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I used a flat blade bit from an impact driver wedged between one of the top bellhousing bolts and the teeth on the ring gear. Piece of cake. Andrew

240znz I would put oil down the bores and over the cam and everything, and turn it over by hand with a socket on the front crank pulley. repeat once every couple of months or so ( both oiling and turning over). You could do it with the starter motor but I don't think it is necessary. And you will have to strap the engine down pretty well to stop it flipping over with the torque reaction. I would say it is more important to add oil to the bore/cam surfaces regularly, than to spin it over on the starter when the engine is dry of oil. The engine from my 1972 z has been stored this way since 1990 and the cam and bores are still perfect. The bottom end will stay rust free just as long as you keep the sump on it, the bearings will retain enough oil to keep it happy as long as you are only turning it over by hand. Hope it helps Andrew

Dylan have you looked at www.zclub.net . The UK Z club site. There are many UK suppliers listed there who also partake actively in the forums. Whilst your super rare fairlady is not a UK model, I'm sure lot of the parts for the later UK spec HS30 RHD cars will fit. hope it helps Andrew

Probably. Bit like Jeremy Clarkson. Incidentally Alan Decadenet was cautioned by the police after admitting to doing 200 mph on a public road in a Mclaren F1 near the Mclaren factory in Woking, England

Rob I presume that means the US/Japanese cars have their parking lights in the front underbumper indicators? Sounds like the wiring is there on UK cars but is not used on UK indicators. Dave, are you OK with shipping to the UK if Black Beaut and I arrange an international money order? Andrew

Dave Looks like an excellent product. Don't want to have to replace my fuse box anytime soon. Would this upgrade kit be compatible for cars that have the parking lights ( ie pos 1 on the combination switch) in the headlamps ( I don't know if US cars have the same parking lights as in the UK) thanks Andrew

Rob maybe we could buy together and split the shipping/money order cost? I seem to recall owing you a favour Andrew

what would make it really expensive for me would be aftermarket/upgrade stuff which can cost really big money. I am leaving virtually everything standard until i get the cars running and then I will see whether I want to upgrade and if I can afford it.

Dave These were listed previously by Rzola and at that time they did not include hinges. Better luck this time. Incidentally I did buy some broken tool box lids ( not from Rzola) just for the spare hinges, but they never arrived Andrew

Adjusting for the £/$ exchange rate for me it is roughly as follows Purchase of 2 cars $8000 purchase of parts ( mostly within the last 2 years) $3500 $11,500 so far. I don't believe I need any more parts for my 1970 car and I will respray it myself but I will need to spend out on door/quarterpanels/wing (fender) repairs on my 72 car. Neither of my cars will be anything like showroom when (if?) they are finished. I am glad that I have bought all the parts I need for my 1970 car over the past 2 years or so, as prices now seem to be going mad for early parts. Andrew

Carl I will have to follow this up now that we know that Chloe hasn't died or anything like that. Paypal and Ebay were of no help as it was too long after I sent the payment for them to do anything. Generally I think there is only recourse against the card issuer over here if you can prove the supplier has gone bust without supplying the goods. But I will check that. thanks for the pointer Andrew

Chris - Just another boring old day then (although I must say faked deaths is one you don't see every day!!! )

Maybe she just sold everything off as a job lot to someone who deals in z parts. I know she had a number of z's dismantled or being dismantled at her place. But if she sold everything off you would have thought someone here would have heard about it. Too many unanswered questions here. If she didn't owe me money/parts I would say it is none of my business what she is doing now. Unless someone else has already tried I will register on the cat site to try and contact her. There is of course no guarantee that she will respond anyway as she has obviously had plenty of opportunity to tell us what happened and has not done so. Andrew

2 that I know of for sure. 26th-z and myself, and I think 2manyz's said he was owed as well Maybe there are more.

beat me to it Wal280z!!! Can I resist the temptation to register as a member on this cat site and then email her and say 'where are my ***** parts!!!'

Cracking piece of detective work there Axtellz In my varied conversations with Chloe She spoke about her siamese cat that was called Leopold...... edit: there is one post there where she sgins off as Chloe ( and Caesar) Seems like she is still alive and kicking, but unwilling to speak to anyone here.

totally mad price. I noticed that one of the bidders who pushed the price up ( but not the eventual winner of the auction)was the same guy who bid huge money for early d hubcaps and for the braided radiator hoses.

Alan Yes I did. What a song and dance. I shan't ever suggest that any one does it the same as I did, without some very tall axle stands or a lot of friends helping out Anything official Nissan sounds expensive, but if I can come up with one at a reasonable price I would go for it. Thanks for the part number. I was hoping that the cut section might be below the gaiter and as such a coat of paint might be enough so as to avoid rechroming. I am hoping someone here can provide a picture of how extreme the bends are.... Cheers, Andrew

Guys and Gals On my 14 year project to get my car back on the road, I have finally got the engine and gearbox into the car. It is a 1970 car and I have fitted a 1972 gearbox. As is usual when putting a later gearbox in an early car I have now got to decide how to sort out the problem with the gearlever now being too far forward in the gearbox tunnel hole. As I have a spare gear lever I would prefer to cut the gear lever and weld in a section to move the piece that protruded into the car back into the right spot, but I do not know where I should cut the lever and how much I should weld in. Has any body done this and can give me some guidance or pictures. Thanks in advance Andrew

I think Mperdue might be winding Mike up somewhat. I have seen some fairly heated messages recently, but I don't what the root cause of it is.

I haven't driven a z for 12 years, so for all I know it will be huge disappointment when I finally get it back on the road (kidding) Andrew

I'll agree with that. I've got a 200,000 mile 1985 small datsun commuter car (micra) that keeps going on and on. Incidentally it is currently using a 240z interior mirror, 240z plug leads and fuel filter so I have some of my z with me most of the time. Andrew