Open Discussions
306 topics in this forum
-
- 0 replies
- 1.4k views
Hey guys, I posted the other day about getting a 1982 280zx turbo and I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. So I was thinking, since I'm new to working on cars, what sort of things should I inspect or check for? Like, what are the first things I should replace to get this puppy running well? I bought the repair manual and I'm waiting for it to come in the mail. I wanna get right into fixing her up so she runs like new, them eventually upgrade it with after market parts to make is run better. Thanks By the way, thanks for the insightful comment the other day zbane, it really helped.
Last reply by whitezeppelin91, -
-
- 6 replies
- 2.4k views
My recently acquired 1980 ZX is definitely in need of bushings through and through. Every piece of rubber is either rotten or gone. Right now the thing SEEMS to lean into a corner until something finally gets a grip or hooks up at which point it JERKS the car toward the inside of the turn. Takes a lot of finesse' with the steering wheel not to switch lanes or end up in the ditch. or maybe the rear end is winding up and finally grabbing... saw some post about rear bushing being a rite of passage for Z owners... Really feels like my new ride is trying to kill me. On a recent trip through Northern Arizona (Salt River Canyon, and Beeline Highway to Payson) I had pickup …
Last reply by ZCurves, -
- 3 replies
- 2.2k views
I have a 1979 280ZX 2+2 and need a replacement THERMO SWITCH sensor for the blower/fan on top of the engine. Without the blower going on after driving, the car builds up heat and developes vapor lock or something similar to it. If the blower goes on there's no problem, but most of the time it's not going on, and the blower itself is functional. It's the switch. Nissan part number is 21595-P8100. I've tried dealers and a number of Z-part outfits to no avail. Help!
Last reply by Wade Nelson, -
- 3 replies
- 4.3k views
I recently posted about if i should buy the 280zx or not, and I am. specs: 1982 280zx non-turbo v6 3 speed automatic. Stock. follow up => what are a few good things to upgrade (as far as horse power)? (easy to intermediate upgrades, I'm still a noob at cars) I asked my friends who are mechanics and they tell me the same thing "Air intake and exhaust system" but what i wanna know is what parts specifically (I live in CA by the way) can i put in the 280zx? i just need a few re-directions towards sites that offer parts thanks
Last reply by Kurbycar32, -
- 6 replies
- 3k views
My neighbor just bought an AMX, and of all the things in the car were a 1979 280ZX sales brochure, and the Monroney label for the serial number listed above, sold to North Freeway Datsun by Nissan Motor Corporation. There is no way to track activity on a pre VIN car in Nissan's system, so if anyone around here had this car and wants the label, let me know. It looks like it went through auction in Dallas earlier this year, with the original bill of sales and about 63k miles on it according to info on this site: http://www.collectorcarfactslive.com/main.cfm?p=SalesCatalog&l=en&ITEM_ID=475855&EID=3102&CurrentRow=15&LayoutID=230 Please pass this along if …
Last reply by Wade Nelson, -
- 0 replies
- 2.7k views
Hey everyone, My name is Chris I recently bought a 79'. I work on it when I have time. I own my own business fixing wheels so I don't have alot of time, but I hope to get it where I want some day. Here's my daily: It's a 91 Toyota pick up I purchased for $400 a few years ago, I love the **** out of it. When I bought it: Where it is now: I put a fiberglass kit from a trophy truck on it, lowered it 4in, I have reverse widened steel wheels on it, put a cap and rack on it, put an exhaust on it, swapped the bench seat for 4runner buckets, swapped out the front headlights for spot lights cuz some asshole hit me. Little stuff here and there. Here is the car I sol…
Last reply by DJBRANDER, -
- 2 replies
- 2.6k views
Does anyone know where the vacuum control knob is located under the dash? Trying to get everything back together. It has two vacuum lines going to it and a switch that's labeled open - close
Last reply by Wade Nelson, -
- 6 replies
- 1.7k views
New owner here i just purchased a 1983 280zx non turbo and having a issue with it im sure you hear that all the time but seriously whats going on is the z had a hard time starting i thought changing the fuel filter and fuel pump would fix this but it didnt so i pulled off the fuel filter hose to check if any gas was getting pump thru and no gas it was dry so what do i need to do the pump works i can hear it when i turn the key i am at a loss someone help me out thanks
Last reply by iamericgee, -
- 3 replies
- 1.7k views
Hello Was wondering if any one out there had interior parts for a standard 280 zx, Ive contacted several people on the classified adds and it seemed as though they were going to sell me parts, but when it came down to it, just kinda got left hung out to dry so to speak. Im trying to build this one up on a tight budget, so going to the zcarstore is a little on the high side for me for what i need. If anyone has interior parts that they are looking to get rid of, feel free to e-mail me. Thanks
Last reply by black gold man, -
- 0 replies
- 1.4k views
Does anybody have an image file of the 280ZX logo alone? Preferably black and white without reflections or anything. I've been looking all over the place, but I haven't been able to find one. Thanks!
Last reply by hall.nathan89, -
- 5 replies
- 1.7k views
Hey guys, I found a nice '83 280zx NA coupe on a used car lot today. Stopped to give it a look and it was actually pretty nice with only 88k on the clock and from the condition of the car it looks accurate. I could not find a spot of rust on the car. It still had the original paint with clear coat starting to show its age on the hood. I checked around the windshield, fenders, doglegs, quarters, floorpans and under the battery and no rust. The owner of the lot said he sold the car new to the owner back when he worked for the local Nissan dealer. The owner is asking $6900. The interior is in pretty good shape with only a few small cracks in the dash. What do you think…
Last reply by hall.nathan89, -
- 0 replies
- 1.4k views
Will a 280zxt exhaust fit onto a 280z with a L28ET? if not, does anyone know of a good source rather than having a shop make a custom one?
Last reply by Milenko2121,
-
Recently Browsing 0 members
- No registered users viewing this page.
zKars
