The First Start of Our Nissan's $15,000 Engine Ended In A Bang!
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🔧 Welcome back to The Questionable Garage, where Jared kicks off the new year with a resolution that will set the tone for the entire season! In this episode, watch as he takes on the challenge of bringing back the oldest project car in the garage, the legendary Earl Leeker - the Nissan 300ZX.
🚗 Earl Leeker has been patiently waiting on the lift, and Jared is determined to revive this classic beauty. Will he succeed in breathing life back into the old engine, or will it be a bumpy road ahead? Join us on this journey as we witness the highs, lows, and unexpected turns in this exciting revival project.
🔍 But that's not all! Jared provides a comprehensive update on the entire fleet of cars in The Questionable Garage. From the sleek imports to the rugged classics, find out what's in store for each vehicle this season. The garage is buzzing with anticipation, and we can't wait to share the exciting plans with you.
🛠️ Does Jared manage to conquer the challenges thrown his way, or does he face unexpected setbacks? The suspense builds as we follow every twist and turn in Earl Leeker's resurrection. Will the tires go out with a bang, or does fate have a different ending in store?
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Don't give up on Earl. Take a break and tomorrow will be better. Probably just the sealant, like you said.
Don't know if you caught it but it appeared to have a fuel leak from the front carb. Thanks for the video, hopefully this will come together for you without more setbacks.
Thank you! I actually got it in an editing review and already tightened the fitting!
thought that was going to be the bang 🔥🔥🔥
@@bruiserdotcom Me, too!
So that was fuel dripping. I just saw liquid and was hoping someone caught it
Honda Rousy was what started me watching your channel. My hobby is buying auction Diesel cars and rebuilding them. My next project is putting a VW Diesel engine from a wrecked Sportwagen into a VW CC with a bad engine.
Honda Rousey ❤
Also, giving away the New Yorker is a GREAT idea, can't want to see the merch you come up with for that!!
I am happy to see this back🎉🎉🎉 not exactly the outcome I was hoping to see but I know with you behind it we will see it come through!
Thank you so much!!
Bummer, but you'll get it handled I'm sure. Also, not sure if you saw, but there is fuel leaking from the front driver side of the carburetor fuel line at around the 43 min mark of the video.
I actually have an editing note sent to editor Duane, where I saw that small leak in the watch back! Small turn of the line has it sorted. Good eye!
Exactly what I needed after testing positive for Covid this morning. Cheers for the entertainment value you bring to this site. Here's to RUclips promoting more content like this.
Hope you get to feeling better soon
@@TheQuestionableGarage This is round 2 for me, and it's definitely nowhere near as bad as round 1. Fever is already broken, I've just got the aches, tiredness, and cough. I would have liked to been out wrenching in my car, but being able to join you on your journey satisfied that.
Now that I've seen the whole video, I'm very curious as to the thread sealer used. I had a similar failure with some house plumbing recently, where the liquid thread sealer simply never set, and it leaked like an open faucet even under light pressure.
Aww you got a cold.
Covid, big deal I am going in for a new hip tomorrow. Dang, you know Derek? Keep up the questionable work. My walker was sourced from an estate sale. Wish me luck
Front line Doctors. Stop messing around.
Speaking of wiring jobs. It is super satisfying when you start crimping stuff with a correct crimper, especially when you came back from just making loops with strands of the wire, or other electric tape hacks.
We learn more from our failures than we do from our successes, so keep your head up! I needed to reseal the intake on my SBC only for it to still have sealing issues, so I have to do it again. Really trying to get my 70 chevelle back on the road but the old girl is fighting me.
The old van pulled out of the woods and the crick is what I’m looking forward to seeing.
My favourite is now the S10 because it's bringing Robert back 😅
YESSSSSSS EARL IS ALIVE!
I've been waiting for a running earl video for YEARS and seeing him in person when I visited in april it was insane! Seeing the absolute madness Jared cooked up for this car is on another level
My guy. I am so happy to see someone doing the right thing the wrong way considering the state of my front end 😅.
