sblake01

IIRC, diodes on their way out can also cause that scenario. I would remove it and have it bench tested.

I emailed the seller and asked if he had any documentation that it's a FRP car. No response so far.

Didn't you ask this question and receive answers in another thread yesterday? http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17616

I had a broken exhaust stud on the 810 when I got it. I pulled the manifolds, soaked the stud with penetrating oil, although I don't think that really did anything since it really couldn't get into the threads, and carefully removed it with a Craftsman bolt-out. It came out in one piece. I guess I was lucky.

Well, even if someone wants V8s, wings, flares, etc. that's all right by me. It's not my car. As far as OEM parts go, I'll use them if I determine them to be the best part for the application. But I have also replaced some of the efi components on my cars with the actual Bosch parts rather than the JECS copies that Datsun/Nissan used. They are much easier to find, and IMO better quality parts. My vehicles are to be driven rather than admired (except maybe by me). It would be ludicrous for me to rely on 30+ year old hoses or even the flimsy clamps (again my opinion) that hold them on. I've even upgraded my a/c units from R12 to R414B. It's legal, costs less and is more efficient but I guess that's not technically a 'factory part' situation. I like Zs and Datsuns in all forms. I am just happy to see that there is still the type of interest in them that there is. Even if someone's Z has a V8, he chose that body for a reason.

Steele and Metro and other places like that dont list anything actually for a Datsun so you have to buy bulk stuff and try to make it work. Might as well try JC Whitney. IMO $150 is not that much to spend on something that is the correct part for your car, and fits right out of the box.

I have some spare relays for my 78. I know you are referring to a 73 and I don't know if it would be the same but I can take a picture of the intermittent wiper relay if that would be of any help.

Should we explain your most recent post in this old thread to alg? Nah...Are you going to keep the wheels you got from me? I just purchased a Mothers Power Ball. It's a cool thing and I wish I had it when I was working on those rims. The reason I ask is that a lot of guys think that 14 x 6 is too small. Especially with a turbo.

Unless you have a 'Black Pearl', they were just dealear add-ons. Mine has the louvers but not those rails on the bumpers. I don't really much care for them. (The rails)

That is the bottom line!

There shouldn't be a bigger hole on the right side as Nissan never installed a factory mirror on the right side of USA 280Zs.

Those are the mirrors I have on my 280. I think I bought them at Pep Boys. They were only about 20 a pair. The large hole you mention is for the OEM mirror. I actually would like to have OEM mirrors on both sides, but I don't think Nissan ever made one for the right side.

The answer to your question is in your statement. And I'm glad you think I'm correct. I'm out.

Where did I say the fuel tank was under pressure? Though, in a way it is. You have removed you gas cap when refueling and heard the pressure escape? But that wasn't really the point of my post. And as far as that little filter in the inlet of the fuel pump, all you have to do is remove it (carefully) and clean it.

ACE Hardware.

240ZX, where are you?

To answer dogma420's question, the fuel tank in a fi car is very different inside than the one in a carbed car. 77-78 tanks are also larger than 75-76 tanks. But they are both different from the 70-73 tanks. The baffles are there to help the fuel system maintain the higher fuel pressure necessary to run fuel injection. And to oldroaddog, when you say the small filter by the tank, I hope you don't mean the fuel damper. That's not a filter. I'd put that back in if I were you. It's there to prevent fluctuations in fuel discharge pressure. They rarely ever go bad.

That may be true, but when the sending unit is bad I replace it. It's not the only thing that can cause a low pressure reading. I've replaced one in eight years on the Z and never on the 810 so I'm not really certain that they are inherently erratic.

Should be directly above the steering column.

I meant no disrespect to Danica Patrick (in the shout box). My comment was pointed at the media. She did a fine job. For a woman, for a rookie, for anybody, period! "Winning car to a fourth place finish?" If she had the only car out there capable of winning the race , then why even run the race?

That is what we all seem to be suggesting, not knowing if it would work or not having actually ever done it myself. Maybe someone could say for sure that they know this would work from personal experience? Otherwise, like me, you're just speculating.

Read her post, she's NOT unsing the Nissan trans. If the flange from the turbo driveshaft will fit on the NA driveshaft that will solve the problem. If not, then it's off to the driveshaft shop to have a driveshaft built using the turbo yoke and the NA flange. I had to to this when I put a 200SX five speed and a 1600 Roadster differential in my 64 320 Pickup.

Check your temperature sensor. A bad one will also cause the problem you've described.

What you describe sounds like where and oxygen sensor would mount. Of course, a 72 wouldn't have one. Nor would any other S30. Is this a header or a stock exhaust manifold? Either way, if it has an oxygen sensor hole, it's from a 280ZX. Plug it or weld it closed.

My 78 has the one pictured on the left.