Open Chit Chat

does anyone have the cd for repairing a Z...if so, is it any good? worth the cost that is?

I've seen a picture before of a z in MSA with the headlight covers painted to the color of the car..but then is there another soultion to installing a separate set of headlights anywhere on the grill or something..Does that make sense..? Ak

Hi all, this may get a bit rambly, but its Spring in NY (finally) and Z-fever is in full bloom! Got out my 74 1/2 260, SU carbs-N36 intakes Thursday. In the fall, i had a coolant leak (very slight). The car has 2 coolant lines which run through the intakes, the line that went through the old carbs has been blocked off. I would notice the sickening sweet smell of hot antifreeze- seemed to weep from one of the front water hoses that go into the manifold, then ran along and dripped onto the exhaust manifold and/or exhaust pipe. So, i got both water pipes from Courtesy, drove the car a bit, and it doesn't leak that i can find now! I changed the oil, it was perfect, no cool…

Is a snap on crowfoot open wrench with a 3/8" drive extension a good tool to use for valve adjustment?

I just purchased a NISMO performance clutch. 225mm clutch cover.I also have a Fidenza light flywheel. Does anyone know weather there will be some compatiblity issues with these two items. I am installing on 240z with 5speed. Mark

I am in need of some info on installing a sway bar on the rear of my '73 . there appears to be hangers or tabs on the under body shell and that is all . What years are swapable and how difficult is the mod. and installation ? I dont know if this car ever had a swaybar installed from the factory . It is a vary late '73 in the production year. Any information will be helpful , thanks.

I've been thinking about installing clear headlight covers. Does anyone have an opinion?

Hey, I'm looking at 240z for my first car, but was wondering what the difference between the models of each year are. From the looks of it, the body shape makes really small changes, but that might just be my crap eyes. But, is there any other engine, gear box etc differences that I should be aware of before looking for my prize?

TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japan's third-largest automaker, Nissan Motor Co Ltd, said on Wednesday it expected record profits in the current fiscal year that began on April 1. "Even though (fiscal) 2001 will be a record year, 2002 will be even better," Nissan President Carlos Ghosn told reporters. Nissan, 44.4 percent owned by France's Renault SA (RENA), has said it will post record net, recurring, and operating profits in the year ended March 31. Ghosn did not specify which type of profit he was referring to for 2002/03. The optimistic outlook is partly based on the fact Nissan has a much larger pipeline of new products for the present year. Ghosn made the comments afte…

Does anyone know if there are any rallys or part swap meets in or near oklahoma coming up? It seems all the meets and shows are in California or on the East Coast. Would anyone have an interest in setting one up? I live in stillwater and the Oklahoma Z club just met here las month. I could not attend unfortunately. I'm sure a big park in Oklahoma City or Tulsa would be cool or even here in Stillwater, which is located centrally in the state. So...IS ANYONE WITH ME!!

Hi all, transferring this from the "introduce yourself" thread, to get Alex an answer: Hi: my name is Alex and I have been a z-holic for one week now. Bought a nice clean and straight 240Z from a friend for $800. No major rust, the engine runs well (needs the carbs tuned though), and the interior is clean and uncut. No interest in restoring this car to pristine beauty but looking to build it up for back country rally racing. I look forward to pestering many of ya'll for help. BTW would installing Weber Carbs and a N36 intake improve my performance greatly over the stock carbs?

I havent seen one before, certainly not on my Z. The Q is in my post on the photo gallery: its a Q about a part on the top of Paul Dinnels car. http://www.240z.org/photopost/index.php?photo=198 i'm pretty curious as to what it is and why i havent got one!!Then again I dont have trible Minukis either. THANKS!