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   Need help from Norcal/Sacramento Z owners

   February 9, 2005 by Mikey Likes It

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   (I posted this in another thread, thought I'd post it here as well) Hello all, I am (and have been) actively in the market to purchase my first Z. After about a year of frustrating and unsuccessful attempts here, my efforts have led me to the West Coast. There is a Z that I am interested in that is located in the Sacramento area. I am out of state (TX), and, as nervous as it makes me, would be unable to see the car before purchase and am wondering if any members know of any 3rd party inspection companies in the area that can give it a good once over to verify everything is in good, working order. The owner seems legit, I'm just skeptical by nature. If not, not to be presu…

   

   Last reply by Mikey Likes It, February 9, 2005
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   Mixed Up Main Bearing Caps

   February 7, 2005 by SuperDave

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   I got sloppy while disassembling an L24 block. I didn't keep track of which main bearing cap went where. Oops! It's easy enough to figure out which one is the front, rear, and middle. The rest I'm not sure about. One has a 6 stamped on it, another a 5, and two more don't have anything stamped where the 6 and 5 are stamped. Any suggestions on how to proceed and get this straighted out?

   

   Last reply by SuperDave, February 8, 2005
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   Can't fill Differential!

   February 5, 2005 by CoastGuardZ

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   HELP!!! I decided to drain and replace the Diff. fluid. I took out the drain plug before seeing if I could remove the fill plug. It is stuck!!! Can I fill the Diff. from that clear plastic plug on the top of the Diff??? Will 1 quart be enough? Please help... I have rendered the Z undriveable and it's a beautiful day out! Nate

   

   Last reply by CoastGuardZ, February 7, 2005
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   Inherited an early model Z car, trying to indentify

   February 7, 2005 by dagmandt

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   I received an early model Z car that I need to identify. I'm a noob and have no experience with the cars. I don't know if it is ok to post the VIN on a public fourm but here is the info that should help. I tried looking up how to decipher the VIN number but mine seems to conflict with the info I found. The vin starts with HLS30-###### The serial number falls between 270001 - 350000 Could someone help me figure out the year and model? Thanks! Darren

   

   Last reply by dagmandt, February 7, 2005
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   Won't Start please help

   February 5, 2005 by Capt Mark

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   1970-240, I bought it from a guy that had it in his garage for 4 years. It cranked up and ran for a short time while I was there and I told him to shut it down. Trailered it home turn the key and got nothing but a click sound from a relay on the passenger side. I am not sure what the relay is and the books/ microfich are not to clear. I know I have a lot of work to do but first I need it to turn over. Any help will help........

   

   Last reply by Mike, February 7, 2005
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   Difference between Z cars.

   January 31, 2005 by zx260

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   Hey guys, Sorry If I posted this in a wrong section but Im looking to get a Z. Could anyone please tell me in few words the differences between the Z cars. I always though 260Z was longer then 240Z but apparently they all the same size.... is this true? Are there any 2 seaters in 240Z family? are there any 2+2 in 240Z family? What about 260Z? how different they are from the 240Z apart from the engines? Which year model 240Z is the best to buy? Which model 260Z is the best to buy? If I get 240Z will restore it to its original conditon... if I get 260Z I have a RB20 engine package sitting in the garage waiting to be transplanted. I really what to get both I prob…

   

   Last reply by dogma420, February 4, 2005
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   wacky altinator problems

   February 2, 2005 by zeiss150

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   Hey Z people, I just put in a new altinator and regulator (cause the last one wasn't working) on my 72 240 and it worked just fine for a few weeks.... but.... now it seems to not work when it gets cold (which is only at night cause I live in California :laugh: ) as soon as it heats up the altinator starts working again. I know it works because of the amp meter. When it works amp meter is in the + ... not working - I checked the main ground and it seems to be solid. Any suggestions? Thanks, Matt-

   

   Last reply by e_racer1999, February 3, 2005
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   Where's my Clutch!! 1 2

   January 19, 2005 by biker

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   Have just installed a new motor and cannot get the clutch to work. Have put in new master cylinder as well as thrust bearing, pressure and clutch plate. The strange thing is that I can literally push the thrust bearing lever that comes out of the gearbox with little resistance. It does not even bounce back as one would expect if it is supposed to push the fingers in on the pressure plate. The pushrod on the slave cylinder practically falls out. :tapemouth Would this mean that the thrust bearing is not sitting on the lever correctly and if so, is it somehow possible to fix this without removing gearbox by going through the dust cover (I am not keen on doing this again!!)…

   

   Last reply by zeiss150, February 2, 2005
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    A Good Mechanic in Portland, Oregon?

    February 1, 2005 by Dr_rich

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    Does anyone know a good Z mechanic in the Portland, Oregon metro area? Someone who knows what they are doing, and is reasonably priced? Any help here would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks! ~Richard 503-936-9061

    

    Last reply by beandip, February 2, 2005
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    My 73 240z 'surges'...

    January 31, 2005 by Dr_rich

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    I am a new 240z owner and new to this forum. I have had my z for almost a month, and love my Z! But, when I am in first or second gear, I have to let the clutch out slowly and carefully or the car will 'surge'. Not engine revving, but it is like stabbing the brakes when you are driving. the only way to stop it when it is doing this is to either accelerate out of it or push in the clutch. I found and replaced the driver's side halfshaft u joints (having found one u joint bad- replaced both on that side). I am very perplexed as to what is causing this. I am new to Z's, but I feel I have a pretty good understanding of the mechanics of the drivetrain. Some info that might b…

    

    Last reply by Dr_rich, January 31, 2005
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    Need Emergency Help with S.U.Carbs

    January 31, 2005 by calliebrat

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    Hey Guys I need help with my S.U. Carbs. My boyfriend is adjusting them and doesn't know how but he is trying to go by the book. If there is anyone that can help me Please get back to me a.s.a.p.. My car is a 74 260 with a 280 block, 260 heads and 240 S.U. Carbs. He started to adjust them because it was running a little rich. When I drove her today she had power starting in first but at higher rpm she felt likee she was hesitating to go faster. All of the gears felt the same. Would greatly appreiciate the assisstance. Stacey

    

    Last reply by justaZcarguy, January 31, 2005
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    stalls while driving

    January 30, 2005 by louisf

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    My stock 77 has been acting up over the last couple of weeks. It will stall while driving. Once on the expressway, once on side street and once while turning. The engine shuts down suddenly. The rpms slowly go down until putting the clutch in and then they drop to zero. Starts right up after about 10-20 seconds. I originally thought it was a rusty fuel tank clogging the lines but after today i am unsure. When it happened today my radar detector gave me a low voltage warning. The detector is always hot/on unless I manually turn it off. Could this be an indication of an ignition short shutting down my engine? (I have a new alt-regulator and battery. I have performed the ECU…

    

    Last reply by louisf, January 30, 2005