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[1 Bravo 6]

candyorangez,

You want to learn about Zeds ?????? you've come to the right place mate.

I suggest the first thing you do is check out the threads in the tech section.

The odds are you'll find whatever you're looking for. If not, then post your question. You can be sure someone will be able to help you out.

Rick.

[Bambikiller240]

Also, buy a manual or two that pertains to the car you own. You can get Haynes manuals for about $10-$14 on eBay. Chiltons, or Clymers manuals are also good. The best one and most expensive would be a Factory Service Manual (~$80)

A lot of questions can be answered with a little reading, and the pictures and diagrams are invaluable to someone learning about, and working on your car.

[dogma420]

first thing I'd do is ignore Chickenwafer

We were all there at one time...you can read all you want about something but you know nothing until you start 'doing' it....

ie. you can learn to play piano by reading a book, but until you tickle the ivory it doesn't mean anything.

1st priority was to have passion about the Zed, now the rest is up to you.

Welcome!

[Mike]

Yea, chickenwafer's comment was out of line.

I bought my first Z not knowing a single thing about it. I liked the car because it looked really cool and had some power to get a little frisky.

IN FACT, I knew so little about this car that I created a mailing list that still exists today (see 240z Mailing List from the main menu). I created the mailing list for completely selfish reasons actually... I didn't know anything, so, I wanted to bring a bunch of guys together so we could all talk about these cars together. The selfishness comes with the fact that I wanted this so I could work on my own car based on advice from these guys. Anyway, next thing you know... we have THIS website and thousands of visitors per day.

All of this because I didn't know SH*T about my Z.

[chickenwafer]

hey man i bought it to learn i dont think everyone bought a datsun knowing every little thing about it

so im not the best with cars its not a big deal, i bought it to learn... also what im here for

Sorry, the comment wasn't meant to be mean. I'm very happy that you want to know more and learn about Z's because these are greats cars. I was just making sure you weren't one of those punks who comes around and is like, "Dude, tell me what to do to my car to make it fast!" or "Can you add noss to these bitches??" I replied without looking at the 2nd page (I didn't see the 2nd page tab until after I replied).

You want to learn more about Zeds that's awesome and welcome to the forums! I just wanted to make sure you won't a posuer, that's all.

[candyorangez]

well i understand chickewafer's mistake and i thank everyone else for helpin me out

yea i have been busy with work and i havent got time for the datsun....

but i plan on buying a haynes manual on friday and then get a cherry picker off of my friend and begin the engine drop if anyone wants to take a look im gettin my digital camera repaired and posting pictures on Cardomain.com..

thanks for all the help

[1 Bravo 6]

Hey, John,

Bugger Cardomain.com

Post your pics here mate. While you're at it, you can check out the hundreds of pics of member's Zeds.

Just check out the Main Menu on the left of the page.

Rick.

[candyorangez]

well of course ill post them here but im more familiar with cardomain and ive been checking it out for a long time so just for my own personal satisfaction i gotta put them up there as well as here

[candyorangez]

ok well i have a new problem

i tried starting my z today and all i got was certain lights to come on, but i think it wouldnt start because the clutch pedal just hits the floor and bounces back and it barley goes into any gear... if my tranny's shot will the car not even start?

[e_racer1999]

that wouldn't do it. check the voltge at the battery and check the starter. if those work dandy, then the motor may be siezed..

[candyorangez]

well the battery was new we took it out of my friends honda, but i havent checked the starter yet...

[Bambikiller240]

sounds like you have more than one problem with the car.

Clutch and something preventing you engine from starting