Bambikiller240

Welcome. Not necessarily. Too many variables to make a blanket statement. A 240Z can be made to be faster, but it takes $$$. If one puts $$$ in the right area's, a 280Z can be made faster. Comparing 100% stock vs 100% stock and in similar condition it would be a close race. What I meant was the operation of the locks is different between 240Z and 280Z. But anyway, your locks don't seem to be working quite normally. Sorry, I can't advise on how to fix them.

Can't compare a 280Z to a 240Z.

Will: How did you take it apart? Where do you start? I don't want to mess with contact cleaners, as my experience is that they often discolor plastic parts, and seldom work as a "permanent" repair. Also, even if I wanted to use a contact cleaner, I can't figure out how to get at the contacts to apply cleaner spray. Daniel: New motor works when connected to power source w/o switch.

It will be interesting to see how much of his $40K investment he gets back on this car.

Does anyone have experience with servicing the switch (button type) at the end of the Combo SW Stalk that activates the windshield washer pump on a 240Z? My washer pump (new) operates itermittantly and I'd like to remedy that if I can do so without destroying the combo stalk in the process. Thanks, Carl

AFAIK, there is no published list of engine serial numbers. My brain recalls reading somewhere that the engines were mfg'd in sequence, but then diverted to various model assembly as needed. In other words. one engine sn# sequence used for ALL variations of Z manufacture for sale around the world. HS30, HLS30, etc. Your best bet is to get the SN# of the engine and then look at www.Zhome.com in their registry of Z's. People have listed the VIN # and Engine # of their cars along with date of Mfg data. That should give you an idea of when the engine was manufactured.

Maybe the 2nd option should have read "I want my photo's to be available for download." Rather than an "I don't care" statement. Option #3 covers the "I don't care" folks.

".....a 1970 Nissan 240 ZX" “We’re rebuilding the engine and the motor on this car...." Oh, Brother!

Thanks Jason (and Mike!)

The turn signal switches are all essentially the same for 240Z's, BUT the devil is in the details. The wiring harnesses/connectors are different for different years. There are at least two versions that I am aware of. If anyone finds MikeW's .pdf file on the combo switch, please post a link to it.

Please consider voting. Your opinion (vote) counts as much as anyone else's and it's important (IMHO) that everyone who has an opinion voices that opinion in the poll. It's like the election, if you don't vote you miss an important opportunity to make a difference.

And you'd end up with a 240Z part that would not fit your 280Z car!

Thanks for checking Will! In case anyone needs to know (per Nissan Microfiche): OEM Wiper Blade Assemblies: 26370-E4100 through 07/76 26370-N4701 from 08/76 through end of 280Z production Wiper Arm Nuts: 26381-M0200 through 07/76 26381-N4500 from 08/76.......... 26381-M2300 also from 08/76..........(go figure)

Hi Victor: Thanks for checking your wiper arms. It's looking like the longer passengerside arm is for 260 and early 280Z production. I removed the black paint from the 2 sets I have that "were" painted. The paint on one set practically fell off with a quick wash in Lacquer Thinner, and man are they in great condition! Zweet as ZRush would say! The other set took a lot more effort to strip and the S/S finish is not that great. They have a "mottled" look to them.

Amen Brother!

I dove into the Z Car Microfiche tonight and I found a bit more info. Some of the info I found clarifies some things, other info confuses some things. NOTE: This information relates to North American 240/260/280Z, I do not know how it relates to other market cars Here is what I found in the Microfiche: 26380-E4600 = Driverside (L) Wiper Arm through 07/73 26385-E3600 = Passengerside ® Wiper Arm through 07/73 26385-N4600 = Driverside (L) from 08/73 through 07/76 26380-E4600 = Passengerside ® from 08/73 through 07/76 26385-E4700 = Driverside (L) from 08/76 (These are the OEM Black finished Arms) 26380-N4700 = Passengerside ® from 08/76 So, it seems that here are in fact two versions of the Stainless Steel finished Wiper arms, one set used through 07/73, and another version used from 08/73 through 07/76. The OEM black finished arms were used from 08/76 through the end of 280Z production. Now what seems weird is the PN shown in BOLD above. It is listed as a Driverside Wiper Arm up through 07/73, and then as a Passengerside Wiper Arm from 08/73 through 07/76. This doesn't seem possible given that each arm is marked "L" or "R" and none of the "L" marked arms are the same length as ANY of the "R" marked ones. I have only ONE length of Driverside (L) Arm (12 3/8") (diff. markings on the 2 versions) I have two lengths of Passengerside ® Arms (11 3/16" and 12")

