Zedrally

Today in Melbourne, 24C. Bushfires burning everywhere and in great need of rain! [Not looking forward to the weekend and a forecast top of 40C]. Burt, use the disc and follow the install directions!

Didn't we discuss this issue last week in one of you're first questions? In any case, Any slack will be taken up by the tensioner. If you mill the head make sure you use shims on the cam towers to restore the geometry. MN

Burt, You may like to expand on what make/model camera for any other members who might be able to assist, I thought these things came with software? Mike

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I guess that would be up to Mike G to make the space/forums available. Any progress on the register?

And there I was, just convinced my girlfriend that her's was malfunctioning as it was meant to deliver cold air!

Never heard of this happening! Sure that the one you replaced was the correct one? You don't say where you got it from, Nissan, or other?

Beg, Borrow or Steal!

I meant is it a 610, 710, etc? I've never heard of KGC110?

Actually I'm in Australia and have no concept of LOng Island & Manhattan. However, you have convinced me that zeds are better enginered than a swiss watch! If your unable to obtain a factory manual, then you might consider a 260 one from a service pont of view, coupled with the CD that Mike has for sale will give you a pretty good idea of whats what. Else, use the search function in hte list, chances are that someone, somewhere has had a similar problem. Once again good luck. Mike

Oh, I know your problem, If it has only 14k miles on it then your problem is that's it's not run in. Seriously, though if you haven't run it in 30 years then you will need to give it a major birthday. ie. new coolent, flush brakes, check all lines, new oil, check plugs, gap, is the fuel stale, do the wheel bearings need greasing, new pads front & rear, corrision in the fuse box, hows the battery? etc etrc, god the list could be enormous. Try to get hold of a factory manual and follow what they suggest for a major service. 2 many has listed most. Remember the problems your reading about are from cars that have been used, not hiden away, given the correct attention your zed will bring you much happiness. Remember even Rolex's need servicing every few years. Good luck.

What is the correct model number for this?

Yes, these are very under-rated, in fact could well be rarer the zed, s even in Perth. I remember seeing one at pick-a-part years ago. Had a rally setup or something hanging from the roof. If I was only smart enough to dis-assemble it then! Actually, I think they may have been rallied succesfully in the 70's.

Sean, It will be interesting to read the reason for this. I've replied so it gets bumped back to the top and is hopefully seen by someone [Alan T] who probably knows. 'Just out of curiousity, stars were added to early Australian Decimal [& late pre-decimal] currency notes. The reason was that the sequential numbering machine had run out of digits and the only way they could keep printing money was to add the "star" hence the term star note. These notes change hands at a vast premium to ordianry notes. I wonder if a similar situation occured? MN

I guess the next version will come out ribbed! [sorry, couldn't resist]!

Sure I've seen these advertised as "ticklers".

EScanlon, your mistaken. "Bluh Deeh Fuäacke Wôd" is the mystical tree which grows besides zeds awaiting restoration in the Land of Oz. Having just returned from a couple of days away visiting a fellow zed head, I had come to the conclusion he was potty, to say the least. On arrival one could count the zed's, some complete, some in pieces, some under corrigated iron, but all treated with TLC. I wondered to myself if his intention was to "grow"zeds as these had been carefully planted among the trees. No other conclusion could be possible and now after reading about the "Bluh Deeh Fuäacke Wôd" tree I see his true motives.

Unfortunately you've dropped the chain and the tensioner has popped out. Your only solution is to remove the timing cover. See the thread under this for more info, Why did I bend a valve etc?

No, thats all. As much as I shouldn't say this, but....you can expect to drop the chain first time around. I hope I'm wrong, just to be sure pick up a spare set of timing cover gaskets and it's a sure bet they won't come in use! Also, if you get a chance take some photos of the damage and post to this tread. Good luck.

Nick, What is the theory behing the "foam"stuff that the rear hatch is sitting on?

I can't take the credit for the heater hose idea, it came from the 240z list some time ago. Simple as it seems, it actually works and holds the tensioner in place!

Set up #1 to TDC, jam some heater hose to hold the timing chain in place and off you go!

Anyone got one for a RHD 73 240? [insert only]

I'll duck for cover after this. I actually don't mind it.

Alan, you never cease to amaze me! Let me fill in the unknown for you. Local Delivery zeds [Aus] didn't have that plate in the door jamb either. Don't stop here Alan, where else should we be looking? Cheers MN