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Why not ask one of the premier L6 Engine Builders in the USA? Rebello, or Sunbelt?

Arne is right. Straps for earliest 240z's, springs for later 240z's (approximately 6/72 production date). as for the foam sets, they are made to approximate the shape of the OE foam. True there isn't much in the seat bottom and it wouldn't be too difficult to come up with something that will work on your own, but the sets are very handy for replacing the foam in the seat back.

I'd pay the required price (whatever it is) for a kit that preserves my OEM wiring intact. I would not be interested in anything from anyone that requires modification of any kind to my wiring. EDIT: Just to be clear, my position on this is strictly related to my desire to keep my wiring 100% OEM. I am sure that Dave's work is first rate.

is there more to come of the instruction document?

I emailed Dave (when he announced he was no longer making the harness) and expressed my interest in manufacturing them. Got no response.

On my 72 240, all locks are operated with one key, including the glovebox, using an original key like the one shown in the auction that started this thread. A couple years ago I bought one of the last OEM Lock sets that Courtesy Nissan had in stock. I believe that the set was actually a 280Z lock set, but I have not confirmed that by way of part number (too lazy, and really don't care enough to bother), but all locks in this set are also operated by a single key.

Errr, sorry that I didn't warn you about that. When I learned this trick, I my friend told me to leave the pads & hardware on the caliper (and to keep my fingers out of the way). He said with the pads in place there wasn't much chance of only one piston extending out, & leaving the other still stuck. I feel bad, and hope that your finger isn't too badly squished. :nervous:

Well, I have looked for a key like this for 5+ years and I've never found one until this auction. I couldn't have justified the $100 selling price, but would probably have bid up to $60-$70 for it (through the "red mist" of eBay bidding wars).

my limited experience (I've only done this 3-4 times), is that you don't need a perfect seal (at least with pistons that aren't seized in place) because the volume and pressure of shop air is more than sufficient to rapidly fill (overfill) the caliper bore. I don't see how rotating the piston (if you can) could hurt. I've never seen the tool, I just manually push the pistons back into the bore when changing pads. My car has only front discs. Rears are drums. Let us know how it works for you.

Air Pressure. I always use air pressure. I know, many people don't have air pressure at home. I don't either. I take the calipers to a "friendly" shop in town and use theirs. Blow pressure into the fitting where the bridge tube was connected, but be ready to catch the pistons when they extend out from the caliper.

i can only add this animated GIF

Arne< I understand what you are saying about sourcing the new connectors and the significant added expense that entails. certainly makes the cost rise rapidly. Also see how this could be benefical to those who are electrically challenged. Good Luck in your efforts.

I her'd dat!

I'd bet that ALL of them had it from the factory. Why would any 240 zcar NOT need it for contrast or to avoid color showing through the grille?

Please don't take this a personal afront, but for me, $25 sounds like an extremely HIGH price for this item. Considering that virtually anyone could make one out of the connector on the VR that is being removed (or a crap $3 one from a JY) . Cut off the connector, jump a couple of wires, source a $1 - 6 amp diode to install on it (available at almost any electronics store) and BAM done. However, I've seen items of FAR LESS usefullness sell on eBay, so I do wish you good luck, and I applaud your efforts

Arne, the springs being made now are Euro Stage 1 (One) according to the email confirmation of my inclusion in the "group buy" that I received from Carl Beck. I can't wait for them to be ready for shipment. Been wanting a set for years! If you are interested in learning more about the springs, you can PM Carl Beck send him an email.

just the big red ones flashing "PUSH ME!".

.........or a less expensive alternative to divorce.

Cause they're an easy target? Cause I like 'Larry the Cable Guy' type of humor? Cause most Red Necks have a sense of humor and realize when a joke is made? Come On William, lighten up just a tad bit or Santa won't leave you any Hush Puppies in your Xmas stocking. :laugh:

From Santa I regret to inform you that, effective immediately, I will no longer serve Georgia, Florida, West Virginia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oaklahoma, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana or Alabama on Christmas Eve. Due to the overwhelming current population of the earth, my contract was renegotiated by North American Fairies and Elves Local 209. As part of the new and better contract, I also get longer breaks for milk and cookies so keep that in mind. However, I'm certain that your children will be in good hands with your local replacement, who happens to be my third cousin, Bubba Claus. His side of the family is from the South Pole. He shares my goal of delivering toys to all the good boys and girls; however, there are a few differences between us. Differences such as: 1. There is no danger of the Grinch stealing your presents from Bubba Claus. He has a gun rack on his sleigh and a bumper sticker that reads: "These toys insured by Smith and Wesson." 2. Instead of milk and cookies, Bubba Claus prefers that children leave RC cola and pork rinds (or a moon pie) on the fireplace. And Bubba doesn't smoke a pipe. He dips a little snuff, so please have an empty spit can handy. 3. Bubba Claus' sleigh is pulled by floppy-eared, flyin' coon dogs instead of reindeer. I made the mistake of loaning him a couple of my reindeer one time, and Blitzen's head now overlooks Bubba's fireplace. 4. You won't hear "On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, and Blitzen..." when Bubba Claus arrives. Instead, you'll hear, "On Earnhardt, on Andretti, on Elliott and Petty." 5. "Ho,! Ho, Ho" has been replaced by "Yee Haw" And you also are likely to hear Bubba's elves respond, "I her'd dat" 6. As required by Southern highway laws, Bubba Claus' sleigh does have a Yosemite Sam safety triangle on the back with the words "Back Off." 7. The usual Christmas movie classics such as"Miracle on 34th Street" and "It's a Wonderful Life" will not be shown in your negotiated viewing area. Instead, you'll see "Boss Hogg Saves Christmas" and "Smokey and the Bandit IV" featuring Burt Reynolds as Bubba Claus and dozens of state patrol cars crashing into each other. And Finally, 8. Bubba Claus doesn't wear a belt. If I were you, I'd make sure you, the wife, and the kids turn the other way when he bends over to put presents under the tree.

Bite the bullet. Pull the tank out of the car & have a competant radiator/tank repair shop pressure test the tank. You'll know definatively where the leak is. No more wondering/guessing. From that point you can choose to address the issue in whatever way you wish. Follow Daves "How to..." article and seal it yourself (only), or have the shop fix the leak with solder or weld, then take it home and follow Daves "How to..." or let the shop do the whole enchilada. I cannot imagine living with a situation like this for 7 or 8 years, or trying to fix it multiple times.

dip, practice what you preach for once.

Rick: Actually it is controlled by the code in his (Mikes) software. He would need to be the one to fix it, or make it happen. Until very recently, it was possible (and semi-common) for poeple to post a link to the results of a search. Something, somewhere has changed recently. Perhaps it happened when the site was down for a week earlier this month? Just a guess on the when.

so which of those requirements does your car fit into? please keep us posted with your progress on this issue.