sblake01

Go ahead. The procedure for adjusting the valves is well outlined in the FSM and in the Chilton/Haynes manuals. Remember, a little too loose is better than a little too tight. That's how we learn. I had no clue when I did my first L series valve adjustment but the more I did them the easier it became. As for the carbs, if they are the DGV type shown in your avitar, I feel that they are easier to adjust than the DCOE sidedrafts. Get a book. I have one that is a Weber carb book that covers all types of Webers. We're in the process of moving and it's packed away somewere so I can't tell you the actual name of it but do a search on Weber carbs and you should be able to find it.

I'm aware of that but I base my opinion of a business on my experience with them and mine experience wasn't good.

He never says '4 door' in his ad. This guy is an eBay seller that I don't think much of but that's another story.

Well, I'm coming up on 55 (July 1). I'm in pretty good shape, considering. I only weigh 8 lbs. more than I did as a senior in high school, playing conerback on the football team, 2 guard on the basketball team, and 3rd base on the baseball team. I can still run and jump, only now I need reason to! I am retired after 34 1/2 yrs in the grocery industry and work a little part time job at ACE hardware as the receiving clerk. It keeps me busy. We just purchased a new house in North San Bernardino and will be moving there next month. Bigger house, bigger garage. Our finances are in better shape that at any other point in my life. I don't really care what color a Z is but mine happens to be blue (code 510). As far as I'm concerned, they all look good.

Do you know for sure that it's leaking from a seam? Could be leaking from the filler hose. Never experienced that on a Z but I did on my truck. I would only fill it to about 3/4 of a tank until I fixed it.

Okay now, if we could just get a response from him. (Okay Carl, so you type fatster than me!)

It appears to be seven.

240ZX, read the second line in the first post in this thread. It was an analogy that spowith21 began the thread with although Will's analogy does make more sense.

I'd have to concur with SuperDave. A 1982 280ZX 2+2 is not that special, very common in the junkyards here in SoCal. It would make a good daily driver but I wouldn't go overboard with it. But it will also help you get familiar with the inner workings of the Z so that when you do get a S30 you won't have as much to learn. His advice is what I did with my 810 hardtop. It's a daily driver,semi-rare as the 2dr 810 was only made in 79. It's cleaned up, painted, it runs good, but it is not restored. And most of all, as in the case of your ZX, it's not a Z (S30)

My bad! I didn't realize it was a stock radio. I have a JVC head unit in my 78 and it has the above mentioned fuse. When it blows, everything that powers through the radio, the antenna, amp, etc., quits. But as far as a factory radio goes, I have no clue.

Most aftermarket stereos have an inline fuse in the harness that connects the unit to the cars system. It's a little black box made of plastic and it prys open so that you can change the fuse.

Doesn't 'alone' mean 'by yourself?'

You know when I drink alone I prefer to be by myself---George Thorogood. I never understood that one either!

Also, the BCDD on the bottom of the throttle body could cause the problem you describe if it is out of adjustment.

Take a look at this scan. I shows the locations of the components of the EFI system. The California items are noted. This is however for a 78 and I am not sure how much or if it would differ from yours.

Do you know if your car was originally a California car? If so, you might be having a problem with the altitude switch. I had that problem a while back on my 78 and I solved it by adjusting the altitude switch as per the FSM.

A Ford what will work? All I read about in that article is a couple of guys Mickey-Mousing up a Z. As 26th-Z said, the smog stuff can be removed without 'messing up' things if it's done properly.

The question was actually answered in post number 4! And refferenced again in post number 12. THERE IS NO FACTORY WIRING FOR FOG LIGHTS IN A 78 280Z!!!!

Well, I'm not a fan of the Backstreet Boys! But I do have a Batchelors of Arts degree in Music. My emphasis was arranging and scoring so I have always had an interest in a song's melody regardless of who was doing the singing.

Epic stuff!!

It's based on the song 'I Want it That Way' by the Backstreet Boys.

Err, what kind of shape is it in. Running badly can be corrected. '73rd' Z would be worth something if it's complete and in any kind of reasonable condition, body and interior wise. Pictures???? (xray is apparently a faster typist than I!)

I've never had any problem with mine in my 78. It worked when I bought the car about 8 years ago and I've never had to change the bulb. I don't ever use the thing except to test it now and then to see if it still works.

Why not just order a new fan clutch assembly?