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I have set of steel wheels (TOPY 8-80 5 1/2 JJ X14) that came on the '81 280ZX that I purchased new. I've searched, but I can't determine if this wheels will fit a 1971 car. I believe the wheel will fit under the wheel well (?), but I have no idea if the offset will be different? I assume the luge spacing is the same? Thanks.
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Hi Guys, It appears I blew a head gasket. After my engine warms up it starts smoking (white smoke) I've had to refill my coolant a couple of times in the past couple of days. Anyway, since I now have to take the engine apart I was wondering if while I'm replacing the head gasket it's worth replacing the rings, crank bearings, etc (minus the main bearing since it would require more disassembly) and do a partial rebuild for lack of a better word. I would like to do an engine swap in a couple of years and just looking to do give new life to this tired engine. Any suggestions and opinions would be welcome. Thanks, Rick 1978 280Z 2+2 stock engine
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I did the Honda wiper motor swap as described by Zs-ondabrain. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28989&page=2 I tested it, buttoned everything up, re-tested and called it a day. Fast foreword a month, it finally rains out here in Tucson, I hit wiper switch and.... nothing. Fuse is good and all the connections look tight. Using my 12 volt tester I find there is power at the fuse box, and at the 20/30 amp 12 volt relay. Advice? Suggestions? Thanks!
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I own a 1980 280zx coupe and I am finally acquire some money to get to work on it. I was just curious if there was anyone in the Dallas Fort Worth area of Texas who knows of a good shop to put my baby in?
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Anyone know a good trustable shop that would do a restoration for me? Perferably in the Las Vegas area. Also, My car has been a shop for a few months now, and the problem still hasn't been fixed. It is choking out. The Mass Air Flow meter was replaced, and I've replaced air filters, fuel filters, most questionable hoses, PVC valve, Distributor, and more that I can't remember at the time. I'm thinking that the CPU might be bad, but would it at least run? Its a '77 280z. The fuel injectors were all replaced a while back so I don't think its them either. I'm running out of ideas and things to replace! Could low oil preasure cause this?
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I have checked my timing and at 700 to 800 rpm, I am sitting at about 7 Degrees of advance. Is this right? Also, just a note, at 2800 rpm, I am at 44 degrees. How does this stack up to what it should be?
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I have a 260z, and when I use the brakes it will blow the fuse or ture on the flasher it will blow the fuse what could this be ?
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OK so I bought everything for the manual swap (or so I thought) I ordered the steel braided clutch hose from MSA and I thought that was all I needed. But I was wrong. Is there a metal line going from the clutch MC to the Slave? Or how dose this work? Is their a diagram someplace somebody could post for me? Dose anyone here have what I need to finish this?? Im going crazy here people! :paranoid: I am doing this myself and have know idea what I am doing. It has all gone great up to this point. Thanks in advance Bill
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I have a 74 260z and it runs great until I stop for gas or a quick bite to eat. If I start it while hot it will run very weak and I have to choke it to get some power this problem continues for miles. If I let it cool down for 15 minutes it runs great again. I thought it was vapor in the lines but I insulated the best I could with raybestos tubing and header wrap where I could. Both fuel pumps are new and good, new fuel lines, filters, good gas, and carbs are adjusted correctly. It's annoying more than anything since it is good after I wait 15 minutes. I need some Ideas on what to try, please. Thanks, Mark ( new old Z owner):cross-eye
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Bought this 82 280zx after a long absence from Z cars. L&S, car has been sitting for a year or two, ran fine for 5 minutes then began sputtering, lost power & etc. I knew it was a fuel issue because I could enrich the intake and it would smooth right out. Did all the standard things; dropped & cleaned fuel tank, cleaned pickup, blew out all lines, cleaned pump, changed filter, changed fuel pressure regulator, checked & cleaned MAF, fresh gas, but no change. Would crank and barely idle. Pump sounds & runs ok (seems to) & seems to build plenty of pressure, judging from lines being pulled loose & gas flying. The only thing that helps is to restri…
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I need help on which sending unit I need for my 260z. I see 70-73 240z and then the fuel injection style for 280's but what part number do I need for the late style 260z? Is it the same as the 240's? where is the best place to get it? thanks!!
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Sorry to bother you all again, but the more I work on this car, the more I find. 1972 Z with Weber DVGs on it, the rest of the car is stock, and getting nicer every day. I replaced a blown head gasket and re assembled everything. The car is running, but sometimes seriously looses power, bogging down, and then picks up after putting in neutral and getting the rpms up to 3500 or so. Figure that is in the fuel or ignition system. New points, condensor and coil added, plug wires and coil wire are within resistance readings. Plugs good, clean and gapped to factory specs. Cap and rotar good. I did notice that the lever that activates the fuel pump is not in contact with…
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