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    In need of .160 lash pads for L6 engine

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Thank you for offering, but thats a little steep & not the exact thickness needed. MSA charges $60.00 & they mark them up a zillion percent, but at any rate, that's your cost.........anyone else?

    I have a set of .170 lash pads $100 shipped.Have paypal Zguy240@gmail.com.by the way this is my cost price.

    Tokico shock/spring kit install

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    Smokescreen,

    I have been trying to buy this very same kit for a year now with 3 "deals" falling through. What is AJUSA & how much did you pay? I will use this kit w/ some personal mods if I can ever buy one! Nice stance BTW, but I want mine a little more "raked". Thanks for any input you can give.

    WTB L6 performance parts- reasonable....

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    How bout a Sunbelt ported/polished N42 head or F54 flattop piston motor? wink.gif I'm just down the road in Chattanooga, TN. On Hwy 58 actually, a straight shot to Kingston.

     

    Hey man! We'll have to get up with each other one day, being so close. No thanks on the head, I have a bundle of them & blocks. I just wanted to find these items for the "hush, hush" L-29ET motor I've got on the stand currently. I just couldn't believe the new prices for this stuff currently! Inflation sucks!

     

     

     

     

     

    WTB L6 performance parts- reasonable....

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    I want to buy the following performance parts at a reasonable price:

     

    1) L6 adjustable cam gear, ie. HKS, Kameari, Nismo, Jun, etc.

     

    2)L6 225mm aluminum light weight flywheel with bolts if available, ie. Fidanza, Nismo, Clutchnet, etc.

     

    3)L6 single row harmonic dampner (race style) w/ or w/o performance bolt/ washer kit

     

    Thanks, & look forward to offers!

    Odd noise while driving. Need some help.

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    Well I ended up putting the car up on a lift and noticed the guy who did my exhaust missed a few welds, so i patched them up.

     

    The noise is still there and I am totally unable to figure out where it's origin is. Any idea on worst case scenerios?

     

    Also.. I have the original n/a engine sitting around from the swap. Could it be worn rocker arms and could those be transferred from the n/a to turbo engine? It's a 83 and the turbo is a 81.

     

     

    Do the "hot" lash adjustment yet? Yep, rockers will transfer unless it's the 83 hydra-lifter head (P90A), but the cam they are broken into has to make the migration as well. Unfortunately, n/a cam specs are a little different than turbo for anti-reversion purposes, BUT will usually work well in most cases (see my sig specs). Worst case scenario may not be the reality, but if it makes the sound after getting into it & then letting off, it's probably a bad rod bearing. Bad main(s) bearings USUALLY knock all the time & get worse with load. A cracked ring land chunk(s) that moves " in & out" against the bore, but is held in place by the rings, will create extra clearance & therefore noise under load or warm up (but is usually accompanied by blue exhaust smoke, fouled plug, loss of power, etc). Try to systematically pull one plug wire at a time and listen for changes, or a clear up of the noise, to narrow it to the problemed cylinder(s), then inspect further.

    Running hot any suggestions

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    IMO, the stock Z radiator is adequate for your setup, unless you are doing alot of stop-n-go city driving. Don't try to cure it with "Mechanic in a Bottle". Those are enhancement additives for higher demands such as racing, hot climates, or towing. Just as CamH said, start with the basics, like a flush & fill & SEARCH for the 4,000 or so overheating threads that are in the database here. Good luck!

    Odd noise while driving. Need some help.

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

    Posted

    Hey Iowa, if I was guessing, without hearing the car run, I would say you probably need to do a "cold", then a "hot" valve lash adjustment. This is covered in Chilton, Haynes, & Nissan manuals; & is easily done the first time in a few hours. All you need is a feeler guage w/ SAE & /or Metric values (based on preference), a new valve cover gasket, & a couple of box end wrenches (17 & 19 I think, don't quote me though). Almost every Z I've ever owned has done this. This is a good place to start, but there are 4 or 5 other possible causes. But worst case scenario, you have a properly adjusted valve train for $15, then you can move on to more "serious" diagnosis. Also, if the exhaust was really loud, & now it's quieter, it could just be the "click" of the injectors, but I doubt it. Good luck man & post your findings. You need to get this fixed before you install that intercooler this week...LOL!

    Considering becoming Hybridz's parts gopher!

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    I went to the junkyard closest to work today, for a couple of hours or so. These cars are 60- 90% together! Here's some of the stuff I spotted & the quantities():

     

