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I've never done it but I live a lot of my Z life through the internet. This parts web site suggests that they're exactly the same and/or certainly interchangeable. Click around to make sure I didn't misunderstand it. Start from the beginning and see if you end up in the same place. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/body-240z/front-fender-hood http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/body-260z-280z/2-seater/front-fender-hood/1 http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978

No love for the 78 2+2 with automatic. It seemed clean, but was well-worn and sun-abused. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-22-7/

$22,500 for the nice green 71 with the L28. I think the guy probably left thousands on the table because he showed a dirty car. Collector/investors want shiny. Lstepp4re had to jump in and pump a little bit at the end. Surprised he didn't make a bid. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-162/

Are the Vogtlands even available anymore? Seems like they faded away. I Googled around and can't find a place to buy them for a 280Z. https://www.vogtland-na.com/us/en/products/?module=products&action=vehicle-form&year=1977&make=67&model=874&page=1

Those are some cool tools SteveJ. I need to get some leads like those. And that meter is the sparsest Fluke I've seen. Didn't know they made one like that. I did a search for it and see that it's discontinued. But I did stumble across another basic Fluke meter that would be a great starting point for anyone, I think. No amp measuring but very few people use that feature, and on a car you can use voltage drop as a clue. The Fluke 101. Appropriate. And it's small. Very tempting to get a spare. https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-101-Multimeter-Resistance-Capacitance/dp/B00HE6MIJY/ref=sr_1_9_mod_primary_new?dchild=1&keywords=fluke+16+multimeter&qid=1608065034&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-9

That's not "bad" for starting. It means the current will get through. Infinite ohms would be bad. It is good that you're taking measurements though. Post up your numbers so people can see them. We can do this!! Many engines have been started on this forum, and made to run well!

What do you mean by signal? Are you using a meter? You really need a meter to work on these cars. And, if you don't answer the questions people can't offer specific advice.

I sent @Dave WM a reverse gear (can't remember which one) many years ago and he ended up not using it. Maybe he still has it and it will work for you.

If the problems are still all centered around lifting the cap then it seems like it might just be a CAS issue. Seems like lots of activity is happening but the CAS is involved somehow. You have to loosen the screws to lift the cap which might be releasing force that's causing distortion. Who knows.

A survivor. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-14/white-house-official-recovers-from-severe-covid-19-friend-says?sref=fqqmZ8gi "A White House official who fell ill with Covid-19 in September is recovering after three months in the hospital, though he lost his right foot and lower leg in his battle against the virus, according to a friend."

People who might not understand how vaccines work. England. They're going to Tier 3 now, no fans allowed.

The two strokes' glory days didn't last long but Yamaha had a good run. https://bringatrailer.com/2011/08/25/giant-killer-1975-yamaha-rd350/

I would start reading from this page in the FSM, below. The Turbo system has a lot of interconnected parts. The ECU has lights that flash when it goes in and out of closed loop control. Closed loop is where the O2 sensor comes in to play. You could probably watch the light while the engine warms up and see if things change when the light starts flashing. When you talk about what's going on it would be better to tell what the engine temperature is, instead of a "a while". Engine temperature controls when things happen. It's kind of a complex system that takes some real study to understand. That's why Nissan developed the Analyzer. Search for cgsheen's comments. He always recommends Megasquirt. He knows how the ECCS system works though. Are you sure the turbo isn't jammed? Your 30 mph limit sounds like something's blocking your exhaust flow.

What did you do to the engine and car, gas tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, injector system, etc., before you tried to start it? I had an engine once that only sat for a year and it wouldn't start until we put oil in the cylinders. The rings get dry and there's poor compression. Plus your injectors might be full of bad fuel, even water. 12 years is a long time.

Just posting this as a reminder. The ECU still doesn't learn but it's not a 280Z ECU. Should have an O2 sensor also. And the CAS in the distributor. Turbo ZX stuff.

He's probably hooning around the neighborhood. Maybe it was just out of gas. Looks like it had spark all along.

Obviously, somebody is hiding something. See how they slipped the symbol off and hoped no one would notice? We all should have seen that from the beginning. Also just noticed the Beverly Hills Car Club will put their stickers and plate frames on anything.

Ingenuity... And they have a low sodium version for the health-conscious. https://store.dalesseasoning.com/

Certified color! That's good right? They say clamato like it means something. Oops, it does. I thought this crazy stuff was new but it's been going on a long time. 1935. Hmmm, this tomato juice needs something... aha... clam juice (whatever that is). Refined by chemists. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clamato

Somebody gave their hangover cure a name? Take clam juice, tomato juice, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lime, and Tabasco. Mix with ice, and top with a mass-produced lager. There you have it https://oct.co/essays/what-are-cheladas-101

Should have said something sooner. Doesn't need restoring though. Not mine, just saw it a while ago. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-yamaha-rd400c-2/

There is a bad database out there that somebody created for the Z car transmission parts. Apparently everyone uses it because the same errors are shown by everybody. It's kind of illuminating about how the car parts market works. There is another about CV axles for the 240Z.

I probably over-wrote as I tend to do. But I thought that this side-by-side with a 240Z pretty well nailed it. It was derived from your first comment. Nobody is going to swap rear shock towers. The top one is from a guy that's restoring a 240Z. The next is from the Beverly Hills pictures. I don't think anyone can argue with rear shock towers. The work in the engine bay is just very good transfer of parts from a 280Z or the complete front end from a 280Z. Should also say that we're starting to repeat things that others have already said. Just saying.