it needed was a freshen up, well ware !

[delsolcrx1]

Really like that wing......looks good man!

[lady89]

what make is the wing?

I couldn't tell you bud since this came from Japan with her. But seems to be the genuine version anyway (considering the amount of msg's I get of people who want to buy it of me )

Nice work keeping the look, all it needed was a freshen up, well ware !

Thanks you recognize the side skirts? :P

Lovely example of a zenki 14.
Always loved this one.

Thanks
you might as well have seen me in Killarney in case you were up as well

Really like that wing......looks good man!

thanks buddy




On another note:

Next plans:

-spraying and fitting my new front bumper (paint getting matched up as we speak)
-getting a badass alarm (currently researching which one I'm going for)
-getting a nice radio/sound system. I know how that sounds but I do love my music!

and of course:

MANY MANY road trips!!

[lady89]

OH NOES!

what is it with Nessy and the coolant leak problems :S

after all the nice upgrades (new waterpump,new thermostat, new thermostat housing, new fan, refurbished pullyes etc) i have now another coolant leak

was on a spin the other day and my trusty yashio factory gauge suddenly went up to 100 degrees (coolant temp) and when i came back home (was close to my place thank god) i had no coolant left.
put in some coolant, nothing came out and stayed all in until next morning.

drove away again and same happened, heated up very quickly and had not much coolant left.


now i just tested it again (cant jack her up in the driveway atm), water in, all good, turning car on and let it run..... leaking starts.

seems to come from the rad (bottom) directly so did a pic there.

the water seems to come out from the bottom only (inbetween where the rad and metal is, u can see it a bit on the pic)

is that the rad on the way out?
couldnt jack her up so cant see if its a hose but pretty sure its not and coming from the bottom of the rad.

any ideas?

probably go for a new rad now as well ha, yaaay shiny new parts