sergio

my datsun 77/280z as a dash with about 7 long cracks,i am looking to buy a dash shell w/out gauges/ harness/ect...one that may have less crack than mine so i will attempt to fix it myselft to same some $$$. Any one have one for sale or have an idea where i could look,i know i could buy a cover but i like to try for the OEM first. thank you for helping sergio

I have been looking for some racing pedals covers for my 1977 /280z (the one that bolt on) but it seem that the one i have looked at do not cover the OEM pedals completly, so it look to much like a add on,any one that can help me to find the perfect fitting ones i will be greatful. thank you in advance. sergio

When i put my 280z in the reverse it doenst shift smoothly,the gear make a grinding sound i am able to shift all other gear (5 speed) with no problem.Do i need to adjust the clutch?? any one who as had the same problem please let me know ,it will be great.it was fine until i had my oil pan and the clutch cylinder got changed, also to do the job the gears box was removed, but not opened, could that be a factor also??? Thank you sergio

Could any one tell me if the bolts on the oil pan (1977 280z) should be all the same lenght ???? it seem to me that in the back toward the fly wheel they should be much longer to take in consideration of the thickness of the two support braket on each side of the pan. If you know the different lenght if any, can you please share. Regards Sergio

Thank you,all for your informations,keep it coming by next week i will have to make a new try and come up with a new plan of action,some great experiences from all of you with the same problem are giving me some hope i do have the original oil pan that the dealer as removed ( remenber they asked me to get them another pan originaly wich i did )stored in my garage so i can start working on all those area to get it flat as suggested. Regards Sergio

Now i am looking for my Datsun 280z Receiver Drier, 77-78 and the AC Clutch Cycling Switch.There are so many different ones that i dont want to make a mistake mine as all the connections on the top,and some for sale have also one connection on the side of the can,i dont know if mine work ok,so i will prefer to get a new one.Any tips will be greatly appreciate,my AC as been converted to 134a if it make any difference?? Again thank you for helping. Sergio

I got my AC Hose done today FOR MY 1977 280Z localy in Tucson, i just need to find a Receiver and Drier with a AC Clutch Cycling Switch,some freeon and i will be good to go. Thanks for the help. Sergio

Thanks for the tip i will do that on monday. Regards sergio

i am looking for a low presure hose for my 1977 Datsun 280Z part# 27682-N4600,OR #116 on the AC diagram for that year,mine as a crack and i cannot use the AC,and Arizona is getting hot.Let me know if you have one for sale or if you know a part store who will. Thank you for your help. Sergio

sorry i did not see your message,about the 280z oil pan for sale i have called your phone and left a message.I will wait for your call. regards sergio

I am looking for a complete Oil Pan for my Datsun 280Z,it as to be one that want leak,and flat were the gasket will rest,if you also have the two support brackets that will be fine.Let me know your asking price. Regards Sergio

The oil pan gasket i gave them is a FEL-PRO 0S-20076.

I am still at lost with getting the dealer fixing my oil pan i got the Z back last week and it still leak!!! it is a thing after the other now the mecanic there is telling me that if it leak again i will have to change the oil pan,dont understand why ??? i have to change it,they say it might be worpt first the rear main seal ,then the clutch slave cylinder,then the oil pan gasket,and now the oil pan.???he is still not intaling a oil pan gasket even that i gave him one ,if any one as some more sugestions please let me know.I wish they fix it once and for all,should i have them change the oil pan??or i should bring it to some one else. THANKS SERGIO

Thank you for all your email,i am bringing the car monday to the dealer to redo the job will keep you posted. regards serge

i have a 1977 280z,and i have had the nissan dealership here in tucson az change the rear main seal (the seal do not leak any more) but the oil pan gasket since then has not stop leaking. Now they told me that the reason is that there was two oil pan support bracket missing wich i have now purshaced from one of the member,there are willing to redo the job and this time use the support for the pan but they are telling me that it is going to be better not to use a oil pan gasket this time and just use silicone.Should i agree on that and if one of the member as used silicone instead of the gasket what was the result.thank you for helping me Regards serge

If you can help thank you serge I am looking for those parts ,my datsun is a 1977 280z,and my oil pan leaks even after changing the gasket at the Nissan dealership here in Tucson Az,and i was told that there are no longer avialiable..Does any one as a picture of those parts so i may go to the junk yard and know what to remove, or were i could buy some . thank you for helping From the Datsun / Nissan Parts Microfiche: 11124-R1000..............Reinforcement - Oil Pan (This piece goes around the rear of the engine, and along the passenger side of the engine. 11124-P6500..............Reinforcement - Oil Pan 11123-N3300.............Reinforcement with Heat S/Plate (This piece goes along the driver side of the engine near the Exhaust Downpipe) 11123-N4200.............Reinforcement with Heat S/Plate The Datsun / Nissan Mircofiche does not specify a change over date from the first part numbers to the second.

If you can help thank you serge I am looking for those parts ,my datsun is a 1977 280z,and my oil pan leaks even after changing the gasket at the Nissan dealership here in Tucson Az,and i was told that there are no longer avialiable..Does any one as a picture of those parts so i may go to the junk yard and know what to remove, or were i could buy some . thank you for helping From the Datsun / Nissan Parts Microfiche: 11124-R1000..............Reinforcement - Oil Pan (This piece goes around the rear of the engine, and along the passenger side of the engine. 11124-P6500..............Reinforcement - Oil Pan 11123-N3300.............Reinforcement with Heat S/Plate (This piece goes along the driver side of the engine near the Exhaust Downpipe) 11123-N4200.............Reinforcement with Heat S/Plate The Datsun / Nissan Mircofiche does not specify a change over date from the first part numbers to the second.

thank you for responding,i am not showing the car,and alot of poeples do not recommend to use a spare tire that is so old,it is not safe as some of them say i am just trying to see if some one will know what size rim and tire i should buy to fit in my well in the rear trunk. thank you if you can help. regards serge

THANKS I just did,sorry i am novice at this. serge

i purchase a 1977 280z,and it did not come with a spare tire ,any one know where i could found one ,or is there a diferent tire that could fit in the back wheel, just in case i get a flat.Any information are welcome.this is my first datsun and i am trying to learn as i go. Thank you for your help.SERGE

i purshace a 1977 280z,and it did not come with a spare tire ,any one know where i could found one ,or is there a diferent tire that could fit in the back wheel, just in case i get a flat.Any information are welcome.this is my first datsun and i am trying to learn as i go. Thank you for your help.SERGE

Hello all, I want to first say hello and thank you to everyone who have contributed the great information that is available on this forum. As my post topic reads I am curious about switching an automatic tranny/gearbox into a manual tranny/gearbox. Say for instance I have a Chevy 305 with a turbo 350 engine in a 280z, and was curious about what it would take to switch in a manual transmission/gearbox. 1)Would this change require a major project to complete? 2) What would be a rough estimate (if possible) of the costs involved in this change? 3) Is this switch a realistic and tangible dream? 4) Is there any guide that has been posted on a car that has gone through the same transition? Any help would be amazing as I begin to get as much information as possible.