TheCrazySwede

Dear Forums, I'm in the process of taking off my stock rear bumpers on my 280. I got the driver side shock absorber off with ease (bolts were easy to get to, and it just slides out) but the bolts on the passenger side shock is located above the gas tank. Now, I was thinking, could I not just cut the part of the shock off that is under the gas tank? I'll make sure to release all the pressure first, of course. I'm planning on cutting that part and then weld up all the holes left behind to cover it all up. The bolts holding the housing for the shock will still be on there, but the part sticking out will be cut off, if that makes sense. I'm curious to know if anyone has done this before or if it's a good/bad idea. I'll update this thread with pictures for a better understanding. Cheers!

Alrighty, will do! Thanks a lot gentlemen. I really appreciate your help.

The Z is up and running! I sprayed some starter fluid into the AFM like grantf suggested, gave it some gas and it came alive! Thanks a lot gentlemen! My car means a lot to me, so your help means the world! Any idea though why this happen in the first place? Had the fuel clogged up or something, because I hadn't driven it for a couple of days. Again, thank you gentlemen!

So, to be sure since I'm new to all of this, spray right into the intake manifold? Disconnect the AFM with the flap and spray in? Again, thanks a lot. I truly appreciate your patience!

My internet was down for a while, glad to see I've got some great guys helping me out! I'm getting the starter fluid today to see if it will start. To my understanding, I just remove the air filter and spray down into the intake? I hope it starts so that I know what the problem is, at least. Thank You Gentlemen!

Thanks emptech! I'll follow your instructions and see where it will get me I really appreciate the help. I'm new to these things, so it's really nice having clear help and instructions. Quick question, though: Would I have to test each and every spark plug for a spark? If I get a spark with one of them, then it shouldn't be the ignition system or the distributor, right? Also, is it safe to just take the distributor cap completely off and try and start the motor? Never done it before, so I'm just wondering if there are any precautions I should consider. One final question: I have a feeling that it might be a fuel issue, so I'm wondering, where am I spraying the starter fluid? I've never used started fluid before, so I'm not sure where it is safe to use. I just don't want to make matters worse just because I wasn't asking the right questions and taking the proper precautions. Again, thanks a lot for the help. My Z is my world, but I don't know enough about these things to have it running at the moment. Your help means a lot! Thank You!

Finally got the video uploaded!

I'll see if I can get my hands on one of those. I uploaded pics of how the Volts look from inside the car

Dear Classic Z Cars, My '77 280z is my first car and I love it very much. Since I'm not an expert on the matter, I find myself useless in times when mechanical experience and knowledge is required. At the moment, my car won't start. I don't know what it is...The car was fine, but then I didn't drive it for 2 days. I came back to it and now it won't start. I got a video of it trying to start. (Still be processed...I'll post it when ready) Maybe you guys can help me out. There are no leaks, the car has fuel (checked lines and there's fuel going through), the car has oil, and the battery seems to be ok, but I'm not 100% sure. The Volts stay at around 13 with the key ON, and it drops down to around 11 when you try to start the car. The spark plugs seem fine, too, but I haven't fully taken them out yet, just the connectors. They were replaced a couple of months ago. If it were the spark plugs, wouldn't I have had stuttering and other symptoms prior to this when driving? Again, I'm not sure. I hope you guys can help. Thank You very, very much! The video doesn't want to upload, but here's how the Volts look. When the key is ON - http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg155/scaled.php?server=155&filename=96374088.jpg&res=landing When turning the key to start the car - http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg831/scaled.php?server=831&filename=turnpa.jpg&res=landing