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https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/enthusiasts/the-datsunworks-kn20-head-brings-dohc-to-the-240z/ar-AANMlZl?li=AAggFp0 Good thing I sold the car, or I would already have ordered this!

Thanks Patcon! I checked the drain on the well where pump is located and it's clear, no water. The light is Amber when i try to open the roof. I found a forum which said that indicates fuse or micro switch, if it's the pump, light would be red. Does that fit with your experience?

The paint is in amazingly good condition , only a couple small scrapes on the back bumper and almost no swirl marks! Just went on a road trip thru BC and it ran almost flawlessly! The top stopped working in Penticton. Research indicates probably a micro switch problem...

Thanks all! Just got back from another drive, going to have to remember the sunscreen! Congrats Patcon, on your purchase! Post some pics! I do like the silver red combo, my son has an S200 in the same scheme, they both look great!

Just thought I'd pop in to say I finally found an affordable alternative to my Zed! After test driving some BMW m3's and M2 Competitions, and considering a 911, I just didn't want to spend north of 50,000 dollars for a toy! Then I found this car advertised in Edmonton, and negotiated a good deal for the same money I got for the Datsun. A 2006 BMW Z4 M! I am loving the convertible driving experience, and it actually feels reminiscent of the Datsun, two seater, long, sexy hood loads of power from the beautiful sounding straight six! And, the wife now wants to go on road trips! It is admittedly much more comfortable for longer distances. The car seems to have been well cared for, 56,000 kms over 3 previous owners, it has a few scratches on the rear bumper, and the wheels have some curb rash and will be refurbished at the end of the driving season. No owners manual or service records though, I will track them down hopefully, car has been in Alberta all it's life. Fully vaccinated and heading to Jasper for a road trip this week!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-156/ Lime yellow 73 just went up.

Cool build! I considered that swap, but in the end kept the original motor and put ITB's on it. Health issues caused me to sell the car but to a friend, so I still get to visit! Will watch this thread with interest!

Oops not sure how I reposted hose pics!

Good friend of mine who helped put the ITB,S on it jumped at the chance to buy it! He's a great mechanic and is absolutely thrilled to own it!

Today is a hard day, saying goodbye to my beautiful 12/70 blue on blue Zed. It's been a great journey together, reliving my youth! 12 years of fun and adventure, even reliving my days of auto cross in parking lots around Kelowna B.C. This beauty won her class 2 years ago auto crossing at Castrol Raceway! The best part of owning this car was finding this great group of Datsun enthusiasts who are so willing to help anyone who shows an interest. I'll still lurk around this site, I'll live vicariously through all the great ownership stories and historical background that abounds here. Farewell to Dabluz!

Very sad day, She was an amazing driver and seemed like such a fun and lovely person. She will be missed.

That's the ballast resistor.

It's a unit made by a guy in Australia, company is called One Six Industries.

Things I am tired of: US politics, Canadian politics, anti maskers, morons who can't understand basic instructions about how to register for vaccines( BC opened for first public vaccines today, 83,000 people eligible for the first phase, 1.7 million idiots jammed phone lines), Megxit, China. Things I am grateful for: Surviving lung cancer for over a year, my family, being part of a community of like minded enthusiasts who are nothing but helpful and supportive of each other!

Don't ever feel bad about reaching out! This Covid thing has been hard on everybody and just magnifies the difficulty of dealing with other issues. Just knowing someone is out there empathizing with you helps to strengthen you. Together we will get through this!

My son has a JDM S2000, loves it!

They're pretty exotic looking, I think they're selling at a premium, just saw one listed here for $134,000!!

380Z? Haven't heard of that!

Of course, the Datsun will be replaced by a more modern sports car, something we can take on a cross Canada drive and be comfortable. What would your choice be? I like the look of the C8!

Hey Patcon, I took Zantac on and off for a long time! 31 years as an Air Traffic Controller did a number on my digestion! The problem with Zantac is it is metabolized into a compound called MDMA, I think, which is highly carcinogenic. The makers of Zantac KNEW this and kept quiet about it, hence the lawsuit. Namerow, you are right, you can never be sure what caused the cancer, and it's futile to speculate. Take precautions as best you can to protect yourself and live your life! For all I know it could be burnt rubber or racing fuel fumes that caused it! There was a lot of that in my youth! Grannyknot, I never took Prevacid, but any of these drugs can be problematic, I always tried natural remedies first, but even those can cause unforeseen problems I met with a friend today for coffee and he wants first crack at the car, so when I finally am ready to let go, I'll offer it to him first.

I have tested for Radon and the levels were below the threshold. I used to take Zantac for indigestion and now it is the subject of a class action lawsuit for causing cancer, so maybe? No way to know I suppose. It is becoming more common among people who never smoked. Interesting fact, lung cancer kills more people every year than Colon, breast and pancreatic cancer combined, but receives far less research funding. Thanks for the support!

Hey Mike, I am going through the same thought process, it's tough to let the Zed go but in my case it's probably the right thing to do. Don't want my loving wife to have to try and sell it. I just have to decide if I should sell it as is or revert it to SU's. Still working that out. It's a great car but has a lot of niggling things that need doing, not sure I want to put it out there like it is or not!

Thanks Man, being in good shape has really helped me, first with the chemo, then with the surgery. I'm on a drug that targets a rare mutation in the cancer, only 1% of cancers have it, so hopefully that will buy me some time! I appreciate all the good wishes from everyone, positive energy helps me cope ! Mark

Thanks, it was a shock for sure, but we are taking it one day at a time .