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I put on a new gasket and the instructions tell me to torque the cover bolts to 30 inch-pounds, which is about 2.5 foot-pounds by the conversion table. Local Z guys said 10 flt-lbs. I compromised at about 4 ft-lbs, which seemed nice and snug. I'm wondering if I made them too tight, but if...

The car was running fine. Parked in garage for a week. Wouldn't start. No fuel getting to carbs. Thought it was original (1971) fuel pump, so replaced it and filter. Huffed back through gas line to tank and it "bubbles" fine with 1/2 tank in it now. Sucked gas into new filter with no...

Does anyone know of a good competent mechanic knowledgable of early 240Z cars in the Portland Oregon area? Thanks!

The 1971 FairladyZ has a "rally clock" driven by an oscillator, which drains the battery in a week when it's sitting in the garage. I'd like to disconnect the power to the oscillator. Is there a quick and easy way to do it without getting into the fuse block? Thanks!

How can I tell if the Minilites on my Z are alloy or magnesium? They are marked 14 x 6 1/2 x 13 and also marked 6-76 SM.

What is the correct tightening torque (ft lbs) for 1976 Minilite Mag wheels on the 1971 FairladyZ? Thank you.

Is there a quick way to determine if a rear wheel bearing is going bad on a 1971 Fairlady Z?

Where can one get a new cam oiler spray bar for the 240Z engine? Thanks!

Any good source "over there" for parts unique to the RHD FairladyZ-L, like "windscreen wiper arms" and the like? Can't get them here in the USA. Thank you.

The 1971 FairladyZ-L has had an intermittent problem with the starter circuit that just became non-operative. It had occasionally giving out one "click" noise from under the dashboard somewhere, then the next time I turned the key to start the starter would work. Yesterday all I get is the one...

I tried to upload some photos to the gallery in 240Z of our Fairlady Z and after it says "contacting ZClub.net" it shows the load photos screen again blank, and the photos never get uploaded.

Once it's been reinstalled, how does one adjust the rear deck hatch on a 1971 FairladyZ so it closed evenly? Is there a trick to it? The body repair shop didn't do a very good job, it's high on one side.

How does one lubricate the hood latch cable to help keep it from breaking? Is there some way to open the hood if it breaks, like rigging some sort of emergency wire to pull from under the car?

On our 1971 FairladyZ-L (a homemarket 240Z ...) the glass for the fuel-amp guage has "slid down", apparently come loose. Can't figure out if it was attached to the actual gauge, or the dashboard ... How and to what do I refasten the glass so it won't come loose when wiping it clean? As it's...

I'm thinking about replacing the leaking gas tank vent line and wondered how involved a project? Has anyone done this recently on an early 240Z? What's involved? Thank you!!

The vent hose on the 1971 FairladyZ (JDM) is leaking up on top of the fuel tank. Are these available any longer? If not, any suggestions for a replacement? This car does not have the vapor canister, etc. No emissions controls at all. Thank you!

I am redoing a 1971 FairladyZ (JDM) and need to know how many of the little rubber bumpers are supposed to be on the fender lip of the two inspection hatches (one for the washer bottle and one for the battery) and where they are placed, so it will be correct. Thank you!

The body shop completed the repaint and can't get the reinstalled door locks to work. The button won't even go down. The key seems to turn the cylinder to a point, but it won't work. Door open or closed, neither side works on the 1971 240Z (A Fairlady really, but the same as the 240.) Could...

The body shop is trying to install the weatherstripping and rubbers for the rear hatch on my 1971 Fairlady Z (240Z JDM) and haven't a clue!!! I can't find a diagram or info anywhere; could someone please help? Is there any rubber installed actually ON the rear hatch cover OR is it all on the...