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Check out the following url...might help you get a better "Visual" on the rim positive/negative thing...you can play around with it and plug in different tire and rim sizes... http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp webdawg1

bradz240, not a whole lot of anything in the works at the moment...seems like "Life" in general keeps getting in the way...so-to-speak...any section you were really interested in..?? webdawg1

Are they straight up and down or are they kind of like a cross hatch pattern (I.E - like a big X all around the cylinder) If they are like a big X pattern that's pretty normal...helps the rings seat to some degree during break-in and also bore lubrication. webdawg1

Looks like something the PO owner made up...perhaps...looks almost like a heat shield to me...have any idea what they might be made out of?? The metal holders you have will far outlast the plastic holders...plastic holders have been known to crack from the heat... webdawg1

Time to break out your secret weapon...DONUTS !!!...that and find one of the "Old Timers"...if any are still there...couple of Z story's (for the old timer) and you're good to go...couple phone calls to the manager/dealership owner might not be a bad idea either...be amazed what happens when you start talking to somebody's supervisor...asking for first name, last name, badge number, supervisor's name...etc...etc. Have done this several times when dealing with HP tech support... LOL webdawg1

Plugged in the part numbers for both upper/lower injector seals at the following url: http://www.nissanparts.cc/ http://www.nissanparts.cc/cart/?pn=16635-N1400 http://www.nissanparts.cc/cart/?pn=16636-N1400 Currently showing both items "In Stock" Looks like they run about $1.69 each... webdawg1

Need the part number for the upper/lower fuel injector gaskets or no...should be able to get them from your local Nissan dealer without to much trouble...helps if you have the part number(s) in hand when you go in to see them tho...and if they are really dense..show them a picture... webdawg1

You could send it out to these guys...at the following url: http://www.gas-tank.com/ it's probably not as bad as you think it is...when I had mine done it was in the $250.00 - $275.00 range... webdawg1

Kind of looks like a "Grant", but I'm not sure...what is that third gauge on the right?? webdawg1

Hey Arne, can you add webdawg1...Columbus, GA...Red pin webdawg1

might want to check with these guys...leather wrapped and looking good too...woo hoo http://american-stitches.com/index.htm webdawg1

Oil gallery plug...see page 113-114 in "How to Rebuild Your Nissan/Datsun OHC Engine"...ISBN 0-89586-095-3 just in case you want to buy it at your local book store or off the internet... webdawg1

Carl, That trailer that cbudvet mentioned has sold with BIN (Buy It Now) They did however have another one listed...24'...item #230324876037 at a slightly higher price...located in Douglas GA...so would be a pretty easy trip... webdawg1

Might want to talk to these guys first before you make up your mind... http://www.gas-tank.com/ or http://www.gastankrenu.com/ and you get to keep your spare tire too... webdawg1

Enigma, Good point on the data security. I see some interesting stuff as well ...my intention was mainly to give him a starting point so he could save his Login/Password for the Zcar forum...so he would not have a repeat of locking himself out of the Z website and forums.... webdawg1

Maybe this will help you out some...just a little trick I learned a long time ago...being a IT tech type I've got quite a few sites I log into and after a while you forget all the various passwords/Login IDs...just make one up for the various sites you go to and as you change passwords/Login ID stuff print you out a hard copy and put it in a cheap folder and you'll have it real handy when you need it... webdawg1 The Classic Zcar Club.doc

Like they say "A picture is worth a thousand words"... webdawg1

Here's a picture of a 280Z splash pan... webdawg1 Splash Pan.bmp

Link did not completely make it for some reason?? P/N: 80580-E4100 P/N: 80581-E4100 webdawg1

Just did some checking on the following website... http://www.nissanparts.cc/cart/?quanity%5B80580-E4100%5D=1&quanity%5B80581-E4100 Looks like about $13.49 each...Local dealer may/might be higher or perhaps somewhat lower on price they might charge... webdawg1

You can still get these from your local Nissan dealership...not that much..as I got some not too long ago... webdawg1

Would suggest you go with the most heavy duty half shaft U-Joints you can find...may save you some grief down the road... webdawg1

You can also get the CD that they sell here...shows you how things are put together...gives you part numbers...etc...etc. I also have some Excel spreadsheets I uploaded here a pretty good while back...just do a search on "Spreadsheets" ...might help you out some. webdawg1

Do you have a copy of the EFI Bible? Would help you out quite a bit if you do have a copy on hand...FSM (Factory Service Manual) as well, due to the fact that the EFI Bible makes reference to certain sections in the FSM during troubleshooting... webdawg1

That's where I found my splash pan...eBay...Just have to keep an eye out and do a quick scan just about every day...real pain in the old rear, but still worth the effort if you have the time... webdawg1