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Z-luke: Welcome to the world of the Z. You will find all that you need here. Read as much as you can and search for specific topics that relate to your needs. Let us know if you have any questions about your new friend. Us Z club guys way out west of you here in Calgary and Edmonton are close at hand for advice and guidance as well. Let us know what you need. calgaryzclub.ca and edmontonzcarclub.com Oh, let me close with : "Go Riders!!" Jim

Splendid idea! Put me down for one as well please Dave! (BTW just out of pure courtesy, I might ask RoostMonkey if he minds if you do this. All legality aside, if it were me, I'de appreciate being asked. We are one big happy family after all!) Jim

Seems to be: 14710-N4301 Assy- Valve EGR Control California Manual 14710-N4311 Assy- Valve EGR Control California Auto 14719-N3301 Gasket - EGR C/V They check out as real at http://www.nissanparts.cc Hope that helps. This is from the pdf of the fiche that I purchased on line here some years ago. The carfiche site is a tad "trying" to use.... Pieces Jim

I have one drivers side panel. Vinyl and hardboard backing are in fantastic shape, chrome is decent, just one or two small area of peel. I have this one overall picture attached, send me an e mail to z240 @ shaw . ca and I'll send some close ups of the chrome issues. Asking $75 + shipping. Jim

PM sent about a battery tray. Jim

This is the only link I have that seems to have a bit of a selection in wiring styles and markings. Rhode Island Wiring Service Inc http://www.riwire.com/ I have not purchased anything from them. If you do, let us know how they are to deal with. Jim

Sounds like quite the project. If I have any input is it that you will need a "better" ECU system than the Nissan ECU with "Greddy E-Manage Ultimate" system to tune with. Not that I know anything about Greddy's system. Most the world over at hybridz.org seem to be Megasquirt or Wolf3D fans, but there are more and more options out there everyday. You also will get more enthusiastic and detailed feedback from the gang over at hybridz.org. There is plenty of interest here, but you will get more of what I believe you are looking for over at hybridz. All the best. Jim

Alas I came up empty. Must have recycled them. I have a zx crazy man w/parts in Edmonton. I will ask about rear calipers and let you know. Jim

Z's on da noggin! Dave! I may have a set of rear 82 zx calipers kicking around, let me look tonight! I suppose you want them in usable condition too... Jim

The brake master! Of course, but not the clutch master. Different bolt pattern on the firewall. And the inspection light! Of course! Excellent IdahoKidd. The rad will work as well, but may hang a bit low for comfort on 240z.

This has been discussed at length. A search will bring you many suggestions. I have found heat to be the secret, its just how much you need, and where, and a propane torch may not be enough. Consentrate on the drum around the hub, rather than the hub itself. It seems the corrosion between the face of the hub and the back of the drum is the killer, not so much there circle where the hub sticks out. One session with a puller resulted in the drum coming off, but in pieces.... Do not give up! You're better than some lousy rust! Jim

Really they only have compatible drive lines (engine, trans, diff). SOME brake parts have been "grafted" on. Yes 280zx NA dizzy is a common and popular upgrade to all S30 engines. All ZX wheels bolt on to S30 hubs. They share no body, glass, interior, lights etc. Ok, the 7" round headlight bulbs fit, that's about it. Anyone else think of something you can use directly as a bolt-on that works immediately other than the shift knob? Jim

Mr.Tamura did so hard on finalizing S30's body surface, he told me he still has feelings in his hand every surface of her(S30),in his word,he had spent very hot and hard time with her every day and night. Every time he touched her, she told him that places where she wanted to be more beautiful! Mr.Tamura said it is like an old craftsman of Buddha statue,he did not creat it, Buddha itself... Does anything more need to be said?

Looks like you have to get a whole new pulley with bearing. Tomorrow I will look at the one spare I have and let you know what condition it is in. Got something to trade? Jim

Davis: I have a couple of decent spares out here in Calgary if Nissan Canada comes up dry. Drop me a email or PM when you get a chance. Jim

I have done two vintage air installs. One in a 77 (friends), then mine in a 73. Total labor was 70 hours on the 77, and close to 60 on my 73. This does not include trips to the store for parts, or trip to the AC shop for hose make up and an eventual system charge at the end. Dash comes out, create mount for the underdash unit, create a mount for the compressor, fabricate and mount a nice place for the controls where the old heater controls were, wiring, air duct make up etc, etc, etc. Everything done right, looks and runs great. Time ads up real quick. My next one will take 10% less time, but that is about it. Everything is fab and fit, fab and fit. There are threads on here with others experiences, and somewhere I posted a document that describes the full details of the 77 install. I have the doc for the 73 too if you need it. It is not a small job. Let me know if I can help with anything. Jim

Dustin Here is a picture of the brackets and the dimensioned drawing. Now if the printing was only clear enough to read.... Jim

Dustin: I'll get some pics of the brackets up asap. Send me mail to z240@shaw.ca and I'll send them that way. The trip is a work in progress. Just know we are leaving the snow after Christmas. What Island are you on? Maybe it will help make up our minds! Jim

dustin: I have a set of front brackets for 70-72 240 bumpers. The expensive part is likely the shipping, but i'll package and send them slow postal. I'm in western Canada. Asking $40 for the two brackets and whatever shipping is. Give me a zip and I'll give you the estimate. Hey, wait until January and I'll deliver personally! Jim

When I did mine I was able to find a 5/8 bit with a step down shank that allowed it to fit in my 3/8 drill. Another great hole enlarging tool is called a Step Bit, like these: http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/detail.jhtml?prodId=IrwinProd100146 Cheap ones can be found at Harbour freight and the like. They tend to be very aggressive so be careful not to go beyond the 5/8 step! Good luck. Jim

Terry: Its very likely just a loose clamp or a clamp too tight that bit through the hose. FIRST, Ventilate that shop! Open the doors and get a breeze going. Do not attempt to start the car again until the loose gas is GONE. One tiny spark and BOOM!!!! Z gone! Second do you have a fire extinquisher? GET ONE! Third, have someone else start the car for an quick second while you id where the leak is, then turn it right off. Ventilate, then troubleshoot that hose. BE SAFE! I know you know this. Save the Z and your house first. Jim

I think I have the drivers side rear shock tower/Wheel well vinyl piece from 280 that you need. Drop me an email or pm with your e-mail and I'll send you a picture to be sure. Jim

Depending on what head you have you may already have it. Take off the valve cover and look at the very front of the cam to see if you have the eccentric cup that drives the fuel pump. Also look if you have the block off plate where the fuel pump would go, or more precisely, if there is a hole for the pump. Later heads did not have it. Jim

The lock actuation levers that attach to the back of the lock cylinders are different in the 77-78 doors than in the earlier doors. Look on the back of the cylinder and see if you can interchange the arms. The early ones have a little clip that holds it on. Many locksmiths can re-work your original cylinders to repair them if they are simply worn. Good luck! Jim

Put me down for two please Arne. Looking for both 240-Z style Thanks for doing this. Jim