Engine & Drivetrain
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My manual indicates that I need to check the gap between my reluctor and piack-ups (I have duel) ... yet it does not explain how. How do you align the reluctor tips to the pickup tip to measure the gap?
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Hello all. I'm seeing a small amount of coolant seeping at the center of the block / head mating point on the oil filter side. The amount is minimal, but it is there. Please advise me - should I go through the torquing sequence for the head and see if this eliminates the seeping? Or do I need to remove the head and install a new head gasket? Any other suggestions on how to address this? Thanks, Gary S.
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Hey guys, I was thinking about doing a LS1 swap into my Z and I've been doing some research about the RB26 but want at least 400-500 hp but not shure that this thing can handle it see my pic. album it has a 944 sun roof let me know what you think. thanks G
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Question, I believe I have the tools necessary to do the head gasket but I'm not sure I have the ability to do it right. I have done a few things to my car like rebuilding the front end, brakes, etc. I have never done any major engine work and don't want to mess it up so it costs me more to correct than if I had someone do it for me. If I do have it done in a shop, what should the cost be, just to replace the head gasket. If the head needs work I know that would be additional. It is as 72 with an e88 head. I have read the threads on how to go about doing it but no one really talks about the dificulty of the job. I'm concerned about broken bolts, studs and the like.
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Hi everyone .. I have a small leak that causes a nusance drip at my Speedo cable housing attached to my transmission. So before it gets worse and I store the car for winter - I'm planning to replace both the small internal and larger outer O-Rings. I ordered them from MSA. I have an 82-83 280zx 5sp manual transmission with my '73 speedo cable. Both O-Rings are commom from '70 thru '86 for manual transmissions, so I assume no serious issue with seating the O-rings properly. I have read thru this link and understand what to look for in the O-ring replacement of the pinion: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31338&highlight=Speedometer+Cable+Leak …
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First I want to say thanks to Arne for posting this picture. Second, I am about to install my new ZTherapy carbs and I am currently refurbishing my air box to put back on. I need the hose that goes from the valve cover to air box. Mine is not in great shape. I am currently running one of those little K&N breathers, but would rather run the proper hose. Anybody know where to get one.
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The car is a 1974 260z, the problem is that when I turn the key to start the car I hear "click" ... I do this 4 or 5 more times and eventually the starter enguages and it start. The battery is new and if I put power directly to the starter wire, it turn over without any problems.
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Went on a 17 mile short drive on the '70 240 today and after my first stop it wouldn't start. It clicked when the ignition is turned on. All connection to and from the battery & ground is tight and the battery is fully charged (green light on the trickle charge before unhooking it for the drive). When the ignition is turned and it kept clicking, smoke started to emit from the solenoid. Unsure if it is a bad solenoid or starter. Should I replace both the solenoid and starter or just the solenoid? The solenoid alone costs $89 @ MSA and a rebuild starter is around $70. I saw several posts about where places that may have the starter in stock but none of the auto…
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The first pic is 6:00 the second was 9:00- not bad for hand tools. Its ready to come out when the engine hoist comes in the morning. I wont have the header untill at least Monday, so the install will take a while but I'll update as we progress.
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there's a loud clunk coming from the left rear of my zed. happens in every gear whenever i step on accelerator and let off. started suddenly. would this be a universal joint problem?
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does anyone know is the steering coupler bushing can be replaced without removing the steering rack assembly, it looks like it can because its 4 bolts that go through the bushing, but i dont wanna attempt it and screw something up
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I have a 71 240z R180 diff housing in excellent condition (cleaned and painted) but without side covers (they were mysteriously misplaced). It will include a 4:11 ring and pinion in excellent condition too (pinion is already installed). I have a two sets of 6 bolt output flanges and one set of stock 4 bolt flanges for a R180 diff. I also have an original NISMO CLSD for a R180. It is in need of a rebuild but all parts are available according to Tidewater Z. This R180 was removed from my Z for a rebuild but I wanted to change the r&p to a 3.90 so I opted for a R200 conversion (with a Quaife diff). After the fact, I would have been $$$ ahead to just rebuild the R180....o…
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