harry1589 Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 So i have just got my 280 i habe a common problem with my shifter. No bushing. I am looking at buying this. http://www.mjpshop.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=129_154&product_id=499 The only thing is it say its for 5 speed and i have a 4 speed. Does anyone one knkw if this would probable fit? They arent that exspencive so i may just got for a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Those will work. The shifter is the same for 4 and 5 speeds, up to the ZX's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1589 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Perfect thank you Tomorrow I will take some photos of the car I have removed the bumpers and front bumper shocks, but not got round to removing the back shocks yet, going to get some 240z bumpers down the line but I still prefer the no bumper to the 280z bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Removing rear 280z bumper is a lot of work. You need to drop gas tank to remove bumper shocks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1589 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 So been getting back from work late this week so not much time between getting home and sundown. Revered the car onto some ramps, and chocked it up. Realised the gearstick knob was being held on by gravity alone and with money tight made one out of a golf ball for the time being. Just Epoxyed a nut in the golf ball. Put the new shifter bushings in at the same time, gear changes and much more precise now worth every penny. Put two new mirrors on her. Not as scary drilling into the door as I thought. And finally started to look at removing the read bumper struts, as in I have removed the 6 nuts from inside the boot. Still a long way off :/ hoping I can get it done over the next couple of days as it's my Bday on Saturday and would love to drive her to the parents fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 An 8 ball or cue ball was popular when I was growing up, maybe a golf ball is more appropriate these days I'll bet there is a market for that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1589 Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well it took 2 hours but the tanks out and I'm am really happy with the inside of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1589 Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Does anyone know if I should I leave this in? I'm planning to leave it in unless someone tells me not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1589 Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Got them both off and didn't have to remove the muffler And yes the fuel tank is still out :/ tomorrows job I feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1589 Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Fule tank whent back in in an hour so i have now also added the bumoer plates and tryed to do a quick partch job in my exhaust. It want weleded very well and had massive holes were two pipes conected. Its only a patch job becouse i want to buy a full stainless steel exhause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1589 Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Having a little trouble getting insured on the car at the moment :/. Does anyone know of am insurance company in the UK that will insure a 24 year old on a datsun 280z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darom Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I live in CA, in the summer the heat soaking is an issue for my 76. I installed a 79 fuel injector cooling fan/blower with a duct (ebay has some of them) hooked up to a $5 ebay timer/relay which keeps the fan going for 12 minutes after shut-off. I just wired a button inside the cab to turn it on. The little ebay timer/relay is rated at less than 1 amp so it is wired to trigger a bigger 15amp relay to operate the fan. It does help. Good luck with your project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thought i'd chip in as i'm a fellow UK 280z owner. Firstly for your insurance question. Unfortunately you have a few things working against you, firstly it is a left hand drive car which puts up the price (slightly), secondly it is a classic stored outside which insurers know can be targeted because they are easy to steal and thirdly at 24 years old you don't qualify for classic car insurance (25 normally). That being said try adrian flux and with a clean driving record and a low crime area you may be able to get a quote under 1000. On the issue of security please if its being stored outside at a minimum buy a steering wheel clamp but ideally install a proper immobiliser (can be a tad tricky). As for the bushing you are planning to install you may have serious issues removing spindle pins to get to them. Mine wouldn't come out with a blow torch and a 50 ton hydraulic press and eventually they had to be machined out which was expensive and well beyond the capabilites of most people. Please google this. Parts can also be very difficult to get as the car was never sold here. Luckily the aftermarket is big in america but shipping can be a nightmare in both time and money. Thezstore once quoted me 380 dollars shipping on a 180 dollar air dam... If you need anything from thezstore (which is MSA) then Mike Feeney at Eastern Autos is the Uk supplier. He does a shipment every couple months and its the cheapest way to get 280z specific parts i've found though ebay can be great for small items. Lastly and really the reason i wanted to chime in is that daily driving a datsun in british weather could be the end of the car, unfortunately not only do we have our notorious rain we also have terribly salty roads and they destroy datsuns like you wouldn't believe. The steel on these cars is very rust prone. I don't drive mine daily and it is kept in a garage. The only person i know that runs a daily s30 in the UK has had the entire car stripped, treated, painted and then coated and he still keeps it in a garage and towels down the underside if its been a rainy day. My point is if you are thinking long term you need to think about storage as a priority. You said you are saving for a house, look for one with a garage. Best of luck, it'll be good to see another on the road over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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