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Just in case anybody looks at this thread... When I was getting ready to do the rear springs & struts, I put some brake fluid in a squirt oil can and for two or three days, I would periodically apply brake fluid to the gland nut. While this wouldn't have helped the OP, it did work nicely for me in that the gland nuts came off fairly easily.

This is what I did, based upon advice from an experienced friend. It is similar to what you described. Remove the wheel. Disconnect the brake line. Disconnect the half shaft from the wheel. Disconnect the sway bar if present. Remove the three nuts at the insulator. The assembly dropped down nicely. When reassembling, use a small jack to lift the assembly up. Then attach in reverse of disassembly. I had to do this a couple of times when replacing the springs and struts. Since I had to cut the springs to the desired height (Chevette springs), I got good at it. The third time took me only 2 hours to disassemble, cut, and reassemble both sides.

One of my favorite recent threads on Zcar.com, along with the thread started by the guy trying to figure out how he could be getting coolant in his oil.

I can vouch for what the good Captain says. I happen to have a tie rod end at my desk. (I have parts stashed in many rooms in the house. The air dam on the dining room table is the best.) The baggie should have a castle nut, cotter pin and regular nut along with the zerk fitting.

I actually still have it on and have a new one waiting to be put in.

I put in new SM needles in both the 240Z & 260Z. I also cleaned up the valve cover on the 260Z to remove the soot from the exhaust leak. I finished the day by writing up what I did on the intake and exhaust on the 260Z and posting it to my blog. Intake and Exhaust | Fiddling With Z Cars

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Connector 2 - Correct, it's the fuel pump circuit. Connector 3 - Choke switch

I got the new 2.5" exhaust run to the headers today. Now the 260Z runs smooth and has no complaints pulling north of 5,000 RPM (on a ZX distributor). Next come the new needles for the SUs.

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That sounds like a good plan to me. Here's one vendor that's been around for a while: VINTAGE RUBBER - 260 Z

It's the same part number in the parts catalog.

No, it won't. They are separate circuits. Are you talking about the switch or the electrical connector? Either way, Dave or I can clean/fix either of those. I even documented cleaning/repairing the switch. Turn Signal Repair | Fiddling With Z Cars Not necessarily. The circuits are isolated between the front & rear. See this link: Hazard Switch ? Brake Light ? Turn Signal Circuit Analysis | Fiddling With Z Cars.

Reference the factory service manual (FSM) a lot. Also, consider buying this book: How to Restore Your Datsun Z-Car: Wick Humble: 9781931128025: Amazon.com: Books

So does that mean you're show up, too?

I know how you feel. I took off the intake an exhaust a week ago. Fortunately for me, a friend did most of the leaning over work putting it back in.

You are going to be at C&O in two weeks, right?

Yes, the bumper. The 260Z had bumpers a little larger than the 240Z, and it was further away from the body than the 240Z bumpers. To cover up the indentations in the body where the 240Z bumpers conformed, the US cars got the black rubber behind the bumper. You might be able to see it a little in my avatar.

That looks really good.

I found some non-detergent 30W in Wal-mart a few years back.

You're welcome, Cliff.

Those plugs look pretty good to me. I can't recall, what do the fuel injection bible & FSM say about the fuel pressure range?

I got the air cleaner back from the powder coaters for the 260Z. I'll also be getting new vacuum hoses for the brakes today and a urethane air dam tomorrow. This is going to be a fun weekend. By the way, Guy, how much horsepower will this add?

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Welcome. Feel free to drop by the Georgia Z Club page on Facebook. You can find it by the Georgia Z Club link in my signature. Most of us are in the Atlanta area, but there are a few active members scattered around south of the city. Also, consider coming out to Z Nationals (2014 Z Nationals Information). It's one of the bigger Z car gatherings in the Southeast.