Help with my 78' 280Z engine Please
 

So I went out to start up my Z. When i turned it over i heard a spraying noise and it smelt like gas! I popped open the hood and gas was spraying out of the pipe that goes back and forth near the valve cover. I circled it here and put an arrow near where it was spraying.

Main question is: What is this? Whats the part i need to get to fix this? and How?

Thank you! :)

-3d_Ryan

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Welcome to ZDriver! :006:

It's called the "fuel rail" and it delivers the fuel (gasoline) to the fuel injectors.

The fix depends on what's wrong... it's most likely a loose clamp.

Make sure you buy a Haynes manual or download the FSM (factory service manual) for free at www.xenons30.com/reference

Leaking fuel
 

Nismo is correct, however you can also have an injector hose sprung a hole or leaking where hose seals to injector body. I also noticed an old style injector fuel feed hard lines with lots of hose connectors which can cause lots of problems and one such as starting a fire. Try getting a late 78 Z OR 79 and later fuel feed line that has no hose connectors on top of it. Then you'll have a safer more efficient fuel feed line. That is one of the best upgrades on an early z intake manifold. Do it soon and save the Z. Good luck.

OKAY! thank you so much! I'll be at a Z yard to see if i can find it! thank you!