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Check the two plugs that are just in front of the console on the passenger side of the trans tunnel. I forget which of the two that the gauge lights go through but it wouldn't hurt to check and clean both plugs.

I remember those. Like you say, they're not 'bumpers'. They're pads for the 'Quickjack'. The only pic I could find of them in use is of the front.

Moot point, at least for the OP. He hasn't been here since the day he posted that.

Right now, as a poll in the 'introduce yourself' section, it is kind of 'in your face'. Since it's supposed to be 'funny', I'm sure that once this ends up where it should be (!), it would be easier to deal with and/or ignore if one chooses to do so. It's really rather corny (IMO) but, for the most part, tolerable in semi-moderation. But if it's going to be throughout the regular daily threads, then it belongs on ZC.C and not here.

Yeah, but that's not what we're talking about here......

No comparison! So much so that is doesn't even belong in this discussion. Ethanol is basically made from sugar crops, like sugar cane or corn while methanol is made from fossil fuel. Ethanol can make you sick, methanol can kill you. Ethanol in not nearly as volitale or incompatible with as many things as methanol. You can't store methanol in contaiers normally used to store fuel, unless stated on the container. I could go on but basically there's no comparison between the two. Look it up, it's basic science......P.S.: I concur with the take that the use of 10% ethanol is not the cause of the OP's problem.

I've haven't signed on at zc.c for so long that I can't recall my screen name there....

How would that help?? '153' isn't on that chart either......

Especially since it was more of a paraphrase than a quote......

You don't know Latka Gravas?

I would imagine that autocrossing a 280ZX would probably be a similar experience to when I autocrossed my 810........

No, actually I'm thinking that the poster is a 'bot/troll. Just thought I'd throw in the Chevy Chase quote..

You're gonna' need some pliers, and a set of 30 weight ball bearings (it's all ball bearing nowadays) And you're gonna' need about 10 quarts of antifreeze, preferably Prestone. No, make that Quaker State.:stupid::stupid:

Hey Chris! I hadn't seen your car around for a while. Could be that it's me not getting to as many of the show as I used to. I remember talking to you a few years back at one of the shows about California emissions and EFI systems. etc. In Temecula, I think.

Tyrone, I'm not even sure that Chris owns that car anymore.

So I'm right up the hill from you. I've looked at a few Z's but I haven't found one yet. I almost bought a 2000 Roadster last Summer but the lack of papework scared me.

Welcome and congrats! Where in the IE are you?

Funny you should mention those, Will. I just replaced my old set Saturday beause I had broken a couple of the smaller ones. The 13 piece set was only $7.99.

That is a heatshield for a 280Z. It mounts on the drivers side fenderwell to shield the brake master cylinder from exhaust heat. The other appears to be the lower half of a 280Z fan shroud.

Welcome fellow TRS member! I think you'll enjoy this site. I have for almost 8 years now.

Jenny, the benefit of the the doubt can sometimes be a good thing but with Al Allen's reputation, my advice would be to err on the side of caution. I've had a couple of bad dealings with him in the past that I won't repost here; they're noted somewhere in the 'bad eBayer' thread. He's also had several other eBay user names in the past that aren't included in his "many good customer reviews".

Sarah, I'm glad I saw this post about your other post. It saved me from posting an almost duplicate post in this thread

That's a gear reduction starter. Notice how the drive is offset from the body of the starter. I'm not sure I'd want to buy a used one of of eBay, however.

The original post was over 3 1/2 years ago and was apparently satisfactorily resolved over 3 1/2 years ago. The only reason your're seeing it again is because a spambot chose to respond to it.