Earl got me here and Earl will continue to be my favorite project on the channel. Keep up the good work, Giantman.
Jared (That's my Brother's name too), I really like your sense of humor. You have some really safe and good wiring personal values. I agree about the bad drivers too.
I'd love to see that old van do something rad again. Maybe not the GT40van idea, but just anything really cool since nobody else on youtube seems to be restoring an old van and doing cool stuff with it!
I just got a box of bullet connectors for some ultra tiny wires on a motorcycle restoration. Big knowledge drops on wiring and gives us something to consider with enough knowledge without giving a myopic answer that may still be wrong. Keep up the good work, Jared! I hope you keep being informative and increase the fun or get others to think about your fun ideas!
Should use splice connectors or solder with adhesive lined heat shrink (those solder melt splices are really nice BUT you should slip it on and twist the wires together then slide the solder splice over and melt it, also using the adhesive lined heat shrink. Essentially look up "lineman splice". Yes it's tedious, but with electrical never expect anything less! Done right ensures saving a hassle later on! If you must use bullet connectors then adhesive lined heat shrink should still be utilized always extending well past the splice!
The reason I emphasize "adhesive lined" is because 1. Seals it as close to 100% from contaminates and moisture. 2. It's creates a second secured connection. ( I bet you could simply overlap 2 bare ends and shrink it and it would be a solid splice by itself, the adhesive is no joke!
I buy all my "terminal connectors" (bullet, spades, forks, even my crimp splices) bare (without plastic over the crimp or what they call "heat shrink".)
I highly recommend Klein Katapult strippers or at least that style (I really like the Klein wire cutter but I only use them to trim my ends not from off the spool, but in a pinch you can kink the wire and cut it with it. Unless you want to pull the entire wire through the hole 😂)
I apologize about blabing, I'm just a huge advocate of quality electrical which is honestly rare, I'm also a huge advocate of learning useful and correct information, which is even more rare and that makes zero sense with everyone having so much information at their finger tips! A LOT of people do absolute hack electrical work and as more and more electrical is incorporated in our lives even in manufacturing, quality has started becoming worse and worse with automation and especially with companies trying to save a buck!
if the engine ever gives any issues from overheating or oil sloshing, demo derby engines are specifically built to run at max rpm for fifteen, thirty minutes with oil and coolant leaking from all the crashes they get into. pretty nutty how they build those, and definitely an underappreciated art.
I always solder and seal for any joint I will use a solder/crimp connection for any connection. I always double heat shrink. Short length to protect, longer length to seal it up.
For concern about brittleness? I always plan my joints. Either in a linear connection so is no stress, or I plan to have the wire have a place where it can flex without stressing joint. Often by having a pigtail loop in the wire or a length at 90 degrees to translate to torsional movement.
But loops are a godsend, especially if it is a heavier wire and something you think you might be connecting/disconnecting because then you are not bending the wire right at the crimp when you pull it back or move out of the way. Makes it like a spring!
When you show your relay box is a PRIME example of using loops. You have all your wires in just a straight U. I would have a loop in each of them in my wiring.
In a setup like that can also put in a support bar to hold the one side of incoming wire then too. Like one might do with vegetables.
Problem with solder is over time (and vibration) the joint can go cold (and not be visible) and there is no longer any electron flow (i.e. its an open circuit). Also if you have a short, wire can heat up enough that the solder melts and the joint falls apart. With crimps there is a contact resistance the more crimps in a circuit the more resistance that may affect performance. Also old (not necessarily) corroded battery cables may not flow electricity, Javelin had voltage at battery nothing at solenoid culprit was battery cable, dual battery ramp truck barely cranked engine, cables changed and never cranked as fast.
I know how you feel! I disassembled and cleaned and measured and assembled a BBC 454 with hydraulic flat tappet cam and after the 25 min break in Motor was running rough.... had metal and glitter in oil. The lobe on #8 exhaust was flat and lifter wiped. So I pulled the engine out the next day and had the engine completely torn down the 2nd day. Cleaned, measured, and re-assembled again with same (new) flat tappet cam. Broke in the cam and this time it seemed to be a success... I built the same engine 2 times in a month. Expensive and stressful but still worth it in the end.
