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   Too much weight reduction? 1 2

   February 5, 2008 by 2.8.0.z.x

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   Hey all, Pretty much all my interior along with the dash has been taken out of my car. My entire AC system, injector blower, cruise control and a few other chunks of weight have been taken out of the engine bay. Are there any big disadvantages in taking out so much weight? (apart from hardly any traction in the rain) -- Is there anything I should do to help with functionality without throwing sandbags in the back of the car? Just curious, Thanks for any info.

   

   Last reply by KDMatt, February 7, 2008
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   Vintage S30 Plate?

   February 7, 2008 by V8-240Z

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   Go to eBay and check out item number 160203301328 it's an early 70's Datsun license plate.

   

   Last reply by geezer, February 7, 2008
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   Texas people great deal on a 73 240z

   February 6, 2008 by alexdeprat

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   Found this on Craiglist sounds like a good deal. http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/563700666.html

   

   Last reply by DeesZ, February 7, 2008
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   back form the mechanic

   February 6, 2008 by bippu z

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   Hey guys, I just got my 260Z back from the local shop the other day. It was a basic diagnostic, since she didn't run in the first place, and the guy had some very bad news for me. He said that at some point the engine got really hot and the rings collapsed, she's got very bad compression, there's no fuel getting to the cylinders, which probably means that my carbs are gummy (as well as my fuel lines). "If you want, I could do a ring job, but I don't touch carbs." Would it be worth it to get the engine rebuilt? Because there's a '74 260Z motor on craigslist that I've had my eye on, that comes with a 5-speed, for only $300. Better to keep the original? Or more value in a di…

   

   Last reply by m4xwellmurd3r, February 7, 2008
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   Heater problem on 72 240z

   December 10, 2007 by richard1

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   My heater motor doesn't blow air at all when I turn the heater switch on. I checked the fuse box and they are all OK. The connections at the blower are OK. What else may I look at?

   

   Last reply by RHChew, February 6, 2008
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   78 280z in Santa Cruz

   February 3, 2008 by dualies

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   http://www.zcar.com/forums/read/8/1891942 looks good, any input from anyone? I think this is the last year of first gene Z is there any draw back on this year? Thinking of getting it. please help.

   

   Last reply by red_dog007, February 5, 2008
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   1982 Datsun 280ZXT *Looks like a steal*

   February 5, 2008 by red_dog007

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   This thing looks like a steal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-DATSUN-280ZXT-87k_W0QQitemZ260208247673QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260208247673 Pictures look like it is in good shape, Turbo, T-Tops, 87,000 miles, for just $2,800. This thing needs to get checked out. Head gasket is blown, but at that price, still seems killer. As long as their isn't rust and everything else is pretty nice, if I had $2,800 I would go get it this second. 280zx Turbo T-Tops has been on my list of my Datsun collection, and this would fill in just nicely.

   

   Last reply by red_dog007, February 5, 2008
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   My little weekend project, fixing up and painting a valve cover 1 2

   February 3, 2008 by 76Datsun280z

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   I had an extra valve cover in the garage that wasn't to pretty, so I thought I'd fix it up as best I could to get it back to looking stock and thought it would make a fun little weekend project. It was pretty oily and greasy along with what appeared to be some oxidation on the outside. I degreased the inside of it with engine degreaser with small wire brushes and got the inside looking much cleaner and then flushed it out thoroughly. I then wet sanded the outside of it with 1000 grit sand paper to clean up the oxidation and smooth everything out. I painted it with Dupli color engine enamel, the closest match that I could find to be original. Any how, I'm pretty pleased w…

   

   Last reply by bigoak, February 5, 2008
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    Hello all,, comin over from HybridZ..looking for opinions

    February 4, 2008 by xcyter

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    So it turns out my new purchase 1972 240z is turning out to be less and less a candidate for a V8 everyday. I say this because I keep noticing how original it is and thought Id ask you purists over here about what you would do. So I think the guys at HybridZ are a bit more into modifying the z's into fire breathing speed machines ( not a bad thing necessarily) than dealing with what I have bought. So here it is. 72 240z/orange. all original, stereo,power antenna, sales slip,warranty book, jack and tools in original plastic, unmodified, original engine/trans, original everything as far as I can tell. Ill try and post pics.... Is it clean enough to keep as origina…

    

    Last reply by bigoak, February 5, 2008
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    She´s at home

    November 22, 2007 by Panamared

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    Well finally she arrives couple of days ago. I need to work some other things as interiors, suspension(rear) and brakes almost done(willwood) front and rear.:bandit:

    

    Last reply by WingZr0, February 5, 2008
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    Thinking of selling...

    January 30, 2008 by Blue 280zx

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    Well I think the time is getting closer and closer. We've had the car since 1982 and are the original owners of it. My car has roughly 140,000 miles on it and has visible rust and other flaws. It runs pretty solidly and really hasnt had many mechanicle problems. Well, i was looking around for ads on any 280z's and really couldnt find any. My question is what route would be best for selling the car and what kind of price should i expect? There is a picture of the car in my profile pic and i have more but i dont know how to post them. Any help is much appreciated and sorry if this sort of "Ad" persay isnt allowed.

    

    Last reply by bkelly, February 4, 2008
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    parts list question 1 2

    February 3, 2008 by Dan S

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    Hey all, I am currently assembling all fastners I will need for front and rear suspesion, but key # 15 on page 92-4 of the microsiche cd is not shown in the picture. It is listed as PN# 55417-E4100 washer-special D qty of 4 needed. Am I just getting older and my eyes don't see it there. Could someone help me here and tell me where this washer is used. It is the one part that is holding me back from placeing my order. Any help would be great, Dan

    

    Last reply by Dan S, February 4, 2008