So, in attempting to avoid paying the usurous rate Nissan are asking for a bottom radiator hose for a 240Z (AUD$88!), can anyone tell me if a 260 hose will fit?

As these cars are more common in Aus I'm hoping that an aftermarket dealer will be able to help.

anyone?

Originally posted by halz

So, in attempting to avoid paying the usurous rate Nissan are asking for a bottom radiator hose for a 240Z (AUD$88!), can anyone tell me if a 260 hose will fit?

As these cars are more common in Aus I'm hoping that an aftermarket dealer will be able to help.

To my (USA spec) knowledge there are two types of lower radiator hose for 240/260/280Z.

One is for the type of radiator found on 280Z's that has a lower "outlet" that is straight (horizontal). That is, it exits without any bend and is about 3" long.

The other is for the type of radiator that is found on 240Z's which has a pronounced 90 degree bend to the outlet so that it ends up pointing upward (vertical) and is about 5" in total length.

I believe that the diameter is the same on both types, but I'm sorry, that I don't know which type of radiator is found on a 260Z

Good point there Bambikiller,

Its the radiator that you need to match your lower hose shape with halz, as the engine-side lower connection will be the same on the Australian spec. 240 and 260 models.

The 240Z type has the 90 Degree upward bend that Bambikiller mentioned. If your radiator's lower connection has this then the 240Z type lower hose will fit.

Good luck!

Alan T.

My 240z radiator has the 90 deg. bend on the lower outlet, so I know that a 240z lower hose will fit. (Hose: $88.00 ex Nissan, apparently unavailable from 99% aftermarket auto shops).

The question then becomes: Does the 260z radiator have a 90 deg. bent to vertical in the lowe outlet pipe?

ie Will a standard 260z lower hose fit a 240z (note, the 280z was not deliveed to Australia)?

OK then; Who in OZ has a 260Z with a stock radiator? Can you answer halz question?

Hayden

Bursons Geelong 0352224900 can get the lower hose part No CH1195 $30 plus postage.

Nick

Hayden, did you try Coventry's?

I got a 260, but its outside and it almost 11 at night.

I had no luck at any of the Perth suppliers for a 240-260z hose(inc coventrys).

But I did get a new hose that fits. I took the old hose to Repco in Balcatta and had a rummage through their shelves and discovered that a Nissan Pintara (R31) 1986-onwards top radiator hose is an almost perfect match! The only modification is to cut about 5" off the bottom straight section and it fits perfectly!

Genuine Nissan hose for 240Z: $88.00

Repco-supplied hose for Pintara: $17.50.

What a pity my radiator still needs recoring..!

I have also heard on the grapevine that the Datsun 200B is a perfect match in the curve but just fractionally longer. Get the knife out and trim.

biker

PS Also picked up a 240Z hose from an auto shop last week for $25.00AUD