Engine & Drivetrain
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I just e-mailed these guys, but does anybody know anything about the rebuilt 240Z distributor they list on their site? Datsun 240z Distributor For instance, is it a Cardone? I'm looking at various options, also including Philbin and Advanced Distributors. Thanks.
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The flared metal end kinked and broke off my automatic transmission cooling line while removing for an engine rebuild. The actual hose is ok. With so many auto to manual swaps I was hoping that someone would have one. Its the aprox 6", S shaped line coming out of radiator with the crimped metal ends Trying to stay original. Thanks, Greg
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I have all the parts I need to convert my daily driver 280z from 5 speed to Automatic transmission except for high & low pressure cooling "tube/pipe" that run between left side of trans to bottom of radiator. If anyone has them, please call or text me at 310 308 8985. I am in L. A. Area. They are not even on Ebay as pretty much everyone through away Automatic transmission parts after converting to Manual transmission.:disappoin
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Ok guys, crazy thoughts going on in my mind here.... Lets say I wanted to replicate the beautiful mixture of engine & exhaust notes from a Skyline 2000 in a 240... How would you go about doing it?
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I picked up an R180 differential out of a 1972 240; hopefully less noisy than the one in my 1973. These are the exact same part. The replacement differential is missing the side flanges and stub axles and I need to get them out of my other rear-end. I know these stub-axles are known as "bolt on," and there's a bolt that apparently attaches the flange to the (splined) stub axle. But what is holding the stub axle itself into the differential? A clip? Where? Or do I just force out the stub axle, using the attached flange itself. I don't find a clip shown in the parts breakout; attached. Thanks.
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Hello 240z community, So I'm thinking that I need to replace my clutch on my approx. 90K mile, '73 S30 Z with stock 4-speed transmission, but I would like to inquire about the problem on the forum first. The problem with the clutch is that: 1. With clutch pedal fully depressed, there is a bit of a problem engaging gears, especially 1st gear at rest. 2. Releasing the clutch pedal, clutch engages early in low pedal position, then as power is applied, clutch begins to slip. 3. Releasing clutch pedal further as it moves to a higher position, clutch re-engages fully. Question: Do I need a new clutch kit installed to remedy this problem or is it simply a matter of adjustment? I…
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Ok, since getting my Series I about a year ago, I've had a nagging problem of oil consumption. Been systematically sorting things out and here is what I've found. History - Original E31 Head was rebuilt in 2003. Believe the head was milled because the documentation said head could not be rebuilt again because of corrosion. The PO got the car back on the road after a 2 year period sitting in a garage. PO's father said there had been a coolant leak at the head gasket that was solved by re-torqueing the head bolts. I found some evidence of oil leaking at the head gasket between the #3 and #4 cylinders above the oil filter, but it was never more than a stain. I have drive…
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Does anyone here have any experience with Ultra direct ignition system that my friend sent me from Japan. It came off a L28 3.1. I two total systems and 3 modules, plus Ultra wires. The thing I does not have instructions, I plan to intall in a N42 3.1 with Mikuni 44s. If it works it will be very interesting. All the web research I have been doing on Ultra comes up saying it is for Jags. Not sure what I got here, but my friend is convinced it will work on the Z again. Any advice would be appreciated. Tried to get the system working yesterday but it would not get spark. Anyone ever work with this system? I saw a picture of the system in Lighting Vintage Auto 9 Mag. I was o…
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I could use a bit of advice here. History: My daughter just purchased this Z, reported to have only 40,000 original miles, really good condition with tons of original parts, interior and exterior. It has fuel injection. She's no mechanic, graduated college, and loves old Zs. Problem She had a water leak, repaired the loose hose clamp (losing most all the water) and drove the car to Auto Zone to get coolant. Here in lies the problem, the car overheated (duh), she said she'd stop when the temp gauge got hot, let it cool, and resumed her trip. Apparently she blew a head gasket (warped the head?), and water is now in the crank case (white oil on the dipstick). She repo…
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Early -74 260z with original auto trans and original type radiator with trans oil cooling line attached at the bottom. My engine fan viscous clutch went and I got a new one online. Turned out the new one's deeper than the original. Checked that it will just slip into its place if carefully done, and as the bolts on the water pump side are about 20mm long, determined that it has enough space once installed. However even though it started to go fine it got totally stuck when the first hole slipped over one of the threaded studs in the pump. Wouldn't move back or forth. And as the radiator won't move at all towards front, all I could do was to try and carefully remove the vi…
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I have got myself an 3.9 r200 and an zx transmission ( have been sitting in an barn for 14 years )that will go into my 240z -73. I have the m-bar, axels, new diffmount for the diff. I need to get some gaskets, which should i get? Do i have to change every gasket/seal in the diff and trans?(trans only has 48000 original km on it). And i want your opinion what more to change when iam taking it apart./Andreas
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Not sure what it's called. but it's a vacuum motor on top of the engine that yanks up on the throttle linkage. I assume it's the high idle throttle for starting. It was disconnectified when I got the car. I hooked it back up and it seems to do nothing. Engine runs great when warm, but barely starts when cold. Is this an essential component to Z-related happiness? I know Zs need to be choked until they warm up a bit, but would a properly functioning unit improve my starting situation? There's a red adjustment screw on it that I assume would adjust it in some way. It's a '70 HLS30, stock as a rock.
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