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June 9, 2004 by CrashNBurn
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The unthinkable happened yesterday morning. Sadly, I was involved in a collision involving Lucy (my 240Z) and some POS Ford Taurus. It occured in bumper to bumper traffic, just before eight A.M. and on wet streets. So here's the story... The driver in front of me, a teenager younger than myself, moved forward and began to accelerate. I did the same and glance at my gauges to ensure that everything is going ok with my engine and the electrical system, since I installed a new alternator and battery the previous day. As soon as I like back up, the Taurus slams on its brakes and skids to a stop, for some reason unknown to me. With cars to my side, front, rear, and a m…

Last reply by Alfadog, June 24, 2004
Coolant overflow 1 2

April 21, 2004 by venom42
22 replies

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I have noticed some coolant leaking from the underside of the car occasionally. Today I replaced all of the hoses and the thrmostat (180 degree), only to realize it was coming from the coolant overflow tube. What is causing this? Is there supposed to be a tank for it to collect in, like on newer cars? If so, the previous owner tossed it.

Last reply by venom42, June 21, 2004
Do I really need this stud? Or, how to remove a helicoil gone bad?

June 17, 2004 by Inf
5 replies

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I'm in the process of swapping cylinder heads. In the farthest forward manifold stud hole on , there is a damaged helicoil insert starting several turns below the surface. It's older than all the other inserts I think. It is damaged to the point that I cannot get a screw in since it has numerous burs within the thread, I think from the threads seizing up around the old stud before someone forced it out. I tried chasing a tap through it but ended up breaking off the tip! barely got the fragments out (bad idea, I know. Didn't realize how hard those inserts are) 1) Do I really need this stud? If I use all the other studs, and just not this one will I have trouble getting a …

Last reply by ChrisA, June 19, 2004
Where can I find these wheels

June 16, 2004 by Zhead
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I'm looking for these wheel's. Does anyone knows where to find them? Thank's

Last reply by Zhead, June 18, 2004
Oil Pressure/Leak

June 14, 2004 by Bunghole
9 replies

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Hi folks, This might be a simple one for some of you, but for me....no. Took the '72 L24 for a drive yesterday after it had been sitting for about two weeks in the garage. Oil was leaking at a good clip (about a drop every 2 or 3 seconds. Also, the oil pressure gauge was pinned on the high side. I stopped and restarted the engine a few times and the pressure went back to normal (about 45 psi). I took it home and parked it in the garage and there was about a 6 inch puddle of oil under the car this morning and the intake side of the engine was covered with oil. At first, I thought it might have been the valve cover gasket, but that seems like a lot of oil to be that. B…

Last reply by Ed, June 14, 2004
how-to books or websites?

June 9, 2004 by deadflo
2 replies

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Anyone have advise on a good general purpose book on how to do car maintence and repair? I have the service manual for both my Z's,(and the Z therapy carb balance video) but i really need a good easy to understand book on how to do tuneups, brake work,small repairs, etc. Its hard to find a good book nowadays that actually has tuneup info for old skool cars with points, etc. I suppose there may be some good web sites as well, anybody have any good leads?

Last reply by beandip, June 12, 2004
engine run on

June 11, 2004 by zeiss150
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I don't know why my engine keep's running after I shut it off. I've check the timing, fuel mixture, exaust (for leaks), and vacume leaks, and I can't find any thing wrong. But it still runs after I turn the key off. It also runs backwards!!!! What the hell is going on? Rock on Z people Matt-

Last reply by zeiss150, June 12, 2004
Where to buy this hose?

June 11, 2004 by MrMarcDude
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Hey guys. I was taking apart my engine today to check on the head. And i noticed that the PO (dipshit) had completely wrapped the big hose that is between the air flow meter, and the intake manifold (FI 78 280z) with duct tape. Unwrapping the tape showed that the hose was damn near shredded. Does anybody know where I can buy a new one? Also, do you know where i can buy a new dipstick for the auto transmission? Thanks allot guys

Last reply by MrMarcDude, June 11, 2004
Harness

June 10, 2004 by 1wildzer
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I really need to know were the rear tail light harness is connected to. I see that there's two connecters that go under the car and the rest goes behind the right panel and goes under the metal towards the front of the car but were too. I need to know cause the PO cut the harness for the brack light for a tow hitch and I would like to replace it to original instead of it being spliced.Thanks!!!!

Last reply by 1wildzer, June 10, 2004
where do these go?

June 9, 2004 by nahurry
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a couple of relays from my 73 240z that need a home. (don't remember where they go)

Last reply by sblake01, June 9, 2004
where do these go?

June 9, 2004 by nahurry
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another pic

Last reply by nahurry, June 9, 2004
piston connecting rod(s)

June 7, 2004 by allknowingbald1
6 replies

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Anyplace besides MSA have connecting rods for a 71 240? Trying to get away with not having to pay over $100 a pop. One bit the $^!# but would like to replace all of them rather inexpensively just to get her up and running till I can do the engine the way I want in a few years.

Last reply by allknowingbald1, June 9, 2004