DISMANTLING OF MY ORIGINAL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
After failing every attempt so far to fix my car's current spongy brake pedal feel problem over the last 2 months or so, It was time for me to take a big step back on further diagnosing the problem and instead I now wanted to alter my focus on trying to increase my mechanical experience, knowledge and understanding of the individual components within the braking system. I hope that this exploratory new process I am about to undertake, will eventually lead me to find the problem part that has been causing me to be unable to bleed all of the air out of my braking system.
Targeting a single mechanical part at a time, I want to learn how to disassemble each part down to its most basic components as much as I can, from there figure out and learn how that specific mechanical part functions inside and out. Once I understand how that part works, I can then know if the part is faulty and how that part can be repaired in the future. Once I have solved the spongy brake pedal problem using this new learning experience, I can then expand my learning process to include other systems on the car such as the power steering system and maybe some electrical components as well.
Starting off this new process, will me the disassembly of my original factory brake master cylinder which was present on my car when I brought it back in 2006 and then I replaced it with a 2000spec later model variant in 2011. The original BMC was then reinstalled back onto the car during the last time I attempted to do a brake caliper and rotor change on my car back in 2017 where my Dad assumed that the later model BMC was faulty. Dismantling this BMC and inspecting the 2 internal pistons and the bore of the cylinder will help me to verify whether or not this brake master cylinder is either good or bad.
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The first step is to remove the primary and secondary pistons found inside the master cylinder. I mounted my BMC into a vice and then removed the snap ring cover cap found at the end of the bore section on the cylinder.
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Using a pick, I gently pried on the lip of the primary piston located at the end of the bore until it had come out far enough, so that I could pull the piston out by hand the rest of the way.
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One down and one to go but the secondary piston was going to require a little bit more effort from me to be able to remove it as it was still located deep down inside the bore of the master cylinder and there was no way I was going to be able to pry it out using the same method I had done for the primary piston. I initially tried using a magnetic pickup tool to try and connect to and pull the piston out from the bore of the cylinder but no matter what I did, the magnetic on the pickup tool just wasn't strong enough to be able to hold onto back end of the piston with enough force to allow me to pull the piston out from inside the master cylinder.
So using the information I had researched on several YouTube videos about how to disassemble a brake master cylinder, I switched over to using compressed air to try and push the secondary piston out of the bore of the cylinder.
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Using a blowgun at the outlet valve port for the rear brakes on the BMC, I shot compressed air into the bore of the master cylinder and in no time at all the secondary piston had popped out from the bore of the cylinder.
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All that was left to do was to pull the secondary piston out the rest of the way by hand.
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With the primary and secondary pistons now free of the master cylinder, I thoroughly inspected the rubber seals on both pistons to look for signs of tears in the rubber O-ring seals and or deformities. But from what I could see, both the primary and secondary pistons and all of the rubber O-ring seals attached to each piston were in perfect condition and there were no signs of any kind of damage to the pistons or seals of any kind.
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I was hoping from there to remove the reservoir bottle on the top of the bore of the cylinder but after several pulling and prying attempts to dislodge it off of the 2 rubber grommets holding the reservoir to the cylinder with no signs of movement from the reservoir, I decided to just leave it in place otherwise I could damage the plastic reservoir tank trying more aggressive removal methods.
So now that I had reached the level of disassembly I was willing to go to with this brake master cylinder, I wanted to thoroughly clean out the entire unit so that I could inspect the bore of the cylinder for signs of damage.
I placed the BMC into a suitable sized container and filled it with a degreasing cleaning solution and place it into my ultrasonic cleaning machine and put it through a 30 minute 60 degree cycle to remove all of the remaining old brake fluid residue found inside the bore and reservoir of the BMC after its disassembly.
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After its cleaning cycle in the ultra sonic machine, I then blow dried the BMC thoroughly to leave me with a spotlessly clean almost brand new looking brake master cylinder.
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With the BMC clean and dry, I inspected the bore of the cylinder to find it as well in perfect condition with no marks, scuffs or damage present.
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The only thing I noticed after the cleaning process was this metal disc cover on the end of the cylinder that faces the front of the car, began to start coming off the adhesive that attached it to the body of the master cylinder.
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Once I removed the cover completely, there was a female hex headed bolt behind the cover.
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And with all of that now done, I can safely assume that this brake master cylinder is in perfect working condition and there is no indications that it is faulty in any way. There is no damage to the internal bore of the cylinder and the components of the primary and secondary pistons are also in good condition.
