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   lsd from 87 300zx loose right half shaft

   January 27, 2005 by hf240z

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   i replace the r180 on my 72 240z with an lsd from 87. the problem is the driver side half shaft wont snap locked. i know there is a circlip in there because i check it before installing the differential. can anybody please give me an idea what problem i am looking at?

   

   Last reply by hf240z, January 27, 2005
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   overheating problem why??? 1 2

   January 22, 2005 by 280zgod

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   ok the other day my 75 280z with efi started overheating. it has a bigger radiator, oil cooler, and electric fans and normally runs well below or at the bottom of the4 temp guage even at full throttle. I have replaced the radiator cap, water pump, thermometer, and flushed and refilled the cooling system. there are no leaks from the coolant system that i can see. also my car normally runs extremely rich (dunno why) but anyway i checked the spark plugs today and they were blistered white. Anyone have a guess as to the problems? any suggestions would be nice.

   

   Last reply by LanceM, January 26, 2005
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   Fan clutch 1 2

   January 24, 2005 by 78 280zcar

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   Hello ya all, I just have a question about a fan clutch, would it make a difference if I put a reverse or standard rotating fan clutch on and what is the difference between the two. Thanks Shane

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, January 25, 2005
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   260 fuel pump connectors

   January 24, 2005 by broken74

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   ok i need some help guys. can anyone tell me what color the lines are that are going to the top and bottom connector on their fuel sending unit if they have a 260 or any early zcar maybe with an electric fuel pump? i appreciate anyones help, brian ::broken74::

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, January 25, 2005
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   260z Vapor Tank repair?

   January 24, 2005 by seerex

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   Hey all, was helping my brother <broken74> replace his tank hoses and get his gas tank checked and we were in the middle of putting all of it back together when we found a big issue. One of the two large vent hose nipples where you attach them to the vapor tank is loose , like the welds have come apart. It doesn't pull away from the tank but the nipple area kinda rotates loosely. Would this be something we could jb weld < brothers ideal > or should we just find a 260z vent tank and wait the 3-5 days for shipping. Guess we figured where the fumes were coming from other than the heater hose used incorrectly and assorted torn hoses. The PO was a wonderful mechani…

   

   Last reply by seerex, January 24, 2005
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   Need new rims for my 280Z 2+2

   January 24, 2005 by babz

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   I am looking for information on rims that would fit on my 1977 280Z 2+2 that i could put on without having to make any modifications to my car. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

   

   Last reply by Victor Laury, January 24, 2005
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   Found a Series 1 240Z, should I get it? (long)

   January 21, 2005 by mr24shoe

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   Hi all, new here... Didn't know where else to post this question, so hope it's ok here... I'm in KC, MO and I've got a lead on what seems to be a decent deal...I just need some confirmation. Please forgive any bastardization of Zerminology...I've read through these forums as much as time allows in the last couple days... General info: The car is a 1791 240Z, Series 1 (man. date of 7/70, vin is HLS30-072XX) (I x'd out the last 2 #'s). History that I know: My friend is a mechanic that bought this car in the early 80's from the original owner. It was originally yellow. He then used it for autocrossing and made some of the associated upgrades (suspension, engine). He also…

   

   Last reply by texasz, January 22, 2005
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   Help on a parts car!!

   January 18, 2005 by new_2_z

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   Ok im doing a l28 swap in my 260z. i found a 81zx non turbo at a junkyard. the guy wants 600 for me to take home and take what i want out of it. i want to get the engine, tranney, diff. do u think this is worth the 600. i dont know if the engine starts but he said it does.(i dont know if that 100% true) since im going to carb i dont need all the wireing. i played with the tranney and it moved through all the gears nicely. im not going to through the engine as soon as i get i will clean it up and some mods to it. i think i might rebuild the engine while its out. i just want some input. they have a 280z also that i want to get the moustache bar. i know the non turbo diff ha…

   

   Last reply by LanceM, January 20, 2005
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    electrical problem

    January 17, 2005 by zeiss150

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    Whats going on? For about the last five days my amp meter has been reading in the +20 range and when I turn on my head lights it jumps to about +30. Does that mean that my battery is going dead because it can't hold a charge? then a little suprise my amp meter started jumping around and now it stays at about -15 with my head lights on and about -1 with my lights off. And when my lights are on they are not as bright as they were. Is it an altinator thing or a battery thing? I have a new (put in 2 years ago) voltage regulator I checked all of the connections the altinator is only 2 years old also Help! I suck at electrical stuff Matt-

    

    Last reply by zeiss150, January 19, 2005
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    Vacuum advance

    January 17, 2005 by 78 280zcar

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    Hello ya all, I am having a problem with my 280z, it idles rough and I checked the vacuum advance unit and it isnt holding air, it looks to be the original unit. Does anyone know where to get one online. Is there anything else I should check, I wish I could send a link to let you guys know what it sounds like but I dont know how to do that, I's an idiot to the web :stupid:, but is there anything else I should check, I havent changed the fuel filter for about 2 years could this be a problem too. Any ideas would be a great help

    

    Last reply by Bambikiller240, January 17, 2005
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    URGENT! 280ZX -> 260Z mounts 1 2

    January 28, 2004 by drunkenmaster

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    Hi all, I need to know whether the 280ZX and 260Z/240Z share the same engine mounts and gearbox/crossmember mounts. I am having custom engine mounts made and gearbox crossmember made to suit an RB motor BUT the builder accidently got in a 280ZX dummy car for my 260Z. Please let me know ASAP if this will work if you can Thanks

    

    Last reply by san_maru_zed, January 16, 2005
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    Carbed L28 problems...

    January 15, 2005 by The Wingnut

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    I have an early production 260 - #1024 - that, as I found out today, has been given an L28 with the stock L26 smogger carb(flattop) setup. Someone was evidently cheating...it appears to be a complete drivetrain swap, it has a 5-speed as well. Setup is as follows: L28 block, N42 head, N36 manifolds and flattops with all of the plumbing and hoses, right down to the smog pump. No points - ignition is electronic, with a '70s Chrysler ECU(what we of the Mopar kind call an 'orange box') and matching quad-terminal ballast resistor. Ran decently until recently, when it began to sputter at freeway speeds. The problem: Great around town. Idles well, starts easily, no oil in t…

    

    Last reply by beandip, January 16, 2005