    (3) '03-'05 Infiniti G35 sedans autos, (1) '04 G35 coupe 6MT, (2)'89-'90 T-bird S/C, (4) '87-89-ish Volvo 740 turbos, (1) Lexus IS300 5 speed, (1) '05 Dodge SRT-10 pickup 6speed, (1) Isuzu NPR delivery truck w/T4 & I/C, (4) '93-97 Chevy Z-28's LT1 2 auto/ 2 6MT, (1) '99? Camaro Z-28 SS Hurst Ed., (3) '97-'00 BMW 3 series 2.5, 2.8, 3.0 M&A, (1) '06 Nissan 350Z 6MT, (1)'85? Chevy Corvette w/ crossfire EFI 350, (2) '99 C-5 vettes, LS1 autos, (1) '06 Mercedes E55 AMG supercharger, (4) '89-92 Nissan S13, 5MT's, (1) '92 Nissan S13 convertible, auto, (2) Nissan S14 5MT's, (6) Infiniti Q45 '95-99, (12) '03+ Nissan maximas autos/ 6MT's, (1) '86 Nissan Z31 Turbo, 5 speed, (2) '84 Z31 N/a, auto & 5MT, (2) Eagle Talon TSI Turbos AWD '90 & '92 5MT, '88 Chevy Sprint Turbo 5MT (3 banger & teeny intercooled turbo), (1) 86 Toyota Corolla AE86 (rough), (1) 82 S130 Turbo, auto, 2+2, (2) 79-80 S130 N/a 5MT, (1) 88 Ford Probe GT Turbo 5MT, (1) 96 Ford Cobra 32V 5MT, (1) '93 Z32 N/a 5MT, '91? Subaru SVX, (1) '91 Nissan Sentra SER SR20DE/ 5MT, (1) '94 Infiniti G20 sr20DE auto, (1) 93 Mazda RX7 Turbo 5MT, (11) Ford Mustang 5.0 86-93 5mt/ auto, (1) 85 Jaguar XJS V-12, & (3) Dodge 1 ton P/U Cummins Diesel w/ Holsets intact.

     

    All in all, some very sexy Hybrid material!biggrin.gif

    78 L28 EFI help...again? :(

    in Trouble Shooting / General Engine

    Posted

    Sorry to hear you must be in the other 25%, dude. I reread your first post & have a few questions:

     

    1)When the key is in "Start" position, do you have B+ at the ECU harness power pin from the FSM schematic? Unplug to verify, do not backprobe.

     

    2)When you try cranking, have you installed a "noid" light on one of the injector plugs? It should blink if the engine is turned by the starter faster than 50rpm's, even if not running.

     

    3)Have you installed a spark tester on the coil wire & a plug wire to verify spark & strength (color)?

     

    4)Have you installed a pressure guage on the fuel line exiting the filter to verify over 28 psi while cranking?

     

    If the answers to these questions are yes after verification, you have a MECHANICAL problem. Check these out & get back to me, bud.

     

     

    Considering becoming Hybridz's parts gopher!

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Thanks for the feedback professor (JSM), I edited the post after I re-read it this afternoon. Wow, what a difference some Absolut vodka at 2am makes in my posting skills...LOL. As I said, this will only be a part-time venture if enough interest is shown, based solely on the information requirements I gather from the membership. Please just post Yes or No, with some items you have been challenged in locating, for a reasonable price. Try to keep opinions brief, if you feel so compelled to give them. Thanks for the compliment on the '79, JSM!

    Considering becoming Hybridz's parts gopher!

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted · Edited by nosebleedZ

    Hey guys, I had an idea that I'm seriously considering, & I hope it doesn't infringe on anyone, any rules, or ethics of this fantastic site. Over the last 6 years (member for 4) I have been on HybridZ, & the people on this board have been an invaluable resource to me as a Z car lover & modifier. The knowledge, expertise, & research/ development skills you all posess in second to none on the internet. I posted some parts to sell a few weeks ago for sale, & the responses have been amazing! Thank you.

     

    Quite a bit of the feedback I got from many of you was as follows: 1) A lot of you on this board are having trouble finding good stock or high performance niche parts in your geographic location, 2) Many of you have more money than time, or more time than money to find the parts you are seeking , & 3) Many of you are having trouble with untrustworthy parts sourcing on the internet in general.

     

    Well, my wife & I are kind of at a crossroads in our professional lives because she will be a nurse soon, & I have been a project manager at a large contracting firm for the last 10 years (a little bored with that), & we were talking about what I would "really" like to do going forward. She suggested that I should try to help the members on HybridZ locate things that they needed part-time & see how it progresses from there. So I pondered that statement for a minute & thought,"Man, if I had someone over the years that could've located me reasonably priced, hard -to-find items, been honest and upfront on their capabilities, & was serious about speedily shipping their items, I would've saved so much time & money!"

     

    So it made some sense to me to ask the question to you guys, in order to gauge interest in this possibility. I have established many parts contacts over the years in wholesale, retail, japanese & US salvage. More often than not, they call me when they recieve interesting components. Here in East TN, due to the many dealerships, junkyards, & speedshops you can locate parts for almost anything imagineable! And since most members on HybridZ have parts from literally all makes installed on our cars, I believe it could be a really beneficial fit.

     

    In conclusion, I just wanted feedback from the members, that believe this is an idea & opportunity I should consider pursuing, to help me gather the appropriate information. Please post Yes or NO & some of the parts you seek, so I can gauge varying demands, wants, & maybes. Following enough member feedback, I may choose to begin this service, on a part-time basis! This service will not only be limited to individuals, as I would also locate core parts (heads, blocks, etc.) for race teams, machine shops, & retailers as well. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and look forward to your posts! God bless.

    Fixing my rusty car

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    WOW! Compliments to you & Kieth for doing it right. True craftsmanship is falling away with each generation it seems, unfortunately. My 79 was so badly cancered when I got it, I could look in the rear view mirror & see the road behind the car, through the 14" rust hole in the hatch, passenger frame rail was so bad, I had a 300 lb friend that got in the car & stepped through, YES through the floor! 16 months of body work & paint work will make you love or hate your car. Good to see you showin' yours some love.......

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