Splash Pan Fitment

[Glliw]

Okay, so when I had bought my car, it didn't come with a splash pan underneath it. i bought one a few months ago and just now got around to being able to see how it goes on up there.

Basically, I'm in for some "fun." It looks like there's 9 bolt holes and only 2 of those don't have bolts broken off in them. I can easily drill and tap these out though, just time consuming.

Also, the fitment is off. The front two bolt holes on the side of the splash pan don't line up with their holes. A bracket for something of which I don't know what it is keeps it from getting to where it needs to be. Also, the front 3 bolt holes do not sit flush with where they are supposed to sit ( I believe the underside of the radiator support? Been half a day since I was down there...).

Is my car missing another bracket or did I get the wrong splash pan or am I just plain good ol' fashioned dumb?

Thanks,

Will

[Maples71240Z]

Okay, so when I had bought my car, it didn't come with a splash pan underneath it. i bought one a few months ago and just now got around to being able to see how it goes on up there.

Basically, I'm in for some "fun." It looks like there's 9 bolt holes and only 2 of those don't have bolts broken off in them. I can easily drill and tap these out though, just time consuming.

Also, the fitment is off. The front two bolt holes on the side of the splash pan don't line up with their holes. A bracket for something of which I don't know what it is keeps it from getting to where it needs to be. Also, the front 3 bolt holes do not sit flush with where they are supposed to sit ( I believe the underside of the radiator support? Been half a day since I was down there...).

Is my car missing another bracket or did I get the wrong splash pan or am I just plain good ol' fashioned dumb?

Thanks,

Will

What year is your Z? a 280Z splash pan has a large round hole on the left side under the radiator for the drain, the one fo the 240Z to early 260Z does not have the large hole, and they don't interchange.

[ChrisZ]

Year of his Z is in the photo.

[Glliw]

Yea, sorry I always forget to specify year. Its a early '74 260z. I'm pretty sure the one I have has the hole.

[DeesZ]

Here are pictures of the front/back (top/bottom) of an "early" splash pan. I think they may be able to help you see the differences and determine which you have and which you need.

[webdawg1]

Here's a picture of a 280Z splash pan...

webdawg1

Splash Pan.bmp

[Glliw]

Gahh, yea, the one I have is for a 280z...I even asked the dude when I ordered it from him if it was early 260z compliant. I looove setbacks.