First Gen Z

Or classified section. Try Skipzcar@aol.com

All 280's have a lower grille.

Replace the ECU.

I have Factory Service Manuals. You can contact me direct at Skipzcar@aol.com.

E......... I emailed Charlie direct and he returned my request for the info on the replacement panel. If my old feeble brain is working I think the price was $136.00.

Charlie Osborne at Zedd Findings. www.datsunzparts.com

Form-a-gasket gets my vote, also. I've used it for more than 40 years with no failures.

Those parts are still available at most auto parts stores.

If you are not in a big hurry I'll bring you one. I'm coming to the balloon fiesta in Oct.

It's not that big of a job to remove the tank and look inside.

This is not a job you want to do often. It's important to do everything right the first time. New injectors do come with the hoses attached. You don't need to buy new clamps. I know the FSM says to replace the clamps but I've used the old ones many times without any problems. Check each one to see that they are still good. If your plastic hold down blocks are still good they can also be reused. The injectors are sealed with an 'O' ring. Use new ones. The entire fuel rail does have to come off. It's a tedious job but with patience it will get done. I sent my injectors to Bill Johnson and had them sonic cleaned. They all have exactly the same spray pattern and I expect them to work perfectly. My project isn't far enough along to start the engine yet. Bill's email is:bjcda2000@adelphia.net. Cleaning is far more economical than new. Good luck Skip

The rack will come out without moving the engine.

Stephen, The 79 ZX also had the dashpot. Mike, The dashpot does not have any vacuum connections. It's function is to keep the throttle from slamming shut when you take your foot off of the pedal. Leave it there.

The flywheel can be resurfaced if it is not trashed too bad. Any name brand parts will do fine.

This won't help, but it doesn't sound like a trans noise. I'd look for something else.

The knife works well and you don't have to put up with the stink. Just cut carefully. I've done it several times and no leaks.

BE SURE that it is silicone based grease as petroleum based grease will deteriorate any rubber parts that come in contact.

To each his own! This can't be any worse than all of us that have sent Z's to the crusher. And for no other reason than a lack of somewhere to store it.

My decision was based on use of the car. I used all stock bushings because my car is a driver. No track use.

Mark, Sorry to hear about the crunch. I did the same thing with my 77. It got the headlight bucket and the hood on mine. I used a mid 80's Tbird to assist my crappy brakes. I PM'd you on the parts.

It was a BLAST!!!! I was there last year but didn't drive. This year I drove the old ZX. Thank you, Chris, and all of the other guys that helped put this on. How do I get in touch with Rob? I want one of those CD's.

Does the actuator lever move when you apply vacuum? Are the vacuum hoses reversed? One hose opens and the other closes the door. If the lever does not move try giving it an easy push or pull. Sometimes the diaphram will stick due to age.

The unit on my 81 is made of PVC. Works great. Looks great.

I have an extra cable from a parted car if you are interested. Skipzcar@aol.com

Peninsula Metal Finishing here in Orlando. It's not cad. It's yellow zinc chromate.