I was definitely very happy with the outcome of my first disassembly process on one of the components of my car's braking system. I set myself a reasonable goal to achieve and using the information I had gathered from my research to effectively perform the task required to disassemble the unit down as much as I was happy with and once disassembled I was able to clean and confirm that my original BMC is not faulty and was not the cause of my car's inability to bleed all of the air out of the braking system.
My new plan was definitely working as i intended it to and I couldn't wait to continue to pull apart more parts and learn more about my car then I had ever done be before and thought possible.
By
DJ_Party_Favor ·
Not from me but take a look below!
CARS FOR SALE
240Z 1974 Red,Prepared by DJ Road and Race, very quick, modified 2.8
engine, Leda adjustable ride height suspension, great condition,
recent restoration work including inner wings, rear arches and new
sills. New front disks and Green stuff pads. Pioneer CD head unit and
speakers. Price reduced! £5300 - see Phil's 240z and mpg in movies
section. 0117 9306044 (day) 0117 9445512 (night) (Bristol) email Phil
300ZX 1990 Z31 turbo in gleaming black metallic, fully optioned with
a/c, ABS & leather, Koni shocks, s/s exhaust, auto CD changer and
bass tube, 82000 miles only, very complete service history,
absolutely the best of this model you will see anywhere, £4250 ono.
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com
260 2+2 1977, needs restoring or stripping for spares. I need the
space.
If anyone is interested in more details call me on 07971012666 or
email me martinhowarth@totalise.co.uk.
260Z late 2 str, rusty body, good tailgate, blown head gasket.
Josh on 01725 512917 (Salisbury). *1
240Z 1973 (L) 90% complete, all new panels, engine refurbished, needs
engine bay finishing, a bit of trim and an MOT.
Rob on 0118 9860312. *1
280ZX 2+2 targa, 1981, auto, no MOT, spare engine and box, spare
wheels, reg' CBZ 280 with car. £750.
Chris on 01202 676265 or 07968 037355 (Poole). *1
280ZX 1979, 2+2 auto, 75000 miles, tax & MOT, red, £1750 ono.
Bob on 01722 323063 (Wiltshire). *1
280ZX 2 str targa, lhd U.S spec with digital dash, c/c & c/l,
fantastic condition, metallic blue, Wolfrace alloys, full leather
interior, s/s exhaust, £3000.
Nicki on 0191 5362651 or 07808 278494 (Sunderland). *1
280ZX 1980 FREE to a good home, Hong Kong import, manual 2+2 targa.
Clive on 01268 697174 (Southend). *1
280ZX 2+2 targa, auto, unfinished project for spares or repair, red
with red interior, £offers.
Mark on 01689 848114 (Slough). *1
260Z 2str 1979, MOT, mechanically sound, bit tatty round the edges,
maroon metallic, 240Z carbs, K&N filters, 2.8 engine with electronic
ignition, electric fan, Janspeed exhaust, adjustable suspension with
urethane bushes, £1750.
Don on 0208 8742121 or 07771 561171 (S. London). *1
300ZX Z31 facelift, non-turbo, auto, white, good condition, good
engine and interior, standard car, £1000 ono.
Michael on 01784 491764 (Middlesex). *1
280ZX G-Nose 1983, excellent condition, maroon metallic 2 tone,
targa, auto, 2+2, 78000 original miles, £4000 ono.
John on 01745 337497 or 07778 026463 (S. Wales). *1
280ZX 2+2 targa, manual, bright red, MOT, bodykit, lowered
suspension, £5000.
Evon on 07976 743461 (Luton). *1
260Z 1974 2+2, black vgc, MOT & tax, Wolfrace alloys, new carpets,
plus complete second Z for spares, £2600 ono the pair.
Neil on 01925 827860 or 07961 527081 (Warrington). *1
1971 Samuri. FHH 38K. Metallic Red / Pearlescent White. Triple 40
Webers. New Janspeed exhaust. New rear konis fitted (front also
supplied). Solid car. Major work completed 1993. Sold with 12 months
mot. Featured in Classic Car Weekly. Needs some work to return to
original hence £3100 (no offers). Tel 01978 855778 (Wrexham) or email
howard@snipe.f9.co.uk. (Photos can be supplied). *1
1983 280ZX Targa 'T' Top 2+2 seater 160,000 miles taxed to Sept 2002
MOT
till August 2002 many new parts and maintained regardless of cost,
beautiful
bright red classic car owned from 94 with identical car available for
spare
parts if required £2450 ono.
