after market parts
after market parts
Hi there
I am currently rebuilding the steering and suspension in my 260 coupe and was going to replace the track rod ends as they have a balljoint that is sealed and can't be pressed out to change. I spoke to Nissan and they want $150 each!! I can't seem to find any after market ones listed under 240/260Z were any of the parts on the Z car common too any other models?
I just ended up paying $130 too nissan for the steering pinion bearings and the oil seal. Dam they know how to charge!
Cheers
Tony
I am currently rebuilding the steering and suspension in my 260 coupe and was going to replace the track rod ends as they have a balljoint that is sealed and can't be pressed out to change. I spoke to Nissan and they want $150 each!! I can't seem to find any after market ones listed under 240/260Z were any of the parts on the Z car common too any other models?
I just ended up paying $130 too nissan for the steering pinion bearings and the oil seal. Dam they know how to charge!
Cheers
Tony
Yep tie rods I was just quoting from the manual, as a last resort if they are too expensive I could always drill , Tap and fit some grease nipples to the old ones and pump them full of grease.
But I am sure these will just be a couple of parts in a long list that I will need to replace thats why I was wondering if if any of the steering/Brake/suspension parts were used in any other model datsuns, seems to be quite a few parts for a 240C what ever that was
But I am sure these will just be a couple of parts in a long list that I will need to replace thats why I was wondering if if any of the steering/Brake/suspension parts were used in any other model datsuns, seems to be quite a few parts for a 240C what ever that was
This is one area where the zed did not share parts with other models at the time - the tie rod ends are very very different to any other Nissan/Datsun model so if you can't find a aftermarket supplier you are stuck with Nissan (years a go I got some from Repco but we are talking 10 years ago and they were $59.95 back then from repco ) - and I am thinking I might mod mine to take a more common rod end with a custom rod between the stock rack end and this common tie rod end. This will require a cert but I need to cert my car for some of the other mods so not a big deal to me.
- old_datto_fan
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I just acquired a new tie rod from my friendly Datsun mechanic at $25.60 plus GST - sounds like I had better find out if he can get some more!
- geordieggg
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I'm heading to Melbourne just after Christmas, so I'll see how I go, will try to get a price for you from there if you're interested? Can pick them up and bring them back with me.
Thanks for the offer thats really generous of you
I have found a set on the internet in oz at Z spares and they are reasonably priced , I am sure that the postage won't be too much so I will order them from those guys.
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I have found a set on the internet in oz at Z spares and they are reasonably priced , I am sure that the postage won't be too much so I will order them from those guys.
enjoy your Holiday
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!
- geordieggg
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Ok, Z Spares ae based in Melbourne, so if freight is extremely expensive, then I'll give you an adress to get them sent to (my parents) which is where I'm staying, and I can bring them back for you if you want.
Merry Christmas to all, see you all next year!
Merry Christmas to all, see you all next year!