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Thanks Mike, I heard from him yesterday and felt a bit uneasy about it. I was going to post a question on this and you've already answered it. Geoff

4 votes now!

That's a shame I would have come but I have to work this weekend. I only live in Fareham so if you want to organise another meet in the future I will try to make it.

Using WD40 on all the joints between engine and carb manifold showed a leak around gasket at the cylinder which had non fouled plug so it looks like I will be replacing this gasket again. It will be the third time it has been changed, the first was put on after engine rebuild and leaked quite...

Thanks for the replies, will get the WD40 out. Yes, sorry I should have said triple Delloto carbs. They have been running a bit rich which has meant plugs do get carbon fouled and need cleaning regularly. When I checked them yesterday they were black in varying degrees, except one which was...

I have noticed an unfamiliar sound coming from my engine when idling which can be best described as sounding like a gas jet.The engine sounds like one piston is not firing so after removing and cleaning the spark plugs I turned my attention to the carbs. Someone suggested that I try using soap...

Any news on the 240 lower steering joints Mike? Geoff

I live in Fareham, Hampshire. Have to work some weekends so don't get much chance to go to meets, but if something interesting comes up and I'm free then I'll be there.

Glad to have you back Mike, follow all the good advice.

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Datsun in New Forest

240Z

Whilst driving down the motorway yesterday there was a loud clunk and I looked in the mirror to see one of my filter covers bouncing away, luckily not hitting anyone. Would anyone happen to have a spare lying around, its the oval type (see pic). Many thanks, Geoff

Hobnob - 240z

The car in question is the same reg as this one that didn't reach reserve price on ebay:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&item=220033573083&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 It is quoted as being 82. Dose this look like the later model?

I am surprised that the low mileage dosn't make it worth more, but I acknowledge your experience with these cars and thank you for your advice. Just to help the seller and for my own curiosity what are the differences between a Mk 1 and 2? Geoff

I know it is difficult to put a value on a car without seeing it, just wanted to get some idea. I may suggest placing an ad in the classifieds, then you may get some pictures. Geoff

Sorry I should have mentioned it's an X reg, 81 i think? Geoff

There is a 280zx 2+2 manual gearbox being sold locally, only one owner from new, 36K on the clock. Only problem is it hasn't been guaraged so a few rust patches that could do with being sorted out. Also has T roof. Can anyone give me a rough idea of value? Geoff

I have an E88 head/L28 block on my 240 and have just had to have some expensive headwork done as two of the valves went through the valve seats. It may be a wise precaution to use an addative as Mr. F suggests.