Dont give up!!! Sometimes success is just right around the corner.
19:00 I'm really glad you talked about the heat deflector and why you use them. I was wondering what that was for
I mean I always chucked them, but it keeps you from heating behind the area and shrinks the heat shrink way better. Just recently started
LOL at the quick “battery company” flash 😂
I think I know what you used for the head bolts, had an engine do the exact same thing. I used Indian sealant on mine and never had a problem again. You’ll get it bud. You have so many projects that does get overwhelming. Good luck brother,love all your videos.
I respect all of your hard work and many hours. Tri Had was awesome I would love to see it with a little fresher trim and paint it is such a great car especially coming from the scrap pile. Thanks for all you do!
Great to see the fire up. Sorry for you about the water. It happens as they say, it’s life. Can’t wait to see what you do with the Van
Finally, a running Earl Leeker! (sort of) It's been a while, glad to see him getting there!
Loved the battery tech!
As somebody who worked as a product manager selling terminals products, it was nice to see somebody explain the use of crimp tools properly.
I had an idea that was inspired by an old Scotty Kilmer video. He had this supercapacitor jump starter. Apparently it was designed in such a way you could wall-charge it, plug into a 12V car plug, or even attach it to someone's good battery.
Well... if you have a drag car... you only need to start one time. You can have a small bank of very light supercapacitors that trickle-charge (in a few seconds). And then a small RC car battery to provide your with normal operating voltage to keep your main electronics alive.
Not sure how that would work on a burnout car. The added complexity could be a problem. I like how VGG's burnout car is built. No belts. Electric everything powered by dual LiPos. Maybe you could have a separate circuit that's self-powered by the caps? IDK.
I remember the first time I built an engine I used a butt load of moly assembly lube. First couple oil changes looked real sparkly but after the 3rd change it was clean and stayed clean.
Jared, check your fuel lines before your next start. Looked like you were dripping fuel dripping from your front carb. Driver side connection. First drop falls at 42:37.
Thanks! I saw it in an editing preview and made note of it and got it tight! Need that tiny bit more of a turn
That raises a lot of questions.
Is still entertaining, don't give up, you are closer. Upward and Onward, go go go, you can do it!!!!
Thanks for the updates and now I can't wait to see how many projects you get done in 2024.Another Kooll adventure again.
I'm early into the vid, but Jared could yeet any of those batteries out of the building, including the standard one. Now on to the rest of the show.
I would have second guessed myself over the sealant but as soon as you showed that clip I remembered it because it is a rare event in the UK.
Happy New Year Jared! Best of wishes and may this year be full of blessings for you and your family.
Also with heat shrink, spend more and get the waterproof kind. It has an epoxy glue that heats up and melts out when your are done, making yiur fix, weather tight and glueing both sides together making your joint stronger!!! I also get atleast a 3:1 shrink as well as if its slightly too big and you need to go over a fittinf because your forgot to preslide it on, you can and know it will be good
Thanks for talking about wiring!! Especially the tools you use.
YES! I have been waiting for someone to get their hands on one of these and make some content around it!
Stupendously underrated car!
Go check out the skid factory their building 1 at the moment as well
@@Ampedup2006 thanks, subbed 👍
Yes! I am looking forward to all the coming projects.
Would like to see the Ford Super Van too.
I really want to put some these lithium batteries in my permobil wheelchair, The amp hours would be amazing for getting out and about.
Thanks sharing this - crossing my fingers that you have it figured out! My favorite of your projects is the Ford Probe - since I grew up with that!
25:15 to answer your question - Follow what the BOM boys with Project Binky do - they know how to join wire together
When I was building armored vehicles several years ago, our electrician would crimp AND solder. We were allowed to do minor repairs on harnesses at the ends with simple connectors on them that occasionally would get broken off. He would use non insulated but connectors, crimp them 1st, then solder. To finish he would use marine grade heat shrink.
thanks for the fleet update. was looking forward to it and you delivered.
