Source for EGR tube?

[Virto]

The Z is at the local shop for exhaust and brake work, and the EGR tube on the manifold is rotted out. (EGR Tube A - Federal Emissions)

Since Illinois requires emissions testing, I don't think I should block it off - Courtesy has it listed as NLA, and MSA wants 80 bucks - Zcarsource wants 85. Anyone have a used, good tube for sale, or know another place I can look for one?

My brake master cylinder is also shot. The vacuum booster is ok, but the MS will need to be replaced. I know some people swap to a larger MS, but this car is casual street driven only. Is there anything specific I should look for in a replacement? I could probably just have the shop order an aftermarket part for it, but I'd like to know if people think that's a good enough option.

[Carl Beck]

The NEW aftermarket master cylinders are fine - make sure it is NOT a rebuild.

[Virto]

Sounds good, thanks Carl.

It looks like the EGR tube is NLA, but Courtesy has some, but I'm not sure if the part is 14120-N4701 for Federal, or if it's N4702. I've run into conflicting reports.

Edit: I went ahead and ordered a new MS. Nobody had one in-stock in the area, so I'll have to wait a few days before I can drop it off at the shop. I could have had the shop order one, but this way I know what I'm getting.

Edited August 17, 2013 by Virto

[FastWoman]

Kelly, honestly, if I were you, I'd go with a brand new EGR tube, even though it's expen$$$$ive. You want the tube to last as long as possible. It's a bear to remove (and might even require assistance from a machine shop to do it). You don't want a tube with ANY head start on corrosion. Even if you're not actually doing the work, there can be a lot of labor involved, which of course you pay for.

Edited August 17, 2013 by FastWoman

[rcb280z]

I second FastWomen on the new tube. I bought one from MSA a couple years ago. Couldn't see paying more for a used part when I could get it brand new. It was a little difficult installing it though. Mostly because it's not the easiest to get to.

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Go to the above link.

This is a Fed one 14120-n4701

Edited August 17, 2013 by rcb280z

[Virto]

New is fine. I'll order one from Courtesy - I was really concerned about ordering the correct one. I'll place an order tonight. Thanks much.

[Virto]

Alright, order placed. Hopefully stuff shows up by the middle of the week so I can drop it off at the shop. The good news is that the rest of the brake setup looks good - no leaking, no rusted or damaged lines. This EGR tube seems like a pretty stupid bit of design in being both inaccessible and prone to corrosion. Looks like they're getting harder to come by for federal emissions cars, as well.

I was hoping to have it back this weekend, but I guess it's not in the cards. I've got to get to work on the fender rust and I was hoping to have the car sanded by the end of the month. Might have to push that date out a bit. I plan to try roller painting the car white using Interlux Brightside paints. And maybe I'll paint the bonnet bulge a different color. Or maybe I'll just try not to get too far ahead of myself for a change.

[Carl Beck]

Make sure that the push rod on the New Master - where it hooks to the brake pedal - is the same length as the old one - Before installing the new one. If the rod can't be adjusted to the same length as the old one - swap the rods.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[EuroDat]

My MC started leaking in february. The typicla brake fluid running down between the MC and Brake booster. I replaced it with Beck/Arnley from Rock Auto. They have cheaper units, but this looked closest to original and I have had good experience with Beck/Arnley brake components in the past.

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A quick search on ebay and I found this Datsun 280z 280ZX PCV Hose RARE | eBay. I have nether purchsed from him, but he keeps coming up in my searches. He claims NOS, but its hard to tell it the packaging belongs to the hose. Its cheaper than $80.

Chas

[rcb280z]

Eurodat, he is actually looking for the metal tube that is under and at the rear end of the intake. It connects the exhaust manifold to to the intake (egr) for emissions.

[Virto]

Yep, it's this little waste of design. Courtesy has them for 65, so they're cheaper than MSA (75) and much cheaper than ZCarSource (85) but 11 bucks to ship this thing. That's the problem with estimated shipping costs. You could toss this in a priority mail envelope and get it here in 2 days for 5 bucks...

[Virto]

Dang, Courtesy processed my order, but apparently they don't have any stock, because it shows as parts on order. Hopefully they can come across a few this week, or else I'll cancel the order and get one from whoever can supply it quickly.