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    280zx Agreed values....

    Chaps, following on from the '280zx - where are they all' post....it was nice to see all those examples :thumbs: it then made me think what values have each of you actually managed to get AGREED with your insurance company ?... My car is a 280zx 2+2 targa 5 speed manual, 109k...
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    280zx Sealed Headlight replacement

    Chaps, One of my sealed headlights is not working and I considered changing over to a standard 7 inch headlight with a replaceable bulb..h4 I think.... ( I'm not into any other fancy sort of upgraded lighting as the car is only used on dry days for a nice blast out ..) Are there any...
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    280zx Ignition Coil

    Chaps, Following a recent breakdown ( caused by ye olde alternator ) it made me think about the other old parts under bonnet.....I've rebuilt / replaced most other stuff to maintain reliability but I think the oldest part is now the ignition coil....its obviously a critical part and it looks...
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    280zx fuel light

    Chaps, My fuel gauge looks like its packed up and now always sits on empty...there is quite a bit of tank in the fuel which I would rather use up before removing the sender for inspection - does anyone know if the warning light on the dash marked 'fuel' is wired in line with the gauge or...
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    280zx Cooling system hoses

    Chaps, Just doing a bit of ***-ivation :cool: on my 280zx and thought I'd pass on this info: a) Due to old age of the hoses, I have replaced the 2 that go to the heater matrix ( through the bulkhead ), these are pretty expensive for genuine replacement items but I have a friend who works...
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    relay locations...

    Chaps, While I give my 280zx a bit of tlc ( and amongst other things soak up some water in the drivers footwell ! ) I've removed the drivers seat and I see the usual 1x relay and 2x little black boxes on the cross member beneath the seat - and I keep thinking to myself 'one day I should ask...
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    My 83 280zx stuck in my garage - wont start !

    Chaps, My trusty 280zx has failed me..for the first time ever !. :eek: Everything appears normal ( as in all the dash lights come on in response to the rotation of the ignition key ). Fuel pump primes. inner wing Efi Relay clicks on. The starter turns engine as normal. Battery is good. I can...
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    Lower Ball Joints, 1983 280zx

    Chaps, after 6 years of 'everytime i open my garage door i see my 280zx disappearing under more and more junk'...ive finally got enough time to get my porous power steering rack off :smash: ready to be sent to kiley-clinton engineering for leak stopping repairs... However, 'she' ( the...
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    leaking power steering rack

    chaps, after trying various snake oils ( 'stop leak' additives...) what is the best way to go about repairing my leaky 280zx steering rack, its leaking from around the gators so guess that the seals have gone on each end of the rack ?, are these seals still available ?, are they just a push...
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    280zx coil wanted

    Hello folks, anyone got a good 2nd hand ignition coil for a 280zx they want to sell me ? - the output on mine is low ( I've got a peak kv tester ), I only use the car on sunny days so it dosent need to be a new one, thanks in advance, Richard
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    coolant level

    hi folks, i'm getting to know my newly acquired 1983 280zx 2+2 manual - ive been around cars for a long time so fairly handy with a spanner. So far only 1 point of concern to run by you guys if i may : on the radiator in my car there is a pressure cap on the top and an opening on the neck...
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