FirstGenFreak

I've had 2.5" lift, with the same CV shafts for nearly 20 years, although I am talking about a WD21 with manual hubs, so there is only load when you lock the hubs. Plenty of sand, plenty of tough Vic High Country Trips etc. Easy to overthink it, I'd bet you will be fine, for peace of mind you could fit manual hubs, or take a spare set of CVs.

A quick short I did on what needs to be swapped

I love the sneaky bonnet hole! Cool conversion mate and thanks for sharing

First drive this morning into work with the KA. It is stronger everywhere except I would say low down torque. It sounds and goes way better overall. Very happy, I should have done this years ago!

Nothing of the sort. No evidence of the oil going anywhere. Even pulling the engine, the ports are dry. Just waiting on the power steering pump now. It looks good in there (but needs a degrease) . Did I mention it is now carbureted and running a Z24 distributor?

The Z24 was great for a few thousand KM, but started using oil, and I mean a LOT of oil. 1 Quart or Litre daily. I went over things: - no evidence of a leak anywhere. - no visible smoke - 150-170PSI compression in each cylinder - PCV system clean and working - Spark plugs showing no sooting whatsoever I simply can't explain what the issue is. Possibly oval bores (this was a quick hone and reassembly) but there is no tangible evidence of oil leaking or burning. So, In desperation I have pulled the KA24DE out from under the bench. Swap is 90% complete, and I have test fired it -it sounds strong. Just need to finalise the exhaust and swap to a D22 power steering pump. Finger crossed on this one, as it was an unknown engine!

They are just M8 inhex bolts aren't they? Surely you can find a bolt supply with the same length in Hi tensile?

I've drowned only one alternator in 22 years of owning my '86 (Z24) and it was a river crossing the car really had no right doing

My one tip is to make sure you can get the fill plug loose before draining the oil.

First Commute to work today, (A.K.A. real test. 70km each way) and the little Z sounds and feels happy

Finally got this engine built New pistons, Rings, Bearings, Timing Chain, guides, tensioner, Water pump, clutch, plugs, leads, oil pump First Start on Thursday, Yesterday I took it around the block, got a heat cycle through it then retorqued the head, set valve clearances and dialled the timing in. It sounds and feels great! Ready for the next 500,000 hopefully!!

I've had a heavy duty clutch in mine for 20 years, and I am just rebuilding my engine as we speak. I am opting for a stock replacement clutch as the HD gives a heavy pedal, and as I get a bit older, I am ending up with a sore knee if I am in heavy traffic. The factory clutch is more than adequate unless you treat the car with contempt.

Yeah, I've pulled the trans to do it before, it is a whole ordeal, plus I fitted a reconditioned trans a few years ago, not in a hurry to remove it again!

Gravity helps on the way out, that's for sure

Still waiting for my pistons and rods, but decided to lift the old lump out. Last time, I pulled the trans, this time I thought I'd try the method of removing the front diff. Way easier than dropping the trans, but I will be honest - I am getting too old for any of this