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    SOLD: 6255 mile 280ZX 5 speed for sale

    Sadly, time to downsize. I'm selling my 1982 280ZX 5 speed that I've had the good fortune to own for the past 3.5 years. I bought it with 3,500 miles on it and couldn't resist driving it so have ended up with 6255 miles. I'm not one to keep it mothballed. She's unrestored and in excellent...
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    Looking for rally prepped Z

    hi all, Looking for a rally prepped, or partially prepped 240z for rallying. Thanks!
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    How Many Miles Do You Do A Year In Your Z?

    3000 miles this year, 5000 last year. Drive all year round except when roads get salted.
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    Float issue

    The SU stay up floats from Burlen don't work. I returned them no problem.
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    waterproof car cover?

    I've had good success with this outdoor cover; quite thick, not cheap; http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/OutdoorCoverCarBreathableSoft.html
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    Engine cut out at 3000RPM

    Thanks Jon, I'll retime and see how it goes. B
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    Engine cut out at 3000RPM

    Thanks Jon - Distributor is electronic. Timing (vacuum hose off carb) - was 42 degrees at 2500 RPM. Very Occasionally would lose spark 1 when testing. Car would not cut out at 3000 RPM when standing still, only when driving under load. I'll run some tests on alternator perhaps.
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    Engine cut out at 3000RPM

    Hi, Having an issue where the car will cut out at around 3000 RPM. Not splutter out, the engine/electrics completely cut out when driving. Problem occurs only when driving. Timing is set 14 BTDC (at idle); carbs are balanced and correct, cylinder compression (195psi across all 6), fuel...
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    Cooling System

    cheers thanks guys
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    Cooling System

    I'm about to flush the cooling system and put in new coolant. Two questions; 1) The thermostat has a small popet on the top flat disc - is there a special way the thermostat needs to oriented? What does the popet actually do? 2) The engine block coolant drain plug - not sure which plug this is...
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    Air filter box question

    Thanks all!
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    Air filter box question

    Hi, How does the air filter box 'flow door' work? I have a stock orange unit but the door isn't attached to anything to control open/close. I guess it's meant to be closed on cold start up and open up as the engine warms up. Any advice welcome. Thanks Brett
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    Sunday 28th May: South Meet Anyone?

    I'd be in - coming from South London - happy to start at the Grasshopper and join the oil change tour.
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    Engine Oil Brand Type

    I have L28, non turbo, twin carbs and use VALVOLINE VR1 Racing 20W-50 Mineral Oil.
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    UK 240Z seen near Toulouse

    Cheers, Running 225/50/15 Toyo T1R tyres Shakotan Wheels I'm sure to head down next summer so would be good to catch up with some local Z's.
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    UK 240Z seen near Toulouse

    That's mine! I took the Z over for summer holiday - I think that was in Saint Gaudens? Some nice driving down there.
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    Got my Z!

    The previous owner had done a fair bit to it which is what attracted me to it (apart from the body). Its got a L28; F54 Block P90A Head converted to solid lifters. Bored over 1mm with new flat top pistons; Ztherapy Su carbs; N36 intake manifold, 12.3LB light flywheel (yeah not quite fun driving...
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    Got my Z!

    Yes, the previous owner put the door cards in about 5 years ago. I'm not sure where they sourced those. re: front spoiler, It was rock solid at 90mph, haven't tested any higher, so not sure of it's impact to be honest.
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    Got my Z!

    Cheers Thanks for the encouraging comments everyone. Look forward to comparing notes as the journey begins.
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    Got my Z!

    Yes! The list begins...
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