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steering wheel wiring

July 31, 2011 by zdice96
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I have a 1972 240 I have been working on it for 3 years off and on got it from my dad. when u pick it up from a friend all the wiring under the console was unplugged. Need some help matching up the wires Any suggestions Thanks

Last reply by robftw, August 1, 2011
Nice read from down under

July 30, 2011 by 240260280z
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Last reply by HS30-H, July 31, 2011
Taking a lash pad lashing

July 28, 2011 by Dobber
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Well like everybody else, I looked everywhere for the proper lash pads for my new cam. I was grateful for the suggestion of other members to go with thicker pads and have them machined down to correct size. Unfortunately I was not aware of ZCC at the time. Long story short I ordered .180 pads from MSA = 60.00. ( great price ) Shipping = 11.95. Machining ( to .160 ) = 9.75 each = 117.00. Tax = 14.04. For a grand total of $ 202.94 or $ 16.91 each. This, cobbled with a returned cam that I ate the shipping, tax and duty on, springs and head work, it quickly becomes apparent, how one can spend thousands on a rebuild. SO, if you see lash pads for $10.00 that are at your …

Last reply by Dobber, July 31, 2011
where can i get these? 1 2

November 6, 2007 by zhead240
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it's the wire tie that holds the temp sensor wire to the rad hose. mine is very brittle and i would like to get another one.

Last reply by robftw, July 30, 2011
1976 280z acting like it is not getting gas

July 29, 2011 by bhermes
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I am just starting to restore my 1976 datsun 280z. It has 80,000 miles and all stock or at lest mostly all stock. When running it runs great but I have had an issue on 3 occasions. The first 2 times after getting gas the car would not start. I waited about 2 hrs and the car then started. The last time the car just stopped working as I was driving. Similar symptoms; however, never could get the car started. The car sounds like it wants to start but is not getting gas. Not really sure. I replaced the fuel filter while sitting on the side of the road waiting for the wrecker but did not help. Bruce

Last reply by FastWoman, July 30, 2011
Looking for a 1981 to 1983 zx trans

July 29, 2011 by Haggertysj
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Looking for a 5 speed trans out of a 1981-83 280zx. I own a 1974 260z and have pulled my 4 speed because it is shot. Im am doing the conversion to a 5 speed. Was told that this trans will bolt in with little to no modifications. Anyone have any advice on finding this tranny and about the conversion?

Last reply by tlorber, July 30, 2011
240-260 Parts catalog spotted on S.F.craigslist

July 28, 2011 by Steve Parmley
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More of a collectors item since there is a club parts CD. I don't know this person but thought someone here might like this. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/2515438269.html

Last reply by 26th-Z, July 29, 2011
Just Bought a 240z. No clue where to begin. 1 2

July 22, 2011 by zild1221
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First off, just wanted to say hey. I have been lurking for a while. Z's have always caught my attention so I came around here once every now and again. Anyway, there was a very good (at least I thought so) on a 73' 240z I couldn't pass up and just bought it. Here is a phone pic until I can find the cable to my camera. I know a lot about cars, but not much (yet) about working on cars. If you guys can bare with me, hopefully this will be a good first project. I intend for this car to be a daily driver. Also, if possible, the way I want to go about restoring the car is so that I can still use the car as I work on it. Obviously certain things can not be done that way. A…

Last reply by Travel'n Man, July 29, 2011
How long will the average L28 live? 1 2

July 27, 2011 by Threehz
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I'm wondering how long the average L28 engine in a 280Z will last, miles wise? I know every engine will be different and of course taken into account all the infinite number of variables, but from experience? I currently have my L28 out of my Z and I'm cleaning it up and going to replace the necessities. However deep in my heart I really want to rip it apart and give it a complete rebuild. It has 177,000 miles on it, I've never seen it run since I bought the car after 8 years of sitting and went straight into giving the engine bay a refreshment. The PO said it ran fine when he stopped driving it. Anyhow I just want to know because if it will easily make it to 250K then ma…

Last reply by jellobob777, July 29, 2011
Parting out 1980 280ZX

March 31, 2004 by sweetgrrl
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I hope I'm posting this in the right catagory, but just to let everyone know in case they are needing something, I am parting out a 1980 280ZX with an auto trans. The car is silver and blue with a blue interior. Most of the glass was broken out long before I got it, but some of the interior isnt too terriably bad. feel free to email me with any requests or questions. My email addy is holly@wolfmagick.com thanx, Holly

Last reply by FastWoman, July 26, 2011
datsunpartsllc

July 22, 2011 by michael31
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Recently made a pretty significant purchase. Although things didn't work out perfectly, Al proposed some options and ultimately provided a very fair resolution. I am appreciative. Michael

Last reply by ktm, July 26, 2011
A simple question about Headlight buckets

July 26, 2011 by newtonhubcap
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Am working on the headlight buckets for 2 1971 240z I have, getting them ready for re-plating. I have the buckets completely disassembled except for the white-plastic block that headlight adjustment screw screws into. Question I have, is how are those installed and how do you remove them so they are not damage by re-plating process. Thanks in advance.

Last reply by newtonhubcap, July 26, 2011