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Interestingly enough I live in VA also and just replaced my exhaust system and had the catalytic converter removed. I didn't realize that they are suppose to check for it even though it doesn't have any emmissions standards so I may have to have a new one put on. I recently failed my safety inspection because of that so I guess I have to give in. Scott

I recently "repossessed" the '82 280ZX I bought for my step son two years ago to start restoring it. I purchased it from a single owner with about 250k miles on it but in excellent condition. It's Red with Black / Silver interior and runs almost like new. My hope is to work on restoring it (short of bare metal do over) over the next couple of years (paint, interior, electrical, etc). I'm in dire need of tech advice, recommendations, parts, etc. and thought this seemed like the best place to find all those. Thanks! Scott Burch

Mike, Will your headlight switch repair instructions work for an '82 280zx as well? Scott

I'm looking for a good choice for a more high performance tire than the stock 195/70s on my '82 280zx that I have now. What size tires will fit and look good on the stock spoked rims? Scott

That is a big DUH! But I always recall factory manuals as being slanted toward trained factory technicians and referring to "special tool #1234" that most shade tree guys don't have. Is that the case with Nissan / Datsun manuals?

I have a 1982 280ZX. Other than a factory repair manual what is the best "shade tree mechanic" repair manual out there? Chilton, Haynes, or?