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   Just bought a z, NOW WHAT

   May 15, 2003 by Tourniqet

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   I just got my first z. It is a 1973 240z that I bought from a guy 100 miles out of dallas for 1800$ I am no mechanic and dont know much about these cars but I really want to learn. The car has 91k original miles repainted white beige a couple years ago(okay paint) and only has a rust spot the size of a dime on the bottom left part of the rear window next to rubber. It was broken into a few months before he sold it and they broke steering columb and one door lock. I just need to know some resources I need to start fixin this baby up. Seller told me a new tire would get rid of the vibration that comes on at about 60mph, did that and still vibrates. The car pulls to t…

   

   Last reply by thefastestz, May 15, 2003
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   Droping oil presure as the car warms up 1 2

   March 12, 2002 by StinkyFatPig

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   anyway, when its cold the oil seems great, but as it warms up it drops.. and its quite low when its at op temp.. I have no idea what this is. thanx

   

   Last reply by sjcurtis, May 14, 2003
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   Ahhh is this a 240z? i cant tell... 1 2 3

   May 10, 2003 by joeZay

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   well i contacted this guy who is selling a 240z...ive been looking for a 240z as my first car and this cars looks different...i want to know what you guys think because i dont want to waste my uncles time going to this guys house which is about 1 hour away to check some car....thanks guys...i think its a 280z but i dont know...

   

   Last reply by thefastestz, May 12, 2003
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   How does this come out?

   May 12, 2003 by mdbrandy

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   The attached picture is of the grommet on the passenger footwell kickpanel where the cowl drain hose goes through. The drain hose has been removed. It was just loosely glued in place. I'd like to remove this grommet, since as you can see, there is a bit 'O rust on the firewall right beside it that will need to be fixed, and I suspect welding that close wouldn't do it any good. I've poked, prodded, pulled, etc. at it, and it isn't apparent to me how it is attached. It doesn't feel like how the firewall grommets just have a groove that the sheet metal fits in. I've felt around inside the opening, and I actually can't feel a definate edge on the inside, so I'm a little…

   

   Last reply by mdbrandy, May 12, 2003
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   help Z won't idel

   May 6, 2003 by Znut73

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   ok Finally got the new motor to start now the problem is that after it starts it wont idel it revs high and then starts to die give a little gas (not much) and up goes the RPM's real high.(not good) and then gas pops through the carbs(down drafts:sick: ) then it just slowly dies out does anybody know what can be causing this thanks for your time Zclub

   

   Last reply by beandip, May 8, 2003
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   Need pics..(Axle Stand) 1 2

   May 5, 2003 by 24OZ

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   Hi all, has anyone got a picture of where the correct position is to place axle stands at the REAR of a Z? I couldnt find a good safe place to put them so I ended up reversing the rear of the car onto ramps, works fine... but now that I need to adjust the handbrake I need the wheels to be free moving so i'll have to revert to axle stands. Thanks

   

   Last reply by Royce, May 6, 2003
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   Starter Probems

   May 4, 2003 by MRTOOTH

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   Hi Guys, I've been having alot of problems with my starter and starter scelenoid on my 75' 280Z. I would turn the key, and get nothing. It is not my battery. When I would hit the starter scelinoid, It would crank up after that. I was on my way to a NJ Z club meeting today, and I parked somewhere. When I got back to the car, turned the key, nothing. I took out my magic tool (a 1/2" rachet) and I hit the scelenoid several times, I got back in, and still nothing. I took the scelenoid off and lubricated it. Now I just need to know. When I put on the scelenoid, Does the little hole in the scelenoid plunger fit around the metal tab coming out of the starter? If anyone coul…

   

   Last reply by MRTOOTH, May 4, 2003
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   wiring

   May 2, 2003 by echocluster

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   i have 1971 240. i have a burnt out fuse in the box. the connectors that hold the fuse is not there. can that fuse be my problem? Can anyone tell me what fuse is used with the driving lights? my headlights , brake, and signal lights work. i have it at the shop but they do not seem to know what they are doing. i dont know where elso to take it. it is at a nissan dealership, but they have not seen one of these in a long time. they dont even have a shop manual. any help would be great.

   

   Last reply by Inf, May 3, 2003
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    280z timing?

    April 11, 2003 by z_boi

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    Hi Guys, I jus checked my timing today and it was inbetween the 0 an 10 mark about 5 or so. do u guys know what the is the stock setting for timing on a 78 280z.

    

    Last reply by z_boi, May 3, 2003
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    Timing off? New ignition..

    April 24, 2003 by AxtellZ

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    Hi all! OK, here's the story: late 260Z with 72 SU carbs. Been hibernating since November, got it out last week for Spring, also to install my new Fireball XR700 ignition. Pulled forward after starting it, and had no brakes:cry: So i went ahead and installed the ignition unit, and got it to run well in the garage, though i had to turn the distributor ahead as much as i could to get her running well. Parked it and ordered a rebuilt master cylinder, called a buddy with a muffler/brake shop to install the MC since i am working too much this month:sleepy: So last night i have a chance to drop the Z at his shop, its near freezing, but dry, so my wife drives to pick me up. C…

    

    Last reply by Inf, May 2, 2003
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    clutch slippage in a single gear

    May 1, 2003 by frankensteinZ

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    I am getting clutch slippage in only 3rd gear, what could this be. I will start in 1st and it climbs up on the old rpm gauge fine, same with second, and then when I shift to third I get a high rev up but it is like the gear isn't completely engaged for a second. Then it is like it finally catches up with itself and begins to engage the gear. Whats this all about? FrankensteinZ Ps: pictures coming soonROFL

    

    Last reply by frankensteinZ, May 2, 2003
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    help with carbs

    May 1, 2003 by dozer171

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    i need help! i finally got my Z running with the dellortos, and she sounds cool!!!! however, one problem.... when i punch the gas, it bogs horribly bad and tries to stall. if i accelerate slowly, it works ok. both of these are under no load. under load, around 2500-3000 rpm's it just stops accelerating and looses all power. if i put in the clutch and pump the gas, eventually she catches and then takes off like no tomorrow! i believe the emulsion tubes are too lean for the application. does anyone know where to buy them or does anyone have some they'd be willing to sell??? i tried CB Performance in california. ordered tubes and filters. today, i just get filters a…

    

    Last reply by dozer171, May 1, 2003