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Post a pic of the nut you need. Someone in the states may be able to get them for far less and ship to you.

Anyone know of a good place to get the HKS 2mm big bore head gasket for cheap?

Please help me out a little here. I'm working on an engine build and trying to get everything together that I will need. I have the main engine covered (block, head, internals, gaskets, etc) I think. FYI, working on a stroker if this info is important. Additionally I will need the external components and have created this list, please let me know if anything is missing: '79 Mazda RX7 OEM electric Fuel Pump Turbo Z Car Oil Pump Water Pump Alternator some ignition system but not sure which (suggestions?) New clutch (probably a Centerforce) Now while the engine is out I have also compiled this list of things to do from another thread here (I'm also swapping the tranny and diff at the same time). Please let me know if I'm missing anything on this: Strip and redo engine compartment with POR-15 Replace steering rack bushings (use urethane ones right?) Replace steering coupler disc Replace motor mounts with Datsun OEM parts Replace tranny mounts (what part is recommended, OEM?) Replace clutch slave cylinder Replace front diff mount with solid unit from ArizonaZCar Replace half shaft and drive shaft U-Joints with spicer U-Joints Input is very welcome as this will be my first go at this kind of project and really need all the help I can get.

I read a thread a few weeks ago about "what to do while my engine is out" and can not find it now. I remember that there was some really good info in there and wanted to review it again. Can anyone point me to this thread?

Well, I've just ordered mine and can provide pix or other info after I get it if anyone is interested.

I had a Centerforce in an Accord that I autox back in '92 and it held like you wouldn't believe! I could easily make the stock clutch slip but never could do this with the Centerforce...in fact I destroyed one in a way that the shop had never seen. I downshifted from 4th to 2nd at 60mph and blew up...it didn't slip...it grabbed hard. Yes, it was a dumb move one of those nights I shouldn't have been driving when I was young.

Hey catfish, sorry for the delay...I found that I have at least one of the kind you are looking for. How many do you need? If you need more than one I'll look through the box that has them over the weekend for more (I have several in a can in the box but happened to find one just sitting on top of the box).

Just wait guys, they always shoot up at the end.

Right...mostly. The '81-'84 Maxima is what the LD28 was in. I just went back through some of my notes to find this info. I could swear that some of the late 810s came with the LD28 but I must have been mistaken.

You're looking for the front one right (the one that's angled)? I'm almost positive I have several of those style in my spare parts. Will check tonight.

I would have thought so too but I do recall a package that came from her reeking of smoke so if she is a smoker that may have affected the sound of her voice. Looks that way. Very sad. Maybe if she's no longer interested she would at least be willing to do a brain dump and share all of her sources and other info with us so we can still get parts like she used to do for us.

Are you going to be asking $494.99 for this item?

Incase anyone wanted to know this car has a gas engine, not a desiel. I emailed the seller yesterday asking about this.

Will try and look tonight...my wife works several evenings a week plus weekends so I get to play with out 4mo old...makes Z work difficult. Sorry for the delay.

Well check out this person's profile!! They are in Kansas!!! http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/member.php?u=8705 Plus they signed that one post as Chloe! It's GOT to be her. Note in the profile she's a new member of that site, just registered on 8/13/2004 and last activity was on 9/24/2004 She listed herself as self employeed....with no more customers at this point.

I have seen a Z recently where someone just took some angle iron and bolted it to the remains of the seat mount then drilled holes for the seat to attach. This was the owner's way to "fix" the fact that the holes were ripped/torn out. Talk about cheap...but it's doing the trick I suppose...just as long as he's not in a bad accident with it as it may or may not withstand that kind of force.

You'll be looking at $600 on up depending on where it's coming from, who you choose to ship it, and if you want it on an open carrier or an enclosed one. I got a price of around $600 from Cali to Texas on an open carrier, and this was one of the lower bids I got.

I have several of these. Can you post a pic of your's so I know what to look for? I have a couple different styles and you will want one that matches what you already have.

Did you have him make you a mold and then make you a new pannel? If so you should have him make a few more and sell them on eBay yourself.

As everyone else has said...WELCOME!! On another VERY long thread it was mentioned that you may know of a company that is/was based in your area called MidwestZ. If you happen to know anything of them please let us know.

mperdue2, is that plow your next aftermarket part for your Z car? :stupid:

That's a good point...I have been watching for the return of the Downloads and Links sections of this site. Does anyone know anything about this?

Any idea when or where!?

With the non-running condition and problems you have described if you are unable to get another Z person to stop by and take a look-see you may just be better off taking it to a mechanic.

I believe I have these parts also! Before you go swapping these out or anything try cleaning and greasing yours up to see if you can get them to work. All of the grease may have dried up causing the part not to opperate any longer.