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Any chance you have a link? I searched and couldnt find a kit. Thanks.

Thanks, that really helps visualize it.

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