karlb

Welcome John In addition to watching out for rust, I would suggest finding the most complete car, in keeping with your needs, that you can find. Some components while not impossible to find can be rather pricey when purchased separately. Unfortunately, some of the repro parts just aren't up to snuff. Karl

I probably had a senior moment. I didn't realize the car was in CA. Any offer would, unfortunately, need to be made net of transportation to the MW. If you can find an area buyer, you would be better off. karlb

Gentlemen Just a quick update. It was grunge everywhere: fuel rail, fuel lines and fuel tank. Its just old and not driven enough anymore. Thanks again for all your help. karlb Retired and doing nothing better every day, while making it look hard

I may be interested in another project car. Two big questions: 1) where is the car, 2) how much would you want for it? Send or post pictures when you have them Thanks karlb

Gentlemen I hope the Z cars become classics. I don't think they are there yet. Prices for 1st generation Z's are still rather modest. Check the prices in Hemmings or on e-bay. Which of today's cars will become "classics" or special interest. It will be the ones the 20 something year olds are lusting for but can't yet afford. These future classics are fairly high end, moderate production volumes (not so limited that the guy next to you at the stop light won't know what it is, but enough that parts will be around for awhile), a little impractical (no granny cars or mini van people haulers) and styling that typifies the asperations of the generation. It will be the cars that they think are worth the long term costs to own. The level of technology in most of today's cars (computerization and front wheel drive, etc.) and expense of repairs will rush most of today's cars to the scrap yard after there useful lives, eg., how many early to mid 80"s front wheel drive cars are still on the road-not many. The shade tree mechanic is just about history so the long term survival rate for the current crop of auto's will be relatively low. My picks would be the Honda, Vette, Viper, Solistice, Sky, Gran Prix, maybe the Mustang GT 500 and the Dodge 1/2 ton with a Hemi. karlb

Gentlemen I hope the Z cars become classics. I don't think they are there yet. Prices for 1st generation Z's are still rather modest. Check the prices in Hemmings or on e-bay. Which of today's cars will become "classics" or special interest. It will be the ones the 20 something year olds are lusting for but can't yet afford. These future classics are fairly high end, moderate production volumes (not so limited that the guy next to you at the stop light won't know what it is, but enough that parts will be around for awhile), a little impractical (no granny cars or mini van people haulers) and styling that typifies the asperations of the generation. It will be the cars that they think are worth the long term costs to own. The level of technology in most of today's cars (computerization and front wheel drive, etc.) and expense of repairs will rush most of today's cars to the scrap yard after there useful lives, eg., how many early to mid 80"s front wheel drive cars are still on the road-not many. The shade tree mechanic is just about history so the long term survival rate for the current crop of auto's will be relatively low. My picks would be the Honda, Vette, Viper, Solistice, Sky, Gran Prix, maybe the Mustang GT 500 and the Dodge 1/2 ton with a Hemi. karlb

Gentlemen Your help has been invaluable. I have had this car since '78. This is the first bit of inconvenience. I have ordered a fuel pressure gauge. Should be here tomorrow. Will test in the AM. The link to the EFI book, posted by Hanson 77, doesn't seem to work. Will try going directly to the web site. Also planning to drop the fuel tank tomorrow. Thanks as always Karl Retired and "Doing nothing better every day, while making it look hard".

Gentlemen Thanks for your expert advice. The fuel pump is about 2 years old. It seems to work fine. The fuel filter is a year old. The car hesitates as if it were running out of fuel after about 40 miles, then it quits This occurs on hot days with the A/C running. Allowing the car to cool down for about an hour-it restarts easily and runs another 40 miles. While still hot, just after quiting, removing the hose between the fuel filter and the fuel rail input line, results in a release of presurized air, but almost no fuel. If FI cars don't vapor lock, is there another explanation for the air besides worn fuel lines? Thanks in advance for your assistance Karlb

Gentlemen I am replacing the rubber fuel lines on a stock 77 280Z, in an attempt to fix an apparent vapor lock condition. The fuel pump is operating and when cool pumps quite well. I have several questions. These are: 1. Is regular fuel line (not for FI) appropriate for the supply line between the fuel tank and the fuel pump? 2. Is there a simple way to check for proper operation of the fuel damper? If it is not operating properly, how would its failure affect the operation of the vehicle? 3. Is there a simple way to check for the proper operation of the fuel pressure regulator (on the fuel rail)? If is not operating properly, how would its failure affect the operation of the vehicle. Thanks in advance for your advice and assistance Karlb