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  1. Kieronpollock

    Japfest Silverstone Ticket

    Hi It is now highly likely I cant make this event so if anybody wants it (ticket includes our club stand), please pm me...if not good I bought canx insurance!
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    Insurance renewal

    Renewed my insurance today, £157, up £5 from last year. Was very happy given the dailies have gone up 15-20% I used Howdens, previously known as A Plan, Thatcham branch. Agreed value
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    3 Zs up for auction at Silverstone classics today

    At least one of which we've discussed indepth seen before
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    Unidentified holes in footwell (240z)

    Hi all During the resto of my car I never really looked into a mystery, perfectly circular hole I have in both footwells. They are on the side next to the OEM kick board (which seem to have a cut out to accommodate them) but are in addition to the cable controlled cold air intake or the hole...
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    Getting keys cut

    Hi all Looking to create a spare set of keys for my 240z, any recommendations on where to go to get the correct blank keys for cutting? Thanks in advance Kieron
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    Brake issues - help required!

    Hi All Looking for a fresh point of view on a brake issue with my restored 240z. I have a new brake set up including a 1” Wilwood Master cylinder and a new 7.5” brake booster from Zcardepot, parts that came with the car as new and unused. Car has been to an MOT tester to use their brake...
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    Advice on Trolley Jack

    Happy New a year everyone! First advice request of 2023. My current jack that I’ve had for years is a basic Halfords 2ton jack and has worked fine on my daily drives and my wife’s mini. However, it doesn’t have the reach to sit under the front cross member and allow me to pump it up. I’m...
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    Oil pressure Gauge not working

    Hi all My oil pressure meter is proving temperamental so thinking of moving to a mechanical oil pressure gauge for piece of mind. Can anyone suggest a good set up e.g. what fitting I use to replace the electronic sensor in the block or a suitable set up to run both gauges. Thanks in advance
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    Mechanical oil pressure gauge set up

    Hi all My oil pressure meter is proving temperamental so thinking of moving to a mechanical oil pressure gauge for piece of mind. Can anyone suggest a good set up e.g. what fitting I use to replace the electronic sensor in the block or a suitable set up to run both gauges. Thanks in advance
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    Gearbox oil 240z

    Guys What oil are you using in your 240z gear boxes. I’ve seen both G4 and G5 75w90 mentioned in other forums with no clear ‘winner’ Thanks
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    Did Samuris come with a factory fitted sun roof?

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    Tail light cover rear interior trim question

    I have, surplus to requirements, a tail light cover rear interior trim but unsure which model it is off, hence need some guidance please. The trim per photos is 10 inches high at the middle, so some 1/5 inches higher than a 240Z/260Z. The light panels also protrude as opposed to be flush on the...
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    Rear brake upgrade

    Hi all Can anyone tell me what type of rear brake calipers can be used for a rear brake drum to disc conversion whilst maintaining the handbrake cable? The reason I ask is the PO included a set of calipers (make and origin unknown) with the car I bought for restoration but my mechanic cannot...
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    240Z/260Z/280Z wiper motor upgrade

    Zcardepot Honda wiper motor upgrade. New, unused as sticking with stock motor New posted from US would be c£115 - looking for £75 including postage
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    Electronic ignition and rev counter 240Z

    I'm moving to electronic ignition (280z) for my 240Z, will I need to have the rev counter recalibrated as I've been told the signal will be a pulse? thanks
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    Rear bumper licence plate lights

    Hi Can anyone shed some light (excuse the pun) on the license plate light on the attached photo (not my car) Reason I ask is I’ve come to install the rear bumper supplied by the PO which has these lights but the bumper does not fit; the corners don’t have brackets but instead have posts that...
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    Front licence plate location - help needed!

    Hi guys need someone who has solved the problem I have. As my restorer is building up the car we have just noticed the front lice plate holder brackets sit on as opposed to in front of the after market valance. Photo of silver car is mine, orange car is included just to give a better...
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    Coolant Waterless or not?

    Next stage on rebuild is to decide on normal vs Evan Waterless coolant. Engine has had complete rebuild, new rad, new water pump, new hoses, original heater matrix, so likelihood of leaks should be very small My builder has used waterless in his race car and daily driver, the classic car...
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    240z Brake booster rod adjustment tool

    Hi, fitting new brake booster and Wilwood master cylinder. I need to set up the push rod properly, does anyone have the tool (attached) I could borrow, or could suggest an alternative way of getting the length correct? Thanks in advance
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    Seat belt replacement

    I’m looking for suggestions for a good 3 point retractable seat belt for my 240Z UK RHD resto. I bought it as a rolling shell and the seat belt straps and metal buckles are just too far gone to be restored. Seen a set of classic seat belts from Securicon, will these do or is there a better...
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