January 29, 20196 yr Author comment_566934 Thanks Gavin , I did not know there are some venders out side of Japan . Even they includes the eight shape gasket ! No need to ask Steve . And thank you for sharing pictures of your jewels , you did it your own , having fun and saving a lot of money . Here is a genuine Mikuni gasket kit just for your reference. Kats Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-566934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 29, 20196 yr comment_566936 7 minutes ago, kats said: And thank you for sharing pictures of your jewels , you did it your own , having fun and saving a lot of money .  Trust me you don't want to see those... don't worry the joke may be lost in translation. ? But on a serious note, I have fun doing the work myself and as you say you learn something but also save money. Plus if things don't work properly I only have myself to blame. ha. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-566936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 2, 20196 yr Author comment_567244 Hi Gavin , I still don’t get what they are joking about, let me review it again. Today I have a question, what country was this red car be exported? The red must be #110 , RHD 260Z , And interesting turn signals and , it even got the fuel filler door knob !! This crisp and clean exterior make this car looked so beautiful , I wish we could’ve have this car in Japan . No exterior mirror , front grill, bumper over riders are my favorite features . Kats Edited February 2, 20196 yr by kats Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 2, 20196 yr comment_567246 It could be an AU market car, but we didn't have the turn knob on our fuel filler door. We had a lock. Also we had 1 mirror on the driver's door. (No passenger mirror). Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 2, 20196 yr comment_567253 WOWÂ Cool find! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 5, 20196 yr Author Popular Post comment_567510 Thanks Gavin , it could be AU market car . Does AU market car have a set of “ lowered coil springs “ like Euro cars ?  The car looks slightly lowered at front , the gap between the tire and the fender .Optional item chosen ? This morning I took my 240ZG as a commuter to an airport. In a cold rain dawn , but comfortable cabin . Kats Edited February 6, 20196 yr by kats Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 6, 20196 yr comment_567513 I will have to look in the AU parts manual Kats to see what the part no. is for 260z springs. I am not sure of the spec, but I believe it's similar to European. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 6, 20196 yr Author comment_567515 You see the single defroster line “ dead “ . Kats Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 6, 20196 yr comment_567518 34 minutes ago, kats said: You see the single defroster line “ dead “ . Kats That is just a racing stripe! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 7, 20196 yr comment_567625 I had a quick look in the parts manual for AU market cars and I see European (non European) Automatic and even Air-Conditioner fitted cars had different spring rates. Bit hard to make sense of it all to be honest. I see mention of spring rates, but not height. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-567625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 14, 20196 yr Author comment_568267 Hi , I picked up my spare S20 , I am so happy that now I can see it closely and I can list up what else I need for this engine . I see the head needs some fundamental work such as valve guide replacement, sheet ring replacement. And , the biggest problem is , No.  1 and No.5 Spark plug hole is something weired, someone drilled the sparg plug ,then plug’s metal is remaining in the hole’s groove. This makes me nervous, I have to find an engineer who can remove it and clean the hole . I don’t want a re-coil method if I can avoid. Other than that , parts are all in good shape , I don’t think I need to put my NOS parts into this engine.I will use this original component as much as possible. I will show you rest of parts when I am home . Kats Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-568267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
February 14, 20196 yr comment_568272 I think the same guy who works on your valve seats would be able to repair your spark plug issue.  Are those the exhaust valve seats that look so grunged? But then, how does one complain about a 4-valve, cross-flow head? Pretty cool, Kats. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/23900-datsun-240z-vs-fairlady-z432/?&page=116#findComment-568272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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