260Zed

I believe the 260z sold in the US only for about 6-8 months in 1974 (?). There was no 2 Litre version available in Oz for the 260z. Not that I see loads of other 260's but all I've seen have had round-tops retrofitted. I'm lucky enough that I havent seen the hitachi carbs in person :classic: .

Thanks for your help guys. I'll pick some vk berlina bits and have a look-see. Ill keep you posted. Luke

yeah i know, solenoid you say...hmmm. That'd still be a PITA to fit id reckon. Don't suppose you know of a vehicle that would've come with that standard? Any other suggestions?

Has anybody seen a cable release mechanism for the rear hatch fitted to the first gen zeds? Also an idea of the difficulty involved, parts used etc? Any help will be appreciated. If so ill be using this to get rid of nasty key locks Luke

Yea, jb weld is sold in Aus. Havent used it myself. But I have seen it. Try your other auto retailers?

The lines were the last thing i did. I used a expanded nitrile rubber pipe insulation. Commonly used round hot water systems. Usually called Armaflex or Superlon. I got mine thru work cheap, but you should be able to pick it up for bout $6-7/mtr. Fire retardant, good resistance to fuels/oils, I'm trying to find it in the right size for the fuel rails, to cover them indervidually, rather than slap a big one over it all.

I had similar probs. Although mine don't seem as bad as datto-zeds, mine would never die, just hesitate. Also wasn't as severe on hot restart. I have electric RX7 fuel pump, recirculating fuel line, etc. I have a non-vented hood and round top SUs. I was experiencing a hesitation only after engine got to working temperature and was a hot day 35C+, and only after car had been at idle (set of lights etc). Fuel pump - didnt fix Ceramic coating - helped but didnt completely solve. Insulated fuel float bowl - helped Insulated rubber fuel line from rail to carb - Huge difference With all these, the problem is gone in normal driving condidtions. (Yeah even in our summer). I'm currently looking at ways to insulate the fuel rail without having it look pig ugly (a la foil wrap etc). I'll post pics of the bay when I get them back. The only visible insulation is the pipe around the fuel line. But looks suprisingly good! :classic: A thing to note is that I do not have a heat-shield of any type! (Only a 6mm closed-cell foam with aluminium foil backed insulation on float bowl.) BTW The coating cost me about $200 AUS. Jet Hot in comparison are about $240 i think inc postage to Vic. Hope this helps mate. Luke

Got them back finally! (NOTE: Even tho HPC will promise it'll be ready in 5 working days, allow 9):tapemouth . The finish is fantastic in the silver/polished colour. It has made a noticable difference in underhood temperatures, Although in the summer heat I still need to insulate the fuel lines. If I had the time and money I would get the intake done as well. But i dont Just if anybody was wondering...

If the contacts fail again you can pick up those switchy things for about $10. If you have any more probs...

I found my Oz 260Z had 5518 on brake, none on clutch. Also found more of the PO's butchered wiring! :mad:

You would have thought that he would check that his truck would actually drive straight before trying it. :dead: Natural Selection! Nature has its way of culling the stupid, and whats better is that we get to watch!

I hear velcro gloves are quite the fashion in NZ? I spent all of 2003 wandering around europe and I found that aussies and kiwis got along fine. As 240znz said, you just need to get away from the respective countries to realise it.

Anybody had any experience with solex locks? They are a tubular/cylinder type lock. Similar to the club lock thingies. I'm interested because of thier almost immune to the "screwdriver" attack. Any thoughts? http://www.noelsautoparts.com.au/pics/Nice%20Products/solex_m_big.jpg

Gee whiz! The "race-prepped" 280z doesn't even have a radio! Must be to offset the added crap on the outside. I am amazed that at least one person has bid, how sad...

Like many, the rubber strip on my bumper bars are well and truely trashed, the two that remain in place. I remember hearing that one of our aussie fords used the same or very similar strip that fits on our bumpers. :cheeky: Problem is I can't remember what year or model it was! Anybody know and care to shed some light? Cheers

I would say that your prolly thinking of the 65mm Ford XF Falcon. Don't know what sort of modifications would need to be done, but it's do-able. So I would say you'll need to hunt for it here, in OZ. Good luck. Have a look at http://www.240z.id.au/ He's used it. Grrrr:devious:

At the moment Ive got the mechanical pump still in the line, but looking to get rid of it cleanly, the blanking plate as mentioned, can I get that off a fuel injected L-series engine? (BTW I got the rx7 pump and bracket for a steal, $45 and it looked new, couldnt believe my luck! Was difficult to find tho...) Cheers

I've got a 75 and mine only came with the mechanical pump. Ive had probs with vapourlock, but since changed to an rx7 fuel pump, it helped fix the problem, but not completely. So I'm getting the extractors ceramic coated and probably make up a heat shield too. Ill tell ya my results.

Does anyone know of a product that I can coat polished parts of the engine bay with? eg Intake, carb tops etc. It'll obviously need to withstand the underbonnet heat without any discolouration or flaking etc? I heard somewhere about a polyurethane based product but havent heard anymore about it. Anyone got any ideas/experiences? Cheers

St Stephen, that really sucks. I agree, go on with life as if it were just another day. You never find the good ones by looking, they just sorta find you. But yeah working together really wouldnt help, and seeing the progress of the new relationship would hurt, bad. Good luck mate

ROFL

looks great all the way....till the rear, then it goes all wrong. Still great work though. Is that price USD?

grnskyline, ive been looking at mx5 seats too, found a pair for $350 but still weighing them up on my to-do list...