Dan Hansen

With the last pieces ( read bolts etc.) in house, I can now get serious with the rear suspension and differential.. First up, was the diff, with new seals and fresh oil, it´s ready to be put back in place. The rear wheel bearing, spindle and seal where pressed in, dampers and springs back in place... Progress is steady and I think by the end of this week it´s all done with. Then I can turn my attention the the engine/gearbox... While working on the car, I discovered a leak between the bell housing and motor... I guess the main seal needs to be replaced, as for the seal in the bottom of the oil pump? I might replace the clutch, pressure plate and lighten the flywheel while I´m at it...? When thats done, I can replace the entire exhaust system to a brand new stainless steel JDM twin pipe...:-)

Please forgive me, it was not my attention to ignore your knowledge on the subject. As owner of a painting-company with special in renovation and restoring old townhouses etc. in Copenhagen, We are time to time challenged by the fact that 400 year old layers of paint are with lead in them, therefor the procedure before and under are highly observed and documented, that is for the employes health and the risk of pollution of the dirt. In fact our employes are having a blood test drawn before and after, again to document the procedure. In subject to the renovation, the grease was removed with paper towels and bio soap, so there where no mechanical cleaning which could course dust etc.

Thank you.... I was not aware of the content of lead in the old grease, wearing no protection I´m now glowing in the dark...:-)

The rear of the car are having the same treatment as up front.. New springs, dampers, bushings, bearings, brakes, lines... even the driveshafts completely restored. The rear diff, are having new seals, and a splash of fresh oil...:-)

Thank you... I will keep looking... I know it will be a struggle...

Thank you... The calipers are zinc plated.

When I got my car I decided to restore the entire undercarriage, starting with the front and working towards the rear. First up... Front, nothing left untouched.

Working on my car got me thinking of replacing the SU´s to a rail of triple Mikuni´s.. Question is, where can i find a such a set-up besides the good old e-bay... Someone?

I have a set of headlight covers, the ones with the chrome bezel. Now, I need to know which way would be the best way to install them? self tapping or should I tap a tread? I would prefer the last solution? How did you do yours?

Thanks.. I have 2 plugs in the hazard harness, so the other one goes?

Once again, I need some help... I received a hazard switch, and need some help or a diagram to connect it to the existing harness?

Just installed the HLH from Dave, an easy fix and instant improvement....

Cool, I´ll try that...

Ok... I have 3 wires going to the switch, blue (power) blue/red and blue/white? I have only 2 wires going to the antenna, blue/red and blue/white. So if I´m not mistaken, the blue (power) only powers the relay inside the switch? At this point I used an aftermarket power antenna, but I tried to connect it as described in a earlier topic?

I know this could be just another question about the antenna switch, but exploring the hidden corners of my new car(240Z, 1971), I discovered that the antenna was an aftermarket non electric.. I found a automatic, and hooked it up as described in another topic, but activating the switch, the antenna goes up but won´t stays up? I have only 2 wires in the back for the antenna, so I had to connect a wire to the blue plus.. So, I might have a bad switch or the automatic antenna, does not work as it should? Any suggestions? Or should I try looking for a new switch, NOS antenna?

I just asked them, if they could ship it to Denmark... Thanks for the advice...:-)

w3wilkes... 2 minor cracks, hardly noticeable.... No; I bought it in Holland, about 1200 km from where I live...

esmit208, Thank you.. Yes, the previous owner, a gentleman from Colorado, have maintained it through the years, which I benefit from now. I will let it stay stock looking, but... the entire undercarriage will be taken apart, bead blasted, powder coated, upgraded with poly-bushings, bearings front and rear, adjustable dampers, lowering springs, brakes front and rear with steel braided brake-lines.. Maybe some 15x7" wheels...

Thank you... I will look into those recommended upgrades, asap... I´m pretty green, as this is my very first Z, but not my first classic, having 3 others in my garage, so I´m pretty confident with future work on the car... Yes, the color is stunning, and was one of my demands when I started searching for a original car. It has one respray made years ago, but kept in the original color, its not a superb paint job, but pretty good 2 feet of.. I think a clay-bar, wet-polish and a 3 step buffing, will do some magic.

It´s the same problem on early Porsche´s, so a relay like that seems like a good investment, Thank you guys...:-)

Siteunseen, Thank you... I will try that. Here is a couple of shots..

Hey Guys Just got my first Z (240Z 1971) a very nice car, and after just 15 miles, I´m sold... I discovered that my headlight and gauge light are following the revs of the motor? Alternator issues or?