Hi All,

currently converting a 4dr 240K GL (1976) from auto to manual using a 240Z 5 spd gearbox.

My question ... is a 240K coupe auto driveshaft the same length as a 4dr 5 spd manual driveshaft?

Been hunting around for a 4dr manual one that will be what I need but cant locate one, the only one that I know of is a 2dr auto driveshaft so I would like to know it that would fit...

Thanks in advance,

Cuong

Cuong your 4dr 240K auto shaft will fit behind the 5 speed box without modification ( I'm assuming you've got one to begin with!)

Hi Coung,

I didn't know you had a 240K! Can you post pictures for us please!

As for your question, I don't know but I do know the hardtop and sedan have the same wheelbase! HKS has already answered the question anyway so it's alright. Anyway, HKSZ, how come you know so much about 240K's? Hmm??

1600's, Zed cars, 240K's its all good :classic:

thanks for the prompt reply guys.

the problem is that the previous owner kept the 240k 5 spd and its tailshaft to fit into his 1600 (not sure why he kept the tailshaft as the 240K is a two piece one and I am pretty sure the 1600 are a one piece shaft) and gave me the 4 spd from the 1600 and no tailshaft!

it used to be a auto 4 dr 240k but has been converted to manual. I am now putting one of my 240Z 5 spd gearboxes behind the L24.

i might just have to take some measurements and see if the 2dr are the same part, will let you all know what i find out.

thanks,

Cuong

Cuong,

Coupe & sedan tailshafts for 240K's are the same length, whether it's 4/5 speed or auto doesn't make a difference; all tailshafts for this model are the same length and are straight swaps.

James

hi James,

thanks for the information. i ended up buying a stuffed 240k 2 dr auto tailshaft as well as a 1978 C210 skyline one.

the k one was damaged in the front section (the rubber bit) so i had to mix and match the two (the C210 rear half is sligthly longer than the K one)

now its all in the car, so the problem is solved

Cuong

PS is the rubber part in the middle section replaceable or not?

Good question!

I've never encountered that problem, but I'd think the whole mount/rubber unit would need replacing.

It's a tricky looking thing that, I'll check the factory manual tonight and see what I can find.

James

Hmmm. You have a 240K with a 240Z gearbox, and I have a 240Z with a 240K gearbox. (I also have a 260Z gearbox which i'll probably put in the 240Z once i know if the ratios are ok).