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  1. Jamesk350

    Exhaust fitment problems

    I’m fitting a Z Story system to my 76 280. The problem I have is the crankcase breather pipe is very very close to the front tube. The one on my engine is angled to the the bottom of the inlet manifold,My thoughts are I need to move the tube out of the way. Looking at other L6 series engines...
  2. Jamesk350

    Great Car show in Enfield North London on5th September

    I have been attending this show for a Few years now and there has been a steady increase of classic Jap cars including a few Z's. If anyone is interested in a great day out which is family friendly take a look. https://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/...
  3. Jamesk350

    Spring Rates with BC coilovers.

    Morning All. I am just about to order some BC coilovers for my 76 280z they offer various spring rates and as its going to mainly used on the Road I'm not sure what spring rates to go for. The car is already polybushed but otherwise the suspension is standard. BC offer these spring rates 5/5...
  4. Jamesk350

    280zx wheels

    I’ve got four 280zx wheels taken off my 280z. They can be collected from North London as there to expensive to post.They are in average condition but the tyres can’t be used as they are very old and hard as bricks. Price is FOC
  5. Jamesk350

    Locking brakes again

    Hi all I’m looking for some help/advice. I’ve got a 76 280z, after about a half hours drive which is around 8 to 10 miles the brakes on the car are starting to be binding and short after that the brakes are locked on and the car can not be pushed by hand. The car has a 280zx servo and master...
  6. Jamesk350

    Finally got some new wheels

    I had a delivery this week as I actually found a real Black Friday deal from JBW and not made up deal that’s becoming common. There 7x15 and was going to put 205/55/r15 Falken’s on them,just have to wait for spring now to drive it again.
  7. Jamesk350

    Brakes Sticking

    Hi All. I’ve got a 280z with a 280zx brake servo and master cylinder fitted. After driving about 5miles the brakes start binding and after a longer drive of say around 15 miles the brakes lock on solid. All the wheels a very hot and the car is locked on solid. The free play from the pedal to...
  8. Jamesk350

    Cleaning Day

    Had my first chance to give the Z a good clean and polish at last due to the first dry weekend for a long time. Came out ok I think. I fixed my non charging alternator which was down to very dirty old corroded fuseable links which I’ve replaced and was just to go for a drive and noticed I’d...
  9. Jamesk350

    Thought I should say hello

    After years of wanting a Z and working on a few when I was an apprentice mechanic I have finally got my act together and purchased a 280z it was a bit of an impulse buy on my part and due to the usual weather I’ve only driven it about 35miles and I’ve already got a small list of items to fix. I...
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