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T-5 reverse gear ?

September 17, 2003 by 59ghia
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Hi Guys, Recently purchased a t-5 out of an 84 zx and wanted to open it up to check syncros, gears etc. The reverse gear has some damage to it (pic of gear in gallery) Does this damage warrent replacement of gear? Are the gears available? Both reverse and idler? I've removed tailshaft housing, will the gear set pull straight out from here or do I need to remove the cover plate from the front of the tranny? Or anything else ie set screw or something. My manuals have nothing indepth on trannies. Thanks in advance Dave

Last reply by hf240z, October 28, 2003
How To Read the Ring for Diff Ratio 1 2

October 22, 2003 by texasz
14 replies

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Can anyone tell me how to read the ring stamp to tell what the ratio is on an R180?

Last reply by texasz, October 27, 2003
Sway Bar 1 2 3

October 14, 2003 by texasz
24 replies

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Is this a front sway bar for a 240Z?

Last reply by Bambikiller240, October 24, 2003
Moog suspension parts, where?

October 23, 2003 by Guycali
2 replies

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Hi all, Where can I find Moog suspension parts (cheap?), especially ball joints and tie rod ends for 70-73 240Z? I have much doubts about the quality of those Taiwan-made ones. Heck, I even managed to break an impact wrench socket adapter 1/2"->3/8" when using it with a 1/2" non-impact rachet. Regards, Wilbur

Last reply by Wagz, October 24, 2003
Where to get...bearings for steering rack (260z)

October 22, 2003 by datfreak
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I've rang a few bearing shops but NOONE has got them or even can get them... I'am in oz?

Last reply by zed240au, October 23, 2003
Junk Yard Donor

October 21, 2003 by Dtsnlvrs
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Just gotta love Salvage Yards. I just picked up a 3.54:1 diff, And all four strut housings in great shape for $260. Now the wife will stop whining about the harsh ride from the coil-overs....seemed like a good thing to do at the time but now that she is pregnant with our first little one I no longer have the time to race. Sooooo, we are putting oem length struts back in with tokiko blue shocks and some older mullholland springs I have had laying around for years. Back to being a daily driver instead of a track car.

Last reply by Dtsnlvrs, October 22, 2003
Noise on Take off

October 22, 2003 by Xargon321
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I have a big noise when i take off from a dead stop it only happend when i have the engine at 1.5k to 1k before letting the clutch out(slowly of course ). it feels like im running over those lane markers the ones that are raised but it feel much worse then that, at first i thought it was the cluch chartering but it seems to come from the right rear area.

Last reply by Zedrally, October 22, 2003
will 240z struts/and or springs go into a 260z 2+2?

October 21, 2003 by datfreak
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will 240z struts/and or springs go into a 260z 2+2? or even just the inserts? any info would be great!! thanks guys

Last reply by Dtsnlvrs, October 21, 2003
Suspension Done - Lingering Issues 1 2

October 15, 2003 by Marty Rogan
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WEll, after a long project (since end of June) I finished off the suspension restoration last week-end. Took it over to a shop and had an alignment done. Before we get into the issues, here's a recap of what I did: 1) removed and sand blasted the entire suspension 2) painted everything with POR-15 and a top coat of Chasis Black. 3) installed all new OEM rubber bushings. 4) installed NOS Stage I Euro Springs. 5) reinstalled Tokicko Gas shocks. 6) installed new tie rods, and ball joints 7) lots of new brake lines, nuts, bolts and basically everything I could to make it look and work like new again. Oh, and this is a 1970 model, all stock everything, for show. I haven't r…

Last reply by Marty Rogan, October 20, 2003
polyurethane rear control arm bushings 1 2

October 5, 2003 by visionary
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does anyone out there have any cures for the 'squeak' after installing polyurethane rear control arm bushings. i have reduce the squeak completely on the right rear by greasing them with bearing grease but have only reduce the problem on the left rear.... any magic tricks would be appreciated

Last reply by Bambikiller240, October 20, 2003
How to tell if springs are bad 1 2

October 16, 2003 by TomoHawk
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My 280Z siiits a little low in the back compared to the front. I did take the a/c pump off, but I don't think it would make the front come up an inch or so. How would you know if the rear springs are bad or weak? Could there be another reason the front is higher? thx.

Last reply by Dtsnlvrs, October 18, 2003
5sp counterhold nut clearance? 1 2

October 15, 2003 by Kyle
13 replies

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Hi all- I have a ZX five speed in my '72. I rebuilt it about 1,500 miles ago, and have been having trouble with the counterhold nut - the nut behind the 5/R gearset. <a href="http://www.sonic.net/~kyle/znewloosenutbehindthewheel.jpg" target="top">Picture of the loose nut behind the wheel</a> Can anyone tell me what the clearance is supposed to be? The first time, the nut came loose, the second time, it was too tight, the third time it was too loose, and the fourth time (currently) I think it's a bit too tight. I set the clearance between the nut and the 5/R thrust washer to .015. I think it's still to tight, as once in a while it will not want to shift in…

Last reply by Kyle, October 17, 2003