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Old 09-12-2011, 07:17 AM
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86 300zx issues

so I just recently picked up an 86 300zx, thats gonna be my drift project. the clutch already slips in every gear as soon as the throttle is about 1/2 way pressed. The suspension is horrible, & There's also a descent smell of gas coming from the car that I can't figure out. Im probably going to order a new clutch kit and flywheel, and was hopeing for some advice about upgrading suspension and the wierd gas odor. Thanks
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:35 PM
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gas smell

On my 1985 Z31, the gas smell was coming from the top of the gas tank. It is cured since I had to replace the gasoline gauge sending unit. There are some parts on the old Z's that any Z shop will tell you are to be replaced.
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Old 09-14-2011, 06:54 PM
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Replace all your bushings with poly bushings. As for springs and struts..... There is a lot of options out there. No idea about the gas smell though. My car does the same thing.
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