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  1. DarbyshireZ

    Rear engine crankshaft seal question help please

    Hi We are in the process of changing the rear engine crankshaft seal on a 1972 240Z which was leaking. We have a replacement from Motorsport auto/Z store (part no 10-2472) and the new seal is about half the thickness of the one that came out, roughly 6MM compared to 12MM. It fits OK, diameter...
  2. DarbyshireZ

    On the road at last

    Hi Folks After 4 years plus involving a Z farm debacle, a California car, a superhero mechanic (Brother in law Dave) and some help from PMac, Sean and RichieP amongst others we are finally blasting round Lancashire and what fun it is. Just a few finishing touches to do but 98% there. Hope to...
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    Wheel Size Advice 7" vs 8"

    Just trying to source some wheels for our 1972 standard suspension and body 240Z and after various bits of research had decided to go for the following i.e. 205/60/15 on 7 inch rims with zero offset. The wheel I fancied was a Rota Grid V but on speaking to the supplier he advised these were only...
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    73 240Z Accelerator pedal help

    Hi All We have a bit of a crisis in that we lack a RHD accelerator assembly, bushes and mounting bracket to finish our LHD to RHD conversion. The one we were given back by the Z farm has been chopped off at the final bend for some reason. Any help in locating one would be very much...
  5. DarbyshireZ

    240z restoration take 2

    Hi All I’ve been a member for a while but was reluctant to post much given a very expensive, long and distressing experience with DP at the Z farm. However we are now on track for a decent 240Z the second time around so it’s time to share some progress pictures. Plan B involved buying a...
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    Wiring Loom Help or a Donor Car

    Hi Folks First ever post here so be gentle with me. I'm trying to complete a part done RHD 1973 240Z restoration and the good news is I have a very good shell, the bad news is I am missing a lot of bits. The most worrying of which is a wiring loom. Does anyone know where you could find one or...
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