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The first one that comes to mind that I just had to run out and get is a 10mil flair nut wrench to open the brake lines. Without it, you will strip the nut. They are a bear to get off of a 32 year old car. Otherwise the usual metric socket set is a must. An air compressor and air tools definately make the work go faster. Good luck.

For those of you that are like me that have a 240z on jackstands in the garage and work on it everynight, I have a solution for your driving withdrawls. Sega GT2002 for xbox. Offers 3 very detailed version of our beloved 240z, including the Gnoze. Game is very strong in the authenticity department. Sega has done a lot to make the car perform and handle like the real thing. In addition, as you win races you gain money which you can use to add performance parts. Its a lot of fun and I have got my z to the point I cant be beat. (theres a thought). Also has a lot of other interesting cars you dont see on video games like Renault R5 Turbo, E-Type Jag, Early supras and Rx-7. Check it out! Mark

I have been trying for the last couple of weeks to loosen the nuts connecting the breaklines. I know its a 10mil nut and tried a locking wrench, spayed with liquid wrench. It wont budge. I think that the person that tightend down used "locktight" to secure. Has anyone one else experienced this? If so, can you tell me how to loosen? Mark

I have been working on breaking down the body on my 240 but cant figure how to take off the mirror. I am sure its probably realy easy and I am just not seeing it. Interior door panel is off but there is no exposure to screws. Please help Mark

Never did get it started. I was just trying to get it started so I could turn the car around in my garage in order for me to pull the motor anyway. I finaly gave up and pulled the motor from where it sits. Now have motor at Rebello Racing for total Hot Rod rebuild and I decided to go with Mallory Unilite electronic ignition distributor. Probably wont have it up an running 'till next year 'cause rest of car is heading for body and paint. Will keep you posted. Good luck on yours. Mark

I have a 70 Z that is currently being "rebuilt" by Rebello Racing. He is rebuilding to about 240HP and I am looking for a good ignition set up. I purchased a Mallory Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor and have a Fireball PS40 coil. I have been looking at the MSD 6 and the Crane XR3000 ignition system. Has anyone used a similar set or could they recommend another. Looking for Street performance. Thanks Mark

I am trying to remove the brake and clutch lines from the engine bay but can seem to unscrew from the brake slave (at least I think thats what it is). I have tried soaking in liquid wrench but the 10mm wrench wont budge it. Anybody experience the same problems? Mark

Ok, whats the deal with the interior panels. I tride removing the inside panel on the hatch and I can seam to pull off without breaking the rivets. Is there a trick to this?? Help:tapemouth

I checked my housing and it says 7606423 on it. Anyone recognize this as a part number or can recognise the year? Mark

I have my Tranny out of my 70 Z and need to know what year it came from. I bought the car with a 5 speed transmission which wasnt offered in 1970. I am now rebuilding the transmission and what to get clutch parts for it but dont know what year it is from. Is there a way of knowing by casting numbers? Thanks

Thanks. You just saved ma few bucks. They sure look nice though. Mark

I am looking at a set of Cromadora mags from a 91 Alfa to put on my 240z. Someone told me they have the same bolt pattern. Seller says pattern is 4 x 108. Does anyone know weather they will fit or not??? Help Mark

Salberbc. There is a Z parts dealer and engine builder in Michigan by the name of Dave Dutco. You can get his info at http://www.zdatsun.com/ Hope that helps. Mark

I am in the process of having Rebello Racing rebuild my 70 Z motor and they only offer black paint for the block. They will however paint it "nissan" blue if I provide the paint. Does anyone know anybody that sells it. Preferably online. Thanks Mark

Thanks for the feedback

I am in the process of adding tripple delorhtos to my 70 Z. For anyone that has the same set up, do you find it necessary to upgrade the fuel pump. MSA is toting their "premim electric fuel pump". Is this necessary or does it even help? Any comments would be appreciated. Mark

Thanks Rolf. I think I am going to remove it anyway. I am going with a similar set that you have and I think it will give it a cleaner look if nothing else. Mark

Doehring Did you notice any improvement in power when you removed the pump and changed the damper? Mark

I have a 1970 I am restoring and modifying. I was wondering about the smog pump. I am converting to tripple dellorhto carbs. Do I need the smog pump. Is there a way to bypass? Will it benefit to do so, or should I leave it alone. Any thoughts? Mark

thanks for the responses. I am going to try some of these ideas when I get back from vacation at the end of the month. Will let you know what it was. Hopefully Mark

Well I checked for spark and each wire is arcing. Balast resistor should be ok 'cause it was replaced with the coil. I think this mechanic is going to hang himself from the proverbial "shade tree" UGH. MARK

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about not being able to start my '70. First I thought it was plugs so i cleaned but still wouldnt start. Fuel was getting into the carbs 'cause the needle were wet when I pulled them out. So, I started on an adventure to figure out why the car wont start. So I replaced the following: Battery plugs wires cap/rotor/points coil. Still the car wouldnt start . Starter is turning fine. So I decided maybe its not getting enough fuel pumped in. So, next goes on a new fuel pump. SO NOW I GIVE UP! ANY OF YOU ZSPERTS (short for z experts) can give me some advice before I shoot the car I would greatly appreciate it.

Does anyone have a phone number for Robello Racing in Pacheco CA? Mark

I have a 70z that for some reason decided to not start. At first I thought it was the battery. So, I replaced that but now the car cranks well but wont turn over. I pulled the plugs and cleaned them to make sure they wern't fowled up. Fuel is getting to the carbs 'cause when I pull the needles out they are wet. So, I cant figure why it wont crank over. It had been fine up until now. Help!