Deryk on 01342-892456. *1
1995 300ZX non turbo import version s recaro model 2+2 full uk speedo
conversion derestriction serv and cambelt done all work carried out
by protech 8 months mot 53000 miles silver Kenwood stack system 17in
aftermarket alloys picture of car in autumn zclub mag at jae show
superb car first to see will buy £9250 ono
Steve 01454 626232 or 07890 702306 (Bristol). *1
1988 300ZX E REG FACELIFT MODEL 2+2 NON TURBO metallic blue \ blue
int 7 months mot original stereo totally original car exc cond for
year £2250 ono
Steve 01454 626232 or 07890702306 (Bristol). *1
260Z 2+2 1978. Unfinished project. About 1/3 required welding
finished.
Prefer to sell complete but will break if necessary. Lots of spares
including 1 x gearbox, 2 x 2.6 engines (in bits) plus lots of other
stuff.
Also 2 x Nissan Motor Company Limited 240Z bodywork and chassis
manuals
(soft back). One in very good condition one ok but pages unstuck from
spine.
All for offers.
Tel. 01603 611589 or 07719 723 901 or sgoodrick@tycoint.com or
colynn@lotharskeep.freeserve.co.uk . *1
260Z 2str 1978 for spares or repair. The following are available
unfitted, 2 front wings (ex USA), new rear valance (steel), new
fibreglass front valance. Doors and Tailgate in good order. Will
split or as complete £350 ono.
Andrew on 01420 563070 (Alton, Hants) or
smiths@nettlebed36.freeserve.co.uk .*1
280ZX 2 str, silver, reg HWY 797V, silver and blue interior,
excellent example, £3800.
260Z 2 str, metallic bronze, reg VNY 777S, generally very good
condition but needs n/s wing & quarter panels repairing hence £2000
or £4000 with all work done and painted.
240Z red, reg OHY 176M, standard spec except sunroof and Cobra seats,
very good condition, £3750.
All with new MOT's.
Geoff at Auto Active on 0117 9442068 or 07730 879323 (Bristol). *1
260Z 1974 2+2, reconditioned carbs, unleaded, resprayed 3 years ago,
private plate, solid car but sat for 1 year, sensible offers.
Andy.bearne@aventis.com (Kent).*1
280ZX 1981 targa, white, brand new bonnet and spoiler (not fitted),
free to a good home.
Len on 01628 603534 or fanitot@which.net .*1
240Z 1973, completely stripped, 2 engines, 2 boxes, 2 sets of
Wolfrace, will split.
Phil on 01276 29810 or 07884 033893 or
philjoandamy@agardenparty.freeserve.co.uk *1
240Z HS30-101159 Reg. SEA 606L
Car re-sprayed in pale yellow July 2001, running but no MOT, 78.000
recorded miles. Normal chassis repairs complete. All glass fitted,
new front screen seal fitted. Suspension replaced as standard. Rear
bumper in good condition, front requires chroming. Needs interior
restored to complete, hence £1100.00. Contact Shaun on 01939 210757
evenings of 07949 731942 mobile any time. Shrewsbury area.
Phone: 01782 518992 H Fax: 01782 873374 H
stevek@staffshydraulics.co.uk. *2
2 x 280ZX Auto's with Targa Top
1) 280 ZX 2753cc 2+2 Auto Targa Top. 1984 B reg. Bright Red with
smart red velour interior. Stereo. Refurbished German Cross alloys
with New 205 tyres. New Exhaust. 107 k miles. Engine and Auto Box
both sound. Mot just up. Welding needed underneath. Still in everyday
use. New car forces sale. A much-loved car that will be missed.
Spares or repair. Drive away. £400 o.n.o.
2) 280 ZX 2753cc 2+2 Auto Targa Top. 1983 A reg. Blue with Excellent
Blue/Grey velour interior. German Cross alloys. 90K miles. Not
running although Engine and Box both good .Has been stood for 2 years
so no MOT. Spares. £150 o.n.o
Both cars £ 450 o.n.o. Will split but not brake. Buyer to collect.
Birmingham.
