280zx Coolant leak

SteveG · Apr 22, 2023

Huw said:
That wee thing is unfortunately unobtainium. Its a pressure relief valve that allows coolant to flow from the lower thermostat housing to the water pump if the engine is at high revs when it’s cold before the thermostat opens.

Been looking for a replacement myself. Looks like it can be prised open, but I’ve not been brave enough myself yet to try.

Huw said:
I didn’t get that Steve. The site allowed me to pay straight away. I ordered two taking Chef‘s advise. If there is a problem with you getting hold of one, you can get one from me in the mean time when they turn up.

They have now sent the payment email but saying ignore it because "The part is not available" - fingers crossed you order is ok

Huw · Apr 25, 2023

SteveG said:
Oh, right. I ordered 2 as well (ahahah). Thank you your offer, I'll stay tuned.

Weeell mine won’t be coming either. Just received a refunding note. Back to combing tinternet for one.

SteveG · Apr 25, 2023

Huw said:
Weeell mine won’t be coming either. Just received a refunding note. Back to combing tinternet for one.

Oh no!
I have bought a used one from a guy in the US. Not quite sure what I'm going to do with it. Whether to install or refurbish

Ped · Apr 27, 2023

Huw said:
Weeell mine won’t be coming either. Just received a refunding note. Back to combing tinternet for one.

That really is very annoying. I've had the same experience in the past from various sellers. They really shouldn't make out it's on the shelf when it's not.

Amble280 · Apr 28, 2023

Ped said:
That really is very annoying. I've had the same experience in the past from various sellers. They really shouldn't make out it's on the shelf when it's not.

I've been trying to get one for the last 3 years & also had refunding notes when two different sellers took my money then said not available.

SteveG · Apr 29, 2023

Amble280 said:
I've been trying to get one for the last 3 years & also had refunding notes when two different sellers took my money then said not available.

Does yours leak then? how did you get around it?

SteveG · May 25, 2023

I finally managed to get a used one off a guy on facebook ZX forum. He sent it USPS and it went from USA to UK to Saudi Arabia back to USA then to UK.. how bizarre . I'm going to clean it up and give it a go and hopefully it doesn't leak.

chef · May 27, 2023

SteveG said:
I finally managed to get a used one off a guy on facebook ZX forum. He sent it USPS and it went from USA to UK to Saudi Arabia back to USA then to UK.. how bizarre . I'm going to clean it up and give it a go and hopefully it doesn't leak.
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Good luck with it, like I said previously I do have a couple of old ones if you get desperate, just let me know

Huw · May 27, 2023

Hi Stuart.

Would it be possible to get one of those old ones off you? Mines held together with silicone sealer at the moment. No chances of finding a replacement so far.

Huw

chef · May 27, 2023

Huw said:
Hi Stuart.

Would it be possible to get one of those old ones off you? Mines held together with silicone sealer at the moment. No chances of finding a replacement so far.

Huw

No problem, I’ll root one out and send it you, I’ll look for the best one but you can’t really tell until they’re on

SteveG · May 27, 2023

chef said:
Good luck with it, like I said previously I do have a couple of old ones if you get desperate, just let me know

Thanks good to know.