Help Me !!
This is the emergency HELP ME forum for those of you that are having troubles with your Z-Car and need immediate help.
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I need someone with a good running stock carb setup from a '73 to give me a hand. My idle limiter cap was removed when the previous owner had the carbs maladjusted. Could someone please tell me how many turns from seated it should be? I want to tune the carbs but There is no mention in the service manual as to where it should be set when someone has messed with it. -Dale-
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I am looking at buying a 76-78 280z in the Portland area. What knowledgeable service garages are there to help inspect and do initial service on my prospective purchase??? I really need a name and phone # for someone who really knows Z Cars and can help me to identify any serious problems before I buy. Also, is there a Z Club in Portland? Thx
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My '75 280Z has a gas tank that has been hit on something, almost looks like you rolled up under it feet facing the engine and punched straight up. As a result the float goes to the 1/8 tank spot and stops. Not too bad except I am ertain that I am missing a gallon capacity, and I can easily run out of gas once it gets to 1/8 tank. Any suggestions? Can I remove the tank and repair or would I be best to shop for another?
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Hi, i've been reading Haynes repair manual looking for the torque setting for the bolts on the camshaft holder(tunnel - i dont know the term) and i dont think its mentioned anywhere. Does anyone know how much torque i should put. i am using a 10 mm socket to it, so i am thinking it should not be more than 15lbs. thanks, hf
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Hey guys, I had my new exhaust system installed yesterday - 2 1/4" pipe w/ Flowmaster muffler, stainless tailpipe, and no resonator. My first impression of the sound was "HOLY SH_T!". It's loud! Much louder than the old system. But it does sound very nice. I have a question tho - is this type of setup supposed to sound like it's backfiring? Under deceleration it sounds like it's backfiring. And under low accel conditions it has a nice low growl, but when I stomp on it, it has a high tinny sound - very different from the low accel condition. I guess this is the "turbo" effect? Unfortunately I have to bring it back because the tailpipe isn't centered in the car's exhaust …
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I have a '73 240z. Whenever I fill my tank over about half full, gas leaks out badly. There are no known holes. I'm not quite sure where the gas is coming from, but it comes out quick when going down the road. What is my problem?
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I'd like to put a coolant reservoir in my '73 240z but I'm having a hard time finding one that will fit. Jeff Wharton
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I just got this '73 240Z http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1810300641&ed=1015520699&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOA:US:2 and it was just delivered to my door this morning... it's a beautiful feeling, but there's something i need to get figured out before I get it registered and actually drive it anywhere: It has '72 carbs, but the original choke was "bypassed" and 2 choke levers were installed, 1 for each carb, just above hte hood release lever. I'm just a couple years older than this car, and have never driven a car with a manual choke... my only other Z was a '78 I owned about twelve years ago, which was fuel injected, needless to say... H…
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hi, my 72 240z motor already need a rest. so i started looking for a motor. I find one from an 82 280zx turbo. the guy is selling it for $150 including the turbo. my question is - is there any way i can use that turbo on a carburated car and is it possible to use the turbo boost (switch on) manually. if i am being funny please let me know.
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Doing some spring cleaning and found a tension compression kit.Has anyone used one?Is there any difference in steering?The unit was to have a preload gauge and instructions.I am missing both. Can anyone help?Also I found front and rear suspension tech. swaybar kit.My car was one that did not come with the rear sway bar brackets installed. I have the brackets but,need a photo of the correct location.Measurements would be great .Thanks guys! Daniel
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i have a 72 240z that smell gasoline every time. if my windows are close i does not smell but if i open it ,oh boy, smell like all i need is a small spark and it will ignite. I trace the rubber hose already and there is no leak. i know its coming from the front. i know the carburator is not leaking either. where else can i look for the source of fresh gas smell (not exhaust smell).
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This is crazy. This morning about 5:30AM, I'm driving back from San Diego, doing about 80mph in my stock '72. Engine is purring, gauges all indicate normal. All of a sudden the engine just quits. I start to slow. I immediately press in the clutch to get max roll, the tach drops to zero, the lights are still on. I roll to the side and try to crank it. It cranks great but won't fire. After a few minutes, it fires right up. I rev it a little, it sounds fine, so I get back on the freeway. About a 1/2 hour, same thing happens--engine stops, in with the clutch, tach drops to zero, off to the side and it cranks right up. Fortune was smiled on me both times cuz I COULD have…
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