Contact 0121 777 1761 or mob. 07974 214 704. *2
1984 ZX turbo for sale
1985 lh drive 300ZX non turbo
both open to offers non turbo big ends gone
turbo rust engine requires attention
Nigel Veale on 07973693150. *2
280ZX TARGA for sale, 1983(Y) manual, 1 previous owner, gold,
88000miles, £2600 spent on body restoration, 1 years MOT/tax,
interior needs tidying, good condition, used daily.
£2750 ono. Tel 01225-331761office(Bath) ask for Ian. *2
Nissan 300ZX Z31 1989 Facelift Model, Red In Colour,
Rear Spoiler, and Front Light Covers Fitted, Very Good Condition
Taxed To April 2002, MOT To June 2002 £3000.00 OVNO.
Tel 01324 823004/821533 Mobile 07905 331151 E-Mail
George.Smith@mailexcel.com (Scotland) *2
260Z 1978, 2+2, Australian import, 5 speed, unleaded, excellent body
and interior, rebuilt engine, 240 carbs and Janspeed exhaust, Zie-
barted, steel sliding sunroof and air conditioning. Club valued at
£4500, selling for £3000 ono.
Jason on (01634)721679 or 07748045658. *2
280ZX Targa, Janspeed turbo, auto, deep red metallic with burgundy
leather interior, restored some years ago but little used since, some
minor repairs needed, offers.
Ray on 0207 2299292 wk or 0208 2090005 hm or 07831 567502 mb. *2
300ZX 1990 facelift Z31, non-turbo, manual, 2 owners, 1 family for
last 8 years, white, 3 spoke Nissan alloys, clean blue grey interior,
all working, very clean, service history, MOT, £1795.
Robert on 01704 231260 hm or 229587 wk or 07974 821766 mb
(Southport). *2
300ZX Z31 turbo B reg, white with red interior, for spares or repair
£350.
Mark on 01457 865353. *2
260Z 1979, dark green, alloys, MOT, £2200.
0208 8862970 or 07721 673306 (N. London). *2
300ZX 1984 non-turbo, manual, red, standard car, 76000 miles, MOT,
£600.
Mr Baker on 07802 192711 (Felixstowe). *2
260Z 2+2 1978 in need of restoration, unfinished project, Janspeed
exhaust, good interior, 2.4 engine with cam, spare gearbox and
original engine, plus other odds and sods, complete car offers.
Steve on 01603 611589 or 07719 723901 (Norwich). *2
300ZXTT 2 str G reg, Dark metallic blue, Jap spec, de-limited, new
performance exhaust nd tyres, de-cat'd, tax and MOT, 120000 kms £4500
or p/ex for Z31 facelift single turbo.
Steve on 01709 582899 (Yorkshire). *2
260Z 1978 2str, 1 owner from new, 12000 miles with service history,
silver, restored over the last 3-4 years, very good condition, £6000
ono.
Richard on 01924 272087 (W Yorkshire). *2
300ZX Z31 non-turbo, auto, white, 44000 miles from new, FSH, good
condition, MOT, £1800.
Pete on 01892 516483 or peter@38monty.freeserve.co.uk (Kent). *2
300ZX 1986 non-turbo, auto, 2+2 targa, silver and black, MOT, £1500
ono.
Mr Fuller on 01493 304792 (GT Yarmouth). *2
300ZXTT 1994, grey metallic paint with grey leather interior, manual,
62000 miles, UK registered car, recent cam belt change, excellent
condition, £9750.
Garry on 01952 594130 (Telford). *2
300ZX Z31, auto, non-turbo, 1984, 88000 miles, 1 previous owner,
restoration work, FSH, failed MOT due to welding underneath, silver,
turbo alloys, rear spoiler, otherwise standard and works perfectly,
reasonable offers.
Richard on 01932 352325 or richard@theharrisfamily.fsnet.co.uk
(Surrey). *2
260Z 1974 2 str, silver, 83000 miles, 240Z carbs, lowered 2", 6
branch manifold and big bore system, urethane bushes. £3000
Carl on 01932 406326 or 07747 030228 (South). *2
280ZX Y reg, 2+2 auto, maroon, taxed but no MOT, reasonable
condition, £550.
Mike on 0208 6845637 (Croydon). *2
240Z Super Samuri 1972, blue and silver, 2.8 engine, triple 40's, LSD
etc, Compomotive split rims, too much to list, totally rust free,
rebuilt at great expense, £7500 ono.
