Mat M

So it looks like I am still in need of a set of P79 head intake and exhaust valves. Looking for ones that are not "dished", or at least have a decent amount of flat ignition chamber side arrangement kind of like the one in the photo for this thread. Thanks

Head, I saw that too (about the email address), but not until today. Thanks for the support guys. Maybe I should feel honored that someone would actually join this club for the likes of little ol' me!

Sorry for the confusion, I wasn't blaming you or the community for this asshat's actions. I was trying to answer your question as to why. Yes, I was trying to inform the good bunch of this bad apple. I'm not asking for your money, just for grudge to give me mine back, or send me the parts, rightfully mine, purchased in good faith.

Thanks Head. Yes, our attempt at a driveline company didn't fly too far for too long. I guess I was blind thinking the CZC community was better than this. Trying to pick up some pieces of this last transaction. Thanks for the head's up and info.

View Advert SCAMMER ALERT!!! CZC member GRUDGE Beware of member named GRUDGE. Email address is William Russell <sales.critchorpcomputer@gmail.com> Thought he was legit, as he sent photos of the valves I was looking for. He took my money through Venmo and then ghosted me. Used a spoofed email for the Venmo account he reported as his wife's account, and the owner of that email address claims she doesn't know anyone named William. I hope no other member gets screwed like I was. I can send the email communications to whomever is interested. Advertiser Mat M Date 11/19/2020 Price Category Parts Wanted Year 83 Model 280zx  

View Advert Looking for flat top valves - P79 Hey there. I'm looking for, at the very least, two 35mm head, 115.2mm overall length exhaust valves and at least one 44mm head, 114.2mm intake valve for a P79 head. Both NISSAN and Rock Auto show the exhausts as NLA. What I'd REALLY like is to find a whole set of 12 valves, all flat-top (no dish like the ones I have, see photo). Advertiser Mat M Date 11/04/2020 Price Category Parts Wanted Year 1983 Model 280zx  

I'm glad it worked out for you, Rob, and saving a few bucks is a bonus!

I'd always have the Firestone tire (Re: Ford exploders) debachle in the back of my mind. No thanks no matter what the service.

Got me wondering, was there an end to this story?

OK, at the risk of sounding like an arse, through the fuel tank. Have you searched? I got 19 threads searching the term "+sea +foam". Follow the directions on the can. I used 1/3 in the tank, 1/3 in the block, and the rest sucked through a vacuum line connected to the balance tube while holding the throttle at elevated RPMs.

Please add mine... She's a daily unless it's raining, or I need my truck for work.

I'll play. I WANT to install the balanced F54 block I have from jmortensen, and mate it to the p79 head freshly worked by the best L series head builder I know of....drum roll.... the one and only BRAAP! I also want to send away the carbs I have for the Z Therapy regimen. Someday I will yank the 5 spd out of the parts ZX and stick it in the 71... Reality: daughter #2 is due late March... Most likely won't have time/money/energy to do any of the above.

About 6 months ago, for my car, I ordered these from here They are Moog, with 555 in the casting. These seem to do the trick! I didn't replace my steering knuckles, but they did also have a pair of outer tie rods that fit well. IIRC, they accept PayPal, as well. [edit] Crap. They're more now than when I bought them! [/edit]

Well, I read the post by Tibz wrong, and looked up where I got my poly set from. These guys are really great to deal with. The Poly set was inexpensive enough that I bought the tie rod ends and lower ball joints as well. I suggest one purchases the poly master kit, then purchases the rubber T/C rod bushings from NAPA and swap the rear poly bushing with the rubber. The other pair one may save for a few years and swap them in for the deteriorated rubber when the elements and underhood temps begin to degrade the rubber. http://energysuspensionparts.com/products.asp?cat=Nissan+240Z+1971

In my experience, if you make separate bins and try to keep like-parts together, it's a LOT easier than trying to just pick out parts one-at a time to photo/log/whatever.