When you add oil to the tubes, do not fill all the way to the top. I suggest filling to about 1/2" to 3/4" of the top. Why you may ask? Because the strut tube does not stand exactly upright when installed. They are canted slightly toward the centerline of the car. If you fill to the top, the oil will slowly seep out until the oil level is below the inner edge of the installed tube. By the time it stops seeping out, your suspension will be coated with oil which will attract dirt and crap and the suspension will look like $^!#,and be a mess to work on, or clean. BTDT

Will: Unavailability of the S/S nuts must be a recent change as I was able to buy a set through Chloe in January or February of this year. What length(s) are the arms that you have for your car? I'm assuming that the paint on the arms was applied by an owner rather than the factory since I have one set of each variety in S/S and one set of each with paint......and the paint looks terrible (though quite different) on both sets. Anyway, the paint is coming off so I'll soon have 4 sets of S/S arms and Nuts.

Yes, you need the "sleeves". Those are known as "peg-leg" struts. Tokico quit making the strut that was originally used, so they now modify a strut used on another car by adding that sleeve so that it will fit a 240Z. I don't remember which is front and which is rear,. but I'm sure someone else can enlighten you. Tips? Be careful when using the spring compressor to disassemble the suspension. The compressed springs store a lot of energy that you don't want released in your face. T H I N K S A F E T Y ! ! ! !

OK, here is an odd situation that has me puzzled. I have been going through my Windshield Wiper parts and discovered TWO different varieties of Wiper Arms. In my research it seems that ALL North American S30's from 1970 through 1976 used the same (S/S) Wiper arms, and in 1977 Nissan switched to Black finished Wipers/Arms, so this really seems odd to me. All 4 sets of arms have Trico markings on them. Does anyone know (I mean really "know") the story behind the differences? Application data? The first Variety has: Driver Side Wiper arm that is 11 & 3/16" Long, from Tip to center of Rivet. Passenger Side Wiper arm that is 12 & 3/8" Long from Tip to center of Rivet. I have two sets of these, one of which came on my 240Z which the P.O. claims has not been replaced (I bought from original owner), and one set I bought on eBay. My original set had been (poorly) painted black to match newer Wiper Assemblies, the eBay set has the original S/S finish. The Second Variety has: Driver Side Wiper arm that is 12" Long, from Tip to center of Rivet. Passenger Side arm that is 12 & 3/8" Long from Tip to Center of Rivet. I have two sets of these, both were purchased on eBay. One of these sets has also been (poorly) painted black, the other has the original S/S finish.

Waynes avatar is one of my pictures. (used with permission BTW, just so the trolls don't think he stole it)

:tapemouth Definitely not on an S30 that has been turned into a Ferrari Look-alike !!!!!!!!!!

Seller doesn't know the definition of "restoration". That crap in the Engine bay could be Ziebart coating. Real tough to tell from a pic. Looking at the air cleaner, it could also be a "rattle-can repaint". The VIN shown has too many numbers in it. "HLS30-5S79548" WTF is THAT all about?

Ditto!!!!!!

I think it is really pathetic that all of the complaining about a FEW people misusing images has caused this feature to be put in place. All it really does is hinder all of the honest people (who are actually flattering you by thinking that your image is so nice that they would like to view it off line) from saving an image to their own hard drive for private, non commercial viewing/reference. The dishonest person is still going to steal your precious image. You've accomplished NOTHING! (except to spoil some of the enjoyment of being a member) Well, at least the Trolls feel protected! :stupid: