Why not ditch the rail and mechanical pump for an electric and start from scratch? Gets the line completely out of the way. Get a good line bender, a double flair tool and start with some 5/16". Summitracing.com has stainless line for cheap.

So what did you do about the fuel rail?

Nothing as of yet. Got side tracked getting daughter of to local college and getting her car running. I will prolly do the electic pump and new metal line.

Well the little car is cleaning up nicely. I still have to replace a trans mount and then change the fluids in the trans and rear. I am going to do another oil and filter change this weekend as I have drove it a week and I wanted to clean all the gunk out that was in it from siting 5 years.

ok I have the car tagged with Antique plates, and got an inspection sticker even though in texas the plates override the inspection sticker. I already KNOW I have to replace the trans mount and there are 2 u-joints in the rear that need replaced but I am going to replace all 4 since I am there.

I have a shimmy in the front end when slowing down and/or braking. Any ideas what is causing this? I know I should just replace everything but at 45 I am going back to school so money is an issue to some extent(isn't it always) Just looking for advice on what to look for first.

I must say that I LOVE this car. the only time I EVER looked at a 240z was for the purpose of slamming a V8 in it. I have come out of stores countless times to have people walking around the car, and since the Datsun badges are gone they only see the round Z badge on the pillar behind the rear 1/4 window. So it turns into "Hey man this is an awesome looking car! What is it?"

I do miss my chopped top V8 Pinto I sold to buy the 240. But Not enough to get rid of the Datsun to get another!

I have an old Toyota that had a front end shimmy for years when braking and there may be other solutions but I had the rotors replaced and the problem went away.

Mike

I'm about to replace the differential mount in my 280 for the same reason.

Also check your mustache bar bushings that help support the differential. They could also be a cause of the rear end noise.

Check the condition of your suspension bushings in both the front and rear. Replacing many of them will make a noticeable improvement.

Do you have a factory service manual? They can be downloaded free.

You may want to contact Ztherapy and get their Just SU , Datsun 240-280ZX Tune-up, and Street Racing Suspension DVD's. They are a very helpful resource.

Good luck with the project

Dave Ruiz