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if you do a search at the B -J site .. you will find z's that are for sale and have sold. From memory , there was one there that sold for big bucks .. I cant remember how much tho. I think B- J can get big bucks for most cars.

yep ..drive it man ..I did ..the guys in the shop had a good laugh when I pulled in .. sounds mean!!!!

I took out my auto and put a 5spd from an 82 maxima diesel into my 77 280. It seems to be geared better than most and it has a shorter through so shifts great. Only problem is it needs some new bearing work because in deceleration there is some growling noise. BTW I also took out the FI and installed rebuilt SU's. The car has responded like a person who has been running through knee deep water for awhile then on an open track with a tail wind. I guess that is what happens when you let the motor breath better. Cheers ..Bruce

I think cost to import is about $4000 ..

ok .. can 240's be found easily or cheaply .. for a project or a driver? Were there many imported?

My wife and I are thinking about moving back to the great land of OZ and I was wondering if it is worth my bringing back my 77 280 with me or can I find a z pretty cheap still down there. I have to admit, when I lived there I did not look at z cars .. mostly women .. but that is another story. If these cars are worth quite abit these I would look into importing it. Thanks guys ... Cheers Ü

sorry guys ..to me there is something about a jet black Z . I am painting my z this year and if I change it from its now grey coulour, it will be to jet black. More body work though to hide all bumps. But It is worth it (see avatar ... my old z from way back !)

Ok ..so I am not very good with electrical problems .. I am good with mechanical stuff. But I need to fix these little issues myself. I am wondering if anyone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction. I just need some pointers to get started on these little faults. I am just not too sure where to start looking for the problems. I have look at all the obvoius ones like fuse panel, wire conections etc. Problem 1 My washer pump does not work. It had always leaked anyway so didnt use it, but the pump did work. I have bought a seperate pump that should work fine .. the bottle doesnt leak , I have hooked up the two wires to the new pump (both ways to see if that helped). My first guess is that the switch on the steering column is shot ... how do I test to find the problem? Problem 2 My rear defroster doesnt work. It is not the fuse. The light on the dash comes on when I flip the switch, but no defrost, How do I test this one .. I have checked the electrical connections at the window. This is a 77 280 BTW ..Thanks .. Cheers Bruce Ü

Thanks .. I was hoping that was the way to go. Cheers Ü

no .. I am not sure where to disconnect it from .. top or bottom .. and do I need to take the window out first? Thanks ..Bruce

anyone .. ??? Ü :cry:

I am changing my drivers door handle on my 77 280. I have managed to remove the two nuts .. there is some bleeding on my arm but not too bad yet. What now? Do I need to push the arm out of where it locks into the handle itself ? Is it easier to remove the window ? .. Anyone who has done this please help me with this job .. Thanks .. Bruce

Thanks guys .. I have changed my thermostat first with a lordco one that ran too hot and then bought one from Nissan that I think runns too cold. I have properly purged the system on air when I changed the thermos .. so I am up for a new heater core. This funny thing is that I bought a new heater valve cause the old one is stuck and thought that was the problem. I guess you never know for sure till you rip into it hey?

ok .. I am back inside now warming up ... I took the fan motor off .. and it looks like the valve has 2 pipes one it .. in and out ... that are not connected to anything. I think I will assume the lack of heat is from a clogged heater core. I guess someone before me bypassed the valve. Am I seeing this right or am I missing something? Thanks ..Bruce

crap .. that wasnt the answer I wanted ... it is cold outside !!! I was hopping to rip the old one out and shove the new one in and run back inside to warm up. haha Thanks for the answer tho ,,..Ü

Hey all !! I am about to change my interior heater control valve so that I can tlk in a lower voice when I drive this winter ... Do I need to drain my Antifreeze???? Thanks ...Bruce

I really hope he gets it ..hahah and I really wonder why ..or if .. he would pay that in the first place. This would all make my 77 280 worth more when I am done. This place he bought it from seems to have many overpriced cars listed. Those TR6's are not worth the price listed .. or even close to it! But I guess a car is woth whst someone will pay for it.

Is Ebay really the best place to sell a car like this?

Ok .. for all who is interested .. I am almost finished this conversion and have found that the choke from a 240 will mount into my console .. I just need to drill 1 hole in the metal bracket to get the screw holes to line up underneath where the choke lever mounts. Since I have installed the SU's the motor seems to really like me. I fell much more power and the car runs great. The header has helped too I think. There only small things now to finish and then the big paint job next spring. I drive this car 50 kms to and from work every day and love it. I just hope the Canadian winter doesnt cause me to plow into someone. I went out and bought new winter tires. Cheers all ... BTW .. anyone wanting advice on converting their FI to SU's feel free to contact me. I would be happy to tell you all I have learned from my conversion. Bruce

more .. need I say more ??

Ok all ..I love the z's ..Always have . Buy really they are not in the same class as the 60's corvette. These cars 1967 in particular , is really the best muscle car ever built. IMHO .. I really cant find a weakness with these cars.

I am using 10-30 oil. I am not sure there is a problem at all. I feel it would be nice to see the pressure abit higher. The guage does move. It reads higher when car is cold and when revs are higher.

thanks guys .. I bought the unti from Nissan .. the lead to the unit is clean like new and making good contact .. but I will check it again. I will also try the test Virto suggested. Cheers ..Bruce

thanks .. it is not a clunk .. it sounds like it is external and some suspension part is slipping and makeing a noise.

On my 77 280 .. I know I need to overhaul the entire suspension, but right now I have a noise when I take off from a stop especialy when car is cold. It sounds like is comes from the back end and like a slipping kinda grunt. Any ideas what this is? Thanks ..Bruce