Wags’ 240z nut and bolt restoration

[C.A.R.]

9 hours ago, RestoZ said:

Hey Wags, just wondering where you bought the USB outlet you installed under the cigarette lighter in your car. Want to do the same thing but all I can find online is USB's with coloured lights, bells, gauges and whistles - not the look I want.

Cheers Paul

 

I got it off ebay as I couldn't find anything suitable from my local electronics retailers.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/403656454097?hash=item5dfbccafd1:g:4p4AAOSwis1ifjqJ&frcectupt=true

[RestoZ]

Great, thanks Locky, just what I was looking for. Cheers Paul

 

[Wags]

On 6/28/2022 at 10:21 AM, RestoZ said:

Great, thanks Locky, just what I was looking for. Cheers Paul

 

Sorry mate just saw this.

[Wags]

Sorry for the lack of updates, been away with work and generally busy. 
 

some nice little updates/new parts:

had a really strong fuel smell in the garage. Turns out the fuel sender unit had finally given way and was allowing for a slight fuel weep through the terminals, so bought a new genuine one from NZ Datsun parts. Plus a locking ring and a new seal. 
 

Also, I noticed that there was a fair smell coming from the fuel door area. The fuel cap looked alright but I had no idea it had a pressure release valve on the underside. The rubber seal on this spring loaded valve had rotted (see photos). So ordered a new genuine fuel cap…you can see the difference. 
 

Mounted the mic for my new retrosound stereo. It’s not hidden but I think it works well and gives clear comms and eliminates the fuse box cover rattle/jiggle we all experience on rough roads.

Finally, had issues with the park brake light actuation switch. So bought a new genuine one from the states. Fitted and works a treat!

[CBR Jeff]

Jon

If you talk to Fred at Lennock Motors he can generally chase up most available parts for old Datsuns. He is the owner of a couple is 240’s. Be warned he is always up for a chat . 
Jeff

[Wags]

4 hours ago, CBR Jeff said:

Jon

If you talk to Fred at Lennock Motors he can generally chase up most available parts for old Datsuns. He is the owner of a couple is 240’s. Be warned he is always up for a chat . 
Jeff

Haha funny you say that mate, I spoke to him and he told me about his Datsuns and after about 10 mins I had to say I got to go. Lovely guy though! Long story short Nissan are no longer making fuel sender units for the 240z. If anyone hasn’t replaced theirs I would strongly recommend buying one as they are a part that constantly touches fuel and after a while is prone to weep. I couldn’t find any in Australia and had to go to NZ Datsun parts.

when this rain stops and I’m not so busy we might have to go for a drive mate.