oldmates260z

Ritchie I beleive pinging is a result of the fuel pre-igniting (too early). If this is the case the fuel is going off too early which would cause a lack of power and this would be come more evident under load. I thing it can also happen with high compression engines too.

Pinging and breaking down at revs definately sounds like running too far advanced timing. If it idles well, actually a bit high, also advanced timing. Mine had that when i bought it and drove it in the open road. I just retarded it a bit and it was a completely different car

Some questions: - Does it run any better with the choke on? - Have you run it without the air filters? - Have you checked the fluid in the carbies? Had a problem many years ago with a Ramflo style air filter without the inner mesh on the filter material and when I accelerated it sucked the filter into the intake. Would only do it on the highway under load. Also reving in neutral does not use the same amount of fuel as same rev under load. Maybe fuel starving. What about the fuel? Could have water in it?

On in the Trading Post Datsun, 260Z, 5 speed, L28, 10 months rego, sunroof, CD, 12 slots, $4500 or near offer AD-93-SN (0413) 393616, WOLLONGONG

You will be looking at about $5-7k and there are a couple of good ones around at the moment if you are prepare to go for a short drive. See the for sale section, one few hours out of Melbourne the other in Tassie.

Great to here you have got one! Looks like it is in great nic I have a spare original compressor if you want one however I would agree with aegean and you should get a Sanden but it will cost you (new braket, hoses, etc) The Auto convert see zbitz for the the clutch gear and look for a low cost Bluebird box Anyway happy days!

Ray You would be mad not to see how you could get your hands onto the blue Zed in Vic for sale in our classified section. You would not get a better one for the price. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2565.0.html

Great to see that another one will have a new life, you will have to keep us informed on progress. Your in Queensland, hey?

Bugger! I was looking for a plate like that a couple of months ago but had to settle for TIM260. They cost $405 on the car new. Cheers Tim

I had my son's Zed registered in joint names with me and had got a good deal with Shannons with him as a regular driver. I think RACQ or Suncorp do a similar deal with using you parents no claim bonus

Some work to do there but looks like a good base. One thing, why do Zed's have tow bars? Just would not look right to ahve the 6*4 behind one......

There are water additives that you can use to reduce the loss of water, one i know of is "Camiweld" or something like that... I would never use it as it then seals things you do not want, like some cores in your radiator. I agree with enzo, park it and catch a bus otherwise another motor may bit the dust. You should be able to do a head gasket only if you are desparate for the wheels

nizm0zed where are you based? If in Brisbane, zbitz normally has some AC bits

Make sure you post some photos of it. Always nice to see another one on the way to a resto!

The one on the net is free and upto date as soon as the ads are placed. Would give you the jump on those that buy the hard copy!

Michael, you have done very well. I talked my son into a 260Z for his first car (did not take much), he just loves it and the way everyone comes up to him and says its such a cool car. Mothers just do not understand. I ahd to wait until my son got one before i did! Good luck with getting it on the road, a word of advise from an older head, do not get it perfect before you get it on the road. Your first car aways gets a few little hits, my boys did and its painful after you have done it up.

For an Auto conversion it depends on how mechanically minded you are and access to the parts. Another member "Zeddophile" has done the "how to" http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,1986.0.html

There is 240 on EBay that has also on a post here soemwhere

The onlt one I have seen around is one of Paul's at ZBITS in Walloon, it is on news.com.au under classifieds. It looks like it needs a ground up job. Search under Datsun There is also one on tradingpost.com.au at Kenmore

Have you seen the 240 in Mackay on Carsales.com.au Only problem its an Auto

There is one on eBay that has been there for months. Item number: 230251156749

The box went straight in, only thing I noticed that was different was the filler plug was on the other side, but no problems. The gear lever was a far better design, it spread the wearing surface and had some very hard nylon inserts, but alias, would not fit so I had to use my old lever with washers to fill the gaps. To me it seems more than worn parts, the Bluebird box makes that notchy sound and the gears are all in specific locations, not generally over here and there. The gearing feels a bit better to me, not much in the numbers. One thing I wanted was a longer 5th, but the 280ZX is the one with that! Gearbox FS5W71B as fitted to the SI & SII Bluebird: - 1st..3.321 2nd..2.077 3rd..1.308 4th..1.000 5th..0.833 Rev..3.382 FS5C71B 260Z 1. 2.906 2. 1.902 3. 1.308 4. 1.000 5 0.864 This was cheap box, $140 off eBay which is a lot cheaper than want you would pay for a 260 box.

The one thing that bugged me driving the Zed was the slopping gear change which really took away from the fun of driving it. The box was at best vague. As my syncro when in 2nd I looked for a better box. I have just fitted a SII Bluebird box in it and it is like driving a new car. The gear change is exact and feels and sound great. Would recommend the change. One thing though, just trying to make sure the speedo is accuarte. What revs should be at at 80kph?

One on eBay Item number: 290229488551

You cannot buy the compressors new anymore, I think they are rebuilt. You can buy an after market compressor and bracket. If you need a hand give me a yell.