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Hi Try Redline manifolds DATSUN PART NO. 12-3126 Manifold to suit Datsun 240Z, 260Z, 280Z. Designed to accept 3 x 45DCOE Weber Carburettors. LINKAGE KIT P/NO. 42-2626 Website - http://www.redlineauto.com.au/opening_page1.htm I was bidding on a set of triple Dellortos recently and gave up as they exceeded the money I was prepared to spend. They went for $860 with manifold and linkages. That was probably a good buy but a set a few months earlier went for around $750. There seem to be a lot of single and twins for sale at reasonable prices. What are the likley problems (other than jetting) of buying individual used carbies ? People talk about a matched set, or production from the same batch but how much difference does it really make ? The basic question - is it a good idea to make up a set from individual purchases of the same carby ? Warren

You can get Floor Pans from Z Spares here in Melbourne http://www.zspares.com/catalog/ They have them for $165. I got mine from AllZparts in Sydney for $140. Shipping was cheap and it was part of a larger order anyway, so overall with shipping they were cheaper than Z Spares. ZWorx made up the Chassis rail that they replaced on my car. Warren

Mine is pretty much standard and they are on the underside Warren

Oil leaks are usually looked at. Maybe all cleaned up and wiped dry before you take it in might get over the line. Warren

Hi Try this link, it has a number of Z wiring diagrams, it may solve your problem. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1d/1d/80/0900823d801d1d80.jsp Cheers Warren

Hi Not up to the Primer stage yet but have used POR15 products so far, where I have repaired rust or had new panels ie floor pan and chassis rail welded in. I have also used the K&H bituminous coating on the underside and inside the guards. I brushed it on. I have removed some paint with brush on paint stipper and wire wheel but for the rest of the car I was planning to get it bead or media blasted. Then remove the glass and use paint stripper and wire wheel to clean up the channels. Has anyone had any experience with this ? Is this a good way to go ? Cheers Warren

On my 73 240Z it is on the RH wheel arch just behind the strut tower Cheers Warren

Hi Seems he was tough, bummer eh. What is the risk if you go back with non standard items like VT rotors etc would they pass? Warren

Hi Here is a different version of the bumper mounted indicators. I though the ADR's were changed as of 1st July 1973 specifying that indicators had to be orange. Hence the last lot of 73 240's had the bumper mounted orange indicators fitted to comply. The 260 that followed had the combination orange indicator and white parking light. FWIW Warren

Hi No it is not sticky tar, it is grey (looks a bit like the stuff removalists wrap furniture in) on both sides but the centre has this stiffer tar like layer. It comes out easily and you could stick it to the carpet. When my heater leaked coolant it soaked it up and a few days in the sun it dried out. The carpet never got wet. Warren

Hi I cannot find my receipt but my file says carpet and underfelt for $320 (back in 2003). I bought 2 rolls of underfelt/sound deadner and seem to recall carpet was around $250. Was not that happy with carpet, fit was OK but the trim they used on the edging was not what I expected and looked a little cheap. The edge trim has now faded in the rear hatch section and it has a join in it, which I would prefer was not there. If I was doing carpet again I would go to a Motor Trimmer, but for a relatively cheap solution they are OK. The contact details are:- TRU-FIT MOULDED CAR CARPET Coburg 73 Sydney Rd 3058 (03) 9383 3833 Dandenong U1/ 6 Airlie Ave 3175 (03) 9792 2333 Cheers Warren

Hi I used the stuff TruFit sell. Not sure if that is called Dynamat. I used the more expensive option they have with some sort of bituminous layer in the middle. Seems to be OK, but a bugger to cut. Ended up using the electric carving knife from the kitchen. Warren