Gwyn on 01691 657192 (Shropshire). *3
300ZX turbo manual 1984 silver over grey resprayed summer 2000 last
owner 7
years new rear shocks/callipers only 3000 miles ago regularly
serviced loads of
bills and paperwork, good clean interior original car with no
modifications
m.o.t. July 2002 £ 1600 tel 01375361694 [eve] 01375672205 [day]
photographs in spring 2001 magazine readers writes. *3
260Z 2 str 1973, early model, MOT, vgc, very solid, 7" Wolfrace,
immaculate interior, quilted trim, white, rare US front valance,
private plate.
Nick on 07950 628824 (Essex). *3
240Z 1973, standard car with 15" ML Compomotives, MOT, £3995.
Steve on 0151 3361828 (Cheshire). *3
280ZX 2 str manual, 62000 miles, all original, 1 owner since 1984,
MOT, £3500.
Mr Buckley on 07831 178553. *3
300ZX turbo Z31 breaking for spares, excellent tuned turbo engine
with intercooler, most parts available.
Ken on 01268 417272 or 07751 149211 (Essex). *3
300ZX 1990 Z31 turbo in gleaming black metallic, fully optioned with
a/c, ABS & leather, Koni shocks, s/s exhaust, auto CD changer and
bass tube, 82000 miles only, very complete service history,
absolutely the best of this model you will see anywhere, £4750 ono.
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com (Essex). *3
300ZX 1984, metallic blue, non-turbo, approx' 60000 miles, new
exhaust, new tyres, £800.
Mrs Fox on 01582 703623 (Luton). *3
300ZX 1984, red with grey interior, non-turbo, 76000 miles, no run
flat tyres, £600.
Casarez on 01394 212355 or Mr Baker on 01394 212304, (Suffolk). *3
280ZX 2 seater, Silver/blue interior, good runner recent MOT. £1,800.
Mike on 0117 9503553 (Bristol). *3
240Z 1974, metallic red, totally restored in 1995, adjustable
suspension, triple 40's, tuned and balanced engine, Wolfrace alloys,
leather seats, sports exhaust, 4 pot brakes, urethane bushes. £5995.
Phil on 02380 685062 (Southampton). *3
260Z 1976 2 Seater Red, Aborted Project, lots of new parts to be
completed or used a donor. Has fitted Fibreglass Front & Rear
spoilers from MJP, New Disks/Pads on front, New Tyres, Wolfrace
Alloys, New Internal Carpet set, Reupholstered Drivers
Seat, Racing Fuel Cap etc. Engine has had no major work and is sound,
body has had some work with a respray 2 yrs ago but needs attention.
Andy Harris on 07900 410096 or andyh_gb@hotmail.com . *3
260Z 2+2, 1974. Silver, Australian Spec and Import. In great
condition,
well maintained and lovingly restored: has had new clutch, gearbox,
master
cylinder, front brake discs, suspension, rack and pinion, steering
shaft
and radiator, 5 x 11" sports rims. 4 x 15" BBS sports rims included in
sale. All mechanical restoration undertaken by Adrian Francis of The Z
Zone. £1,250 price reduction as overseas move imminent.
Karl on 0118 988 2398. *3
280ZX 2-seater 1981 (W), Metallic BRG 116000 miles MOT Aug 2002 vgc
£2000 ono ali_maki@yahoo.com *3
Datsun 260Z two seat. Year and identity not known. Partially stripped
for
restoration, no glass. But comes complete with four unused Fulda
tyres on
reconditioned alloys and two new still boxed front wings. Spares or
repair.
£225.00 ono
Nick on 01822 833335 (Devon) 07765 845219 Mobile, nickbilton@aol.com
*3
Parts for Sale
Genuine Nissan, full-length chassis rails to fit late 260Z (RS30) 2
seater.
£700 the pair, will not split - no offers.
Rob on 01438 213891 or furqman@ntlworld.com .*1
Set of 4 7"x15" Minilite alloys with Yokohama tyres
Set of 5 7"x15" Revolution 5 spokes, centre caps missing, 4 with
tyres, 1 bare but brand new. Call for details.
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com *1
Set of Brock alloys for 300ZXTT 8"x18" front & 10"x18" rear fitted
with virtually new Yokohama AVS tyres, £1250
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com. *1
280ZX tailgate in very good condition, with glass and gas stays. £40
Will 01342 321000 Sussex. zsl@datsunworld.com. *1
Space saver spare wheel for 280ZX £100 ono.
