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Checking Out a Car, what should I take?!

July 5, 2004 by ryoojin83
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Ok, I'm driving an hour to see a 240Z. Wondering if I should take some tools to check it out... Like a compression gage? or something like that? he said it burns a little oil, so i thought it would be good to check the compression. anything else I should take with me?! I know to look for rust in the Frame Rails, Floors, Hatch, Battery Tray, and Rockers, any other ideas? here is a link to pictures of the carhttp://12-215-46-46.client.mchsi.com:8080/240z/ Engine looks a little burnt. but who knows... thanks for your time! ~Matt EDIT: don't think it matters but I'm told it's a '73 and has round tops. (plus for me!) EDIT2: OH! one more thing, he said he wasn't sure ho…

Last reply by ryoojin83, July 6, 2004
I'm not getting fuel to the carbs 1 2 3

June 16, 2004 by mdixon
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I have a 71 240z. I replaced my manifold with 6 to 2 headers, got a new exaust, re-built my carbs and pluged all the smog stuff on my balance tube. Now I'm real excited to hear this new exaust. Well geuss what, It wont start. First I take my fuel line from the gas tank and put it in a gas can to see if there is a block up to that point. Still no gas. Then I take the fuel line off the carb and turn the engine over. No gas. So I blow through the line and air seems to go through. So I buy a new fuel pump. (mechanical) Well geuss what, you have to take the whole air compressor off to get the fuel pump off. (needed to clean that area anyway) New fuel pump on, still no gas…

Last reply by beandip, July 3, 2004
Need help again lol

July 1, 2004 by MrMarcDude
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Ok, i just undid every bolt from the oil pan (great fun). But now i cant seem to get the thing off. I whacked it, and whacked it but the damn thing wont budge. I am positive every bolt is off. I even tried kicking it, and nothing. Any tips? Also, how should i go about getting the crankshaft pulley off so i can take off the front cover? Everything is off except for the pulley. Whenever i go to loosen the bolt, all it does is turn the crankshaft. Is there any way i can somehow lock the crank to get this off? Thanks a bunch guys

Last reply by MrMarcDude, July 3, 2004
Hardly any brakes

June 30, 2004 by steven_esworthy
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Hey all just bought my 71 240 a few weeks ago and was driving around today when all of a sudden the brake pedal had no resistance until you got near the floor and it has hardley any power to them. Got home and there is a nice puddle on the drivers side of my car about mid section, beleive its brake fluid. Anyone know if that is where the proportioning valve is or have any idea what the prob could be, thanks for any help.

Last reply by steven_esworthy, July 2, 2004
How do i get the freaking distributor off?

June 28, 2004 by MrMarcDude
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(78 280z) Man, i am totally stumped. I am cleaning, and rebuilding my engine and i am totally stuck here. I got off the oil pump, but for some reason the dist. does not wanna budge. I totally removed the two bolts that secure the "mount" to the front cover. I pull, and tug, but the distributor just stays there. It spins around in circles freely, but has no movement up or down. Is there something i have to remove to get it off? All of the pulley's are still on, except for the fan pulley. I am stuck like a fly on fly paper. Thanks for the help guys!

Last reply by MrMarcDude, July 1, 2004
L24 horsepower 1 2 3 4

December 24, 2003 by zeiss150
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Ok, this is what I have. 72 240 with e88 head,and a stock cam. Head has been rebuilt with new seats and valves(no polish and port) I rebuilt the bottom end, new rings, bearings, cylinders honed (didn't need boreing). I put a 6-2 header with a 21/2" exaust (dynamax flowmaster). I still have the old point distributer and Im still using the origanial round top SU's, I've taken off all smoge "stuff". So, that is what I have. what can I do to get more Horsepower out of this L24 engine. I am thinking about putting a light weight flywheel on and chaning to an electronic distributor. I've also read about putting in "SM" carb needels (how much are thoes?) ... What kind o…

Last reply by deadflo, July 1, 2004
AC Evaporator Leak

June 29, 2004 by daisensei
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My '72 240Z with factory air has decided that I don't need the comforts of AC during the 5 months of summer here in Miami, FL. I discovered a leak at the evaporator after running a black light over the system. I have seen some products advertised that claim to stop leaks. Has anyone used these with any success? I don't mind trying as it has been difficult to find a replacement part. What are my alternatives in this case?

Last reply by ChrisA, June 30, 2004
Rear Tranny seal

June 30, 2004 by Shakey
1 reply

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Just need a simple answer to "Which end of the rear seal goes into the rear housing of the 240/4speed tranny? The flat side or the side with the lips?" Thanks for the help. Tom

Last reply by ChrisA, June 30, 2004
Removing Handbrake cable is HARD!!!

June 30, 2004 by speedyblue
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I am trying to remove the handbrake cable from my 240z. I have discovered this is more difficult than I thought. So far I have dropped the tailshaft to get better access, but was hoping someone would have some tips/tricks in getting the thing out. Reason for removal: It is broken. Thanks Scott

Last reply by speedyblue, June 30, 2004
Lost Keys

June 7, 2004 by Greg
8 replies

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Hello All, The Z has been parked for the last few months, and I was going to bring it into the garage for some TLC this weekend, I went to grab the keys and they're not there. The car is unlocked in the driveway so I can get into it, but I need to know what I can to do to go about having new keys made. I saw a post on this forum, about getting a code number off of a door lock cylinder and taking it to a locksmith to get new keys made. Is this what I should do or is there another way? I'm in San Jose CA if anyone can recommend a locksmith that they have used with success. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. Greg Becker '72 240Z white/Red

Last reply by TomoHawk, June 28, 2004
car will not run.

June 28, 2004 by Fear_me
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I am having problems with my 1975 280z... Sometimes it will kill right after a start or sometimes it will kill after about 20 min. i attached a fuel pressure gauge right after the fuel filter. When i start the car it will raise to 30 psi and slow drop down till it kills, If i try and step on the gas it will not help it. Sometime by stepping on the gas the gause will jump to 40psi and then it will just slowly drop back down again until it kills... My question is, could it be just that simple of a problem that the fuel pump is bad?? Is there something else i should check? and on a side note... when the car does run, it will kill when i pull out the dipstick or unscrew the …

Last reply by Sgt. Redneck, June 28, 2004
rust guide in 240

June 28, 2004 by scrote
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was wondering if someoine could help me out. i have looked at a 73 240z wich seems ok chassis wise has rust at bottom of doors and front gaurds. this is all fine. my concern is there is also a hole just under the rear window drivers side about dollar coin size. should i be worried. the car has at some stage been resprayed but by the look of it some time ago. any info regarding this would be great as the 240z does not often come up for sale here in oz.

Last reply by 240Zdragon72, June 28, 2004