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January 26, 2004 by seerex
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Thats how I feel, ok 72 240z , it run great for a bit then starts to spit and sputter then dies, I can get it warmed up and drive it around the block a few times it seems to be about 20 minutes of running before it quits , rebuilt carbs , new vacume hoses ,new fuel pump and filter, 280zx electronic dizzy , timed correctly , I ran the car from a gas tank<portable> for a bit and it did the same thing died while from an alternate source, so I was think it wasn't the gas tank, and if you wait a few minutes like 15-20 then it will fire up and run run for a few then do the same thing , after it dies when you try and start it again it runs like the points are bad , spitti…

Last reply by seerex, January 30, 2004
wont start

January 28, 2004 by candysutton
2 replies

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i have a 1976 280 zx it needed a air flow meter i got a new one put it in wouldnt start i cleaned the plugs still wont start seem like something isnt getting gas can you tell me what to do it wants to start there is spark help when i keep turning it over for a minute or so i dont smell any gas

Last reply by candysutton, January 29, 2004
Help! I really need side markers and bumper end PLEASE!

January 12, 2004 by PrOxLaMuSÂ©
5 replies

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As you may know I was in a really bad accident lately, and the car is all repaired... however, I need to find some parts before the car is finished. SO does anyone by any chance have an Passenger Bumper End for a '78 bumper or 280Z bumper end? 77-78? Also I really need some turn signals for the passenger side... one driver one passenger. (well side marker lights.. not turn signal) Please please, I need this very fast.. please contact me

Last reply by PrOxLaMuSÂ©, January 29, 2004
No Spark, No Start

January 24, 2004 by MariaAZ
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While waiting to have the 260Z tuned up to pass emissions, we decided to toy around with our non-running '73 240Z. Although we bought it non-running, we were able to drive it home from the PO's house after spending what seemed like hours coaxing it to start with carb cleaner shot into the carbs. That was about a year ago, and the last time it ran. Now, it just cranks & tries to turn over. Yesterday, we pulled the carbs off of our (now once) running '71 240Z and put them on the '73, as the carbs that were on have seized nozzles. Still nothing. Today, we swapped over the coil & ballast resistor & bought a new condenser for the distributor. Earlier, the diz…

Last reply by MariaAZ, January 28, 2004
260z restoration

January 27, 2004 by 260freak
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hi! I'm new to this forum. I own 2 1975 datsun 260z one registered and the other not. What i was wondering was dose anyone out their know of any restoration places? What i was thinking was ALL rust removed bear metal re-spray, new interior and either get the origional engine and gearbox etc reconditioned or go for a RB20DET conversion. Any advice on all the above would be helpful. PS. I'm based in perth western australia i would also like to get an idea of how many other 240's and 260's are driving arond in perth and other states? thanks your help and advise will be muchly appreciated.

Last reply by datsun260z, January 28, 2004
zx power windows

January 24, 2004 by tfolker
6 replies

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I have a 2/1982 280zx. I'm not getting any power to the power windows. I have a Haynes manual and it shows a relay/fuse over by the fuse box in the passenger kick panel. And I can not seem to find it. All the fuse in the fuse box are good and power is passing through all of them. Does anyone have any suggestions or knows how to fix it I would greatly appriciate any advice I can find.

Last reply by tfolker, January 26, 2004
Compression Test

January 25, 2004 by Greengooey
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I did a compression test yesterday on my 240z and it was this: #1 - 180 #2 - 177 #3 - 180 #4 - 183 #5 - 180 #6 - 184 The #3 cylinder compression came up slowly (over 10 revolutions) compared to the other 5 cylinders. When the car is running I can pull the boot off the plug of cylinder #3 and there is no rpm change as there is with with the other 5 cylinders. The engine does not run smooth but it is not irratic either; the engine also runs well under acceleration. I am also getting a spark from the boot to the plug on cylinder #3. Do I need to check the timing? I don't understand why the compression is good across the board but it seems like the plug in cylinder #3 i…

Last reply by ZmeFly, January 26, 2004
What are these things?

January 22, 2004 by ZOVER
7 replies

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What are these? My father-in-law gave me this car(73 240z). He unfortunately sustained a brain injury and can not tell me anything about the car. He put a dual webber carb on and now there are three hoses hanging off of the engine. I assume they used to connect with the old are filter. All three have similar connectors. Can anyone help me out. Should I connect them to something? Should I plug them? I tried to attach pictures of what I am talking about. Also does anyone know how much increase in horsepower dual webbers add to a stock 1973 240z. Thanks FLO

Last reply by ZOVER, January 25, 2004
Cam Sproket Won't Come Off

January 24, 2004 by texasz
4 replies

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Ok, I'm tearing down an engine and I can not get the bolt that holds the cam sproket off. I have tried just my socket wrench and my impact wrench and still no luck. How do I get this bolt off!? :cross-eye

Last reply by ZmeFly, January 25, 2004
want 240 but dont know where to start

January 22, 2004 by zpictor
6 replies

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i am in school and i want to learn how to work on cars and the 240z is what i have my eye on i have a good amount of freinds that are mechanics and they are giving me too much info i want someone to tell me how to start looking for the car and what to look for in that car from what i gather i want a car with as little rust as possible and as close to running as i can get if you could help me i would really appreciate it thanks

Last reply by datto_240z, January 24, 2004
brakes giving me a headache

January 19, 2004 by thump240z
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When I press the brakes in I hear air. The brakes are not working good at all. I try to stop and it just slowly stops. Even when Im not driving I still hear the air noise when I press the break. I had to punch on the brake to avoid rear ending this arse who cut me off and now they are not working properly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Last reply by PROSTARR Z, January 24, 2004
280zx Stock Mags ? Pictures ?

January 21, 2004 by 280zx Fever
6 replies

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Who has some pics of the stock mags that came on the 280zx ? i believe there was a few types ?

Last reply by seerex, January 23, 2004