Guest Zpeed Posted March 29, 2001 Share Posted March 29, 2001 I not sure how it works over in the US or any other country, but here in australia you hafto get a Road Worthy Certificate to have your car on the road. and well since i bought the car i need to get a road worthy, i went today and got it all looked over and have got 15 problems with her i'll just say the main ones 1. R/H universal joints worn 2. steering rack worn 3. rear brake shoes low, require machineing 4. all shock absorbers are stuffed 5. New windscreen needed Just any ideas and even maybe some prices, that will help me, im going to do it all with the help from my dad, and with some mechnic help if needed, also i cannot find the manual for the engine, like the workers manual, usually gregorys make emm, they got every model of datsun except for the Z's... any help there also will be grately appreciated thanks.. and also remember that i live in australia.. thanks ------------------ Nathan AKA Zpeed, Project Zpeed 76 260z, all stock for now, but plans are goin into action http://www.geocities.com/mr_fireman_sam/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted March 29, 2001 Share Posted March 29, 2001 That all sounds pretty minor. Except that if you're anything like me (or several others on this board), you can easily get deeply mired in the "While I'm at it" mentality. As in, strut carts need to be replaced, well, while I'm at it, I should replace the springs and since everything is apart, I should replace all the bushings with polyurathane, and perhaps relocate that front arm pivot point to eliminate bump steer, and instead of plain springs, why not coilovers. If you're really unhealthy (as I am), you'll justify an upgrade to 280ZXT CV half shafts instead of replacing that Ujoint and swap in rear discs instead of replacing the drums. Otherwise, if you simply repair all the things that the inspection requires, it won't be that much work. Is your windshield cracked? I have much fear of replacing those things - I tend to break them. As far as the manual, I got one on CD from <a href="http://idealz.com">idealz.com</a>. They have a variety of years available - pretty affordable and it's nice being able to index directly to the applicable section and then just print out the pages. ------------------ 240Z.jeromio.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 29, 2001 Share Posted March 29, 2001 Yeah pretty minor stuff; you'll find discussion on how to do most of the stuff on this board. It's all easily in the league of a home mechanic. Personally, though, I'd have the windscreen professionally done. National Windscreens were the cheapest when I had mine done. And also, while I agree with Jeromio about the value of CV 1/2 shafts, I had a lot of trouble finding any (I'm in Melbourne too). Also, that swap is a little more tricky (but not a lot). And as to manuals, try Technical Book Shop on Swanston St. ( http://www.techbooks.com.au/ ) they've got heaps on the web site catalogue for the Zs. ------------------ http://www.ozemail.com.au/~zedskid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zpeed Posted March 30, 2001 Share Posted March 30, 2001 Thanks alot for the manual book, i'll go there tommorrow and pick one up, then i'll start doing everything to get the RWC, then i'll be crusing alone tryning to find soe more money for a descent paint job thanks again ------------------ Nathan AKA Zpeed, Project Zpeed 76 260z, all stock for now, but plans are goin into action http://www.geocities.com/mr_fireman_sam/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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