New guy here so please be kind. Just got a 79 280zx for FREE. I noticed it has a crack all the way through the rubber boot between the mass air flow to the throttle body. No new part available, can't find one used. I don't have much money right now but would like to buy a used rather than repairing mine. Any idea's????? Thanks Mike

The 79 and 80 share the same hose nissan P/N# 16578-p7100

Edited October 23, 201212 yr by tahuyaredrider

Can you make it over to Index, WA? http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/3305270485.html

And, I'm not sure if the hose will work, but there's a 77 in Lynnwood - http://www.picknpull.com/check_inventory.aspx?Address=97225&Lat=45.506451&Lng=-122.775622&Make=Datsun&Model=280&Distance=200

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You can also try NissanPartsZone

http://www.nissanpartszone.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?ModelName=280ZX&ModelYear=1979&ModelSeries=S130&FileType=268&SelectConditions=(1%3d2S%3b2%3dL28E%3b4%3dMT%3b5%3dF5%3b6%3dC%3b)&ShowConditions=(1%3d2S%3b2%3dL28E%3b4%3dMT%3b5%3dF5%3b6%3dC%3b)&seeDesc=False&goBack=True&SectionNo=B&ComponentsNo=165

They have is for $28.72 aftermarket.

I made a couple of screen shots. You can order on-line.

Sucess.

You can also try NissanPartsZone

http://www.nissanpartszone.com/Page_Product/PartDetail.aspx?ModelName=280ZX&ModelYear=1979&ModelSeries=S130&FileType=268&SelectConditions=(1%3d2S%3b2%3dL28E%3b4%3dMT%3b5%3dF5%3b6%3dC%3b)&ShowConditions=(1%3d2S%3b2%3dL28E%3b4%3dMT%3b5%3dF5%3b6%3dC%3b)&seeDesc=False&goBack=True&SectionNo=B&ComponentsNo=165

They have is for $28.72 aftermarket.

I made a couple of screen shots. You can order on-line.

Sucess.

Already chatted with them it is obsolete.

You could also give your local Nissan dealer a try.

Part no. 16578-P7100. I ordered other parts for the intake on a 280Z 1977 no problems and not to much price difference with nissanpartszone.

Goodluck searching

You could also give your local Nissan dealer a try.

Part no. 16578-P7100. I ordered other parts for the intake on a 280Z 1977 no problems and not to much price difference with nissanpartszone.

Goodluck searching

My local Nissan dealer says it is obsolete and no dealers across north america has this hose in stock.:disappoin

You could try the hose for the 280zx 1980 model. You will need to block the extra side hose nozzle. MSA sell them, I think.

Looks like your model is no longer stocked. Could be because it change over to the 1980 model soon after intro and therefore too little demond nowdays.

I could order mine, for a 280Z 1977 model here in the Netherland last june no problems. Thats another type again. MSA

Check MSA. They list them all, but yours is no longer available. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/SFC03A

They're all over e-bay, if I'm reading right or left to right.

Expensive, but available - http://www.datsunstore.com/index.php/cName/engine-4-filters-intake-air-cleaners-4

If I was in your boat I would go to Home Depot and look at plumbing adapters and vacuum hoses and cobble something together.

Found a NOS updated part on Ebay. It coveres 77-80 z cars. thanks everone for your help.

You've probably found a cure for your prob, but...

I had the same problem, a torn boot. Like you, I could not find a replacement, so I "engineered" it.

I cleaned the area of the tear with acetone. I super glued as much of the tear as possible (maintaining the original shape). Then I coated the area (inside and out) with liquid rubber.

Ta-Da...it worked!!!

Same problem here on my 79. I got it free from my dad. There were a lot of older parts that needed replacement so I just used duct tape as a temporary fix. Ended up ordering one from zcarsource.com