Engine & Drivetrain
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I'm going to replace my front seal this weekend. The FSM is vague on this procedure. I took a look at the job last night and it looks like I need to do the following: 1. Remove radiator 2. Remove fan 3. Loosen pulley nut (put in 1st and engage the e-brake) 4. Remove alternator belt 5. Remove pulley with 6" puller 6. Remove seal 7. Clean surface and install new seal 8. Reassemble A few questions: - What'd I miss? - What is the torque spec for the idler nut? - Should I pack the seal in grease prior to installing? - I don't have a seal driver. What can be used in it's place? - How many beers should I have on hand? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Went to change the front main seal today. Think I found out why the seal was bad...
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okay so ive searched and searched and i cannot find what i need anywhere! i have a 1971 240z and a piston was broke i need to know the size and where to buy them thanks to everyone who helped.
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I currently have a JDM L28 motor with F54\P90 head flat piston ...running a su carbs for now..How close i am to have a L28ET..I already have a '75 N42 intake and exhaust manifold..Please help me list down the parts..TIA
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Could anyone tell me what this is on a 260z. If you also know how it is wired you rock!
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Ok, so I am making a daily driver out of an early 260 that has set for about 6-8 years but was in good shape (other than the engine) with reasonable mileage before it sat. The trans and diff were in good shape and worked well. I am rebuilding the engine because the head gasket blew but I am wondering what I need to do to the rest of the driveline. I'm thinking universals, front and rear seals and gaskets and new fluids, plus of course the clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing. Anything else?
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Took the Z to work today to show a buddy my new console refurb. Well I went to lunch, it was such a nice day, I ate outside and just admired my Z from my table. After leaving I starter her up and drove up the light to head back to work. The car would no go into gear hardly at all, then I pumped the clutch again and noticed it was VERY light almost no resistance. A thought ran into my head.. "OH No! Slave cylinder, get this thing off the road, NOW" I managed to semi force it into gear with what little pressure in the clutch I had left and got it to a nearby strip mall parking lot. From there I knew I was in stuck. THe pedal was completely soft, and upon inspection o…
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Hi Can someone recommend a good driveshaft shop in the greater LA area? Thanks, -e
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The engine is all back together however I last the diagram on the path of these hose. Can anyone help? They come around the back of the L26 from the engine side (passenger) of the engine..
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I am doing some final restoration work on my 1970 240Z and have been considering swapping out the original 4-Speed Tranny for a 1973 240Z 4-Speed I have because I've heard that the 73' is a superior unit. I have 3 questions (1) what are the differences in the two units - is the 73' a superior tranny and why? and (2), the 73' tranny is marked only with an "L4" and bellhouse # 7609776. It seems to have a shift stick mount about 2.5" to 3" further back than the original 70' tranny even though the overall length of the 2 trannys are identical. (3) I've been told that the later model transmissions of the 240Z models just "bolt right up" but would like to have this verified a…
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I have been trying to drive my old '77 280z as much as possible, my problem is when you step on the gas a little to hard it acts like the clutch is slipping. my thoughts were that my dad did not replace it and the car now has 418,177 miles. going thru some of his old repair records, back in 3/17/04 he had the clutch, master cylinder, release arm and pivot ball replaced with 400,000 miles on the odometer. clutch slave cylinder was replaced on 2/16/04. I have not had much time to check things out, just wanted some advice as to what should i look at.
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OK I found this JE Piston set a while back when a Z garage was be thrown out (quite literally). I contacted JE Pistons and with the job number got the specifications on the pistons in the set (see attachment). I asked about the other parts in the kit they told be that someone else put that together. When I got the fax I found they were made for EVO CYCLE ENGINEERING in Lake Forest CA. I called the number on the fax for them and got someone very confused on the other side of the phone (my Spanish is not very good and he didn't know what a 240Z was or Datsun). I then did a internet search for the company, all I could find about them was remnants of websites that people…
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