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You would be 100% correct!

I believe he said he had the oil pump gear installed (not the oil pump) and I assume when he said everything was off except the crank and pistons, that he means the front cover as well. The #1 piston should be at the top of it's stroke (crank key at 12:00) ,with crank sprocket timing mark at approximately 4:00.

Doing things 3 times is what we all do........Z's are a continuous learning project!

RC7 I believe it's possible to put the front diff mount in backwards. Make sure the little "F" on the rubber mount is facing forward. With the early cars, when you change out the mustache bar, diff carrier and longer drive shaft, you can flip the front diff mount backwards to move the diff back the proper distance. It's got to be something simple if everything came out of your car before! Guy

You can do your air cleaner in about 4 hours ......this really makes it look great under the hood. Strip the outside and stickers off with aircraft paint stripper....take it down to bare metal. Then sand any rough spots with 320 grit. Follow it up with a smooth coat of etching primer then paint with Dupli-color orange ( a perfect match for Datsun orange ). Then buy the sticker kit from Motorsports for $ 42.00. Remember no one sees inside, so don't mess with hard to find gaskets! The result under the hood is just amazing and it's actually a fun and easy job.

TRtom.....Did I see your car at the Z Doctor's shop a couple months ago......Is it a Florida car?

Zedyone-Sounds like a little doubt in your last reply. If all the effort doesn't fix the problem try the above. It fixed mine, and you can do it in less than an hour!

85 300ZX definitely out .......71 Z in! Say it one more time. Then do it!

Bruce- Everything done to the car was first class.......I hope my 71 resto turns out as well. Guy

The dash is still "as new". No problems at all......the car is kept in a temp controlled garage....that may not be a good test lab vs. a car left outside. Bruce did an awesome job and an awesome thread. Guy

I bought all of the OEM stuff......It was a little higher and you had to order individually as mentioned above. The bottom of the door piece and door seal are no longer available but as Brandon mentioned I ordered the 280 door seal (one piece with no welting). For front windshield and rear deck glass seal I would definitely go Nissan. If you bring it up with your local dealer you can probably negotiate 20-30% off. P.S. Glad the Vols finally fired Fulmer!

Someone oughta buy this one.....It really looks unmolested. You West Coast guys are so spoiled. If I put another one in my garage it would look like a bubble gum machine!

These nice cars just keep coming out of nowhere!

Your wife's gonna kill you Carl!

Geezer-Just got my BRE rear spoiler from Motorsports. It is smooth on the front (no ridges) , smooth on the back (no place for emblems), and is fully enclosed underneath. It is lined on the bottom with a foam gasket as Carl mentioned and bolts with two bolts that attach via the drain plugs. The quality is perfect! It's exactly what I was looking for. I'll post pics when my computer savvy son can get to it.

Motorsport and Black Dragon have them. I just ordered mine from Motorsport.

Anyone's 240Z up more than their 401K?

Dustin....Start with the simple things that you can do.......Start at the front and work back. Remove,clean and replace every item you can. Also get some Z books from Motorsport....they have them all. Good Luck!

Z-1........There's several sets on ebay right now........The best price is buy-it-now for $12.65. Look under DATSUN 240Z in ebaymotors...item#25031/17599744. He should be able to mail it in an envelope with 2-3 postage stamps.

Remove it ......Then throw it away!

Don't forget to let us know if it's gone!

Ron....No, but will reply when I receive it in a week. Guy

Ron......Most Z's running around in the 70's had the BRE spoilers. Just ordered my BRE type spoiler from Motorsport. $152.95 plus S&H.

Thanks Geezer......It's nice when my son and I can both be right.....I remember the BRE spoilers from the 70's and was almost certain there was not an emblem section. I'm looking for originality, so I won't be putting the emblems on the spoiler. Guy

I agree Carl......my wife would kill me if I bought another one, but it is truly a bargain and a good investment!