MIXZX Posted May 6, 2002 Share #1 Posted May 6, 2002 As a new member, I hope I'm using this forum correctly.Can anyone tell me if the fuel tank on a '75 280Z 2+2 is interchangeable with the tank on a '75 2-seater? If so, does it follow that the 2-seater 280Z model tanks in '76 - '78 are also interchangeable with the '75 2+2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royce Posted May 7, 2002 Share #2 Posted May 7, 2002 I checked the MSA catalog and the original Datsun Factory Microfiche and see only two part numbers for 280Z fuel tanks. One for '75-'76 & one for '77-'78. There are no separate part number listed for 2+2 cars. I believe that Datsun kept the differences to a minimum and although I have never seen a 2+2 tank, I would not be surprised to find the same tanks in it and the coupes. It does list different parts however for some of the other related fuel parts, ex. the 2+2 filler necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIXZX Posted May 7, 2002 Author Share #3 Posted May 7, 2002 Other than the 2 parts numbers, was there any indication of capacity? If capaciity is identical, I would think the tanks would be interchangeable. Does that make sense? OR... do you think the different part numbers reflects a change in mounting hardware for the '77 & '78 models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royce Posted May 7, 2002 Share #4 Posted May 7, 2002 Neither of the sources provided any other details. I would be happy to check my Haynes Z manual tonight, it might have that type of info. The only reason I can think of for why the early and later 280Zs would have different tanks is if they are reshaped because of the difference in the bumpers. I assumed that the bumper mounts where the same but don't know why the gas tanks would be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royce Posted May 10, 2002 Share #5 Posted May 10, 2002 Well, I checked my Chilton manual (don't have Haynes after all) and it lists capacities as 17.25 Gallons for '75 - '78 280Zs. Although it doesn't make any special reference to 2+2 cars for fuel tanks it does refer to 2+2 cars for other things where they are different. For example wheel alignment. My "best guess" is that the tanks are the same, but I still wouldn't bet my life savings on it.Sorry, I don't have anything more definitive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIXZX Posted May 10, 2002 Author Share #6 Posted May 10, 2002 Royce,Thanks for checking into this so thoroughly. Since the '77-'78 tanks have different parts numbers from the '75-'76, that may indicate a different mount or coating or something simple. But the fellow I'm doing this for is not in a position to modify it if it doesn't bolt right in. I'll stick with the '75-'76 model years.Thanks,Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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