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    280ZX Targa, Manual VGC ends today!

    Hello Rob, no - this is my car. The one in the advert looks very clean, excellent example!
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    For Sale: 280ZX Disks and Road Springs

    Hello Huw, I’ll buy the set of springs if you still have them.
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    What did you do to your Z this week?

    The 280ZX is road legal Again!
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    Forsale - E88 Cylinder Head

    E88 cylinder head for sale, off a L24, external lube. All mating faces good, no warping etc. Been sitting on the shelf for the past 15years, might as well go to somebody who will use it etc. Open to any reasonable offer.
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    Datsun UK's founder - biography

    Read the book "Octav Botnar - A Life". Bought this from Amazon last year. Well worth the read!
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    Twin Carbs For Sale

    Twin carbs, manifolds and heat shield for sale. From a 260 but where from a 240 originally. £175. Postage
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    280ZX 2+2 Rear Quarter Glass

    For sale left hand side quarter glass, in good condition - no scratches or damage £30 right hand side quarter glass, in good condition - no scratches or damage. Has the original "OK" sticker with the buy off Inspectors signature £30 Delivery / pick up to be agreed etc.
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    280zx where are they?

    Yes, but had full respray when I restored it.
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    280zx where are they?

    Heres mine!
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    Juke gearbox fault

    Box is a Jatco unit (only CVT). Early units had a problem with oil pump vibration.
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    280ZX Digital Electrical Connections

    Replacing the analogue clock with a later digital clock, does anybody know where each connections goes to on the PCB? Please see the attached. Thanks.
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    280ZX rebuild, nearly there!!

    After 7 years of on/off restoration, the 280ZX is nearly ready to hit the road - hopefully next week. A few minor things to sort before MOT.:)
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    Automatic Gearbox 3N71B Help

    I took some pictures, I'll compresss them and upload them asap to show the difference.
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    Automatic Gearbox 3N71B Help

    Removed the gearbox and checked torque converter installed distance, manual valve connection, selector adjustment etc, as expected all OK. Checked the flexplate distance from the mounting face, all OK. At this point noticed that the flex plate torque conveter mounting is offset.........Yes I'd...
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    Automatic Gearbox 3N71B Help

    All the manuals I have, do not state filling the torque converter before installing. The torque converter could only be half filled at best anyway. Sourced the hydraulic drawings for the gearbox. The outer case of the converter bolts to the flex plate and this outer case also meshes with the...
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    Automatic Gearbox 3N71B Help

    Thanks for the replies. When the torque converter was installed I checked the installed distance, as per the Nissan quoted figure. I installed the converter dry, so maybe this is the concern. I'm going to remove the gearbox on Monday, check and reinstall as per you suggestions. I'll feedback...
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    Automatic Gearbox 3N71B Help

    Refitted the gearbox after restoring my 280ZX and have no drive in any gear.:confused: The fluid levels are correct and the gear change is adjusted correctly. The gearbox worked fine before being removed. Using Dexron 2. Any advice, ideas or suggestions (no I'm not going to convert it to...
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    280zx idler pulley bearing

    Try this link for explaination. Bearing Numbers and Types Explained
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    280ZX Power steering rack strip down

    Thanks Mike. The rack itself is in very good condition, but the pipes on the rack where badly corroded. Couldn't get the fittings undone, tried everything - so having to drill the fittings out, didn't want swarf to enter piston area. Thanks :thumbs:.
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