That 2nd battery, the green one, that would have been PERFECT to go in my old Ford Capri Especially after a small case 3G Alternator swap.
Sure wish I still had that thing.
Great content as always - thank you. I am so glad to see Earl getting some attention. All you have to do next is a little refresh on Honda Rousey and maybe wrestle that poor old mouldy Lotus Esprit off Tavarish!
That Red Toyota pickup with a 1uz is going to be awesome. I saw one on Gingium and his drift truck is amazing.
So glad you have such an eclectic collection of cars, it's wonderful.
Thank you for the update on what you plan to do with the workshop projects, although I understand that things have their order, of all of them, and once you know the history you have with that car, I think that the project that I most want to see It's the one from your old supra :), as you say in the video, you're postponing it because you want it to be perfect and it's something I understand perfectly, but I think the expression on your face when you have it ready will be priceless ;)
love this...
also one of the cars in your fleet that i really love is that lexus drag car
Escalde should be called Tony after Tony Soprano, he had a white esclade in the later seasons of the show
@27:46 thank you for your patience. I watched you before in the past, but it in the past it was to me-like you spoke another language when it came to getting cars back on the road. Your burn out car and the electrical part is more my cup of tea...🤷🏽♂️
p.s. who knew?
What an education! Thanks Prof!!
Yay Earl Leaker!!! My most awaited project. Git er done.
During Christmas time here in Florida, it seems every idiot that normally stays inside and never drives decided that this was the season they needed to come out onto the road. I had everything: a guy going 20 below the speed limit brake checking me, a guy too busy on his phone drifting in front of me a few times, multiple people that think they can just get over whe ever it suits them, a BMW that decided it need to cut across 3 lanes of traffic to cut me off, then needed to be where it originally was and went 3 lanes across again then it went 3 lanes again to get in front of me except on the second time, another BMW, a new M6, now occupied that spot and he rammed right into them hard, multiple people walking in front of me...not running, walking and 3 times I had to slam on my brakes to keep from getting into an accident when people pulled out in front of me and there was nobody behind me. After Christmas. Fine so far.
43:03 - It's leaking gas ⛽
Anyway you'll figured out, that's a shame that the tread sealer didn't do its job but at least you catch it in time.
as a van man i'm excited about that project. man. whew. lot of light bulbs lol
Yes to everything this man says, especially the ice racing.
I’m a fan of making broken things work again. That being said, I’m looking forward to more work on that Ford Probe. Also, thanx for the wiring tool discussion. We need more auto enthusiasts who aren’t intimidated by wires ⚡️☠️
I am very excited to see what comes together on your van project!
Wow, crazy loud! Will always love the
Eyyyyy, shout out from Tasmania!! Love your work mate.
Nice !! Bairs stuff is awesome. I bought trailing arms and a steering box from them
I like your attitude man! You can always find something positiv and keep going! I am really waiting for the Honda to come alive again. Keep it up and keep your positivity!
I will be tackling a z3 and doing all the wiring as it has never had any. Brand new shell with hood that will have a ls engine of some type in it. What would be the best fuse panel? I'm going to have to pick up the soft loom you mentioned. Great job. I've been around for a long time and remember earl leaker from way back. Keep doing what your doing as it helps us all learn some new tricks. Thanks again
Great episode’ I like the explanation breaks you took.
This is the first time Earl had a running engine in how many years?
That’s a good start (pun intended) to 2024!
That econoline needs a sweet custom chassis and ford barra engine sent from here in Australia
Glad to see you caught the gas leak.
I wish I lived in Georgia, I’d gladly come be a second Jared. Already offered any help I could to editor Duane, but I’ve turned from screwdrivers and software to torque wrenches since I was a younger lad.
I’m honestly most excited to see Earl run, since I’ve been with the channel since when or before even Andrew was here, but I’m also super excited to see you work on the passion Supra project. Ready for 24!!
