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  1. Skallywag

    Gearbox and differential oil??

    Hi everyone, I'm just in the process of reattaching the refurbished transmission and diff on the 240Z and need a bit of advice regards the type of oil I should use. Looking at the manual it suggests Castrol Hypoy for the Gearbox and Castrol Hypoy B for the diff, but of course these are not...
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    Missing Bolt

    Hi, everyone. I've encountered a problem that hopefully someone out there can help sort it out. Long story short, I’m in the last phases of a 1973 240Z five speed manual rebuild. While fitting new bearings and seals to the Differential and gearbox I sent the various bolts away to be re-plated...
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    Racing Custom Parts

    Hi, Just the process of obtaining a cam pulley timing wheel and sensor for the Z. From my search, there seems to be only one that specifically says that there kit will fit straight on to the Datsun L series (L24 L26 L28). Has anyone dealt with Racing Custom Parts guys before?
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    Cam sensor

    Hi, since making the decision to go with throttle bodies over the OE carbs its been a bit of a minefield. Long story short, does anyone know if a cam sensor is available for the L24? Any advise or information would be a great help. Cheers
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    replacement battery

    Hi, Just in the process of replacing my 1973 240Z battery. I took the old one out way back and didn't think to measure it or make a note of the type. Any suggestions would be a great help.
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    Cam spray bar leak.

    Hi, All, After priming oil through the engine I noticed I had oil leaking from both of the oil terminal plates on the cam spray bar. Has anyone come across this issue before? (photos attached item 20 on part list) And more importantly what's the fix. Can't see any new seals available here or in...
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    skimmed head advice

    Hi everyone. Just had my S30 motor back from the local engineering shop for a general once over. Thought it a good idea since the last time it turned over was back in September 1986. They informed me they had taken five thou off the head (against my instruction to leave it alone since it was...
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    Clutch Bush Removal

    Clutch Bush Extractor Tool In the current rebuild of my L24 engine I came across an interesting problem. A problem you may at some time find yourselves in. I couldn’t find any ‘how to’ video’s other than some guy suggesting you hook out the bush with the end of a bearing puller claw, which I...
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    L24 engine rebuild

    Hi everyone, I'm in the middle of a L24 engine rebuild and find myself a little confused (which is usually the normal state to be honest) The confusion stems from the Oil Gallery plug. When I stripped the engine down I cannot remember seeing it, nor did I remove it. The workshop manual I have...
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    A little advice

    Hi everyone, hope your all staying healthy and safe. I'm approaching a critical juncture in my rebuild and thought it might be wise to ask a question i'm sure many of you will have already figured out. The last time my engine ran was 1986 and I've heard conflicting suggestions regards the lead...
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    Z quarter window frame fix

    Not seen this issue raised before so I thought my experience might be helpful to anyone who ends up facing the same problem. First off, if you imported your Z from the States chances are you're probably safe, since UK cars are far more likely to succumb to this problem since our climate is a...
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    Original 240Z colours

    Hi, I'm in the process of restoring a 240Z M reg. Is there anyway I can find out the original colour. I bought the car 41 years ago and it's been in storage most of the intervening time, apart from a brief spell of use. The bloke I bought it from had the colour changed to Red from the original...
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