SteveJ

Well, when I replaced the valance and corners on my 74, I tossed the old ones because they were beaten up. On the other hand, before I did that, I bought valance and corners for a 74, but I don't know if it would fit a 71 properly. On http://www.carpartsmanual.com, the corners are the same, but there are at least 3 center pieces. I don't know if you could adapt the one I have easily.

The first Sunday of the new year rolled around, and I was up early for Caffeine & Octane. If you live anywhere near Atlanta, you should come out to this monthly event. Here's a description of how the day went for me: https://fiddlingwithzcars.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/rise-and-shine-caffeine-and-octane/

Color me impressed.

I suggest you go here and download the 78 280Z wiring diagram in PDF form. I was able to find all of the circuits. As for how to fix them, download a copy of the 78 FSM. The link to is should be in my signature. Look in the BE section. It has breakouts of the circuits. Use an ohmmeter, pull the fuses, and verify they are good. Use the ohmmeter to verify the wiring and switches are good. Verify the circuits are grounded in the appropriate locations.

Nissan part number 25420-N4202, and it appears to be 1976 only. However, it's not listed as NLA, yet, so a dealership may be able to get one. It would be around $11 + shipping from http://www.courtesyparts.com, http://www.nissanparts.cc, or http://www.nissanpartsdeal.com

Thank you for posting the photos. The ones I took back in 2011 didn't turn out very well.

I would have to look at the FSM to be sure. Likely candidates include a watercock that is stuck open or a heater cable that came loose with the watercock in the full open position. If it's the former, a good flushing may loosen it enough to operate. If it's the latter, reattach the cable if it's in good condition.

Make fun of you? Heck. I just want to see more photos of it.

Here's a picture I found online: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.photodump.org/stored18/fp.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/273067-zcar-stereo-pics.html&h=640&w=480&tbnid=bJmu-XLwkHwh7M:&docid=0rSfw7qDll5gqM&ei=_mB1VsKKIcPWmAGq4LH4DA&tbm=isch&ved=0ahUKEwjCgZD6iOjJAhVDKyYKHSpwDM8QMwgkKAcwBw

It's most likely a North American market car, so if it had AC, it was aftermarket. This vendor includes the mounting bracket for the AC: http://nostalgicac.com/datsun-240z-260z-280z-compressor-upgrade-kit.html

How much + shipping? 30506 zip code

Engine wiring harness. Is it intact, or has it been hacked?

While I highly recommend Dave's product, it is not plug and play for the 260Z/280Z. Unless the OP has extra connectors available to send Dave, he's about just as well off with a DIY setup.

Can you wait a couple of weeks? I just got all of the stuff together to redo the relays on my 260Z. I just need to get a work project out the door. Then I will have photos AND drawings done.

Unless you're switch contacts are immaculate, yes. You'll build up more heat in components. If the lack of light is an issue, higher wattage bulbs won't do much for you. The big issue is voltage drop. Before I installed relays in my 73, I was only getting about 9VDC at the headlight socket with the car off. That 3 volt drop equals a very significant drop in the percentage of light output. Go with relays, and you probably won't need higher wattage bulbs. It will be better for your electrical system, too.

No, I only got them 4 years ago, so I haven't had the time to put them in. Yeah, I need to work less at my job and more on my cars.

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I thought "<<<< Don't buy crap from China... help western manufacturing. >>>>" would be a dead giveaway.

For me, the internet is great. I consider social contact grossly overrated.

Before everybody gets too worried, I suggest we allow Jai to bring her car over to my house. I should have enough free time next month to accommodate her. Right now, a 70 hour week is a short work week for me. I would like to control the number of variables and eliminate problems.

No, sir. Ron's car was set up to be a lot safer when tracked. Randy and I were talking about it last week.

I might have a working replacement lying about in the garage, Jai. I would need to transfer the face from yours to it, though.

You still need the internet to make sure you can contact me, Phil. I have that tire you want.

Yes, it is. Then it had the vinyl decals, and Randy didn't have the helmet, yet. The way he's going, you'll need to take a new set of photos.

Mark, from my brief time behind the wheel of Jai's car, I didn't notice anything peculiar about the clutch/master, though I have suggested that I flush the hydraulics with clean fluid for her. And to clarify, I have had problems in the past with my 73 where the clutch was engaging with the pedal to the floor. Reverse tended to grind, too. I don't recall any problems with getting into reverse with her car.