Sailor Bob

Thats sick

hey WingZro That's identical to mine . I found mine in a freind's backyard - had a foot of grass growing up through them. Pretty cruddy, but cleaned up good.

I used the described tutrial and found it to be pretty good. I had some unique problems and also found the french safe heating and cooling concept ineffective (big hammer did the trick) - might work for you though. I'm not a mechanical guy so it very helpful for me along with several other tips he offers - check out the shifter bushing tip.

I have to say the 240 looks soooo much nicer than the 350 and your engine bay is perfect.

I've had both the 240 and the 280 - loved them both, drove them both to their limits - both were scary over 110 mph and neither were nice at a high speed on a windy day. But how often are you doing that? Stuff happens to 30 year old cars - they will have things that need to be fixed after all that time, but when you have replaced a few hoses, belts, bushings, corroded connections and things of that nature - you got a great and reliable car. Stephen has nailed the point, if the car is well miantained you shouldn't have any trouble.

Another contradiction for you - from Zhome an article by Carl Beck (and others) about Z trannies and rear ends: "1977 through 1983 Factory Four/Five Speed Transmission Ratios Note: Ratios in 4spd.'s are the same as 5spd.'s For 1st-4th gears". This was only a headline for a lrge amount of data refering to these years. I am guessing this is refering to any given year as opposed to the collective group. I am fairly certain that the ZX trannies vary from the 77/78 Z versions.

If you are ever absolutely sure you know the answer to a question - better to bite your tongue. Old saying "sometimes it's better to say nothing and look like a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt" Later:stupid:

Hi - got to weigh in on the trannies - I read the same thing somewhere: 5 speed being the same as the fourspeed but with an overdrive. In the service manual page mt-14 (1977) it states: the 5 speed transmission covered in this section is similar in all respects to the four speed transmission (type F4W71B) stated previously except the overdrive position on it. Like I said I saw it somwhere else but it may have been a reference to the early 5 speeds.

I have a r200 3.545 in my 77 - as far as I know it is a LSD.

Hey Big Oak - you should open a Zoo.

I have found the best condition Zs are coming from California or Arizona - I think the coastal regions of Texas have more rust issues (hurricanes and floods don't help either). Biggest Z issue would have to be body rust - for me if I can get a solid body I can figure out the rest.

Looks really good!

Hi Mohamed - I feel your pain I sold my 240 years ago and regretted it for 20 years, a couple of years ago I bought a 280, mostly because it was just a great deal, but I quicky found out it was a great car. I still wish to have a 240, but the fuel injected 6 is a pleasure to own and though the car is heavier, it still pulls very nicely. You can't go wrong either way, they are both very nice cars - In my opinion. Good luck

The ad says 2.6 but the valve cover is vin correct.

This is it - look familiar?

Thats the same ones I have - originally black. I like them but mine loosen with vibration and have to be torqued from time to time. I suspect there is no backing plate.

I have a 280 but some issues are common: #2 oil pressue - frequently discussed issue, usually associated with the sender unit failing with age. A new unit can be purchased for about $60 or less if you buy non-oem grade. #3 overheating is also common - but I think it is better for a 240 owner to speak to this or you can check the search function - I sure there are lots of related threads. Good luck

Rick/mike We should start a club - there wasn't enough liquor in Halifax for me to get one. The lads I hung around with did it as a matter of form - get drunk, get a tatoo. Some were quite elaborate and took several visits to complete. One guy I knew was a bodybuilder and had one that covered his entire back to just below collar height, It was satan sitting on a throne, surrounded by naked, large breasted women with the caption "sworn to fun, loyal to none". I bet his wife likes that, especially now that he's 55 years old.

I have a 77 and I'm putting in a 82 five spd will that use the old throwout collar from the 77 four spd?

Vin: 9394

It's out there somewhere with my name on it. Chester is by the briney ocean - famous for sail boat racing. That battery tray is kinda weird - rest of the car .. gone .. all that was left was the battery tray. (Tales from the crypt/Twilight Zone)

Sorry guys it is gone to the great big scrap heap in the sky. But just to wizz you off - more pics. http://www.hammondsplains.com/chester/index.htm This is what happens to East Coast cars that went for a drive in the winter.

Too late Will - that is the befor picture. I was after the rear window and trim - no response yet.

I like em rough but......

It's the age old sailor tatoo story - how do you cover the old flames name? I think a creative artist could work the Celica symbol to cover a Z.