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1) Chilton: Repair Manual: Datsun/Nissan Z and ZX 1970-88 (p/n 6932, ISBN 0-8019-7851-3) Like New! 2) Chilton: Nissan Z & ZX 1970-88 Repair Manual (p/n 8846/52800, ISBN 0-8019-8846-2) Like New! 3) Brookland: Datsun 280Z & ZX, 1975-1983 (ISBN 1869826 99X) Like New! 4) Fisher Books: How to Restore Your Datsun Z-Car (ISBN 1-55561-208-3) Like New! 5) Haynes: Datsun 280ZX Owners Workshop Manual, 1979 thru 1983 (ISBN 1 85010 124 8) Good condition. normal wear from garage use. All five books: $25. plus shipping (from Sunnyvale CA)

I'm looking for some advise regarding a 280ZX that I can't get started. The car is a fuel-injected '79 280ZX. The car has been sitting several years. At the time is as "stored" it was running, however nothing was specifically done to put it into storage. I've put 5 gallons of fresh gas in the tank (though did not drain it prior to adding the new gas), I can hear the fuel pump working, and there is spark at the plugs. When I first crank the engine over, within the first couple turns of the engine it sounds like its going to start and it seems to almost catch, however it doesn't start and then just cranks and cranks. If I immediately try to crank it again, it just turns over and doesn't come close to starting. However if I wait 30-45 minutes and then try to start it again, once again, it almost starts after a couple turns, but again, fails to start and again just turns over and over without starting. The above pattern repeats if I wait another half hour or so and try again. THere is NOT an obvious smell of gas which would indicate flooding. So I'm not sure if its getting too much gas or too little to run continuously. I'm guessing some component is probably gummed up with gasoline residue after sitting several years. Can someone give me the most likely components to look and and clean or replace? Thanks, Doug

1979 Datsun 280ZX Good project or parts car, currently disassembled; I stripped it down to have it repainted and do not have time to complete the project. 145K miles Engine is in very good condition Paint needs stripping and repainting Currently the following items are removed: bumpers, front fenders, windshield, door windows, dashboard, head-lights and tail-lights. Cowl was rusted under the windshield; rusted area was cut out and there is a replacement piece ready to be welded in. Firestone Firehawk tires have lots of tread. Car was running great when the restoration project began 2+ years ago. Includes over $2100 in brand new OEM parts (weatherstripping, trim, emblems, valence, etc.) I bought for the restoration. See following link for list of new parts: http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/d4cdd1c2/bc/1979+Datsun+280ZX/PartsPrices.htm?BCDIrW_AUQ3NowSa Everything for $700, less than a third the cost of the new parts. Buyer has to pick up vehicle or arrange shipping. Car located in Sunnyvale, CA