Just wanted to say how much great info is available here. I am no mechanic, but just acquired my first Z. 1979 280zx 2+2.
It has been sitting in a garage for the last 17 years.
New gas and battery and started right up! Last couple months I have replaced the injectors, new radiator, water pump, belts and hoses.
Just finished vacuum lines and scrubbing 17 years of garage dust off the paint.
I think it is starting to look presentable, so I will upload a pic.
I welcome any comments or questions and thanks for such a great site.
rootbeerZ

 

Wahoo!!! Welcome to ZDriver!

We have quite a few Seattle Z'ers.

 

Welcome to Seattle! (and zdriver.com)

good lookin' Z. No leaky t-tops

 

Yeah, only one rust spot below right tail lamp.
Hope to see some Z's at pacific raceways this 4th of july.
Thanks for the welcome.

 

Looks good! And welcome to the site...

 

welcome to zdriver home of the $10 oi... you know what.. screw it


good luck with the z and bring on any dem questions you been savin to ask the professionaaalsss

 

Looking very nice there!

 

that $10 oil change is just a rumor. Don't believe everything you hear on this forum.

 

yeah i was hearing about free t-***** and icecream bars... the t-***** didnt even say zdriver they said mugen power?!?!?

 

You're confusing this forum with your Georgia riding lawnmower club.

 

Welcome to Zdriver bro'. And though I am not a fan of the 2 + 2. You wont lose any respect from me. It also looks clean...and good find man. You still have a Z...and that is all that matters. We all have our personal and unique tastes on what we like..and dislike. That is what makes the world go round. "Different strokes for different folks"

 

The 2+2 would not have been my first choice..... but since I inherited from the original owner 1 year ago I have taken a liking to it.
Nice car for a daily driver and I get to learn all about the repairs...

 

Congratulations on what looks like a very nice Z car. Take care of it and it will take care of you.

 

how many RPM are you turning when your crusing at about 65Mph?
also what kind of transmission does it have?

 

It has an auto trans, not too happy about that but its nice in Seattle traffic....
RPM? havent looked. I will on my ride home tonight.

 

welcome to this site---beautiful car---good find......

 

what happened to the guy with the busted transmission?

 

It's an automatic so no Over Drive. 3rd gear is 1:1.

 

65 mph is 3200 RPM
I may consider a 5 speed swap once I research the difficulty level.
Next is removing the AC. Works fine but it is never used here in Seattle.

 

Remove a working a/c?! Man... if I had a 280zx w/ working a/c, I'd cruise around w/ it on even if it were cold outside.

 

If I get it removed without destroying any of it, I will make you a great deal on it.

 

I actually have two complete 280zx a/c systems in my garage... it's the R12 freon that is most precious.

 

exactly. Keep it in there!!!
If you're concerned with gas milage, remove the belt during the winter and then put a new belt on the pump each summer.

 

That does sound easier...
Thx

 

i notice no difference in milage when i am using my ac and when i am not, lately i havent been but soon i know i will