Help Me !!
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Ok, I admit, I didn't think ahead. So, the other weekend, I completely stripped the rear suspension off my 280Z. Evernthing from struts to differential. Going to redo everything, just like the front suspension. So what is the problem? I didn't remove the axle nuts before taking the struts off! :stupid: I've read all the "techniques" for removing this nut while on the car. I tried the following: bolted the strut to the wheel, and had 400+ lb of wife and 2 children stand on the tire. With the 3 foot breaker bar I have on it, I could spin them around without all that much trouble. I figured rubber on garage floor with 400 lbs of weight would provide more friction…
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I have a '73 240. I just pulled the dash and am ready to reinstall. My first question is in pic on the left, the arrow points to what seems a ground housing. I have an illumination bulb that has a socket that is different than any other socket under the dash. It just happens to fit inside it perfectly. does it go there? And secondly, what plugs into the male spade plug on the block on the back of my speedometer in the second pic? I hope these aren't dumb questions, I just want to make sure everything is plugged in correctly. Thanks! ~Richard Dr_Rich dr_rich007@hotmail.com
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Anyone close by University and and the I-15 that could stop by and take a look see at my 71 240z and tell me what all I have and give me sub heads up on a few things since I am new to the 240Z community. This would make my life much simpler. Give me a ring. 858-248-5284. Blackjack
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Hi guys and gals.Do you know if any company makes dual exhaust like the old days.Its full dual and the tailpipes are on top of eachother instead of side by side.As a teenager watching dragracing inJapan i heard the sweetest sound of a Z triple carbs and that exhaust combined was the most beautiful sound.Also does anyone have any info about the OS GIKEN twincam 24valve engine L6? This guy way back in the days had one triple carbs 3liter non turbo. And he just stomped on this ToyotaSoarer 6MG with Blitz turbo kit on it.Back then that Soarer was dynoed at 420 rwhp. Too bad they didnt have digital cameras back then.That Z is etched in my mind and was always wondering what kin…
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i checked my point gap today, used a remote starter so i could get the points wide open by myself. When i checked the gap with a feeler gage, i got a little spark across the gap. I beleive I still had the ignition switch "ON". Did I F. U? I tried to see if I was getting any spark after it wouldnt start by disconnecting the coil wire and trying to start it. it doesn't look like I'm getting any spark now.... :disappoin
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i just recently purchased a 240z from a junkyard and everythings in tact but im not the best with cars and i have a few questions... my clutch is blown and im wondering what would be involved and how i would go about a swap from the original 4-spd to a 5-spd also if this engine doesnt work out would a 280zx turbo engine swap be possible in this car ok also it need A LOT of parts replaced, ive herad of a nissan catolouge but i cant find anything like it one more.. the thing is i dont have any info or backround on the car and im curious as to the year i cant post pics yet but i just dont know much about it
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Just brought the "new" home. 72 240 all original except for the wheels. Bought from the classifieds here. The car has no power to the fuse labeled ignition. If you bridge from the next fuse labeled flasher power will go to the ignition switch. With tester voltage always present to the flasher. Any ideas what to check next. Once the car is started everything guages ect work. The other thing which I am almost sure is tied in is when you turn the headlights on the car dies. All other ecectrical stuff works. I have cleaned the conections at the alternator and voltage reguator. When the car is running the ammeter shows no charge. A bit puzzling...
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help my 77z floods out on start up fouls out all 6 plugs any suggestions thanks
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Hey all. I'm a new owner of a 1971 240z. It's all there except the front and rear bumper and the inside grill behind the front bumper. It needs some TLC. and I still need to pick it up so I don't physically have it yet. The problem is you have to push start it to get it running suposedly. They were telling me that it was the fly wheel teeth are bad and it just grinds. I am not sure on this the battery needs replaceing and I have not heard it run yet. I don't even know how many miles are on it. I just bought it for $600 bucks. They were just trying to get rid of it. I've been wanting one a long time. Anyone have any ideas on my first diagnos of why it's not start…
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I just bought a 1976 280z for $500 knowing that it had some rust. I took it in to the welding shop to get it all welded up and when i took it in they found that the front left frame rail is completely shot to the point that he said it would not be worth repairing unless i could find a whole new frame rail for him to weld in. Does anyone know where i can find a frame rail. i would have to scrap the car just because i cannot find one. Please help. Thanks, Tim
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In case you were following my fuel problem I've put it on hold due to this issue. I've got a slow coolant leak into the engine. I noticed it when my coolant was low with no visible leak and I had steam coming out of the valve cover vent. Coolant is clean, but oil is milky. Front 3 plugs look fine, rear 3 are a bit dark, possibly due to the steam coming out the vent in the air cleaner that's just in front of the rear carb intake. Compression test ranged from 155 to 175#. I've taken the head off and can't see anything visibly wrong. The N42 head looks fine, and the head gasket looks like new except for being covered in coolant and oil. FWIW, when I first put this L28…
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Forgive me if this isn't the correct forum for this. My '75 280Z is in need of viagra and can't keep, well you know. The antennae was probably a power antennae but needs replaced. Call me strange but I was wanting to out a smaller rubberish black on on there. I found on at AutoZone and picked it up but....how does one install it? I'm guessing I need to take off the interior panel in the hatch and then go through the hole and bolt it on. It was late when I looked last night, but I didn't see any screw holes for the inner hatch side to remove it to get to the antennae housing. How does this come off? Better question, the antennae cable that goes to the radio....how does it …
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