Everything posted by TomoHawk
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Master Cylinder wire broke off
One of the green wires broke off the Master Cylinder cap on my 280Z. It broke off where it goes in the cap. Is there a way you can repair that?
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Color for grill/rear tail light panel
That looks very nice.
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what are they, and where can i get em?
NOT! It's got a brushed finish and the thing is mostly covered by the handle, already covered with black vinyl, so you don't see a screw unless you go looking for it.
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Whats the difference Z or Zx
I bet Kats would have the answer to this one.
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what are they, and where can i get em?
I think thoses cheesy pieces look bad, so I took them out traight away.
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Color for grill/rear tail light panel
I think the most important point is that the finish be a flat or matte shade regardless of if you use grey or black. I agree on the use of Duplicolor paints in these areas.
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280Z Running Rich-- How to Fix?
O I C.... Basically, just another way to let air in & lean the mix. Good tip, Steven
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280Z Running Rich-- How to Fix?
Is there another name for "air regulator?" I In the Haynes book, I see something on page 229, but it doesn't say much else. thx
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280Z Running Rich-- How to Fix?
I think the answer to that question is no. Mine starts fine, but idles at the (warm idle speed). Sounds like there might be a vacuum leak or problem. thx
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Got my Power steering Done!
I used '95 Mustang 3.8 V6 All the pics I have are on my web site. I will get some more when my lovely ladyfriend returns my camera.
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Got my Power steering Done!
I finally picked up my 280Z with the Mustang power steering in it! I went straight to the alignment ahop tho. it was fun getting there, but drives perfect now. I started polishing anything that'll look good polished.
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280Z Running Rich-- How to Fix?
I'm able to start my engine easy in the morning with the thermotime switch disconnected, but it runs really bad until it gets warm. Bogs really bad. It's OK after it gets warm. Any ideas?
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280Z Running Rich-- How to Fix?
I tried disconnecting my thermotime switch today. It seems to be running a little leaner, with more power/acceleration, and it seemed to go easier on the freeway. Much less effort to go from 60 to 70 MPH. I don't know what effect it has on starting as the engine was already warm when I tried the experiment. I will try starting it cold in the morning. I also tried starting/running the engine with the cold-start injector wires disconnected, aswell as the TPS switch disconnected. Disconnecting he thermotime switch had the biggest effect.
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shaved door kit
I'm putting pushbutton door handles on my car.
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280Z Running Rich-- How to Fix?
It just gets worn out sometimes, or gets stuck.
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280Z Running Rich-- How to Fix?
You "should" be able to run the engine sans cold-start injector, but it should not start up and run well until it's warmed up. That's what the cold-start injector does- extra fuel to start or run when cold. It's controlled by the thermotime sensor/switch. Maybe you could try starting the engine, then disconnect the cold-start injector? Make sure it's not stuck upen first!
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How do you like the front of your Z?
NEITHER! I like the way mine looks "unmodified", but I just wish I could get the front bumper to suck in about a FOOT. . Back one too, unless I need a place to put a grill for tailgating...
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Octane question
It might be in your owner's book, but after so many miles/years, it should be different (less). You'd determine compression with a tester in the spark plug hole. They probably have those in the auto parts stores. Somebody should have a good link to post.
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Octane question
Isn't the compression od the stock Z engine (L28) about 8:1? I'd say that was a 'low' compression ratio, so go with the lower octane. 'High' compression would be around 10:1 and higher. It should also help to prevent predetonation if your cylinders/heads were squeaky clean- with no carbon builup.
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interior panel pop in buttons
Why not try making your own using wood doweling, or even finding a source for plastic rod? plastic unsulation from house wiring (romex) comes to mind...
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interior panel pop in buttons
I have been able to remove an occasional rivet but only pushing the center part way in. It's not easy- I made a thin tool to get under the head and pry up while pushing the center in slowly.
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OT - Really bad riced up cars
That's where I got mine. It's on Fletcher Ave just off 275 (near USF)
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need left inner fenderliner 77 280z
from what I've seen on my car and some pictures, it looks like the inner fender liner is a flat piece with flaps on it to bolt into the fenders
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Looking for a windscreen wiper part
I bet this was answered before, but Icouldn't find a good match on a search, or used the wrong search words.... Can you repain or recoat the wiper arms after the black coating starts chipping off? thx.
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need left inner fenderliner 77 280z
Could you make one from heavy linoleum or rubber stuff?