sblake01

Looks like a 76 to me. I know it has a 77-78 type front bumper but I'm going by a couple of things I see under the hood. (split fuel rail, early style charcoal cannister, etc.) Please don't take this the wrong way but if you've "never cracked the hood on one of these" (your words) I'd seek someone who does have experience with them to look at it in person. I'm curious as to how the conclusion that the ECU needs to be replaced was arrived at. You'd be suprised at how many times I've seen that mis diagnosed.

Rick, let it go. If the kid want's to rationalize his irresponsibilities there isn't anything anyone can say that would change his mind. For him to answer Dennis' response with sarcasm just further displays that immaturity. This just leads to polarization on an issue that really doesn't have a 'pro' side and leads to unnecessary sidebars about things like the CPS. Best thing to do would be let it drop. You seem to enjoy opening up these old threads. Some of them need the be left alone.

Try this thread: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?p=291443

In the words of Inspector Clouseau, "That is what I have been saying!"

Exactly!

If the car has sold, I was merely suggesting that the thread be closed rather than continuing with a series of Austrian and Arabic language posts.......

Close this.........please!

I always made sure the adjustments were proper and then just drove the same way I drove the old clutch.

I don't think that's 'Larry's car' but one that the shop he worked at built. (If it is Larry's car, I apologize, but I seem to recall that the owners name was Greg.) I remeber seeing it on HybridZ about a year or so ago. I agree that the crux of this thread has escaped a few of the posters. Shoot him a PM, John. I'm sure he'll tell you all about it.

Test the fuel pressure while it's running and watch what happens to it as the car begins to die. I'm thinking that you still have junk in your fuel system from sitting.

Need a little more history. Did the car run okay before this problem developed? Did you purchase the car in this condition? Had it sat, not running, for an extended period? Running a fuel pressure test might have prevented the replacement of those rather expensive (if new) parts.

I'll second that!! I guess for me it would be the 905 Red 1970 I once owned in the condition that it was in when I owned it. I wouldn't really be interested in finding it today and restoring it.

That's the 'antenna trimmer' adjustment. From what I understand that only applies to AM. Something else is likely wrong because even without an antenna, you should get some kind of sound like hissing, crackle, etc.

Some of those pictures are five years old........

Right. Switch the numbers in the circles marked '3' and '6' and that diagram would be pretty much spot on.

Costs less here:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-83-Datsun-240z-260z-280z-280zx-NEW-Ignition-Switch_W0QQitemZ220530019633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item33589d0d31

That's it. The OEM Nissan part number is 48750-E7705.

That's the ignition switch. It is available seperately. The same one was used from 70-83 in both the S30 and the S130. Pretty sure they are still available through Nissan as well as places like Black Dragon, Motorsport, and even eBay. If you can't find one, p.m. me. I have a couple good working used ones.

He said the previous owner did that. From what I recall, 'back in the day' there was a kit that consisted of those buckets and the necessary hardware.

Might have been better to start by being straightforward and saying that you're the one selling the car. The fact that the eBay as says San Antonio, TX and your forum location says Pittsburg though that's likely TX rather than PA might cause some confusion. Confusion isn't a good thing when you're trying to sell a car. In the past, I've seen that sort of thing cause more discussion about the method in which the ad was posted that about the car being sold.

Too bad you're in S.C. and I'm in California. I'm an AC tech and have the tools for that including a hose crimper and all the necessary fittings.

Looks very much like 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO Cyclone Gray Metallic....

I don't know, just steer clear of those responses. You can potentially run into problems with any method you choose to buy or sell a car.

I wonder how they choose those photos. My 78 'was image of the week' on their site about two years ago. The pic they used was from an 'Absolute Z Club' gathering about 5 years ago.

Here's the pic from the site: