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Speedo pinion gear keeps wearing out.

November 7, 2004 by Tom Selleck
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I own a 1972 240Z, and the speedometer did not work when I first bought it. I ordered a new pinion gear because the nylon cog was worn out on the first one. Well, after only about 350 miles, this one is worn out too and my speedometer does not work. It just abruptly stopped working one morning. Does anyone know what could be causing it to wear out the cogs so fast, and where to buy one? The one I ordered was from Courtesy Nissan, and it took about 2 months to get it, and was pretty expensive to only work for a few hundred miles. Any help is appreciated.

Last reply by 72' 240, February 23, 2005
How Do I Bleed The Clutch And Brakes?

February 11, 2005 by cremmenga
3 replies

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I don't have alot of time tomorrow, but i have to bleed the clutch for sure and maybe the brakes. Please tell me how to! Thanks

Last reply by zguitar71, February 23, 2005
Need to know......

February 11, 2005 by Bad260Z
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I have an early 71' 240Z, and the windshield(or windscreen, depending where you live) wipers will not work. I s this a common thing? What should I look for, Im not too good with wiring, im a drivetrain and suspension guy, i usually steer clear of wiring so I am not to knowledgable with it. I dont want to have to buy a new motor, unless I have to, so i just need to know what all could go wrong with the whole system. Thanks in advance.

Last reply by tccoven, February 22, 2005
1973 240z wont start 1 2 3

January 28, 2005 by n240zracer
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i have a 1973 240z its a 4 speed and it has duel points and im only gettin spark on 1 side of the points and it wont start its really weird cause if the distrubiter cap is on it wont try to start but if i set the cap on the block it will try to start and back fire. i read some were automatics were only duel point and manuels were single point is that true. anyways please help ive tryed eveything i know and it still wont start please help thank you by. :stupid: <---- what i no about 240z

Last reply by beandip, February 22, 2005
tranny leaking fluid inside bellhousing

February 20, 2005 by Dreco
7 replies

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anyone? I saw that gear oil was leaking out of my tranny through the clutch fork hole. I pulled the tranny, and it looks like it's leaking out of a small hole underneath the input shaft (on the cover plate). Why is there a hole there?? It didn't look like it was leaking from the gasket. Anyone have any ideas on what could be the problem?? It wasn't leaking too bad, but leaking none the less. Never torn into a tranny before, so that's why I'm asking.

Last reply by Dreco, February 21, 2005
carb leaking gasoline

February 17, 2005 by zanos
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Hello,im new to this forum,and Z's overall.I just got this 1972 z with L28 engine swap.I have dual SU carburators,and dont know anything at all about carbs.Well,i was driving the car for a week(and was really enjoying it :knockedou ),BUT then it happened to rain in los angeles,and something happened.The car would drive really rough first,then its stopped going over 3k rpms at all.I stopped to check whats up,opened the hood,and saw that one of the carbs is leaking gasoline pretty bad(one thats closer to a driver).When i stepped on the gas,the leaking would stop,but would start again when car is on idle.I tried checking all ignition stuff,plugs look ok,car got new wires,EL …

Last reply by zanos, February 19, 2005
Radiator

February 11, 2005 by TXblue240Z
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Well, I got my Z fixed yesterday, the electrical problem. Today, I was pulling into my girlfriend's driveway, when I stopped, the car made a strange noise, like th ebrakes lockingup, which kinda makes sense b/c I kinda stopped quicker than usual...except it wasn't my brakes. When I shut the car off and got out...my Radiator is leaking coolant, at an alarming rate...infact the whole thing drained faster than if I would I have removed the plug....so I put a hose in it, turned it on to see if maybe the plug had come loose or if i could determine the source of the leak...from best that I can tell, the damned thing separated at the bottom, or in some other way ripped open ne…

Last reply by TXblue240Z, February 18, 2005
280z (turbo engine swap) HELP..PLEASE

February 14, 2005 by 75BlackZ
7 replies

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Okay.. here is the deal, i just bought this car: First some history on the car: -1975 280zx N/A Shell and Chassis -1983 280zxT (turbo) engine.. fully built, under 60K -F54/p90 turbo engine- -can go here for more info:http://www.g20.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31297- It has the following issues that i want to take care of NOW: *Turn signals do not work... they turn on with running lights, but do not blink (front lip is not stock) *Reverse Lights do not work when put in Reverse (they are there just don't light up) *SPEEDOMETER..AND TACH do not function. These are main issues as of now, just for drivability issues. i have been searching on the net fo…

Last reply by hls30.com, February 17, 2005
Adjusting Valves?

February 17, 2005 by cremmenga
4 replies

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I need to adjust my valves (I think) on my L24. I have looked on this site at the forums and others also to find out exactly how, but came up short. If anyone can tell me step by step on how to and how much to I will dance at your wedding. On a side note my car runs kinda rough and shaky i think it just needs tuned anyone else have an idea? THanks!

Last reply by beandip, February 17, 2005
Clutch?

February 13, 2005 by cremmenga
8 replies

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Ok so my Z is coming along well now! after a week of 15hr at college and 35 hours at work, the weekend finally came! I have almost all paint off my car and I finally found car in my bondo ( the root of all EVIL). To make along story short my clutch doesn't work, when you press in on it, with no resistence it goes right to the floor. I tried bleeding it, but i think it just leaks air to much. I bought a new master and slave cylider, I hope that is what i needed. Please inlighten me with your clutch knowledge and tell me if this is the right thing to do or if it is something else. THANKS AGAIN

Last reply by cremmenga, February 14, 2005
engine/tranny?

February 12, 2005 by Z GRT ONE
1 reply

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i have taken 4 bolts and the starter motor off and my tranny wont come off. what else is left??

Last reply by texasz, February 12, 2005
Help On Taking Off Head

February 8, 2005 by new_2_z
11 replies

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before you even ask yes i do have the rebuild your nissan and datsun engine book as well as how to modify. i see what sequence how to take off the head in the book. but these 10mm allen bolts are tough. well to start i bought a L28 (n42 block) and im taking it apart. this engine has been out of the rain and has been sitting in a garage for some time. so the oil is stuck on everything. i already drained it and got all out of the oil pan. im trying everything i can do to get these bolts off. should i spray with oil pentrator or not. since i plan on cleaning anything anway i dont see it hurting it but i dont want to do something if it effect my head in the long run. i plan …

Last reply by MikeW, February 9, 2005