26th-Z

So he asks; "what's hotter"? How am I supposed to answer that??!!??!!?! Of course, this has to be Z related. (edit) Oh yea, Asian twins

Call Mike McGinnis at Banzai and ask him who he uses or recommends

Wow, Eric. That's the loaded question of the day!!! Vicky answered so eloquently. Hotter to sit on? Vinyl, hands down. Hotter - heat energy - cabin temperature? Proabably the same. Vinyl does not keep heat energy as long as leather, generally speaking. Personally, if I were not locked into the "all original - low VIN" thing, I would pay the big bucks and have the interior done in leather like it was originally intended and the way cars should be upholstered. Leather - black leather - is a bear to keep from drying out. Leather is serious high maintenance. Vinyl lasts much longer. It is much easier to keep clean. But I'm sure Vicky would agree with me on this. There is nothing as nice as leather.

Carl, just picture me with a big smile on my face. You didn't insult me! That was just my typical smart-arse nature. And Will,? Now that I have 27, a lot of people are asking if I know what I'm doing. So it's easier to just admit it. I don't!!!! Smile

Yea, I guess so. ??? Thought I was being helpful, but once again, proof positive, I don't know what the hell I'm doing!!!!!

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I think it's an out-house. Great links BTW, thanks

Opps try http://www.nismoparts.com/catalog/ Nissan part # 17208-N3050

Try Motor Sport Auto "filler hose 11-3240" The Nissan part # is17208-E4100

Jeff, its all a matter of how mechanically inclined you are. And then you are going to need some tools... But there is no magic involved. It's all nuts and bolts - basically. Have a good look at what is going to go where and make a plan of action. As you get things apart, you want to replace items before you re-install them. Engine mounts, for instance. Take your time and plan your moves. The process should be fun and very self rewarding.

You're too funny, Marc. Lets not rub it in, Ok Carl? Hey Marc!!!! They sponsor this site!!!

Here you go - reasonably priced http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2489005681&category=34206

It's confusing to diagnose much from your pictures, but since you have the head off, do a valve job. Remember to keep your rockers and lash pads exactly the way they came apart - oriented exactly the same. I like the exhaust valve guides to be a little looser than the intakes. Replace the valve seals and have a good hard look at your cam wear. When you put it all back together, syncronize your carburetors.

1.5 million Yen is $13,635 The Kakimoto site is interesting. Connecting rods, idler pully, cam and valve parts. It seems to me that a Kakimoto engine would have a Kakimoto valve cover?

Haven't had power at the house since 5 yesterday. Studio is Ok. We had 30 mph sustained wind ALL GD day!!! Blew all the avacados out of the tree, but the oranges are hanging in there. The eye is just moving north of me now (7:30 PM). The wind should reverse pretty soon and we'll get the back side of this monster all night.

I was told by two different engine builders that if I was going to use the same cam, rockers and lash pads to MAKE SURE I kept the lash pads in order and in the same direction (wear pattern) otherwise they would be noisy. I was told not to mix up the rockers also. I don't know if you will damage anything, but it stands to reason you will because the wear patterns are not the same.

Carl, I wondered if maybe the vinyl tops were arriving in seperate bags from Japan to be installed by the dealer or something, but your recollection is what I hear about the subject. Do you think the stripe kits came from Nissan / dealer installed? They were a home market option also.