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I have had heat soak problems in the past and someone suggested changing the 'coolant temp sensor'. Seemed strange but it helped correct the problem. Don't buy aftermarket ones, they don't hold up. Buy OEM parts..... Hope this helps!

For any of you that have fuel injection problems, I found this company in Tracy, CA and Robert (owner) is great. After a phone call, I took my AAR to him and he fixed it while I waited. He also works on many other parts that are associated with fuel injection. Fuel Injection Corporation 2246 N. MacArthur Dr. Tracy, CA 95376 925-371-6551 Here's the link: https://fuelinjectioncorp.com Good luck and I hope this helps some of you with your fuel injection problems..... Linda

Charlie, check out ZONC.org.... we are Z Owners of Northern California. We're having our annual car show on 7/22 at the Brisbane Marina. You're welcome to join us. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

I found this company in Tracy, CA that will rebuild/repair most items associated with fuel injection.... great guy to do business with. Check out his website for more details. www.fuelinjectioncorp.com Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

ZONC - Z Owners of Northern California will be having their annual car show at the Brisbane Marina on July 22, 2017... more info on our website: WWW.ZONC.org Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Did you ever get your car back? Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

When I sold my other '78 280Z this past summer it had 312,xxx miles on the original engine. No rebuild just lots of TLC and regular oil changes. The tranny had never been rebuild either.... They are great cars and can run a long time with care.....

Welcome JC... Welcome to sunny CA. I am also a member of ZONC. Hopefully we'll meet at some point in time. Maybe the Dec get-together. They are a great group of people that love the Z cars!. I'm in Santa Clara so we're neighbors ! Linda

I'll be there....first time and looking forward to it...

I got Haggerty insurance in Feb 2008 and had to use it immediately. Their insurance not only covers the vehicle they are insuring but your daily driver. I'm impressed and feel they are a very solid company with excellent customer service. They even called me after the tow to ensure that I was OK and that everything was taken care of. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for insurance for their classic cars. You don't have to renew if you don't like them.

Andy... do you have a pic of the mirror you need the base for? Is it metal or the black plastic? Linda

They look like Western mags..... When I got my first '78 they had them on the car and I was the second owner.... Not sure if they were stock.

Maybe I can take some lessons in Japanese before you come back so I can read the reviews.... Just kidding.. Have lots of fun and enjoy. Can't wait to see some pics..

I'm another Hagerty fan.... Just got it and the prices are reasonable for the coverage. $30,000 stated value with liability, collision, property damage, 125 mile towing, 5000 mile limit per year, uninsured motorist, earthquake coverage (free) and it's only $326/yr. Where in CA can you get free earthquake coverage??

Stephen, Can I request a copy of the 78 FSM too? Thanks for sharing this with all of us.. Linda

She's getting old but still runs..... She's for sale but will be hard to let go of...

I have to agree with everyone!! I have owned a 1978 280z since 1979 and have put 312,000 miles on her with the original engine and tranny. With the exception of a radiator, I have only replaced the typical battery, starter, clutch, brakes, etc to keep her going. Some rust on the bottom of the doors but the body is in good shape. No major crashes! Unfortunately due to the purchase of another vehicle, she got garaged about 4 years ago. My intentions were to restore her and have her 'just like new'.... After lots of inquiries over the years and trying to nail the right person down to do the work, my dream was fulfilled. I found a 1978 280z with 16,505 original miles in excellent condition. No rust, original paint, factory stickers on most parts and still has the factory stamp on the bottom of the front bumper. I'm told that the car has never been waxed and that the clearcoat is the original. The interior still smells like new and the cargo area isn't even faded from the sun. The spare tire still has the original air can in the cardboard container as well as the jack parts in the pouch in plastic. The previous owner still had a lot of the Japanese shipping papers that came with the car along with the original manuals and cardboard key tag from the dealer. This car will now become my 'pleasure car' and give me the memories back that I had with my old one. My advice, personally...... if you have the patience and time, things happen for a reason..... I can't explain this one but I'm not complaining at all. Love my ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