MH77280Z

What are the common dirty wire culprits I can look at while I wait for the starter to arrive tomorrow? I checked all 4 fusible links for continuity and they are fine.

Overnight charging had the battery at 13.25v and it did not crank. Getting a new starter from Orielly's and asking the rebuild guy to take a look at the current one again. Current one was re manufactured locally. Will report back.

What cold battery voltage do i need to crank the 280z? My battery voltage was showing 12.9v and was not cranking. I used the remote starter again to get it running at that voltage. After running for about 5 mins the battery was showing 13.57 volts. Shut the engine down and tried cranking normally again - no luck. Battery voltage dropped to 12.5v at that point. Planning to charge it overnight to see if it goes any higher.

Let me try replacing it also. Is it hard to get the starter in/out of a 280z? it is pretty accessible from the engine compartment.

Hi Guys, my issue has returned. I have a new ignition switch, new battery and a rebuilt starter. Sometimes after driving when the engine is at normal operating temp. and I shut down the car, the engine do not crank. I just hear a click at the starter. I have used a remote ignition switch to jump the battery directly to the starter terminal and engine cranks up fine. Also, this issue seems to be more severe when i shut down the car after running for a while. When the engine cools down or sitting overnight it might crank up after 2-3 tries. Any thoughts? I was thinking of getting a new starter to see if it is a bad solenoid first?

Guys, how hard it is to change the belts yourself? Also, for belts is there any recommendation for a brand or place to buy from? ZCD?

I only unbolted one side. Let me try. Thanks.

Hi Guys, I have original exhaust setup including the CAT. Can someone point me which part is correct for the catalytic convertor connector. I had to disconnect the exhaust at the CAT to transport and needs a new gasket there. It seems to be a standard one single pipe but would appreciate if someone can point me to exact part i can buy.

Hi Guys, I have a $73.84 gift card from ZCD. Willing to sell it for $50 if anyone buying stuff from there and want to save $23 shot me a msg. I take PayPal. Appreciate.

Seems like it is the eBay item number:193947445721 and not the crap I found

OK I think this is what I was referring to the B - Key Holder: https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/miscellaneous/cylinder-lock-key

That's why some people like to buy new cars and trade it in at or near warranty expiration etc. Dealers charge too much for service that's how they make money. Best is to know a reliable mechanic and just save yourself time on big jobs and save money on DIY wherever you can.

While i took the bumpers off I found this attached on the left inner side of the front bumper with the spare key inside. I have seen a pic of this in the 280z car parts manual. Cannot find it at this time. If someone has it can you post the link to it? Thanks.

You mean someone sitting in the car while it is torqued? why is that?

Thanks @Patcon really appreciate it. This seems to be the right part. I was a bit confused as I was seeing a different type from energy suspension etc. The original part has this extended sleeve. I hope once it is pressed in the traverse link it is easy to slide that in between the support bracket...

OK I found the tension bar bushing code #20 here. The pic shows traverse link bolt #17 but no bushing. I am pretty sure there is a bushing in there on my car.

Cannot identify these two bushings. I mean online. One is traverse link bushing and the other where tension bar meets the body.

I am a bit new to the 280z rack. My rack might be OK and based on some videos I have seen I might very well change the inner and outer tie rods and just clean and paint the original one.

Any place where I can find a decent priced: 1. Steering rack 2. front traverse link bushings 3. Tension bar bushings Struts, ball joints, outer tie rods, end links I can find on ebay.

Hi Guys, Basic question, what parts do you need for steering and suspension makeover. I am not looking for any performance or coil overs. Close to OEM specs are fine. This is what comes to mind: - Shocks - Springs (I can clean and keep the original) - Outer tie rods - Ball joints - End links - Bushings kit What else?

I have raised deck as well which curves up towards the rear. If that is what u have then it is not needed for that year.

Hi, I have a tail light panel which doesn fit my 77 280z. If anyone is looking for one I can give a good discount. https://www.datsun-garage.com/products/tail-light-panel-1974-78-260z-280z-coupe-only

Hi Guys, My car has been running fine for the last over a year since I cleaned all the fuel lines and gas tank etc. New fuel filter also at that time. Recently there was a leak in one of the small fuel injection hoses on the fuel rail. I replaced it with new hoses (2 of them). Now when I start the car it cranks up fine but after few mins it seems it is starving on gas and tries to pull back and sometimes die if I dont keep the RPM at 2K with a little throttle. Once it warms up close to normal engine temp it can idle normally and I have driven it well over 50 miles at 70mph and no issues. Any idea whats going on?

Yeah the package has 2 small studs and 4 longer ones. Smaller probably like you explained and longer ones on the front to hold the fan thermo clutch. I got it. I ordered the 5 stainless bolts from ZCD today as well.