tamo3
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I want to coilover my car, but scare to chop off original struts. So, I've looking for spare parts. Luckily, local Pick N' Pull has new inventory of same year of my Z. Before pick them up, I study how easy to remove suspension struts from the car. I learned removing spindle pins from strut is one of the hardest job... Friend suggest to get yellow tank of propane to heat up and hammering one the spindle to move back and force to loosen up before using spindle removable tool. My spindle pins are not rusted, and just hammering them, I could've remove both of them without too much work:D I guess I spent all of my luck for this year for this. -
Hi Chas, I will remove extra metal from 280z and mount original 240z bumper frame. I got MSA Type1 spoiler for 240z already. Currently, I'm working on suspension and brake and try to make this car as running condition at first.
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Thanks Chas. Over the weekend, I rebuild BMC and swap piston springs from original one. The stiffness did not changed. I guess it same situation of your 7/8" BMC. Since I rebuild, I give a shot to put it back whether it works or not. pumping brake pedal more than 300 times, the piston from caliper did not comes out nor other piston moves. I guess I need to rebuild caliper again...
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Thank Chuck. I put it back on the car and pump the brake pedal. It seems something wrong with my booster or BMC or PB.... Brake fluid does not come out well. Since Brake booster and BMC are rebuild. I forgot to check the length of the the push rod of brake booster. Also, BMC is from '79 280zx 15/16 BMC. I got rebuild kit @ BrackDragon for '84 BMC. I just used piston of the repair kit. since it looks same. But once I push it in,it was so tight. Too many variable need to narrow down the issue.... I will try the grease gun solution. Thanks!
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Thanks for your advice. If i use grease gun, do i need to push in grease into brake caliper?
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Hi idoxlr8, If I use paint stripper, and wash body by water and blow water by air, does it good enough for neutralization? I think using paint stripper for complicated area is faster to remove paint.
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I'm rebuilding '91 Toyota 4x4 brake caliper. I could've remove 3 pistons, but last one cannot removed. I could've pushed in a little bit using clamp. Pouring PB Blaster, apply heat gun for long time before push air from my 60Gal air compressor. The piston won't move at all. Does anyone have tips to remove piston? Thanks, tamo3
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Why not use paint stripper? Isn't it faster?
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Post this event on the calendar section. Even though, my car is still under construction...
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HJCG will be hosting a Car Show for Oldschool Japanese vehicles. This will be our version of meals, wheels and Car Show. We have also contacted some local food vendors to come out so this event should be a good one! Registration will be $10 per car open to all Classic Japanese Cars. This event will also have a swap meet section and it will cost $15 if you would like a spot. For swap meet information and signup email hjcg_jamesv@historicj.com This Show will be held on April 20, 2013 at the San Leandro Marina, 40 Mulford Point Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577. Start time is 10am and will end at 5pm. Hopefully you guys/gals can attend. If your cars are currently not running, restorations in progress or fully built track cars just bring out whatever you have and come support the classic car community. Historic Japanese Car Gathering web site -
I'm modifying my gas pedal to install Lokar cable for my weber setup. I found step by step instruction @ arizona Z. CABLE_INSTALL Mike W already installed. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/carburetor-systems-s30/45706-initial-review-msa-weber-40-dcoe-carb-kit.html#post394859
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By the way, thanks guys.
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I should've contact with seller of this. Unfortunately it was sold... only $250...
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Does anyone know this wheel?
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Hi Leon, Looks like it same as my '78 280z trans. Mine is written #15-3-21, I think.
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Thanks Black&Goldman. I'm aware of them. ebay seller is not selling that. zccjdm.com is running out of stock....
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Wanted to get reproduction Japanese Fairlady Z Gille Mesh, I remove front bumper to see the capability. Also plan to mount 240z bumper. After removing bumper, the front height is raised a lot. It's more complicated to remove valence compare with 240z. 280z got extra metal plate for bumper mounting position that prevent direct mount for 240z bumper. I thought Datsun Spirits blog used to have photo of the metal plate removal, but he deleted blog post. So don't know how much metal I should remove from frame....
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After pumping fuel, engine is running, Yeah! But, Clutch, Brake is not working. Remove Clutch master and Brake Master & booster for rebuild. Strip paint of BMC and sand down the rust. Prime & paint it. Using '83 280zx Brake Master Rebuild kit from Black Dragon, just use piston only to rebuild BMC. Mount the rebuild clutch and Booster.
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Thanks Mike! So far so good. Engine is up on running now.
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Here you go. Nissan Datsun 240z Fairlady Z Euro JDM Tail lights MINT!!!
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Got it! Thanks!
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How about this one? Spacer - Silver Mine Motors
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Darrel, Thanks for your advice! Does it applicable to the brake line too? I'm rebuilding Brake Master Cylinder and booster also.
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I thought 78sid is talking about washer between Clutch Slave cylinder and the hydraulic hose. This is good educational thread to me also. I'm also replacing Clutch Slave cylinder and the hydraulic hose, but I lost copper washer somewhere... I got SS hydraulic hose. I don't know whether there is any advantage compare with rubber hose or not. I have one stupid question. Should I put locktite blue on it? or shouldn't?
