Everything posted by sblake01
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Vacuum from Rocker Cover vent
Yeah since the other end of that hose ultimately connects to the throttle body.
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car spitting and sputtering
Six years? That will crud up the gas tank. Mine had been sitting for 4 years when I bought it and I had to replace the tank before it would run properly.
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78 280Z Gauge Problems
I've not experinced that problem but maybe these two scans will help. I'd look at those fuses and fusible links first.
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no start
I just noticed that this is a fairly old thread that you have revived. The author of this thread hasn't answered since last October. Maybe he fixed it.
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Introduction and a plea for help
Have you checked the fuel pressure while the car is in the hard start/no start condition? Are you using an OEM fuel pump or and aftermarket replacement?
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well I'm majorly bummed
That all makes sense since every 78 I've ever seen had the same setup as mine. I was just curious as to when the change took place or if the ones with hoses had been modified to make the rail easier to remover or whatever. Both questions have been answered.
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Introduction and a plea for help
Does it take a long time to start when it's warm or not start at all when it's warm? Have you checked the fuel pressure while it's exibiting this condition? The answers to these questions would lead me in a direction of how I solved a similar problem on my 810.
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77-78 hood vents needed
The rally hood would most likely clear those lights as you lift it open. As far as the mounting procedure of their vents I'd rather use 3M Automotive Acrylic Mounting Tape than trusting short sheet metal screws in urethane. But I'll just keep my original hood vents, thank you.
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well I'm majorly bummed
Nope, my 78 is also stock. I put that Turbo valve cover on it. The previous owner bought the car new and I got it from him w/58k miles. He was not the mechanically inclned type.
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well I'm majorly bummed
I was just attempting to verify that 77 is different from 78.
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Air Conditioner woooos
Yeah, I figured that your problem was vacuum oriented. Either the actuators themselves, or the lines. Went through that with my 810. The one thing I do like about the aftermarket air on my 78 280Z is that all you have to do is move levers to open and close vents and vavles. No vacuum involved.
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Just picked up my 2nd '78 280z
Especially keep the small stuff like cold start valves, thermotime swithches, relays, door lock clips, etc. They're easy to test for functionality and getting harder to find.
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well I'm majorly bummed
Wow, the fuel rail on my 78 280Z, and on my 79 810 are nothing like that. No rubber hoses and clamps on mine except where it connects to the injectors and the fpr. Has yours been modified?
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U.S. National Anthem: what an Insult!!
Artistify?
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no start
Check your ignition relay.
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77-78 hood vents needed
Whatever you say, If you will recall, this thread was about oem hood vents. DZR asked about one, he got one. I don't know what you are talking about but I'm okay with that since this is niether the first time that has happened nor, I'm sure, will it be the last. I'm done here.
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77-78 hood vents needed
First, you quote my post but edit the link. Then you go back to your original post and edit in the link that I posted!!!??? Then you answer with this rambling, unintelligible statement. WHAT'S YOUR POINT?
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77-78 hood vents needed
Actually, I had a spare, which I sold you and a backup for each side on mine. But those aren't for sale.
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Gas Filler Cap Question
I guess the question is really should 'you' put the chain on. I don't have a problem with mine as it is. It's up to you.
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The worst problem I have had with my Z is:
Mine was complete and basically running when I bought it. Other than paint, tune up type stuff, and finding a couple of parts, the worst problem I had with my Z was bad a/c hoses. Being an MVAC tech and having my own hose crimper, that really wasn't much of a problem.
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77-78 hood vents needed
I guess he means these ugly things because those are the only hood vents they list: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7BSA03/30-7090
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Can Shelby wheels be located or repaired?
But they would actually be 15" 200S since they only used the Libre name on the four spoke.
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Water pump screeching?
He's already solved it. On a 83 or any Z with factory air and/or power steering which rules out anything prior to 1979, you could also get a squeal from one of the idler pulley/belt tensioners. The viscous clutch is on basically all Z's (originally)and most other cars as well. Replacing the fluid can be done but it's easier to just replace the fan clutch. I've done it both ways with mixed results as I don't think the fluid (oil) you can buy now days is the same as what Nissan used. That procedure has been discussed a few times on this site.
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Can Shelby wheels be located or repaired?
Why? They'll still fit your 260. And the "Libra" (might even be "Libre"-not sure of the spelling) was made by American Racing Equipment. The Shelby is more or less a cheaper copy. I had Libras on my 510.