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This weekend has been the nicest one out of the whole summer so for in MN. Perfet sunny, clear sky, temp in the mid 70's both Sat. and today and I can't take my baby out cruising because I have to do front end work to it. She needs both ball joints, both tie rod ends, front brake pads and while I got her apart in front, I'm going to go ahead and clean/repack the wheel bearings ect. I got a price quote from Courtesy Nissan so now what I need to do is bite the bullet and order up everything and go at it. I've been dreading the Tie Rod/Ball Joint job because I knew that they were getting worn as they are the orig. ones but it's got to be done. Hopefully mine won't be as mu…
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This is gonna make me sound stupid but...basically which is the no 1. spark plug? which end is does it start w/?
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Though I've owned my Z almost 20 years I really only have been working on bringing it out of storage for the last 2 or so. Did all of the usual things an old Z needs. Welded in body panels,stripped the floor and interior, new brakes, springs, and a 5 speed. All toward looking to make a good driver, maybe local town car show thing, no restore, for sure no concourse car. But it seems the closer I get to the finish the more that "just isn't right" and so more to do. Now I'm thinking of pulling the engine to do a good job painting the engine compartment.... But does it ever stop??? Anyone ever stop?? Say the heck with it I just won't open the hood, the paint inside will matc…
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I met a guy with a nice 260Z today. He was across the street from my job at a quickie mart. He's been bitten by the Z bug hard!! Car is from Washington State. Serial number 12329. Early 260 with the small bumpers. Gold metallic original paint. 5 speed conversion done and he's getting minor bodywork done. No rust on the floors or rails. He's got a great car for a first Z. He's even being encouraged by his girlfriend!! He's got an Arizona Z car 4 barrell manifold on it and want's SU's. His name is Tony Elsberry if anyone here sold him the car. I gave him the club's website and told him to look into ztherapy.com also. He's got the complete intake setup for the…
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Hello All. I have reciently purchased a beautiful '73 240 Z that is mostly body, engine, wheels & tires. I would like to know what other years & models of Z's are compatible to use for parts. Such as tail lights, door handles, A - Z etc. This is my 3rd Z car. Right now my fiance' & I own- '73- 240, '74- 260, & '75- 280Z's. L 24 motor- This Z car has rebuilt dual-flat topped SU carbs, I have been told that the flat top SU's on the 260's are not very good. I have also heard that the 240 had flat tops for 1 year & would like to know if they are the same or better than the 260's. Does the '73 240 have the electronic transister ignition or is it the basic …
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Hi, First post here. Owned two in the past -- a 1972 240 during the '70s, and a 1976 280 during the '80s. Loved both. Loved 240 more but harder to live with. Would like to get back in. Request: can somebody with a 1972 or 1971 tell me the weight spec displayed on plate on the door jam? Trying to get an exact fix on the weight spread vs. a 1973 or a 260. I know it's come up before, but to avoid apples-and-oranges, it'd be nice to have that official spec. Many thanks. This forum looks terrific. Steve in Oakland.
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I'm getting rid of a few items that are taking up too much space. It's all going on ebay. I had to set up a new ebay account so my feedback is 0, but I think a few of the hybridz guys I've bought and sold from are here and can vouch for me. Auxilary bought my old roll bar, 280Zone sold me a 4.11 R200, Clifton sold me a set of calipers. Here are the auctions: 4 screw SU's http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4555800082&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ALC%3AMT%3A1 Toyota 4x4 Calipers (solid rotor): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4555800854&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ALC%3AMT%3A1 240Z NEW smog rail: http://cgi.ebay.com/…
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I am looking at a choke knob for the 72 z. The right one has "choke" written on below the square. Any help to locate one would be appreciated.
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fresh air ducts? 1 2 3
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I have spoken with a few early 240 owners lately, and we all are wondering if anyone makes an aftermarket duct. This is the plastic, accordian-like thing that attaches to the radiator support and directs air into the fender and on into the interior. They all seem to be cracked or broken or missing. I am sure they are NLA from the dealer. Anybody know a source for these things?
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I am trying to locate the part where a vacuum lhose labeled W2 goes to. I think it's a control pod for the heater's air intake, to recycle cabin air, or get fresh air for heat. I looked in the FSM, and the mucrofiche files, and still can't locate the vacuum pod W2. Even the guy at the radiator shop says there isn't one! So he left it hanging, and when you put on the heat, you can hear the air sucking. ? thx
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Hello, I'd just like to inform everyone that there is a very clean 10th aniversary 280zx in "black gold" trim at the South San Jose Pick-N-Pull at 1675 Monterey Ave. It will be junked soon, as it is simply waiting to be destroyed by passer-bys who come to take it's parts. Everything seems to be intact, clean engine, The interior is imaculate with the original stereo and almost-perfect champagne gold interior. One of the quarter windows has been smashed and there are large dents in the drivers-side front fender and door, but seems to be far from "totalled" status, partly because everything else is so sparkling clean! If you're in the area, check it out. It would be a shame…
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Hi Guys, I've had my Z for ~6 months now and have been repairing/tuning the car to get rid of all the common Z bugs/problems over the past few months. I finally have the car running great with a lot of new parts! So here's my question. I finally feel comfortable enough to take the car on a long trip, but with the current summer heat i'm afraid of experiencing vapor lock problems (everyone seems to speak of) if driven for a long period of time. I have never driven the car but for locally up to now (15-20 min at the most). How often does this problem occur? How hot does it have to be/how long before it happens? What exactly happens when you experience it (It's my 1'st carb…
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