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Are new wafers still available? I have a bag of rear hatch locks and the one I have with the car key is the worst one! I tried to change them around but couldn't get them apart. Glad to see its possible! Even took them to a locksmith and he couldnt either. Thanks for the post, I may dig them back out.

I think she told me $120/rack. Not sure how big one rack is, but all that fit on one rack. I am sure chemical regulations are costly.

Got stuff back from rochester Overnight plating. Pleased with the color and finish. They kept the small parts organized in the same bags I sent them in. Probably a couple of weeks turn around and easy to communicate with. One of the gas caps has a bad place. I may call them and see what they say. All this for about $130. I prepped them pretty well in the wet blaster. Not sure if this is a good deal or not, as everything seems really expensive to me these days! Just thought I would share in case someone is looking for a plater.

Hate to hear that. I tried to get in touch with them a week or two ago. No luck. I sent a few things off to Rochester Overnight plating. They arent overnight, but I should get my stuff back this week. I will post up how they turned out.

Its making noise!! Thats a milestone for sure. You may want to check the connectors in the passenger footwell that feed the dash. I had a wire that had backed out of the connector and even though the connector was plugged in the wires weren't connected. I think I have a large laminated wiring diagram if that might help, let me know and I can send it to you.

I could be wrong, but I think only the 260.

This is what the one I posted looks like. I didnt do it for authenticity as much as knowing what was finished. The applicator is nice, as you just shake it and dab it on like a marker.

Not sure if its an exact match to OEM, but I used this and it works great https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QDP61WT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Car turned out beautiful, both inside and out!! Excellent restoration. FWIW, Georgia is the peach state, even though South Carolina produces way more peaches. 🙂 States vary on registration and auto property tax rates. Several states have no taxes on cars.

Looking nice! I cant recall if there were one or two washers on mine, I think just one. Pretty certain nothing goes on the outside.

very nice!

What year maxima rear calipers? Pretty certain a bolt goes in the fender, painted.

Have considered buying new remanufactured rear calipers from a place like rock auto? I dont have the best of luck with them, but sometimes they have stuff pretty reasonable for old cars.

Pretty sure its a phillips screw with a trim washer in that spot. J hook is below the panel and a coat hanger round metal piece is at the top. This picture is from BAT auction

It has worked for me many times, especially when I replace everything and dont bench bleed. Old BMW's were really hard to bleed, at least for me, without this method. FWIW, mountain bike brakes are bled like this. 🙂

Try reverse bleeding the clutch.

Oh no, that really sucks. Once you clean it and repaint, it shouldn't be very noticeable to anyone (except you)😆. That exhaust looks way too nice to put under the car. I cant wait to see it installed.

I replaced the valve seals on my car using a "universal" tool. It was tough, even with a helper. I am not sure I could have done it solo.

I will one up you. Rebuilt my first z back in the early 80's and took for its first run, out of the driveway, and the pedal gets stuck on the floormat! Headed to the four lane and I decided to push in the clutch, revs went to redline for a few seconds before I could shut it down! Didnt seem to hurt it and it ran hard for years after that. If you want 'em fast, break 'em in fast!

I use distilled water for start up, then drain and add coolant later when I fix the o e hose clamp I forgot to tighten.

I think there were several driveshafts in the parts car I gave to Patcon, one may have been from an early car that I converted to a five speed. If you dont have any luck with a shop, maybe reach out to him.

I wouldnt be surprised if the fan clutch is bad. When its hot take a rooled up newspaper and touch the fan blades. If it stops easily, its toast. Get a new one. I just bought a made in Japan one for $64 from Zcar depot. My car was fine in the spring, and recently I took it out in the hot weather and noticed it heating up when going slow. Clutch wasnt doing anything.

Are you able to get good quality fuel there? I know mine runs much better on non ethanol premium. Fuel quality has gone downhill since the 70s

Then choke is off, move to ignition.

What you really need to check is that the choke nozzle is fully seated (up) into the carb with choke off. Black thing in the picture. Then put the choke on and check the nozzles, they should pull down, away from the carb. Do that a few times to make sure they arent hanging up. If the little rubber fuel lines are stiff, that can make them hang up. You can loosen the screw at the cable and push up on the nozzles to make sure they are seated (blue arrow), then tighten. Fast idle is adjusted from a different place. The main thing is the nozzle seating all the way with the choke lever off.