Robert on 01294 605360 (Glasgow). *1
1x brand new clutch assembly for 300ZX Z32 non-turbo, £140.
Julie or Alan on 01442 236235 (Hertfordshire). *1
Lots of 240Z parts, includes suspension, gearbox, doors and wings to
sell as job lot.
Steve on 07779 145478 (Watford). *1
Malcolm Yule & Steve Hodgson have recently acquired a large stock of
Z and ZX parts including 280ZX turbo engine, brand new Z31 wings and
tailgates and discs. Other parts include 280ZX 2+2 n/s door skin, we
also have lots of doors and parts for 240Z/ 260Z & 280ZX.
Steve on 01661 881073 or 0777 6148291
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or 07711 543941 or
malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk *1
4 of 7"x14" Enkie alloys to fit 240/ 260Z recently blasted and
painted silver grey, fitted with 195/70 tyres, 2 Fulda & 2 Goodyear,
all as new, £260 with tyres or £190 without.
Also 4 of "Iron Cross" style alloys blasted and painted silver £130.
Mike on 01575 269219 (h) or 01977 686402 (w) or mchedg@aol.com (N Yorks) *1
Set of 4 original alloys for 240/ 260Z in good condition with no kerb
damage, £20 each. Self-seeking radio and associated stereo rear
mounted speakers £15. (To be disposed of before 1st March).
Derek on 01621 784545 or Derek.w.allen@tesco.net (Essex). *1
240Z/ 260Z & 280ZX, new and used parts always available.
Competition and tuning equipment always wanted.
Geoff at Auto Active on 0117 9442068 or 07730 879323 (Bristol). *1
240Z - 260Z Parts For Sale
Driver's side door skin. Unused genuine Nissan some rust due to lying
around.
Driver's side door skin. Unused pattern fair condition. Tailgate ex
California. Stripped and etch primed. Top condition. Pair of wings
believed to be Nissan originals. Unused but with some surface rust.
£100 pair. Janspeed exhaust system
Used. £50 Set of 5 14x7 Turbo-vec alloys Need refurb. £150. Set of
four Koni inserts. Unused £200. Pair 240Z seats fair cond. £80. Pair
of 240Z door trims good £80. New pattern sills £50 pair. New pattern
wheel arch repairs £60 pair.
Pair of Solex-Mikuni side draft carbs ex Toyota 2000GT any offers?
New rear bumper centre section for 260 2+2 £95. Pair of new KYB front
strut inserts for 240/early 260. £80.
Alternators, starter motors and lots of small stuff. Just ask!
Tel 01773 761238 eves/wkends. 01773 713064 work/days.
Email me at pmaczc@madasafish.com Peter Macdonald. *1
Rear Disk conversion brackets for 1st generation zeds
Brackets allow late 280zx callipers and disks to be bolted directly
to 1st
generation zeds. No other mods needed except ZX hoses and minor
handbrake
adjustment. Brackets are made from 1 piece steel and are £75 per pair
(+
postage).
Wes on 01793 695140 or snipes_uk@hotmail.com for more info. *2
300ZX (Z32) digital clock for sale. Nissan Part number 25820-30P00.
£65 including postage.
This clock was working when removed. If it does not work when you
install it,
I will give you a full refund.
E-mail: jim@jdcar.globalnet.co.uk Work phone: Ask for Jim at 01638
527508 (Suffolk). *2
Standard 260Z cylinder head £50, Koni inserts for 1974 260Z new £300,
triple Webers with manifold, filters and linkage £400.
Carl on 01932 406326 or 07740 030228 (South). *2
Nitrous Oxide system for 280ZX.
Edward on Budleigh Salterton 442510. *2
2 complete 240Z engines £50 each, 1x block half engine complete with
pistons etc £25.
Malcolm on 01494 865718. *2
Standard head, big brakes, lowered springs, Recaro seats, spare dash,
brand new boxed tailgate, Wolfrace alloys, recon' box, GDS header,
oil cooler, new carpets, triple Webers, Kenlow fan and
more..£1000.01980 620705 or rjp@tinyworld.co.uk. *280ZX (X) 2+2
targa, manual, for spares, £150.Karen on 01707 263404 day
(Hertfordshire). *2
New rear bumper centre section for 260Z 2+2. £95 Pair of new KYB
front strut inserts for 240Z/early 260Z £80.
