troubledz

Hi, can someone help with this problem,I have a 72 240 that will not hold idel The problem is that the car is at my brothers in FL, Trarpon springs , I was going to drive it back to Canada, But decided to have it shipped.Only thing is that we could not get it running to load it on the truck. Here is the problem: Car will fire right up. it will idel , then a in a few minutes it will not hold an idel, when you let it stall, it will not fire up again it will turn over but not fire.. Has anyone experianced this before? Thanks Dean

Hi can someone tell me how big of a rim and tire i can go with on a stock 240? I was thinking of going with either a 16" or a 17" want to get a low profile but also fill the wheel well . any ideas?

Hey Blue Meanie, Sorry to hear about your pain.. Being a body shop owner there is no excuse for this guys actions..Have you gave him all the money up front? if you have not givein him any $ then go there and pull it out of there. You don't want him to do a rush job on it.. Its hopefully your pride and joy, Do you want a rush job? So I hope you can come to an understanding with this guy. Wish i could help more.. Dean

Hey, maybe someone can help with this.. I just bought a 240 Z in Florida, I live in Toronto, Ontario,Canada. I was going to originaly drive the Z for 1200 miles. Not really sure I want to do this when i don't know the cars history! With the weather changing and the limited time i have I might just transport it.. I looked up a few transport companys it seems that it would be a ton cheaper if i ship it to a address in the US,Buffalo,NY(BORDERS AND ALL).This is where i need some help. Do any one of you live in Buffalo or upper NY? That I can ship the car to your place and pick it up there? I live in Toronto and it would only be a few hour drive from there. I would be shipping it from Trapon Springs Florida. If anyone could please help with this.. it would be Great!!. I am still new to this forum and the few queations i have asked, well lets just say overwhelmed with the info i got.. This site is AWESOME!! Cheers, Dean

Hey, maybe someone can help with this.. I just bought a 240 Z in Florida, I live in Toronto, Ontario,Canada. I was going to originaly drive the Z for 1200 miles. Not really sure I want to do this when i don't know the cars history! With the weather changing and the limited time i have I might just transport it.. I looked up a few transport companys it seems that it would be a ton cheaper if i ship it to a address in the US,Buffalo,NY(BORDERS AND ALL).This is where i need some help. Do any one of you live in Buffalo or upper NY? That I can ship the car to your place and pick it up there? I live in Toronto and it would only be a few hour drive from there. I would be shipping it from Trapon Springs Florida. If anyone could please help with this.. it would be Great!!. I am still new to this forum and the few queations i have asked, well lets just say overwhelmed with the info i got.. This site is AWESOME!! Cheers, Dean

Help can someone tell me if the 72 z's came with a 4 spd or a 5 spd transmission.if they come with a 4 spd can you put a 5 spd in it without changing the motor?

I know i can look in the classified ads, but I want to know what kind is the best..I still want to keep the bumper on the car. Do they make one that bolts on - or are they molded on? fiberglass or composit.. Can anyone help me with this.. Cheers, Dean

Sorry i posted it in the wrong section.. Dean

I know i can look in the classified ads, but I want to know what kind is the best..I still want to keep the bumper on the car. D o they make one that bolts on - or are they molded on? fiberglass or composit.. Can anyone help me with this.. Cheers, Dean

Thanks Mike, what a great idea and thanks for the map... I will post when i am going to make the trip I am hoping it will be in the next week or so..I want to get my baby home before the snow falls. I'm sure these Z's are not the best in snow conditions.. What a great help everyone on here has been.. Dean

Thanks all you guys for the info.. Carl, I will take you up on your offer to give you a call when i'm down there to pick up the Z. Hopefully i will be picking it up in a week or so.. Here is some of the work that the gentleman did: A new starter, rebuilt alternator, new voltage regulator, new fuel filter, air filter and new fuel pump were installed. The stock ignition was converted to Crane optical ignition - the original distributor is with the car so you can convert back if you want 100% original. The exhaust headers were changed to Monza, three two into one. The smog pump has been removed. The carburetors have been rebuilt and balanced and a unisyn comes with the car. All hoses and belts have been changed and are new. The rack and pinion was rebuilt, new tie rod ends installled, new torque arm bushings installed, new sway bar bushings, new front struts front brake calipers rebuilt and new rotors and pads. A new clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder and a new brake vacuum servo was installed. All rear suspension bushings and struts were replaced, brake wheel cylinders rebuilt and new brake linings installed, the drums were turned. The tires are almost new - less than 1000 miles since new. So hopefully it will do the 1200 mile trip home without a problem. thanks for all the info. I will let you all know how she did/does on her trip... Cheers, Dean

Thank you very much for the info...very overwhelmed by the feedback. I will be leaving out of Tarpon springs.. thats where my brother is located.. I will be sure to take lots of tools,As i think i will oinly need a few wrenches.. Thanks for the info about the Canadian customs.. I will have to check into this.. As for where i am I am in Toronto..i take it from you Zhead240 you are from Canada too? you must know the procedure as you must have bought a Z from the US..? and yes if i could find someone that really knows the Z's that are in the Tarpon springs area that could look it over before i head out that would be great. Thanks everyone for the info

bought a 72 Z Author: troubledZ Date: Oct 10, 3:08pm Hi, I just bought a 72 Z, Very excited!! Frist one.. Just new to the forum and would like some info.. Now I bought it in Fld and I am going to drive it home,Ontario, Canada, about 1200 miles.. the prevoius ower says the car runs great.. Now all i would like to know is if something is going to break, what is the most common thing to go.. Now I am very mech inclinded and I own a body shop. so i do have the tools ,it just that i have never owed a japanese older car. That being said,the owner had the motor all redone about 20,000 miles ago.. I will bring a few extra belts and tools. Is there anything else you think i will need?? Thanks for the input.. and if there is any body work questions i can answer please let me know.. Dean

New to this ...thanks I will post in the right forum

Hi, I just bought a 72 Z, Very excited!! Frist one.. Now I bought it in Fld and I am going to drive it home,Ontario, Canada, about 1200 miles.. the prevoius ower says the car runs great.. Now all i would like to know is if something is going to break, what is the most common thing to go.. Now I am very mech inclinded and I own a body shop. so i do have the tools ,it just that i have never owed a japanese older car. That being said,the owner had the motor all redone about 20,000 miles ago.. I will bring a few extra belts and tools. Is there anything else you think i will need?? Thanks for the input.. and if there is any body work questions i can answer please let me know.. Dean