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Well, I can't believe its already been a year since I pushed my Z back behind the shed. Talk about procrastination. Frustrated with my van that just broke down for the second time in a month- I finally went out and got the Heli-Coil kit from my local Napa Autoparts ($32.00) - I drilled out the old bolts that I had snapped using a cement drill bit, then used the kit to install the new threads. I checked the oil and it still was in 'operable' range, I added a fresh quart to lube her up a little. I installed my new battery I picked up from wal-mart for $29.00, sprayed a little starter fluid in the carb and within 15 seconds my muflerless Z was growling again. This car amazes me. My neighbors were pretty suprised too. For sweetest day I'll be giving her a tuneup. Driving will become an adventure again. I can't wait to be out avoiding roadkill! (they always tend to hitch a ride under the passenger side where the floor hangs down the most) Thanks to everyone for sharing their wisdom and past experiences to help in my zituation! If you guys come to illinois- the beer is on me.

Update... Well I took off the thermostat thing and took it to "Fuch's" (a machine shop across the border in wisconsin) They got the bolt out for me for $15.00, and I was very happy with their work. I then went to Ace Hardware and bought some extra strength bolts the same length as all my old ones. Eagerly I installed all the bolts tight, then I went around giving them a finall tug and to my horror they all became loose again! I had bought the wrong thread and stripped them! Arg... at least I'll never make that mistake again. I was too excited and in a hurry to get my Z going. So now I parked my 240 next to my shed. This 17 year old mechanic named Tanya told me aluminum heads don't hold up being re-threaded, and that I should just get a new head. What do you guys think, any ideas on cost? I would have to go the econo route. -Gary 1977 GMC Still asking- what floorboards?

While installing a new thermostat on my 1973 240Z, I snapped one of the two bolts that secure the water outlet. Theres a good half inch of bolt flush in the base. Can anyone offer me advice on this? I'm unable to get the part through any of the local auto parts shops. Thanks for your time. -Gary