New stainless steel exhaust system for 240Z/260Z/260Z 2+2. 2"
straight through performance spec. Will fit standard manifold or
Janspeed 6 branch. Lifetime guarantee £225.
Peter Macdonald 07778 411568 (mobile eves/wkends) 01773 713064
(work/daytime) 01773 761238 (home/eves/wkends) email -
pmaczc@madasafish.com
4 x Genuine Nissan 5 spoke alloy wheels. Need strip & re-laquer but
otherwise
OK. Came from Japanese market Z32 300ZX with slightly larger
callipers so
they have a slightly wider offset than the standard UK wheels, but
would fit
a UK car without any problem......£100 the 4 or very near offer.
Located at
Bridgnorth in Shropshire but can despatch anywhere in the UK for
£10.00.
Contact Eddie at bravenewworlddesign@btinternet.com *2
300ZX Z32 front wings 2nd hand £75 each, set of leather seats in
black and red £offers, front bumper fascia £150, rear bumper fascia
£125, front and rear callipers for imported cars available, set of 5
spoke 7"x 16" wheels with virtually new tyres £600.
Also Sunny/ Pulsar/ Gti - pair of door shells, plain bonnet and
tailgate with Gti spoiler.
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com (Essex). *2
1 of 14"x 8" Wolfrace slotmag excellent condition £50, 260Z 2+2
tailgate £75, front bumper £80, late 260Z gearbox £150, Late 260Z
seats excellent condition £100 the pair, 260Z centre console with
original radio cassette (usual crack around choke but otherwise good)
£50.
RJ on 07831 506157 (Essex). *2
200SX turbo cylinder head complete with cams and fuel injection,
excellent condition £200 can post.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E-mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk. *2
Brand new rear quarter panels for a 240Z (original Nissan parts).
Nigel on nigel.beeston@tinyworld.co.uk .*2
5 x original Z alloys £25, Late 260Z door glass £40 each, Z bonnet
with NACAR duct in need of very slight front repair £50, late 260
gearbox £100, L26 block £50, 9 bolt flywheel £50, late 260 rad with
Kenlowe fan fitted £75, 9" servo and master cylinder £35, 260 clutch
master cylinder £15, water bottle £15, 260 distributor with
Luminition £50, whaletail rear spoiler £offers, 260Z 2+2 rear bumper
£100, front grill good condition £40, front grill straight but rusty
£20, shock absorber dust covers pair £20, Bonnet flaps £15 each,
dashboard vent panel £5, late 260 windscreen wiper motor £30, pair of
headlight cover and rubbers £20, JVC Digital/ auto reverse with amp
outs Dolby radio cassette £15, pair of US rear marker lamps £20, 260
bonnet cable £5, late 260 indicator and light stalks £20, electric
aerial £25, 260 prop shaft £25, 260 half shafts £40 each, nearside
headlamp cowl £30, assorted hoses £2 each, fuel pump £15, battery
tray and surround £5, Filter King fuel filter £10, front indicators
£20 pair, seat belt clips £5 each, starter motor £20, alternator £45,
bumper mounted chrome number plate up lighter £30, late 260 undertray
£15, 260Z rear spoiler £30. Lots of other odds and sods for late
260Z - ask me.
Rob on 01438 213891 or furqman@ntlworld.com (Hertfordshire). *2
280 ZX spares Lots of panels, nearly new front end panels, good doors
for 2 seat and 2+2.Lots of mechanical parts, engine gearboxes etc.
Parts for 240/260 also in stock.
Adrian 0117 9759225 adrianf@ferrari.org.uk. *3
14"x 6" Wolfrace £160.
Jackie on 01923 266047 (Watford). *3
E88 240Z cylinder head over hauled and complete ££ offers
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com (Essex). *3
MJP special offers on new performance parts, save up to 20% on cash
deals.
300ZX pair of Tokico Illumina 5 way adjustable front gas shocks for
84-86 turbo £300 the pair.
GDS race spec header manifold £250
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com (Essex). *3
MJP Eastern Auto: Specialists in the supply of correct parts for grey
imports (300ZXTT-200SX-GtiR-R32+33 Skylines) NOW WITH ONLINE SHOPPING www.mjpauto.com
New product MJP logo'd blue denim shirts £12.50 inclusive - limited
edition.
Mongoose s/s exhaust for Z32 cats back in stock £450 + VAT, other
models available please ask.
