Where to service my Z?

[Stephen Frost]

Hi, I am a new member and recently purchased a 1978 260Z. I am looking for somewhere who can service / look after the car correctly. Being in the U.K. I am aware of the Z Farm & Fourways, but does anyone know of anyone else, preferably around Yorkshire and the Midlands area?
Many thanks in advance for any assistance.

 

[candy red]

Any decent garage should be able to service you 260z
After all there not complicated
Plugs
Oil
Filters
Brakes
Probably the carbs would be the biggest issue

 

[Huw]

Hi, I am a new member and recently purchased a 1978 260Z. I am looking for somewhere who can service / look after the car correctly. Being in the U.K. I am aware of the Z Farm & Fourways, but does anyone know of anyone else, preferably around Yorkshire and the Midlands area?
Many thanks in advance for any assistance.

If you have a mind too and prepared to have a go, these cars are simple to maintain. Try servicing it yourself, it’s probably the best way to get to know your car. A basic tool set and service manual would see you straight. These cars are not complicated to do general maintenance and servicing on. Plus you can save a large chunk of cash in the process.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Any decent garage should be able to service you 260z
After all there not complicated
Plugs
Oil
Filters
Brakes
Probably the carbs would be the biggest issue

Don't forget that modern garages don't like tappet adjustment or points adjustment and ign timing.

Perhaps try 'Spinningwheel Classic Cars', Chesterfield?

 

[uk66fastback]

When I took my Mustang for an MoT at Halfrauds, the guy said they didn’t even have a grease gun!

 

[candy red]

When I took my Mustang for an MoT at Halfrauds, the guy said they didn’t even have a grease gun!

No greasy nipples for you then

 

[uk66fastback]

Co-rrect!

 

[Stephen Frost]

Any decent garage should be able to service you 260z
After all there not complicated
Plugs
Oil
Filters
Brakes
Probably the carbs would be the biggest issue

Thanks for the reply, I will try the basics myself, but have forgotten the more technical stuff.

 

[Stephen Frost]

If you have a mind too and prepared to have a go, these cars are simple to maintain. Try servicing it yourself, it’s probably the best way to get to know your car. A basic tool set and service manual would see you straight. These cars are not complicated to do general maintenance and servicing on. Plus you can save a large chunk of cash in the process.

Thanks, I can do the basic work, maybe try to remember how to do the tappets !

 

[Stephen Frost]

No greasy nipples for you then

Halfraud ! like it.I would never darken their door.

 

[Stephen Frost]

Don't forget that modern garages don't like tappet adjustment or points adjustment and ign timing.

Perhaps try 'Spinningwheel Classic Cars', Chesterfield?

Thanks for the reply. Spinning Wheel is about the only local one to me that may be able to do 'old school' motors. it's all plug in and "the computer says" nowadays. Thanks again.

 

[jonbills]

I think there's quite a few in south yorkshire

sheffielr classic car service - Google Search

 

[Stephen Frost]

I think there's quite a few in south yorkshire

sheffielr classic car service - Google Search

Thanks, I have done this and a lot mention doing the classic car work, but it's a different story when you speak to them. Thanks again, I may have to dust my old spanners off!

 

[Huw]

Thanks, I have done this and a lot mention doing the classic car work, but it's a different story when you speak to them. Thanks again, I may have to dust my old spanners off!

Go on you know it makes sense . Lots of utube vids available on tapit setting as well if you get stuck.