Help Me !!
This is the emergency HELP ME forum for those of you that are having troubles with your Z-Car and need immediate help.
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I am the the original owner of a 1971 240-Z and am looking for recommendations for an experienced Z-Car mechanic is the Western Suburbs of Boston.
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Thought the topic would grab some attention. I've got a 1981 280zx non-turbo, auto tranny, with about 124k miles on it. So for about 3 years now, the car would randomly shut off while I was driving. Didn't matter how fast I was going, what the temperature outside was, the time of day, how much fuel I had, what day of the week it was, what mood I was in... The solution was to just turn it over again and it would start right back up. Usually, I could be doing 70 on the freeway, and it could die, I could put it in neutral and coast while I restarted it. Or I could be sitting at a stoplight and the same thing would happen. Over time, it got progressively worse. It wouldn't im…
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Hey guys I know the rules and I have searched, Well the question is how to drain SU Crabs oil? after searching and reading FSM, what I have concluded, is the following, I have to remove the suction chamber and the suction piston to be able to drain the oil! am I right? or there is another easy way? Thnx 72 240z, L24, twin SU carbs
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Hi I'm new so easy, I trying to put back together a mistreated 76 280z. fuel pump was not working so I tried to take it off and broke the wire conections to the pump. I'm sure the pump is done ,but how should i check. If it is good how can I fix it .If its gone what should i replace it with? Thanks
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looks like the original owner modified this wire. it was bundled together that all the wires that go to the alt. from looking at the FSM i thinks its just a ground. but why the heck does it split into two wires?? so should i just ground it onto the chassis?
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I'm trying to hook up a power lock kit, but I'm afraid to do it. My 1973 door lock can only be locked if the door is shut. In other words if you push down on the lock with the door open, it won't move. If I connect the little motor to the vertical lock rod, I figure I'll eventually lock the car with a door open and the force of the motor will break something. Question....is it normal to only be able to push down on the lock with the door shut? I've always thought it was a safety mechanism to keep you from locking your keys in the car, but then why does MSA sell these little power lock kits (mine's not from MSA) for 240s? Whether or not its normal, can I change it/fi…
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Hey guys Well upon inspection of the G3 filter I put in a week ago, with a new pump, and the noises/stalling of my 76 Z, I think the tank needs to be cleaned/sealed. A local radiator shop will do this for about $125, so I'm going to do it. How do I remove the tank, in order? How do I get to the filler neck, and how is it attatched? I will get some new 1/2 inch fuel line for the feed line. What size hose can I use for the: return line vent lines Thanks!
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Hi all, I am flying down to Alabama tomorrow morning to look at a 240 for purchase. I'm told it has a 280 engine yet is carburated. I didn't think the L28 came carburated (I could be wrong) so I'm assuming they simply didn't want to deal with the wiring, etc to retro the FI for the 240. The engine change was done before this owner purchased the car so the paperwork is MIA. I asked the seller to take some photos of the underside and he did so, even took it to the bodyshop for me and I spoke to the owner of the shop who uncover 4 problem areas in the floor. Said he could do a good repair in it for 2,000 using english wheel as opposed to cutting out all and installing all n…
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Hey everyone, as some of you may know, ive got 260Z, that has been sitting for a few years ...i pulled the fuel tank. cleaned the tank ,flushed the fuel line, new fuel pumps, new plugs, cap, and rotor etc.(elect. fuel pump is installed but NOT hooked to power, its there but just not hooked up) i cleaned the carbs today, and took it out for a spin it runs GREAT! but all of sudden....the gauges Tach, turn signals, fuel guage, temp, water temp, stopped working, i checked the fuse block and all the fuses seem to be fine. the car runs great head lites work, brakes lites work fine wow, im kinda stumped im good at turning the wrenches but not so good at the electrical.…
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Well guys I thought I had fixed my problems, but nope. Automatic trans is leaking BAD and shifting is erratic, along with clunking. I plan to swap the 79 ZX 5 speed I have. is there any way to tell if the trans works before installing? It shifts through all gears; Will I have to cut the floor for the shifter? 76 280z. I've read sometimes you cut and sometimes you don't have to. I ask bc I won't have power when doing this swap. Would have to rent a generator or use elbow grease. I installed a G3 filter when putting new pump on to protect the pump in case there was crap in the tank. After 1 full tank there is a small amount of particles (rust?) in the filter, but no…
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I recently noticed that my suspensions squeaks quite badly upon deceleration. It can only be heard when under 30mph and decelerating and it sounds like a family of finches is somewhere under my car. *Tweet**Tweet**Tweet**Tweet**Tweet**Tweet* It's kind of rhythmic and stops when I apply the brakes. However when I bounce each corner of the car manually, there is no noise. Anyone know where the squeaking is coming from? I've been planning on getting new bushings all around so it sounds like now might be the time.
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Hey hi All ! The question to follow is : Is why would anyone put a p90 head on a NA dished n42 block? answer: I was in a rush to get a car up & running. now that I got that out the way . facts: 1980 280zx California model (no egr) with no history of oil consumption new timing chain (yes I checked the marks & counted 42 links shiny to shiny), fresh p90 head (studded), checked block throughly for vacuum leaks, brake booster good compression test 165 175 wet all same & not enough diifference to warrant rings. Symptoms: only 7 inches of vac. not enough for fuel pressure regulator to control overich condition car runs@exact timing marks 10 BTC, have…
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