Datsun 280Z Questions Maintenance & Repair

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How Do I Get My Gauges To Work?

I have a 1976 280z and none of my gauges work. I can't tell speed, revs, oil pressure/temperature. I have a fuel cell so I'm not worried about the gas gauge, but any help I could get on the others w...

Smoke At All Times Of Oil

how can i tell if rings are stuck or valve stem iol seals are bad car smokes at all time smell of oil.

Car Is Blowing Out A Lot Of Smoke And Stalling Out. Why Is The Car Doing T...

I have a 1978 Datsun 280Z. The car was running fine and perfect and one day it stalled on me and would not start back up. I changed the fuel pump and the fuel filter. The car now starts, but is blo...

1976 Datsun 280Z Dash Lights Not Working?

I just purchased a 1976 datsun 280z and the dash lights are not working. I have read some of the posts but still not sure where to start. Is one of the fuses in the fuse block in line with the das...

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What's The Most Likely Component That Would Make A Z Run Really Rich?

It runs so rich that it fouls out spark plugs in short order.

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Datsun Wont Stay Running

my car dies after driving it about 1 mile or after 15-30mins at idle. at first i thought it might be the computer so i put another used one in it and still get the same problem.(not sure if the other ...

I Have N47 Head, When I Removed It It Had Metal Gasket And A Head Gasket Do...

Its a 78z but a 79 motor, N47 head, I need to know if the metal spacer on the engine head needs to be replaced?

I Cannot Get The Siphon Hose To Go Into The Tank On My 1977 280z. Does Anyo...

Trying to remove old gas from tank of 28Z.

I Have A 76 280Z That Does Not Start By The Key, But Once It Is Jump Starte...

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How Do I Replace A Head Gasket On A 1978 280z

i need help

Where Is The Backup Light Switch In 1975 280z

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1975 280z Datsun Electrical Problems?

I have a 75 that will crank up with a jump, run for a little while and then if I sit too long the lights and radio will start to fade out the car will start to choke off like its running out of gas an...

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What Causes Instrument Panel Lights From Comming On

panel lights don't come on

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All Fuses Are Good But Dash Lights Don't Come On Even When I Turn Up The Di...

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Does A Datsun Necessarily Need A Cold Start Valve?

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Why Does My 78 280z Keep Fouling Plugs

What Type Of Steering System Does The Z280Z 1976 Model Have And Where Can W...

I Have A 1978 Datsun 280Z With Original Paint That Is Dull And Showing Many...

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How Con You Tell If The Thermo Time Switch Is Faulty On 78 280z

car is running rich

After Short Trips (or Long) Car Almost Refuses To Start?

After driving the car for 15 minutes or longer and then turning the engine off the car almost refuses to start. After several attempts the car finally starts and runs "rough" for a minute or two with ...

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