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I don't think it's in there. The bulb check is for the dash warning display (head / tail / brake lights), and the inhibitor relay is for the auto transmission (no start in gear). The relay might be on the passenger side rocker / kick panel. I've personally never looked for it.

Oh, and the city of Escazu (south west of San Jose) is where most of the Americans live due to the US Embassy and Intel being close by. So... they have a lot of US restaurants like Tony Roma's, Outback Steakhouse, TGI Friday's (if you get sick of the rice & beans). Most any restaurant is fine to eat at, but stay away from the street vendors. There's also a Denny's on the main highway between the airport & San Jose.

^^^ Buahhaha!!! 100% to the "T" how it is. La Liga won the national championship while I lived in Alajuela, so I'm puro "Rojinegro". Roostmonkey, you are going during the best time of year too. Unless you go to Limon, you probably won't ever see any rain.

Have you checked the fuel pressure? Timing? AFM? Sensor connections? Spark plugs?

I lived there in 2001, and went back in 2003 for a time. It's absolute paradise. Places to go: Manuel Antonio National Park - you can chill on the beach w/ monkeys. Dominical - Surf beach, not very crowded. Quepos - Cool town. Jaco - Surf town - overrated. Downtown San Jose - Lots of tourist shops / restaurants. Volcan Poas - Very cool volcano, and right where the earthquake was. Volcan Arenal - Active volcano, you can usually see lava at night. Limon - Caribbean Coast - aka Jamaica. Awesome food & beaches - hot as hell. Tortuguero - Swamp / jungle guides. Hard to get out there. Playas del Coco - Awesome tourist town up by Nicaragua. Flamingo - Tamarindo - Panama - Linda - Nosara - Samara - All world class beaches. YOU MUST CHECK THEM OUT. Liberia - Town at the crossroads of the northwest coast. Cool place to chill. Anyway, that's just to get started. If you want more info than that, let me know. Make sure you keep your passports on you at all times. The authorities love North Americans, but sometimes like to "check you out". Change most of your dollars to Colones - everything is cheaper in Colones ... and you'll get "took" if you pay in dollars. Take cameras and batteries!!!! Those are double the cost down there. Lots of car rental places... but the roads suck, and they are crazy drivers, so drive defensively.

#1 is the CAS... connect it to the EFI harness (look for other end of round plug on fuel injector harness). #2 you can use that manifold port for something more useful. #4 goes to the J-pipe. #5 you don't need to use.

-Remove rear interior panel -Remove 8mm nuts -Remove interior tail light mounting plate -Disconnect wiring -Push tail light out Tail light seal / gasket: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SWR02H/34-2205 http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SWR02H/34-2206

#1... Did this suddenly start happening? #2... Is it ONLY in 5th gear that there is no power? (FYI... due to gearing and wind resistance... obviously it will feel less powerful in 5th). #3... Have you check the TIMING, AND ALL SENSORS / CONNECTIONS?

I say save yourself a headache & find a working spare at the junk yard. Or remove the cruise control all together. I used mine once & yanked it.

w00t! I've had an "A" cam in my P90 for about a year now. Since my Z just sits, I don't know how it responds. Maybe I'll know come summer.

Apparently you are an ebay n00b.

Oh man... I was SO WRONG!!!

It's a burnt headlight switch... common prob. http://zdriver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22117

That's nasty bad... but at least they are above sea level (unlike New Orleans)... so the water actually drained. That pic of the huge ship run aground is nuts!

What model Z do you have? If it's an S30 or S130... it's not called "rust prevention" it's "rust repair." Anything you spray over existing rust won't stop the rust (aka rubber undercoating). Rust converter will slow rust, but not stop it entirely. The only way to STOP rust is to remove it completely. So having said all that, treat what you can w/ rust converter or POR15.

I don't get it... they make the MSA Type III for both S30's & S130's..... http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7FAD/50-1444 http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7AD1/50-1439

See previous post: Again... check the tension / tightness.

If yours doesn't have cruise, then any 79-81 non-cruise should work too. Junk yard is always an option. FWIW: I did a quick search & found a wrecker w/ 280zx steering column parts in IL: 1981 Steering Column Nissan 280 ZX $60 Bryant's Auto Parts USA-IL(Westville) E-mail 1-800-252-5087

Not many recommendations because the options are MANY. How much do you want to spend?

Most all of the S30 MSA fiberglass body kits have the equivalent for the S130 (slightly different for fitting). FYI... that second pic you posted is a 240sx with an S30 front clip.

How tight is "tight" ? On the longest side between pulleys, can you twist it very much? An old school trick to stop a squealing belt is to rub some dish soap on it... but if the belt is squealing, it's almost always too loose.

EDIT... ^^^ Good find. Mine is for a late 80's Camaro 305... 75amp. I paid $70 at AutoZone and turned in a burnt 280zx alt for the core. There are higher amp ones for a slightly higher price. You can turn it upside down and fab a new top adjuster bracket, or cut the bottom of the alternator to fit the 280zx bottom bracket. Swap pulleys and you're done.

Again... the reason to go GM-1 wire. 75-120amps for under $100. Unless you like spending more money.

GM 1-wire FTW.

Start digging for damage.......