240Ziggy

It is not constant. It goes away when I press the clutch and the rattle comes back on going straight or turning even shifting to different gear at low speed, goes away when I accelerate. The first time it rattled for a long time was about 10 seconds going uphill cruising around 30 mph. I checked the new diff before I installed it and it was pretty tight and smooth. I opened the old one yesterday to check for any chipped gears and did not see any damage. I have a few spare diffs, how do I know if they are good or dead without opening it? I will try to record the sound when I drive it today.

Thanks site I will look into that. But the rattle is more coming from the back, could it be just resonating towards the rear end?

I'm driving into a dead end, if someone could please help me solve a mechanical issue. I own a stock 1972 240Z, built 12/71 (second owner) for 23 years. I have always maintained it well, a very reliable and always an enjoy to drive. The rear diff have always been making clunking sounds for a few years, until now, a new metal rattling sound, almost sound like the spinning of the "Wheel Of Fortune" but more metallic. I've done some research and I figured I might as well replace the diff since I have a spare. I spent a whole day yesterday to remove and replaced the rear diff with new gear oil, also checked all the U-Joints, any obstruction like E-cable line and bushings all good, after a test drive, I noticed the diff was much better than before (one clunk instead of every shift, lol), figured I have solved the problem! NOT. Then, that metal rattling sound came back (Arrrgghh!!!) only for a few seconds or more on, and off when I pressed the clutch. It doesn't do it all the time, but comes on more when driving under 30 mph but okay to drive on highway without any issues. Anyone out there might have had this experience and solved it? Before looking into dropping the original 4 speed transmission that could be the culprit? Thank you in advance.

View Advert 1978 280Z modified - ON Canada - SOLD! I'm helping a friend sell his 1978 modified 280Z. The owner had it over 20 years ago and was in rust free condition before even doing the restoration. He spent ridiculous money on it and he understands his lost. He is now at age of 64, he is no longer able to drive this car due to health reason. Here are some of the details done to the car I was given by the shop who worked on the mechanicals and upgrades. The engine is a L28 3.1L TD04 Turbo water methanol multi port injectors, approx. 400HP SDS Engine Management System. 6 speed Getrag Corvette manual transmission. R200 4:11 Nismo LSD. 13" front and rear Vicknell disk brakes 4 pistons calipers. Custom 3" exhaust with stainless steel muffler. Custom adjustable coil over suspensions. 17" Eagle Alloys wheels with Toyo Proxes 4 Plus 245/40R/17. Custom interior. Power sunroof. Power locks, Security Systems. Custom Stereo with power amps subwoofer. Clean straight body and multi layers of base/clear coat paint job. This car neds a new home. Owner is asking for 30k CAD around 24k USD or entertain him an offer and will let you know. Car is located in Toronto, ON Canada. This is SOLD. Thank you. Advertiser 240Ziggy Date 03/26/2019 Price $24,000.00 Category Cars for Sale Year 1978 Model 280z Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

What a great deal! and a great Z car! It was waiting for you. I think you will have a lot of fun and found the right project. More pictures too please.

Don't forget the cats too! Merry Christmas everyone!!! Sent from my rotary phone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Great detailed photos. I have some questions to ask: JLPurcell - some pieces are tied together with wires. Is this for grouping them together avoiding sorting later or getting lost? Jfa.series1 - did you do anything with the side light housing socket spring assembly connected with wire? I worked on this piece recently and the spring connection assembly are pre-sealed. Parts with nylon pieces are okay to leave during plating?

I used the Meguire's Mirror Glaze 1, 2 and 3. Fairly economical with good results. Sent from my rotary phone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

I'm curious so I took a look at my original 12/71 built. Sent from my rotary phone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Simple. Insert 1/2" grommet in the middle hole of the buckle. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

Then it took me a while to figured out the 280ZX was a Transformer. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

Found these items. A 260Z 2+2 Matchbox made in England and 280ZX made in Japan. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

We are now allowed 4 plants per household and this is our Fall colour! Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

Will the smoke still smell like weed? [emoji41] Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

According on January 1970 R&T issue, it was optional. I remember when i was in the northern part of NY state buying body panels from a 240Z parts car, the guy had a low numbered car somewhere in the 6XXs that had an original 5 speed. He even mentioned the correct stamped number on it that i don"t recall. But i don't know to beleive it or not. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

PM is private message which seem to be not working for me as well. I see a number in my mail icon but when i click on it it doesn't show anything. Anyways, my postal code is L4W 4P8 area. We'll figure it out somehow. I'm not in a rush, so let me know how you want to get paid via paypal or e-transfer? Thanks for your patience. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

Hi Richard, I wasn't sure if you got my PM the other day? Please let me know when you find a pair of seat covers so we can ship them all together with the struts. If you ever see Jim Karst, say hello for me. Thanks.

Richard, that's great I will take them. I'm from Ontario Canada, I will pm you my postal code. I would also like to know if you may have black vinyl seat cover that's not ripped in the seating area?

I'm interested with the struts. I assume they're for the front and rear sets? Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

I wonder what's left.

Learned so much about such little detail changes on these tags how they changed within months apart. I guess from/during assembly point. Thanks Zup and EhlersRS. Your tags will be mailed this week.

I like this one new added Comfort and Convenience feature: "A new pocket added to the sun visor affords increased convenience of the driver by providing storage for highway tickets." too funny! ...and Happy Thanksgiving!

Second series tags are printed and ready to be stamped. I'm only doing this for my own car and will only be done once. If anyone else is interested please reply here or pm me for your mm/yr and lot #. If you are into concours quality stuff this is it. I don't think you can buy this anywhere else. EhlersRS and Zup, I will pm you, please let know. Thanks for looking.

I wasn't aware this one wholerear panel existed. Man that looks nice. Wish you luck finding it. That's gotta be one of the holy grail in body panels. It would be great to find a NOS but alternatively since you already have the top and bottom pieces, get a parts car's rear light panel and weld them together if you have no other choice. The rear bottom valance from Zedd Findings will require some english-wheeling and shrinking/stretching work to acquire the proper curves. I'm also currently doing the same thing.

Thanks again for your support. Series 2 is in progress and press ready. Please let me know who's interested. I'm reproducing my 240Z seatbelt tags for '72 build date 12/71. Sent from my LG-D852 using Classic Zcar Club mobile