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Datsun 240z, 1972, manual. Original 2.4l engine and gearbox. The metal work on this car is in exceptional condition. Was a very solid Californian import to start with. All welding has been professionally done. The only area which could be improved on if required is 2 small sections on the rear...

Hi Could someone please tell me what bushing this is. I need to purchase a new set for the lower wishbone and I am not sure what it's called specifically. Can some please let me know what to search for on ebay or provide a link of what to buy. Many thanks

I have replaced my factory original mechanical fuel pump twice now with an aftermarket one from ebay. On both occasions the pump works fine for a very short while. About 5 or so trips then it fails. I believe the the diaphragm in the pump gets weak as it must be an inferior product. I...

Datsun 240z, 1972, manual. Original 2.4L engine and gearbox. New house forces sale. The metal work on this car is in exceptional condition. Was a very solid Californian import to start with. All welding has been professionally done. The only area which could be improved on if required is 2...

Hi I have been trying to fix the rear indicators with no success. Does anyone have any ideas? The left indicator works but I do not know if it is normal that it flashes red (top left light flashes) as well as the white light which is lower right. Both flash. When I turn on the right indicator...

Hi I have been looking through the threads on here and could not seem to find an answer unless I missed something. I have a 1972 240z. The seatbelt mechanisms do not work properly. One does not retract and the other does not pull out. The side that does not retract had a broken spring when I...

Just to let everyone know that my old 280z will be on salvage car hunters tomorrow on Quest at 9pm. I sold it to them about 1.5y ago. Hope it will be interesting

Datsun 280z survivor car. Tax and MOT exempt. Unfortunately I am having to sell my lovely Datsun 280z. 1977 2.8L 5 speed car. Never driven in the winter on the salty roads. It is kept in my garage. This Datsun is not your typical 280z. It is completely original as far as the body goes. It...

Hi Does anyone know where to buy or even if it is possible to buy gears for the 5 speed original 280z box. I have removed my gearbox in order to replace seals, clutch etc and noticed that there is wear to the reverse gear. I have been trying to buy a new reverse gear from USA but can't find...

Hi I am going through my 280z and sorting out all of the oil leaks. I recently bought the seal that goes in the back of my gearbox where the yoke from the prop shaft slides into as there was a leak there. I bought the seal from z store in USA. I removed the prop shaft and replaced the seal...

Hi I have a 1977 280z which I am converting to triple webers. I am having difficulty with the wiring and hoping someone who has been through this could help or point me in the right direction. My 1977 280z has been fitted with a 280zx distributor and was installed by the previous owner. I...

Hi I have just ordered a set of triple 45 webers with mangoletsi intake manifold for my 1977 datsun 280z. Just removed all EFi (harness, ECU), inlet manifold and exhaust manifold. Also removed charcoal canister and what I beleive is the AC vacuum chamber/canister. I have been looking on the...

Hi Has anyone got any experience in buying triple webber kits from UK. It's for my 280z am going to go with a webber setup. I have looked at 2 UK companies. Webcon and classiccarbs. Co. Uk Does anyone have any experience with these companies or can recomend any others. A full kit including...

Hi Up for sale are some light weight bumpers including all mounting hardware Please make an offer if interested These 240Z style bumpers are a popular choice to replace the larger late model Datsun 260Z / 280Z bumpers. These lightweight fiberglass bumpers are the same size as original Datsun...

Hi I am removing my old exhaust system complete with exhaust manifold, decat pipe I had custom made and rear muffler. No holes in the exhaust that I can hear. Sounds very smooth. This is off of my datsun 280z 1977 Californian import. If any one is interested please make me an offer. I am...

Hi I am ready to convert my 280z to triple weber carbs and will remove my complete EFI system soon. This will be the whole thing with the air box, sensor, piping, manifold, wiring harness and ECU etc. Offers invited This is off of my 1977 Datsun 280z California car. I will also have my...

Hi If anyone on here has previous experience or has undertaken such a project I would be grateful for their advice and help in the following. I am building a street able and possibly a light competition car. Something to have fun with. What I imagine is a high revving, very responsive engine...

Hi Happy New Year to all. I purchased a 280z last summer and was wondering if there are any club meets in the Hertfordshire area or if not in this area where do people meet up. I could find a calendar on the site and hoped that someone could point me in the right direction. Many thanks

Hi I have recently bought a 280z 1977 year. I have been through the car sorting it out. I have been having 2 problems which I was hoping someone here could help me with. Firstly the car would turn off all of a sudden whilst driving. I found an issue with the wires that go to the coil and so...

Hi I am in the process of deciding what to do with my stock 280z exhaust system and wondered if anyone here had any experience or advice. My plan is to build a stainless steel system 2.5 inch piping with a small muffler in the centre and a helmholtz resonator at the back just like the motordyne...