Looking forward to the limo. Your longest dad joke to actually make power. Suspect you will want beefier underside frame suspension but watching it accordion could be fun too. Whatever you do will watch either way
a important thing I must ask is the drivers front fuel line leaking there, sorry for the probably late to the party asking
happy to hear Earl Leaker Running and neat to see the fleet update
Don't go overboard on the Econoline. Keep it as a shop truck. the 300 would be great. Sensible builds create the best interest.
making it a shop van seems like a great idea make easy to drive but cost effective pull the inline six auto trans combo out of later model f150 with fuel injection so you can drive it anywhere anytime you need it. some disc brakes and power steering and maybe some a/c and it would make a great shop van.
If youre worried about wiring catching fire and building your own harness than spend the extra buck for fiberglass fireproof sleeving.. i used the bulb seal from an oven door on a turbo burn barrel and wires never melted.. the oven bulbs have a mesh netting with fiberglass sleeve then a mylar mesh sleeve over top of that.. heave doody…
That will help a lot, but still ends up making repair take a bit more, burnout cars are silly, and the steps I did as far as looms and running apply mostly just to this style of car
Jared is become the Obi Wan of wiring: "You must of course do what you feel is right."
Good work! Keep up the awesome content!
Love Earl! Can’t wait for that van!!
I had the same issue with my big block. Everything should be fine my oil looked the same as well. They make a super high heat silicon for racing applications and I’ve had no leaks from my studs ever since.
43:00 there's fuel dripping off the front of the carb! one of them banjo joints is out of tune :)
Jared I just put new heads on my 355 SBC and used ARP head studs and I been using the GM dealer sold thread sealant that I have had since I was a tech at a Pontiac dealership in the early 2000's. always has worked great for me. Also I'm sure you since since the video was edited but the fuel leak you had on the front throttle body.
I wonder ... with all the tech in the world... why has someone not come up with a device like the Optimate that you can install inline between the alternator and Lithium battery, which will send the proper charging supply back into the battery.
That’s what the regulator circuit of the regulator / rectifier does on motorcycles with excess power dumped to earth. Car alternators are a but more complexJust lithium batteries need a slightly lower charging voltage than a lead acid battery.
Was not expecting to see this beast again 😂
Two hours late to the party!! First video of the year! Keep up the awesome work and I’m excited to get back into the Earl leaker series!!!
My top 5 favorites: 1. 300zx burnout car, 2. ford probe , 3. Toyota Supra , 4. cop ute , 5. Johnny Reb (of course) honestly should be #1
Exceptional Episode! Thanks! P.S. Also, look forward to the trip to Converter land.
I saw a fuel leaking from driver front line by carb. Keep the hope up it will eventually work out.
So nice to see Earl leaker getting some, Love?,….awesome video, great battery info to boot….
The insulation on insulated crimp fittings slide off on quality brands ... You slide it off then over the wire then crimp the fitting on then slide the insulation back on .... I like to add them in conjunction with shrink wrap
I am really looking forward to the van. A fast van sound cool until you look at it as a brick on wheels. Maybe a nice dual camper and work van.
It's very hard to pick favorites but the IHC pickup with the Corvette front end stands out for sure. Have a great year, Jared!
I'm most looking forward to your personal supra, because I know you'll do an incredible job with it.
Jared, I want to see you work on Honda Rousey. The sooner the better. Happy New Years to you. Watching while on break.
You should install those exhaust flame spark thingys. Would be awesome to see flames while burning out.
I miss my old 300ZX. Never had a problem w/ it. I swapped it for a Lotus Turbo Esprit. My problem was I'm 6'3" and I fit just fine in the 300ZX. I looked like MR Potato Head in the Lotus. Too small for me. I drove it for 2 years and sold it to buy another Porsche 911 Carrera. I'm happy now. I still have my Carreras.
Great video, and really liked the battery intel early in the video!
Glad you liked it!
Good to see you following through on this project. Tavarish would never have finished it, and I'm sure he feels like a burnout car is so beneath him. Flex factor zero.
Jared,
sweet scout 800 it truly brings back loads of amazing memories. If you ever decide to try and find it a new home please let me know