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    Torqen parts dealers

    I ordered a wing repair panel off them for my s30, It took about 2 months to arrive From what I have read on here is that you order something then they order from the USA and that they don’t hold much stock here in the UK
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    Drilled 240z cam

    I’d check the oil pickup for oily sludge in the sump Mine had a problem it turned out the pickup was blocked It made my cam start knocking Cleaned it up and since been ok
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    SOLD: Original nissan damper inserts for 240z

    Will These will fit an early 260z too ?
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    Fuel pumps

    Are your spark plugs ok? I had the same trouble, was hesitant when on full revs I thought it was fuel related starving of fuel the same as you I decided to change the spark plugs And it now runs like a dream
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    Spotted in longridge

    I was driving in longridge Preston lancs , Tonight where I live and spotted a very nice red datsun 260z t regd driving the opposite way , I flashed my lights I shocked to see another 260z in my village , Was this anyone in the club?
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    Fitting a 240z head on an early 260z?

    Hi guys , I am wanting a bit of advise, I have an early 260z with a knocking cam , and last year bought a e88 shaved head 0.30 with new valve train fitted but off a 240z from Mike b , I have a decent A grind cam , I'm thinking of buying a new timing chain kit and head bolt set , Maybe...
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    What did you do to your Z this week?

    Last weekend I fitted some refurbished brake calipers and new pads on my 260z which I got off eBay about a year ago. I had a lot of trouble with the brakes binding on the drivers side ,sticking rusty pistons , now much better , probably save a few quid on fuel too My next job is to fit...
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    Wheel Size Advice 7" vs 8"

    I have jbw mini lite style 8 wide wheels with 225/60/15 tyres fitted on standard suspension, And only have issues when I go down a pot hole ,then I can hear the tyre touching the rear arches slightly sometimes.
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    cluncking back end

    cheers yellow z , i will get it up on some ramps and have a look
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    cluncking back end

    hi Jon , just been for a ride in it and it is in all gears ,when giving it gas then letting it off then back on , it has always been noisey but im sure its getting worse , louder
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    cluncking back end

    hi guys , i have a noisy cluncking noise when reversing and then setting off in 1st gear and in second when accelerating and decellerating , it is not as noticable when in higher gears ,it is a 74 260z could this be universal joints? any ideas anyone cheers jay
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    Best Z club driving roads.

    This is my backyard , i know the roads around here very well. i live about 30 mins away from clitheroe in a place called longridge , the ribble valley countryside has some fantastic roads the trough of bowland springs to mind, a nice scenic route with some great twisty roads. especially in the z
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    [SOLVED] Hot positive battery lead on 74 260 z

    Put a new earring strap on today from battery to bulkhead and a new condenser and seems to have solved my starting and running issues ,also the positive terminal is cool, I would like to thank you all again for your help. Now got to put it in for an mot and hopefully I will be enjoying my car...
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    [SOLVED] Hot positive battery lead on 74 260 z

    Sorry franky, I never thanked you too . Right been in the garage to check connections on the starter , cleaned them up, took the - terminal off cleaned that too . Where the - terminal is bolted to the starter motor bolt ,should there be a braided wire strap going to the bodywork or chassis too ...
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