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6 hours ago, 82280zx said:

Something in the rear clunks if you are not shifting it easy and sometimes does it when you start moving in reverse. And it also sways a little when your driving it

I would check the control arm bushings also.  Seems to fit your symptoms.  The FSM is available in the site's download section.  The picture is from the RA chapter.

http://www.classiczcars.com/files/category/14-280zx/

 

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On a side note, one good thing about your car is that the F54 block already has flat top pistons. And depending on build date, has P79/P90 head, which are arguably some of the best ones. Endless debate about all that.

I have an '80ZX I drive regularly, and an '82 with basket case electrics and excessive rust I've pulled the engine/trans out of.

Most of the suspension bushings on both cars are/were in a poor state. Although neither one is in as good a condition as yours.

I have had a hard time finding OEM style rubber bushings, but poly ones seem pretty readily available. MSA has a whole set for about $120 I think.

If your leak turns out to not be where others have mentioned, Transmission seals are pretty cheap, and removing the trans with the car up at least 3 feet isn't too terrible.

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