Engine & Drivetrain
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I need to replace all of the rubber hoses - well all of the rubber period. What is the best way to oreder these parts. I can order them one at a time. I thought if someone sold a kit, it would be a lot easier. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
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so here's a question...i know that an '82 zx does not come with turbo...or at least not mine. so i would like to know is there a turbo out there that i can put on it???
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FOR SALE: SIX OF NISSAN PART NUMBER 12033-30W10. Originally manufactured for use inside Datsun/Nissan Z24 engines. Retail price is $300.60 through your local Nissan dealership. ASKING $150 O.B.O. FOR SALE: ONE OF NISSAN PART NUMBER 12033-13G10. Originally manufactured for use inside Datsun/Nissan Z24 engines. This is a four-cylinder engine ring set (top, bottom, and oil). Retail price is $99.76 through your local Nissan dealership. ASKING $50 O.B.O. These parts are new and stored inside their factory packages. Pictures available upon request.
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While doing some cleaning on my 75 280 today i noticed that the exhaust pipe just below the firewall a cover over it, it has holes in it and is bolted on, I assume it might be a heat barrier but don't know for sure, it's very loose and moves around easily, the bolts are probably frozen on. Can anyone tell me what the purpose of it is and the consequences of removing it. Thanks. Bobby Hunter
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I am looking for some insight on dark ciolored exhaust. I understand it can be that the car is burning oil due to a need for new valve rings (I believe) is that the only thing that can cause it or could it be something else. Let me fill you in on my car which may help with the advice. I found my car on a ranch beneath a car port this last winter. It is a a 1971 with the original engine which has 131,000 miles on it. It was last driven in 1987 when it started sitting in a garage when the owner bought a new car. It was moved to the ranch I found it on (my neighbor's) about 5 years ago or so. I brought it home and with little effort got it running. The choke was froze…
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Hi All, I am looking into buying another Z on Saturday. This one is an early 71 with a stock L24. The owner did a compression test which showed these results: From back to front: 135, 150, 140,145, 150, 150. Of course, I plan to do my own test to confirm. I looked all through my Haynes and FSM and could not seem to find the stats on minimum acceptable compression. I know you want compression in each of the holes to be within 10% of each other. Five out of six look good. Is the 135 at or below the minimum, and do you think that is something to be concerned with? Looking forward to your opinions. TIA, Marty
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I've noticed that I have some oil on my spark plugs. My engine has 10,000 on it. Could this be from valves out of adjustment? I'm hoping?? ( I checked and the valves were out of adjustment). My car is not sluggish, it's just as quick as when I first put the motor in. I don't notice any smoke.
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I will be starting to rebuild my new engine and need some info. First off let me say that it is an F54 block and I'm working on getting an N42 head from someone (deal is pending), and will be running carbs on an N36 intake; car already has a header on it. The PO of the engine said that the car had been sitting for a couple years before he bought it. He said he drove it home and then pulled the engine to do a V8 swap. I will be pulling the FI and head and replacing both with different pieces as stated above. What should I do to the engine during the rebuild? New rings? New pistons? Take the block to a machine shop? If so what should I have them do? What gaskets sho…
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What the heck is this!? How is this different than just having a valve job done?
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What is the difference between a turbo oil pump and a standard one that has been retrofitted with the stiffer springs? Is there somethng else that needs to be done to the standard pump? steve77
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If you were rebuilding the engine in a '78 280z (for street use), what would your list of should do's and don't bother with include? Would headers be in order- an upgraded cam kit (does that affect the distributer)- computer changes- changes to the EFI? Any advice, tips, help, or redirection within the club would be greatly appreciated and welcomed- new to the club
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I'am cleaning up my n42 head, smoothing out the casting marks in the runners and the valve bowl. Has any one else done their own porting? any tips would be great... and any pics would be ecen better!
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