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I'm installing a rear wheel bearing on my '73 240 and have it all back together. I made sure both the outer bearing is all the way down on the axle stub, and the inner bearing is all the way in against the lip inside the hub. When I apply 150 lb-ft of torque to the lock nut (the max my torque wrench can measure) the effort to turn the flange at the wheel bolt is so high I can barely move it with one hand. If I back the lock nut off so it's almost loose it moves with no significant resistance. I made sure to put the spacer/sleeve on between the bearings. The Haynes manual says to start with 180 lbft and go up from there. I'm not even close. Any suggestions?
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The 240z timing kits are a lot cheaper than the 280zx kits most of the parts are the same I need a kit for L28. Will either kit work? Nissan L28, L28E, L28ET Timing Chain Kit* includes the following components: Cam Gear 13024-U8000 Crank Gear 13021-U8010 Chain 13028-21000 Tensioner 13070-E3000 Damper (Upper) 13085-W3401 Dampler (Lower) 13091-N4201 Oil Seal & Timing Gasket L24 / L24E / L26 Timing Chain Kit *includes the following components: Part OEM Part # Cam Gear 13024-U8000 Crank Gear 13021-U8010 Chain 13028-210000 Tensioner 13070-E3000 Damper R.H. 13085-W3401 Damper L.H. 13091-A3500 Crank Seal Included Timing Gasket Included Looks like it's the lower damper tha…
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Hi there! I just recently purchased my first Z, a 73 240z. I thought I knew what to look for when I bought it, but I overlooked 1 thing. About a week after a got it, I was degreasing the engine compartment when I realized this thing has an L-28 not a 24. The lady who sold it to me was the first owner and did tell me the original engine was long gone, but this was a correct engine for the year. Needless to say I was alittle upset. The question I have is how much better does the 28 perform compared to the 24? Also the car shakes hard when taking off or shifting gears unless i work the clutch just right. She said that the clutch needs to be matched to the flywheel or somethi…
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I recently purchased a 240z that was sitting in a guys yard for 12 years. It is in pretty good shape but nothing was done to "store" it. I just got it off the trailer today and it was a pain to push. I jacked it up and found the brakes are all dragging. The back worst then the front but they are all dragging bad. Before this I realized the brake fluid was not fluid more like grease. It was sitting with the e-brake on so it could be siezed. but i think most of my problem is the brake fluid. Any ideas on how to get rid of it. Thanks for the help.
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Hey all, My car is hesitating under low rpm acceleration(under 3000). All tune-up parts in good condition, valves, spark, fuel. What is happening is that the car hesitates and then goes normally when the rpms are higher. The really odd thing, is that it will do this all over town but after I come off the interstate after going a constant high speed the problem dissapears and the car runs great. I was thinking that maybe air was getting into the fuel line somewhere? Is that possible without fuel coming out? Maybe it's in the carbs? The float lines are plyable and the choke is in with the adjustments just where I want them. Just wondering if somebody has experienced a…
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I need a new right rear mudguard to complete repairs on my original 240Z. Does anyone have one or know where to get one anywhere. I missed out on one that was sold two weeks ago by a Sydney Z parts supplier. I have a rear quarter cut but need the new rear mudguard (fender) to finish off the repairs.
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I recently purchased a Silver 1978 280Z. I'm pleased to see that you can still purchase a lot of OEM parts for the cars. I've searched the Internet a lot but have been unable to find the color-matched body side molding that came with the car. Any suggestions? Thank you, Jim
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a good mechanic in the Detroit-Ann Arb or area? Its a 73 240Z. I'd tinker with the car more to try to figure out why it isn't starting - but I leave the country for 3 months Tuesday, and I'm desperate to get the car running before I go. Thanks! Reethi
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Plannning a long trip this weekend but had my car stall with a dead battery this last weekend. Had left the lights on while shopping and when I returned the car battery was dead. Jumped the car and drove it home. Found when I braked the headlights went dim. Got home and the battery was still dead. Took the battery in to be checked after putting it on the charger overnight and was told the battery was fine. Took the altenator to Auto Zone and it checked out OK. Cleaned all the cable connections. Anyone venture any other areas for me to check? Wife will kill me if we get stuck on the side of the road?
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Help guys Wan't to buy a really good 240z cash not a problem. Live in uk. Where do i start? Barrie
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Well it is raining just about everyday now its time take the legs off the Z and put on the new suspension so........... Does any one know if the 70 tie rod ends and ball joints are different size than 71, 72, 73 ? Thanks Capt Mark
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1980 280ZX standard (non-turbo, standard trans). On extremely hot days (keep in mind this is the Pacific NWest - Seattle region, so high 80s/low 90's max) I can drive anywhere but once I stop the Z doesn't start right away ... takes a couple of tries before she starts up. Hot days don't happen too often so I didn't sweat it. Ok ... the other day I am driving, pull up and while idling the Z dies. Never, every happened before. Won't re-start in 3 tries. I dink around looking at/checking things for a 10 - 15 minutes, get in and it starts right up. Long and short of it ... I manage to get home and check: yep I can recreate the situation. If cold, she starts. Once warm (stoppe…
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