280Z stuff
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280Z stuff
Yikes! I just saw the miles on this Z and its not good its nearly 300K I'm slightly amazed that this engine still runs good! I knew L engines where strong but damn... Uh Anyways is there something I should look out for? besides oil leaks really
Oh Ya... PICS!
Not to bad huh?
Its got its fair share of rust tho. But its not nearly as bad as I feared it may be! And get this I will be like the 3rd owner of that Z!
PS: Steel wheels, R180, and an auto suck!
PSS: Why are all the Zs I've ever owned brown...
Oh Ya... PICS!
Not to bad huh?
Its got its fair share of rust tho. But its not nearly as bad as I feared it may be! And get this I will be like the 3rd owner of that Z!
PS: Steel wheels, R180, and an auto suck!
PSS: Why are all the Zs I've ever owned brown...
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... Want a Camaro? The deal I struck with him was a trade and he gives me $500 soooo ya ^^" Unless you want an 89 Camaro RS I dont think I can get your 280ZT lol
Anyways I changed my mind once I realized how stupid simple it is to make a 240Z "clone" from a 280Z
Anyways I changed my mind once I realized how stupid simple it is to make a 240Z "clone" from a 280Z
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#6
interiors a ton of changes
you planning on putting in 240z tail lights?
looks to be a 77-78 right?
Last edited by skib; 10-23-2009 at 12:26 AM.
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How'd he get that much rust in Vernal, Utah? Did it used to live in the snow/ski/mountains area?
Depending on how it was maintained, a 300k L28 may not be too bad. Mine had about 275k on it when I bought it. I mic'd the crank when I took the engine apart for my rebuild and modifications, and the most wear was 0.0003" on one rod journal. All other rod and mains were 0.0001" or 0.0002". Just a couple 10,000ths of wear. If the head was maintained (valve job, guides/seals), it could be quite nice. On the other hand, while Z-shopping, I saw one owned by an idiot who did basically no maintenance and threw a rod, punching a hole in the block in less than 200k. I politely said it wasn't quite what I was looking for and wished him luck with his sale.
Still, I hope you're in a body work kind of mood if you get that one. That's a lot of tin worm damage to go after. Good luck, and here's hoping it's one more Z saved!
cheers,
Dave
Depending on how it was maintained, a 300k L28 may not be too bad. Mine had about 275k on it when I bought it. I mic'd the crank when I took the engine apart for my rebuild and modifications, and the most wear was 0.0003" on one rod journal. All other rod and mains were 0.0001" or 0.0002". Just a couple 10,000ths of wear. If the head was maintained (valve job, guides/seals), it could be quite nice. On the other hand, while Z-shopping, I saw one owned by an idiot who did basically no maintenance and threw a rod, punching a hole in the block in less than 200k. I politely said it wasn't quite what I was looking for and wished him luck with his sale.
Still, I hope you're in a body work kind of mood if you get that one. That's a lot of tin worm damage to go after. Good luck, and here's hoping it's one more Z saved!
cheers,
Dave
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You know?If that dam camaro would just sell I would have gotten myself a 72 240Z... Now Im questioning if I want to do the trade Im a bit worried I may be getting in over my head in work on the car, engine wise anyways.
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OKAY! I got the Z home Safe and sound! Now, I have checked and replaced any bad fuses, and the fuse-able links are fine. But Im not getting any power at all to the wires to the fuel pump. Any ideas?
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I just picked up the Z and left unfortunately
I was gonna ask you if you could pick up the manual stuff needed for a auto to 5 speed swap from that 240Z an PNP then I'll play you back for it and for the work for it (Tried to get into PNP but it was so full I couldn't get my truck in @.@
And where IS the fuel pump relay!? I've been looking for it but I cant see it anywhere...
I was gonna ask you if you could pick up the manual stuff needed for a auto to 5 speed swap from that 240Z an PNP then I'll play you back for it and for the work for it (Tried to get into PNP but it was so full I couldn't get my truck in @.@
And where IS the fuel pump relay!? I've been looking for it but I cant see it anywhere...
#17
I could probably do that, unfortunately I won't have any time until Monday or Tuesday... the rest of my week is booked so solid I can't even go buy the BMW I've been looking at...
FPR on a 280z is right above the hood puller handle. There's a pic in the FSM from xenons30.com
FPR on a 280z is right above the hood puller handle. There's a pic in the FSM from xenons30.com
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Oh... I was looking all over the engine bay for it lol Im to used to S130s lol
And if you cant, dont worry about it. ITs just that 240Z will be the cheapest way I can get all that manual parts needed @.@
Driveshaft,
Brake/clutch pedals
Shift boots
Hard lines
... Hmm I'll check ebay for now
And front Turn signal fenders.... Bleh I just better plan another trip out and pray there isnt to much snow...
And if you cant, dont worry about it. ITs just that 240Z will be the cheapest way I can get all that manual parts needed @.@
Driveshaft,
Brake/clutch pedals
Shift boots
Hard lines
... Hmm I'll check ebay for now
And front Turn signal fenders.... Bleh I just better plan another trip out and pray there isnt to much snow...
Last edited by BlueKitsune; 10-28-2009 at 06:35 PM.
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And I forgot the one for 5 lol
Anyways A new problem showed up, the rear drivers side drum is frozen up and I can NOT get the sucker off... Any ideas?
Double post
Triple Post
Quadruple post
And I forgot the one for 5 lol
Anyways A new problem showed up, the rear drivers side drum is frozen up and I can NOT get the sucker off... Any ideas?