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Hey all, so I have been having quite a lot of reliability issues with the 280Z, it keeps running rich and stalling all the time, we've chased gremlins, replaced parts and it works ok for a bit and then the problems start again. It's likely something simple, but to be honest, I've had enough and...

Hi all, any suggestions on a good place to buy in the UK? I see a bunch of universal kits on ebay, but not sure of the quality of them. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I found this as an example - https://www.ebay.com/p/16040539658 Although I think that's for a prop shaft, not drive...

Anyone know where I can get properly sized metal plates for my 280z? The ones I have are too big to fit nicely... any suggestions on a size that works for the car?

Hi all, so I have a problem I am hoping someone can help me diagnose! I had a problem a while back where sometimes the car would struggle to fuel and could stall, leave the car off for 30 secs and it was fine again for a random amount of time. It was likely due to the amount of rust in the fuel...

Hi all, so I have been thinking about some engine mods for the L28, and I was wondering what your thoughts would be on doing the following. My idea is to get a little more power and driveability whilst retaining long-term reliability and some originality. Making it sound awesome is also a bonus...

Hi, does anyone have a wiring diagram for a '76 280z for the fusible links? Two of mine are gone (which explains my alternator not working, I suspect it blew when I jump started the car after my battery died from leaving the lights on in storage) I found a set from Torqen here...

Hi all, I could do with some advice :) My 280z was in storage for a few weeks, but I accidentally left the lights on (doh!). This of course killed the battery and I only noticed when I tried to start it. I will point out its all been working fine up until this point. The volt meter would always...

I've just noticed that mine is, and it seems that my import company tell me that the dvla have no model listing for a 280z so they just choose the closest model in the system, which is a 280zx? Is that true for all of you with 280's?

Hi all, so my 280Z with stock L28 with EFI has a strange fault where sometimes when driving the car it just starts to misfire and will not accelerate, but will idle fine. It just sounds like it's firing on half its cylinders (to a layman) when you push the throttle... however, if you turn off...

Hi all, so on my first proper drive of the 280z, its bottoming out on the rear arches and has gauged the tyres... joy. I went to adjust them, but the adjusters on the top of the coilovers don't turn or click like they do in videos I have watched online. I notice that the adjusters pull upwards...

Just looking for some opinions here on whether or not I could use the 280 as a daily (ish) driver. I currently barely do any miles tbh. I work from home and I only use my car (SL55 AMG) to pick up my son on weekends and go for a country road blast when I feel like it. We have a family car for...

Hi, When running the car on the drive the other day, I have noticed a very slight drip of petrol coming from the fuel rail and dripping down onto the exhaust manifold. Thankfully the car isn't being driven! I am guessing the best thing to do would be to remove the rubber hosing on fuel rails...

Hi all, as per the title, when I got the car it has an aftermarket modern (ish) headunit. It was working when I test drove the car, but when I tried it yesterday, it doesn't switch on at all. I have checked the fuse and that's fine, so I need some help in knowing what to diagnose next to see...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13247207 Am I missing something here? Surely this price isn't accurate?

I'm just super happy and wanted to share :) After a month of waiting, the Z was collected this morning in the Netherlands and is on its way to the UK. Hopefully, it arrives safe and sound and goes through registration with no problems, and if it does, it should be with me towards the end of...

Hi all! I am James, based down in Brighton. I currently drive a fairly modified SL55 AMG but I have been wanting a Datsun S30 for about 20 years now :) My dream was a very particular look, and the car that has the look I have always wanted is available :) I am heading over to The Netherlands...