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Thanks all for the great information.

Can someone tell me what Hella H4's are?? I know that Hella make the lenses and the bulbs but what exactly is a H4? Also does anyone have more info on the golf Mk1 light conversion... Mk1 golf lights are very easy to source here. Whats the advantage of using sealed beam as opposed to the orginal lights?? What is exactly sealed beam??? and last BUT by no MEANS LEAST....are there any pitfulls to look out for when upgrading the lenses/bulbs?? THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

If you have a mech. Volt reg then adjustment can be performed fairly easily with the Haynes Manual.. Give it a go but as Daniel says replacement will always be easier! If it is a sealed unit you can only replace it.

You could have a bad voltage regulator, if you have some powder stuff on the battery it would suggest its overcharging and needs to be changed if a sealed unit or adjusted if its a mecahnical one.

My cigarrette lighter has always operated like that. You soon develop a nack of catching it in your left hand (my car is RHD).

At the end of the day .... (what a great line eh???) Beandip did ask what people thought of the link... and Alan quite rightly did just that. Alan (who is quite capable of defending himself and I am stepping out of line here, but unfortunartely I think more clarification is necessary) I am sure wasnt making a personal dig at the writer of Z Garage, whom alot of us are MOST grateful for his VERY useful web pages - me included, he was just clarifying some points he has noted when looking at the site. If someone knows more info. or knows a better way of doing something, then that person should speak up for the benefit of all. Alot of people I am sure HAVE the knowledge and either: A) Keep it a closely guarded secret for themselves Can't be bothered to participate and just read threads C) Or are too timid to speak up and say... well actually I dont think thats right. Just my 2 pence worth

Cuong- thanks for finding the article, gonna check it out now

Thanks Alan for the input. If I do restore it it's going to be after I get to the 280ZX and who knows when i'll get to that?!

This car was marketed as a Nissan Silvia in the UK, in the US I think its called a 200SX and in Oz a Gazelle. Came with a 1.8 Turbo engine or a DOHC 2.0lt Here's what the S12 looks like. What can I scavange of it???

Hi all, I have a 1.8 Turbo S12, do you know if any parts will be useful for my 240Z?? I have heard that they have a 4.11 diff.. can it easily be modified to fit a 240z?? Any other bits that can work??? Thanks..

James very nice. As for aapiss's question on can the original paint be bought. Any reputable paint shop can mix any paint together, i think they must have a reference of ingredients which constitutes whats in a certain Car Manufacturers paint code No. so once they know that all they do is start mixing.

No I was actually referring to Cyong............another guy from Australia whos got a RB26DETT fitted in his 240Z. Nah, my story isn't working is it?? Sorry about the miss-spelling. Would love to read your article when it's out.

Can someone in OZ please scan that ZOOM article and the one with Cyong's car in it and email it to me?? Would be most grateful. THANKS:love:

Thats so cheap!! Well in comparison to how much we have to pay for the privelige of owning a Z . Just did a check and 18,000 AUD's is £6,398. For that sort of money in the UK you get a nice original 240Z, with not too much rust. For between £8-10,000 about 22,507-28,133 AUD's or 12401-15502 USD you get a show condition Z.

For anyone needing a bigger pic of the snowflake wheel, or a selection of wheels that will fit the Z's. This page on Zparts.com provides for good reference. Wheels and loads of them **EDIT** just checked the page, no snoflakes on it at the moment, where last time I checked. Still a good page of wheels to look at.

Sorry, can't help you there

If you do decide on a V8 swap or an unorthodox engine in a 240z then as Ivan suggested the hybridz web site has a ton of information. If you do decide on a V8 swap then you need to also check this site out www.jagsthatrun.com . They also offer a book on the 240Z V8 swap which i have heard is a bible for this type of conversion, they also supply all the bits you'll need. Good luck.

Some people have an over inflated opinion on how much stuff is worth. I travelled miles to see a 2 seater 280ZX, that was said to be in good condition and the guy wanted £2,000 about $3100. The car was an absolute basket case, with many holes you could put your fist through.

Hey Mark, Dont despair. This article here shows you how to do it. There are also other useful tech bits of information on zparts.com Good luck.

All I can say is that this sounds to be temperature related. Maybe a vacuum leak that happens when the engine warms up a bit. Hope someone can offer you a more concise answer.

Guy, I've PM'd you, check your private messages. I should be free the weekend of the 19th October, Alan if your around it would be great to meet you too. Fingers crossed the weather is on our side as I dont take her out when it rains.. the shock of water is too much for the old girl.

Thanks all for all your great suggestions . All noted. Alan- no its gradually doing it on and off, somedays it never happens at all.

I can't say for sure without going and checking but I dont think it is stamped, more printed on. Try using some thinned out turps on a small area first and see how it goes.

Your welcome to come for a ride in my Z for comparison. Its a 73, still have to restore it but I dont get any vibrations at all, but then again i havent taken it up to 90mph, you are a brave man or a man with better brakes then me .