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Ugh! Got a call from my mechanic - the 1983 280zx 5-spd transmission I picked up isn't the right one... It was from a 280zx TURBO! Anyone in the Bay Area got one? Ugh!

Pop'd on new side view mirrors on the 280z. eBay; plastic; not quite a value buy; still looks decent. About a 15-30min job. At least I'm not worrying when my side view mirrors are gonna wobble out of sight. I did a full write up on my blog, DailyDatsun.com

Hey all! this is great info - thanks Zed Head. I have a '77, have experienced the rough idling when re-starting, heard of this "heatsoak" issue, but honestly never looked into it! Now I'll certainly check out which model injectors are currently in there, and try one of the others mentioned. I always thought replacing the fuel rail with some beefier, finned, aluminum one would have worked, but seeing as the injectors probably have never been replaced, if I can try this solution, that'd be great.

Yeah, hear you all - California just is... Anyways, thanks for the suggestions. After a chat with rcb280z, I'll put in a new cat and change out those spark plugs. I'll note back if it passes and the results.

Thanks Leon and rcb! Yeah, one of the first things i did was break out the AFM adjustment manual just to see if that can do it, since higher CO levels correlate to fuel richness. But even if i adjust the mix, my cat is crap anyways so i'll have to change it out (California...sometimes...man!). CO levels are as follows: MAX AVE MEAS 15mph 1.36 0.17 2.03 25mph 1.16 0.15 2.66 so not too bad out of range. my guess is that a new cat will fix that CO level. Thanks for the suggestions too rcb, i called local shops, and you're right, it'll between $200 - $275. "Don't change out your header" - really? oh no! can't use the MSA exhaust header and muffler for some perf / auditory goodness?

A roadblock kinda day - failed smog on my 1977 280z. Bad catalytic converter (no numbers on it), and high CO%. Short story is it passed fine two years ago, and now it doesn't. Per this thread i'll drive around for 30min on 87 gas before testing. But i'll still need a cat! A couple of parameters: 1) it has to be a california approved cat 2) it's gotta mate to the MSA 3-2 header system (might as well replace that while i have someone replace the cat). any suggestions? What have you guys had good / bad experiences with? what's the price you paid?

failed smog today bad cat, and CO is over the max limit. ugh... time to search the threads....

Nice! Tis the season for Z's! Today i fixed my door handle... now that door opens and closes so nice...

Yesterday we stopped by the Historic Japanese Car Gathering event in San Leandro, CA. Great to see all the cars! There were a few Z's representing! The other day I also finally finished making a mating plate to connect the 280z horn pad to a 240z steering wheel. Came out great.

Finally installed a windshield washer reservoir unit! It's been missing this whole time! Since the new tank isn't OEM, I made a metal bracket to fix it into place. BEFORE: AFTER:

Mgood - looks like a million bucks in there! super awesome. Yesterday I finally installed a 240z bumper! loving it. Front bumper! | the DAILY DATSUN

awesome.

Nice metal work e-tek! I worked on my 240z bumper brackets yesterday. So that means today, mounting the bumper today!

i HAVE the door bumper strips installed. the chip is just above the door handle. I figured it out - the car is low enough that the lower arc on the rear door of an 90's Explorer will hit above the strip. Additionally, i was driving down the highway and a guy in a 300C honked at me.... and gave the thumbs up!

Me too! can't wait! i've been stalking this thread literally twice a day for that LIST! :] excited. it's gonna be a NOS-fest, for sure.

Went to the market. Got home and noticed a dime-sized shy of a paint chip on the driver side door. ARG...

congrats! something swell to bring in the new year! btw loooove Stone Brewery - the Smoked Porter is one of my go-to's.

so nice! glad to see the build is still going. man, certainly helps to have the work space / equipment!

Woke up and admired the car. Happy New Years!

Hey Azuka - ever get the issue figured out? I've have the same car with the same issue, so I know exactly what you're going through (and still going through!). I've tried the oil, fuel filter, spark plugs, seafoam in oil, AFM boots, higher octane, and listening to high and low whine of the fuel pump. Next up for me is to try (after reading this thread) is to check air leaks, seafoam in gas tank, fuel pump, AFM unit. For a while though, the car behaved well during the summer, and didn't have any consistent issues come back until now. I know there's a few threads on this symptom already (i've created / commented on a few of them myself). Just wanted to prompt others to follow up with their experiences.

I just realized - last day of the year for this thread! woohoo! go out and do something w/ that Z!

Certainly! Yesterday i was driving back down 880 and saw 5 350z driving together. 4 of them exited off Auto Mall Parkway. Only 1 of them gave me the thumbs up :]

The other day off the 237 entrance on 101, a jet black 370 slowed down to give a thumbs up - woohoo! Now to look at that fuel pump today..

Went to the Datsloco Meet / Swap in Livermore (whew! the Z made the trek up there!). Tons of 510s and a few Z's. - here's some pics - enjoy!

Wow - incredible job! Love watching this piece back together.