Authorised Stillen dealer for all your performance and custom needs-
HICAS rear wheel steering eliminator kit just in and high flow intake
kits back in stock. 300ZXTT bonnet bulge £110.
280ZX large stocks of all parts still available at extra special
dicounts. Tailgate support tool now available - solve that soggy
tailgate with this neat little device, now available for 300ZX
bonnets and tailgates.
Large stocks of parts for your 240/260Z always in or specially
ordered for you.
240/260Z fibreglass front spoiler valences £55, 280ZX fully
reconditioned rear brake callipers for early and late cars, 79-81
£149.50 +VAT, 82-83 £102 + VAT per side exchange.
Mike on 01277 374201. or mike@mjpauto.com (Essex) *3
Cars Wanted
Wanted 300ZX Z31 restoration project and 300ZX Z32 for spares.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E-mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk. *2
Wanted 280ZX 2 str.
Jackie on 01249 818632. *3
Wanted, 240Z's for restoration. Also any new panels for 240Z or 260Z,
will collect anywhere.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk *3
Wanted, 260Z, 2-seater, for restoration. Will collect anywhere.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk *3
Wanted 240's and 260's - Due to the (fortunately) increasing
recognition by the UK classic car enthusiast of what a superb vehicle
the Z is, we completely sold out of our sales stock in early January.
So we are looking for good condition 240Z's and 260Z's (especially a
good 260Z 2+2) to sell on your behalf. They must be generally sound,
tidy, complete and preferably having or ready for an MOT certificate.
The better the condition the higher the price we can realise for you.
We sell more Z's than anyone in the UK, so if your having a hard time
selling yours please give us a call and talk it over with us soon.
The Z Farm on 01845 587100 (N Yorks) .*3
Parts Wanted
Wanted 7" wide alloys to fit 260Z, not Wolfrace.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E-mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk. *1
Wanted targa top for 280ZX 2 seater.
Andy on 077875 44109 or andy@clarkescarpentry.co.uk (Avon). *1
Wanted front and rear bumpers in good condition for 240Z.
Ralph on 0121 502 4626 (W. Midlands). *1
Wanted N/S window glass for R32 Skyline GTR - URGENT !!
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com *1
Wanted UK-spec ECU and matching distributor for 1983 280ZX auto.
tedp@replicant.apana.org.au. *1
Wanted: - Pair (or either) of original 240Z doors, with zero rust and
filler. Either with or without glass/internals etc. Please do not
contact me if the doors have either rust/filler or been reskinned.
Paul on 01946 694302 or Paul.Henley2@Btinternet.com *1
Wanted: Any performance bits to make a 280ZX go faster. Especially
Janspeed Turbo unit and ancillaries or whole engine installation, but
any other stuff considered.
Call Andy. (07932) 955967 or e-mail LockeAndyZ@aol.com. *2
Wanted drivers side door catch mechanism for late 260Z 2+2.
Mr Craig on 01752 781605 (Plymouth). *2
Wanted 300ZX Z31 turbo engines and gearboxes, condition not important.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E-mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk. *2
Wanted 280ZX factory service manual.
Yagaman@mindspring.com . *3
Wanted UK spec ECU for 300ZXTT manual.
02392 232664. *3
Wanted early 260Z doors for 2 seater.
02392 466830. *3
Wanted 300ZX Z31 turbo facelift differential.
01604 455195 or E-mail matttash@ntlworld.com. *3
Wanted 280ZX 2 str interior.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk *3
Wanted, any parts that would assist in the building of 240Z rally
car.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E-mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk. *3
Wanted, set of Enkie or Minilite wheels to fit 240Z.
Malcolm on 01575 574221 or E mail malcolm@samuri240z.fsnet.co.uk. *3
Models
1/12th scale 240Z Safari Rally Car model kit £30
1/12th scale 240ZG model kit £30
Rob on 01438 213891 or furqman@ntlworld.com *1
Kyosho scale models of 240Z, ZG & 432R.
Fresh in stock 240Z Safari Rally Car in both 1/18th & 1/43rd scale.
1/43rd 240Z in yellow, ZG in maroon or white and 432R in orange with
black bonnet £17.98.
1/18th 240ZG in maroon or white £40.49, 432R in orange with black
bonnet £40.49
Mike on 01277 374201 or mike@mjpauto.com
Just thought I'd post it, you never know!
Matty.
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