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Now that my Z is Tax free i've been tempted to drive it on the bright sunny days we have at this time of the year but i'm worried about the problems of salt on the road. Is salt still used and if so does it have to be washed away by rain to completely remove it? Anyone else driving this time...

I'm trying to source a replacement indicator flasher unit but I want the old thermal type that 'clicks'. Can anyone help with the correct spec as stamped on the unit and/or a part number? Should have kept the old one for reference but i've binned it. It's for a ' 74 260Z.

I keep seeing strange square things with numbers inside. An example is on Riddlers 'security measure' thread. on Smileyinside's reply after 'very practical Riddler' there's 5 of these squares. What the heck are they!

in the last few days i've noticed a knocking noise coming from the rear when i pull from the lights or accelerate after changing gear. i've disconnected the drive shaft from the wheel hub today and can feel play from where the drive shaft connects to the diff. any ideas what this could be? this...

Just in case someone misses it, there's a nice restoration feature in the May edition of Practical Performance Car. And in keeping with the 240Z obsession, it's titled "how I built my dream 240, even though it's clearly a 260Z!

does anyone know if the wiper / light stalk can be dismantled for repair? I've got 2 and they're both faulty. one has a dodgy light switch and on the other the wash / wipe push won't work. I'll need to sort this for it's mot even though i don't drive the car at night or when rain forecast!

I'd love to see an old pic of my Z from the 70's and have been toying with the idea of writing to some previous owners. I have a list of all the owners from the DVLA but i'm apprehensive coz it was such a long time ago & it might cause an upset if there no longer around. Has anyone done it with...

I removed the mustache bar over the weekend in order to replace the rubber bushings with some urethane ones. the bar was in a shocking condition with the retained outer metal part of the bushing severely corroded and i'm gonna have to scrap it the bar. however i think i have the wrong bar...

Hi i need some advice regarding my 260Z rear suspension. There's been a knocking sound coming from the rear when driving over bumpy roads since my car returned to use about 4 years ago (it was off the road for years). It's been on a ramp and rocked up and down and you can hear the noise. A few...

i'm in the process of replacing the radiator and thought it would be a good opportunity to flush the cooling system. it says in the haynes manual to unscrew the cylinder block drain tap but doesn't say where it is. can anyone describe where it is? the only thing i can find is at the back of the...

I've just treated myself to a new Champion 3 ore aluminum rad. however there are two holes in the bottom with pipes coming out. can anyone tell me what these are for as there not on the original rad.

:banghead: can't believe what ive just done.I've just replaced the bonnet catch - the part that fits on the body, but forgot to reconnect the cable and i've closed the bonnet and now i can't open it...what on earth am i gonna do?

my Z wouldn't start the other day and i'm sure i've got air in the fuel line. can anyone advise how's best to get it out. i let the tank get very low over the winter. i've put some fuel in from a can and there is some fuel in the filter, but only about 10mm. does that sound right?, also the...

i would like to replace my seats as the drivers is starting to fall apart underneath. are there any other car's in which the seats would fit with minimal mods. i,m thinking a nice pair of leather one's would look good.

does anyone know the correct location of this aluminum plate on a uk 260Z?, i thought it was fitted on the off side strut tower but there are no matching holes. there are matching holes nearby just above the voltage regulator & next to the fuel filter but it wouldn't sit flush as there's a...

does anyone know if the radius rod should be adjusted when the tracking is done as my steering wheel still wobbles at around 60 mph. took it to kwik fit for the tracking but it's just as bad. the wheels have been balanced and the bearings replaced.

big congrats to richiep for winning best car of the 70's at oulton park today up against dozens of superb classics. on the way back i was challenged to a race at the lights by a volvo - and lost!:lol:

does anyone know if these were painted grey on all the Z's, or just the 240? mine is an early 260 & is a dull black colour.:conf2:

my 260 has been upgraded in the past with a 280zx dizzy but i want to return it to standard. unfortunately the wiring has been butchered. on the 260 dizzy there is wiring with a 3 pin female plug. does anyone have the wiring with the 3 pin male plug which i think goes to the coil.?

just finished reading the may edition of retro mag. anybody want it?. there's no zeds but a great feature on a v8 opel manta plus de lorean & escort mk1. i only keep mags with z features no space for the others. pm me if interested n you can have it.