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Hey Ken, I am pretty sure the thin spacer is installed between the flex plate and crankshaft.

Do you know if there is a license plate delete option for the front bumper?

Thanks, already removed the old bumper and brackets. I need to remove that rear valance. Bought the spot weld tool from ZCD . The bottom welds look like there’s ample access, the upper not so much. Any tips on that we’ll appreciated. Hate to destroy it taking it off the car.

After reading your post SteveJ, I beginning to think that special brackets are needed for the 78 280 conversion.

I’m retrofitting my 280. I understand there are rubber insulators at certain mounting points.

Curious to hear how they fit. Did you buy Harrington’s brackets with the bumpers?

If you haven’t already, check out the Mishimoto stuff. Glad it worked for you. Hard to find any heavy hose thats not steel braid.

Try Mishimoto 1/2” PCV/CCV hose. It’s a tight fit but worked on my 78.

I just pulled a set off of a 83zx 2+2 which I’m pretty sure are the same used on the turbo. No play in the rotation on the axle collar on each end. They are on my bench so really hard to tell on flexing it back and forth for movement. These have 140k miles. Picked it up to part it out.

Have you tried cracking the line loose at the junction block to see if you have pressure there? Either way you’ll find out if it’s the line or the block.

Try giving Power brake exchange a call in San Jose. Ask if they have the parts in stock to rebuild your unit. I’ve used them in the past. Good People and easy to work with. Power Brake Exchange, Inc. - San Jose, Ca. Phone: (408) 292-1305 Fax: (408) 294-6817

Moog replacement parts are not fully greased. Apply grease until you see it weeping from the small nub on the boot. The boot will expand and it’s easy to see.

Looks like the same distributor as my Z. 1/78.

Thanks, Trying to buy a little at a time in preparation for a respray

What would you say percentage wise is it between OE and the aftermarket products? Mainly the windshield and hatch seals.

I recently purchased a 79 280zx booster from Power brake exchange. I’m in the early stages of the installation. The booster does fit without modifications at the firewall. Leaves just enough room for the clutch master. I’m using the same 15/16 master cylinder as well. Working on other areas of the car right now and have not gone any further with the install.

Trying to chime in here on the location of the FP relay. I have a 78 280 manufacture date 1/78. By chance did you happen to check behind the passenger seat. It’s mounted to the rear of the seat support with the harness running over to a grommet above the pump assembly. Worth taking a look.

That included his machine work?

I have the LD crank and N42 block. What’s a ball park figure for Rebello’s parts and labor?

Try reaching out to @zclocks on the forum. He would be the expert in that.

Cliff can you confirm the washer orientation on the TC rods?

Maybe some of the other members can chime in to clarify.

Awesome, Keep up the good work...

Is it me or are You’re strut rod washers inside out?