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In WAY over my head with this one! 1 2 3

June 18, 2011 by dj's240
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I must say that the time I have owned my 240 has been ummmmm fun! I purchased it the end of last month.The PO had done some imaginitive work to the dash to say the least. I have driven it for probably 250 miles running here and there in it. Here's the deal on this car. 1971 240z AZ car 5 spd runs and drives great, I have headlights and tail lights and an ampmeter beyond that nothing else works on the dash. No fuel gage,oil gage,clock,temp or blinkers. The car is complete less stereo and half of the glove box door and the lense on the passenger side. I am putting her up for sale I can't figure out how to place an ad on the classifieds here and I don't care too much for eb…

Last reply by chaztg, June 20, 2011
1975 one owner California 280Z...finally up&running, sort of

June 20, 2011 by chaztg
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http://s1094.photobucket.com/albums/i443/Z7375pb/1975%20280Z/ I love the "god-forsaken state" of California, as it's been referred to on this very website...but at times in its infinite possibilities bestows gifts like the one you can view via the link above: a one owner 280Z (1975 is a smog-test exempt model year, I'll smugly admit), which was sitting for an undertermined number of years. I bought it off eBay a few months back. Just got the chance to really work on it. I installed the new EFI fuel management and it works great--I haven't even fine tuned it yet! No rust, no patchwork repairs, no previous altering, cutting, chopping, modifying, bastardizing, trying-to-chan…

Last reply by chaztg, June 20, 2011
Trip to Japan/China from this month. Need any thoughts? Anything you need?

June 19, 2011 by esprist
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Again, I am going to Japan and China next weekend till next Month 7/25. If you are looking for something specificly, please let me know! Or any ideas/thoughts of reproduction parts, now is good timing to talk about! I will be checking this forum frequently, so noone is too late. ;);)

Last reply by esprist, June 20, 2011
What to repair/replace while gas thank is removed?

June 17, 2011 by Ptero
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I'm putting in a restored gas tank so I've currently got the existing one out of the car. What should I be looking to replace/repair while the tank is out? There is the dreaded smell of fuel if filling the tank more than 1/2 full. Is that something that can be addressed now? Any suggestions are welcome.

Last reply by Derek, June 18, 2011
Ignition switch mechanical part

June 17, 2011 by richard1
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The ignition switch on my 72 240z has the following problem: when I turn the key from lock to accessories and start, it get stuck and I have to play with it several times to finally be able to go to start. It is not the electrical part of the switch being the problem but the mechanical part where the key goes in. This part is sealed and i don't see how it can be dismantled to look what is wrong inside. Is it fixeable or does it need to be replaced?

Last reply by 5thhorsemann, June 17, 2011
Finally pics of my 240Z 1 2

June 5, 2011 by Vipergts
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Imported this car here in the UK from your shores (CA) this year and it is totally totally rot free....quite amazing. A tatty car but it was totally standard and un welded but has received a dodgy paint job some years ago. Now with a tunes 280 engine, wheels, arches, adjustable suspension, complete exhaust system and wilwood brakes here she is.

Last reply by Vipergts, June 17, 2011
St. Louis Metro Area Members Question for Area

June 15, 2011 by stevef1972z
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My Zed is finally getting tired and is starting to burn oil as the rings are shot and I believe there is the begining of a lobe going flat on the cam and the valve seals are shot. It is time for a rebuild. I have tackled a lot of combos over the year, but never an overhead cam motor. I am looking for a honest place in the St. Louis Metro Area that rebuilds or has long blocks for sale. The car is not early enough to worry about keeping the matching numbers with it, it has had a ton of replacement parts. I would like a nice driver motor, stock power numbers would be fine. Any ideas?

Last reply by stevef1972z, June 16, 2011
'70 Project Car in St. Louis on Craigslist

June 14, 2011 by 24 Ounces
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Hey All...saw this and thought one of you guys might be interested in a project car. No idea about rust, engine cond., etc. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2438919959.html

Last reply by stevef1972z, June 15, 2011
You Know You Have An Older Car When ... 1 2

June 12, 2011 by Jetaway
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Part of your mental checklist when getting in the car is: "Did anything fall off last time?" In my case, today, the answer was yes. The evening before, while out for a drive, I flipped the driver's sun visor from over the door to over the windshield. Well that was my intent. The visor came off -- smoothly and with no fuss whatsoever -- in my hand. I was turning to head east so it was no big deal and I just tossed it onto the passenger seat. Cursed mildly though, figuring something snapped/split/otherwise broke. Apparently not. Removed the mounting bracket (2 screws) and gathered a screw and a spring from the backside. The screw went into the visor and the spring bet…

Last reply by olzed, June 14, 2011
Fuel Injection Poblem!!

June 10, 2011 by newparkauto
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Ok I have a 78 280z i bought not running and fully rebuilt internally. Something was "mentioned" about fuel problems when i got it but the internals were in need of rebuilding anyhow (slightly bent intake valves). I have got everything back up and going except that my injectors have NO POWER to them. I believe that charger wires were crossed on the batt also! So ive been checking for the injection relay-but there is much discrepancy between where it is located on the 78 Model. I found the one by the battery under hood, but the cabin one i did not see by the ecu or passenger kick panel? Anyone know WHERE the darn thing is or ift here even IS another one? the one i found…
Last reply by newparkauto, June 13, 2011
- 78 280z
- fuel injection
NOS Euro lenses on Ebay

June 13, 2011 by 24 Ounces
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These lenses must be rare as hens teeth to go for this amount! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Very-rare-240z-Euro-NOS-rear-combo-lens-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem415a782dcaQQitemZ280690699722QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Last reply by ChrisZ, June 13, 2011
Blue Air Cleaner?

June 13, 2011 by 24 Ounces
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Is this a '70 only item? I have never seen a blue early Z air cleaner. I noticed there is no "Winter-Summer" control on it, and no carb heater duct connection. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-240Z-Rare-Blue-SU-Carb-Air-Cleaner-Housing-OEM-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2f1fbeb7QQitemZ400222568119QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Last reply by Arne, June 13, 2011