montoya_fan01

Thanks for all of the info!

How did you guys get the new boots onto the half-axles?

No, the service bulletin is not satisfied in that manner. It specifically says: 11.New, reversible key is especially useful when operating the door lock in the dark or at night. On cars for U.S.A. and Canada, the reversible key is also used for both the ignition, steering lock and door locks. THE KEY, not A KEY. As for the lockmaker building and Nissan later using excess inventory of the earlier type of locks here in the USA, well you are grasping at straws here. But you are right, stranger things do indeed happen, like you actually believing this nonsense in the face of much information to the contrary. "Doubting " is not the same as "Knowing". Why is is so difficult for you to accept that many HLS30U Z's ended up with a separate key for the ignition due to the relatively poor quality of the lock mechanism which eventually allowed the key to be removed from the lock when in any position, and allowing ANY key to operate ANY lock. The fact is , several people who actually own/owned brand new Series 2 or later 240Z's have stated the correct information, and some have even provided documentation to prove how these cars were equipped. Where is the proof in your "doubt"?

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Sorry I can't help richard1, but I am curious. I thought your body shop had gotten all (or most of) the parts needed to fix your car. I hope that it didn't get wrecked again.

, In spite of information provided DIRECTLY from a Nissan issued publication! What does it take to open peoples eyes to the REALITY of HLS30U cars? I quote from Post #10: =================================================== HI Guys: From Nissan Service Bulletin: Feb. 1971, Vol. 137 Introduction Of Datsun 240Z Sports Model, S30 Series (1971 Late Models) or what we call the Series II cars. Page 3: *Improved Convenience: 8. A new pocket added to the sun visor affords increased convenience of the driver by providing stowage for highway tickets 9.Two-step door link offers another work feature - the driver need not stretch much out of his seat to close the door in tight quarters or narrow spaces. 10.New pull button type seat belt connection requires adjustment only at the buckle. 11.New, reversible key is especially useful when operating the door lock in the dark or at night. On cars for U.S.A. and Canada, the reversible key is also used for both the ignition, steering lock and door locks. = = = = = = = end quote == = = = Maybe Nissan is wrong and you are right.

Tom: Going to the ZX alt will increase the maximum amperage available in your car and eliminate the external VR. And that is all it does. But it does NOTHING to eliminate the fact that ALL of the power to your headlights goes through the Headlight Switch, and through the Fuse Box. This is the promary benefit to Dave's product.

Ah, Thanks for the clarification.

On my 240Z's, the "plug" of the wiring harness simply plugs into the the "switch" (the electrical switch that mounts on the back of the "lock" assembly). This electrical "switch" is secured to the "lock assembly" by 2 small screws. All of this is easy to remove and replace. I haven't seen these roll pins that you describe. Yes, you can often loosen the tamper resistant screws that secure the entire Ignition lock/switch to the steering collumn by tapping with a punch, but that leaves traces, and to reinstall by cutting slots into them, IMO that is buggering the tamper resistant feature and I think Ken would have noticed something like that. All in All, it's too easy to remove and replace the Ignition Lock/Switch assembly.

Arne: At this price, I think that you have a viable product here. I'll be ordering a couple of them in a few weeks. Are you producing them on an "as ordered" basis, or do you plan to have some quantity "in stock" to fill orders?

It's a Miracle! This one is a real bargain!

Yes, that is also possible, however IMO much less likely. The Ignition lock gets used FAR more than the other locks over time, thus it usually wears quicker. OEM (replacement) Ignition Lock Assemblies include new tamper resistant screws. (since you have to bugger up the old ones to remove the original lock assembly).

right back at ya (since neither John OR Alan are aussies!)

When I bought my car from original owner, it still had the metal fan. It's been sitting in a box in my garage since 2 weeks after I bought the car. (took that long to get a plastic one , and the correct fan clutch from Nissan) If you choose to replace your metal fan with a plastic fan, remember that your fan clutch won't fit a plastic fan. Thought of tossing it a dozen times, but I figure there is a "rocket scientist" out there that will buy it on ebay someday. Maybe not, but I know one thing, it'll never be on a Z of mine, ever again.

