Help Me !!
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Got my refinished gas tank mounted a while ago and just recently filled it up, but to find gas leaking. The leak is at the seal for the unit gauge. I pulled the unit and remounted using a gas resistant sealent after cleaning it very well. Actually I did this about four times with no success. I then tried with no sealent and it continued to leak. About 6 years ago I pulled the tank and remounted it with no problem (leaks). The only thing different is that part of the refinishing job was a primer coat. The primer, at least now, is comming off because of the gas and being scraped. Could this prevent a good seal? The primer was intact the first time is tried this t…
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I Give Up! 1 2
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I wrote a couple of weeks ago about not being able to start my '70. First I thought it was plugs so i cleaned but still wouldnt start. Fuel was getting into the carbs 'cause the needle were wet when I pulled them out. So, I started on an adventure to figure out why the car wont start. So I replaced the following: Battery plugs wires cap/rotor/points coil. Still the car wouldnt start . Starter is turning fine. So I decided maybe its not getting enough fuel pumped in. So, next goes on a new fuel pump. SO NOW I GIVE UP! ANY OF YOU ZSPERTS (short for z experts) can give me some advice before I shoot the car I would greatly appreciate it.
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:stupid: 1970 240z : Bolting on the new water pump and the small long bolt snaped. I think about 2-4 cm borke off and are in the block. The bolt slid right out. What should i do. I was ready to break her out tomorrow!!!
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While installing a new thermostat on my 1973 240Z, I snapped one of the two bolts that secure the water outlet. Theres a good half inch of bolt flush in the base. Can anyone offer me advice on this? I'm unable to get the part through any of the local auto parts shops. Thanks for your time. -Gary
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Hi guys I'm in need of urgent help here only because I need to get my car road worthy to change it into my name. The indicators or flashers don't flash properly they just stay stuck on either right or left no blinking. I believe it's the actual unit but any suggestions as to what I could look at or what it could be would be much appreciated.
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my first post. i'll get straight to the point. i am looking for a 240z to buy. it will be a daily driven car, and i plan to modify it. im planning to frankenstein a sr2odet in there. does anyone know if it'll still be smog legal for a 70'-73' 240z in ca? any hints on what i should look for when i go get one? also i wonder if i tear the brakes off of a 300zx will they fit? any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks. p.s. does anyone know if the sr20det will make it that much faster?:classic:
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ok well when i first got the car, i started the engine and it ran nice and smooth. i drove it home (about 30 miles or so) with no problems at all. then its just been sitting at my house, i didnt drive it, because i needed to get money for insurance so i could register it. but i was taking the car for drives around the block just to keep everything good i guess. then one day i was at a stop sign and it stalled. i started it and the engine ran really rough. i barely got it home, and took out the spark plugs and replaced them with new ones. i also replaced the cap and rotor. then i started the engine and it was running perfectly smooth again. i drove it around the bl…
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Alright, I have a 72 240z with the stock engine and stock 4 speed in it. I recently noticed that when I let off the gas in any gear, I hear a clank noise, loud, not the small rear end thud from bad mounts (I have that too). But I'm almost sure its comming from the tranny. When I'm stoped, and let the clutch out into 1st gear, I hear the same noise. It sounds like metal on metal noise if I had to judge. Also, when I slip the trans into nuteral while I'm still rolling, I noticed vibration in the shifter that is consistant with rear wheel spin. I'm guessing off the top of my head that the output side of my trans is going out? If so, can I drop a 5 spd from a later model year…
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You probably going to laugh but I can't find a Gas Cap??? Don't anyone make these any more? I failed California smog emission because of my gas cap! When I went to the local auto parts store to buy one Stant (the leading maker of gas caps) didn't make one. I have looked online extensively yet have yet to find a gas cap for my 280z. Well, I take that back-I have yet to find one for less then @ $50. It is ridiculous to pay that much for a cap. Please tell me someone knows where to find one in a more reasonable price range. Any cap from 70-76 will fit.
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I've made it this far with everyones help, thanks, Now one big problem. I removed a broken bolt, re-installed the thermostat housing. I'm trying to start my 73 240Z after 2 years in the garage. I changed the oil, put marvel mystery and oil in the cylinders, new battery, water, fuel filter etc. When I try and turn ti over, it makes a clucking noise. I can see the cooling fan move when I try a start the car, so I don't think its the starter. Am I doomed or is there someway I can get things moving. Thanks for all you advice, I hope there is a positive answer to this.
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What is NOS?
by Guest 12manyz- 2 replies
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When a part is described as "in NOS" condition, what does it mean?
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I just Got A 81 280 ZX turbo for a 100. bucks. 2 weeks and 200. bucks later I got it on the road . moter runs fantastic steers like a dream . but once in a wile i thare is a strange whire . sounds like mabe the turbo? I fix any thing but never had a tubo. not the fan. Sounds like the berings in turbo? The car sat for 1 1/2 years and every thing works. I used to have a 72 240 but it died when I hit a cow in the middel of the road one night. I made a datsun z truck out of it .ill post a pic when i have more time. If it is the turbo can i over haul it?
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