Squeeks

http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/3353478218.html Pcv valve clogged up and over-pressure forced oil to find path of least resistance through gaskets. Can't afford rebuild right now and don't want car to sit and rot. This car is in damn fine shape for the next person to keep it good. Manual trans, original engine, interior almost perfect (small wear in seat where my duty weapon sits) If interested email from CL add and mention this post. I will give you my phone number to talk.... Unless i can find an engine rebuilder willing to work for charity I gotta sell her.

I am down in the Fredericksburg area, never see any other Zs down here...

Would love to come down and look / discuss Z stuff With you, I am up the road in Fredericksburg. PM me if you are down, we can grab a beer and cigar if you Wish!

I live in VA. But my plates are AK (Kenai)... Wish I was there!

Plugged it in but the blower/fan doesn't Turn. Thinkin something needs to be connected somewhere...I know it works cause it ran on the bench when I cleaned it up. I have a few other electrical issues anyway, might be related! All started by removing the dash to yank the leaking heater coil...

Sitting here in the garage putting mine bac together wishing i took photos...did u ever figure it out?

Did you get orders to Germany and if so did you bring the Z?

Thanks! Very sound advice. The carbs are aftermarket Webers. I would sure like fuel injection, carbs have always seemed to be a weak link in every car I ever owned that had them. Can't wait to get back to the States to get started on the car.

Hello! I just got back to Germany from Denver and totally enjoyed driving the '73 240Z that my wife bought me for my birthday. After having driven it for a week I am confident that I am aware of most major problems the car is suffering from. Aside from the exterior and interior cosmetic stuff the most important things would be engine, transmission and coolant leak. The engine burns ALOT of gas...I mean like half a tank in 100 miles. That seems excessive to me. It blows smoke out the tailpipe when cold and really reeks of gas at times when driving around town. Might just need a tune-up but if that fuel economy is normal then I better find some oil reserves in my back yard. The tranny seems to be alright...for the most part. I did notice on a few occasions that when the car was warmed up and I was just cruising down the road it seemed to "push and pull", that is, it wasn't a steady drive but hesitant, almost like you would expect when the car runs out of gas. The RPMs were steady and the engine was smooth. Also, the interior floor boards were sprayed in coolant one morning after I tried to get some heat on the night before, is it correct to assume that there is a heat exchange coil under the dash board? So, to the ideas...I am curious if it is possible to replace the existing engine and transmission with any engine and transmission of my choosing...I can't see why it wouldn't be possible and what engine/transmission combos you guys and girls out there have installed with great success. I am looking for great performance with "enhancements possible" and good fuel economy. I know it is possible as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo has some nice performance and respectable MPGs. Thnx!! --- Squeeks

Well I never got around to asking the suspension questions.... However, I went ahead and had my son take the car to the local auto guy in town. I have used him many times for other vehicles so I trust him, from my own experience. They went ahead and ordered new "OEM" cartridges tonight/today upon my request. KYB is what he said was listed as direct stock replacement. I did not get a chance to tell my son to look at the tires...as I came here AFTER I had them order the parts...lesson learned. It sucks to have to do this from 6000 miles away. Well, at least I will be there in 5 days!!!!!!! Thank you all for the well wishes. And HELLO to all you former AF/Military guys...FROGs I will be one soon, although now that I made the next rank I will be sticking around for a few more years than I had planned on. Bastards know how to get you, huh?

Hello again! So, my son has driven the car a few times "for me" and sent me an email describing the joy...I will be there next week to drive the car AND kick his *ss! Anyway, he said the rear tires hit the top of the wheel wells when going over any dips or bumps...I figure it needs a new suspension all the way around. So I have been searching and reading until my eyes hurt...there is way too much info on this site! I am going to post in the suspension forum, if you have any input please read!! Thanks again!

1973!!!!!!!

2006 Yamaha VStar Classic

Yeah, the first '73 I bought in '87 was the brown and had a purple pinstripe down the sides. The bumper was different on the back, it didn't have the raised rail. It also had black louvers on the back window and an electric radio antenna. All in all though, I am stoked.

I have attched some of the photos that the PO sent to me. I can't stop looking at them! Enjoy...