You asked for opinions, so here goes. Sounds like a lot of hassle and a considerable gamble IMO. Can't you find something comparable (or better) closer to Sac, CA? Doesn't sound like this car is anything special to warrant such a long trip. $.02

"Man, I hope you're kidding. LOL"

Looks like a marketing move to me. There are 3 divisions of Long Motor Company (the parent corporation) Black Dragon sells Nissan and Mazda parts Victoria British sells MG, Triumph, Austin Healy, and Sunbeam Tiger Parts LMC Truck sells Chevrolet Pickup Truck, S10, Suburban and Chevy Blazer, GMC Pickup Truck, Sonoma, S15, Suburban and Jimmy, Ford Pickup Truck and Bronco parts Always seemed stupid to me that I was ordering Datsun (Nissan) parts (ie a Japanese car) from a place called Victoria British.

Sold, and consumed in Great Britain. (don't believe me? try a google search)

No, it is not a myth. I believe that you are misinterpreting the issue Curtis was pointing out. Here's the way it works. If you have a early Z (read 70/71) that came from the factory with the "Monkey-Motion" (Type A) transmission (which is the one your picture shows), and at some point decide to install the later Type "B" transmission, you will need to enlarge the front of the hole in the transmission tunnel or you will not be able to shift properly. However, if you have a later Z (read 72-78) and decide at any point to install a Monkey-Motion (Type "A") transmission, it will fit just fine as the hole is already larger than it needs to be for the shifter to be moved through it's entire range. BTW, If a transmission tunnel is modified carefully enough, it would be very difficult to see traces of the modification. (Yes I have actually done this) Also, from your VIN, I can assure you that your car came with the later (Type "B") transmission in it from the factory. Someone, sometime, replaced the original transmission with the earlier one (Type "A") that is shown in your picture. Also, the engine listed in your signiture line is not the original engine that chassis HLS30-73112 was delivered with. An engine with S/N # L24-8107 would have been originally installed in a 240Z manufactured in mid 1970, which may explain why you also have the early transmission in a later year chassis (both engine and transmission possibly replaced at the same time). **note, I am speaking of HLS30U models, I have no idea, nor do I care how this relates to HLS30's in any other market. Nuff said!

Actually mate, there is a yellow and red smilie in my post that YOU should have recognized as an obvious tag indicating humor. Can't we bury the hatchet? Hold your head still, now.

Was this Z found sitting at a house along I-5 South of Sac.? I used to see one parked for many years and often thought about pulling off the freeway to see if it could be bought, but I never did. Your description of the brake fluid and parts is about normal, but translating that issue to greased ball bearings and rubber spacers that are relatively protected from weather isn't necessarily the same. If you have the opportunity, you might consider waiting to examine these parts. I think that you may find that the strut bearings and spacers may very well be in good shape. Afterall, they are fairly well protected from "weather". The bearings are ~$25 ea, and the spacers are ~$6 ea from MSA As for springs not sagging with age, well I guess that's why a run of reproduction OEM spec, and Euro spec springs for 240Z's was recently made (after being NLA for many years) and a fair few sets of both were snapped up in a "group buy" by members here and in the IZCC, with the remainder being sold through Courtesy Nissan. BTW, I am a big fan of the late Carroll Smith, and his "........ to Win" books

Don't think that was ever specified in any of 1 Bravo 6's posts. Who cares what a 240K has, this is a thread about Z's! :laugh:

Are you replacing the front strut bearings? If so, Why? Generally, the spacers in the rear suspension that you refer to shouldl be in good shape. I haven't found these spacers to be a problem area in any of the Z's I've dismantled. The bumpstops would be a different story. If your rear suspension sags a bit, the springs are a more likely cause.

Are you going to re-install the same trans? or are you going to install a later style trans? If you are going to a later trans (later 4 speed or a 5 speed) you may have to enlarge the hole in the trans tunnel where the shifter pokes up into the cabin in order to allow the shifter to clear the sheet metal when in 3rd or 5th gear. Reason? The later transmissions have a different shifter set up.

There have been several discussions about Rubber vs P/U bushings. I'm not too good at searching, but they should still be there, somewhere. I like PU bushings for my Z.