Installing Z1 Trunk Struts on 350z | The First Install | The Amateur Garage Ep. 3

Nissan 350Z trunk strut replacement (hatch struts) on our Z33 project car. It should have been a 15 minute job. It took 8 days. In Episode 3 of our 350Z build, we install new trunk struts and find out how many things can go wrong along the way: a strut turned the wrong way, ball head screws, new tools, homemade gasket crafting, a weather delay, and a driver’s side strut that would not stay connected. If you’re replacing the hatch struts on your 350Z, watch this first so you don’t repeat our mistakes. In this video, we cover: How to remove and install Z1 Nissan 350Z trunk / hatch struts What happens when you strip the ball screw in your hatch Understanding that you need to take both struts off before you try to install the new struts How to remove paint that was spilled on your car by someone else How to make a gasket from Amazon: Gasket crafting How to diagnose when the retaining loop falls down into the socket head of the strut. 💬 Question of the Day: How many times does the 12mm ratchet wrench get used on the car in this episode? Post your count in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed the video, make sure to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell to follow along with the 350Z build! Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:49 The First Install 2:02 Day 1: Careful Optimism 2:30 The Ball Head Screw 4:16 The 12mm Wrench Game 7:59 New Tools 9:08 Strut Turned the Wrong Way 10:35 Day 2: Careful Frustration 16:21 Day 3: Some Success 19:19 Day 4: The Find 20:06 Day 5: Gasket Crafting 20:56 Day 6: Weather Delay 21:06 Day 7: The Expected Conclusion 24:09 Not Quite the End 29:47 Day 8: The Conclusion 32:03 Final Thoughts 🔧 Follow the build: YouTube: @theamateurgarage Instagram: @theamateurgarage TikTok: @the.amateur.garage The views, opinions, and content expressed in this video are my own and do not represent the views, opinions, or positions of my employer or any organization I am affiliated with. This content is created independently, on my own time, using my own resources, and is not sponsored, endorsed, or reviewed by my employer. #350Z #NissanZ #ProjectCar