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by merlin
Tue May 03, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240z distributor upgrade.
Replies: 3
Views: 1840

I used the 280zx plate but that has less adjustment for timing
by merlin
Tue May 03, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240z distributor upgrade.
Replies: 3
Views: 1840

I have used the 280zx E12-80 dizzy just wired it up and away I went. I think it produces a lot more bang but I can't back that up without a dyno. Some guys say the tacho does not work or the needle jumps around but mine was ok.
by merlin
Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official "Spotted" Thread
Replies: 1085
Views: 335939

Thanks for the info Karl. I did not see it for long as I was going the other way. but it looked very accurate and fantastic. It is my 2nd fav car of all time. the others being a 427 S/C Shelby Cobra and Cobra Daytona coupe. I would be too scared to drive it on the motorway with so many idiots about....
by merlin
Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official "Spotted" Thread
Replies: 1085
Views: 335939

On the southern motorway a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO!!! Was a replica but what a car. Possibly the one that was hand made in the south island and was on Trade Me for $1.2 mil
by merlin
Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300ZXTT - replacing crankshaft seal.
Replies: 5
Views: 2137

It is called - Main seal repair- It comes in a 500ml? silver bottle. Around $29-$40 depends where you get it from
by merlin
Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 300ZXTT - replacing crankshaft seal.
Replies: 5
Views: 2137

Try using RISLONE main seal repair oil additive . I don't use my car enough so my rear seal has a small leak. Pour a bottle into the oil and it might expand the rubber seal. Drive it 150-200kms and it should seal within a few days. Did it for me and it gets good reviews. A lot easier than trans comi...
by merlin
Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: What Early S30z's exist or existed in NZ? Early Girl Bingo..
Replies: 18
Views: 18487

It has the later style console with only the choke lever.
by merlin
Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: What Early S30z's exist or existed in NZ? Early Girl Bingo..
Replies: 18
Views: 18487

Sorry about that. It is No HS30-001694. It does not have the "cruise control feature" so it must have just missed out. It is a matching numbers car and was met brown with the butterscotch colour interior. It was totally stripped down to the bare shell and had no expense spared, every last ...
by merlin
Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: What Early S30z's exist or existed in NZ? Early Girl Bingo..
Replies: 18
Views: 18487

I have a 240z over here imported from Au in 1972 Number HS30- 001640. It was made in Sept 71
by merlin
Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 240z rear quarter interior trim
Replies: 8
Views: 2521

you could make a mould of the interior piece and make a fibreglass one if all else fails
by merlin
Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on importing this?
Replies: 10
Views: 3076

I would not even think that car had a fancy paint job. lots of blemishes, swirl marks and orange peel. It looks like it was painted by an amateur in a garage. The gaps don't look too bad though. The only real nice points on it for me are the seats. I would look in NZ AU or Japan for a RHD one before...
by merlin
Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: N42 head thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 3880

I have the cam tower shims if he needs them. It will depend on the thickness he needs
by merlin
Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: Checking front Calipers upgrade - 1972 240z
Replies: 5
Views: 4080

I have done it. Those callipers on Trade Me are required for the thin 1/2 inch rotors. Mine are for the 21-22mmthick vented rotors. I used 92 Honda legend vented rotors. I had to skim some off the dia to fit and bore out the hub center hole but that was it. They were brand new brembo rotors from BNT...
by merlin
Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well this puts a downer on things
Replies: 3
Views: 1731

Unfortunately there are too many cowboys out there.
by merlin
Wed Oct 21, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A good buy or not
Replies: 6
Views: 2802

Panel and paint can cost as much as you like. I.E mine was $35k 10 yrs ago and it had a warrant and rego when I started the resto so there was not any major rust points to pick out. If you strip it back you will find more and more rust as you go. If you want a GOOD paint job and you don't do any pre...