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Power Tryp · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 435 Location: Calgary, Alberta

I know it's been quite a while since I've made any meaningful contribution to this forum so here I am again. This may hurt some people here but my Porsche wasn't old enough or simple enough for me so I bought a 1972 Datsun 240Z that needs alot of work and love.

And now if you haven't fallen asleep looking at something that doesn't come from Stuttgart I have good news! My 924 has been getting some work too. Recently I tore apart the other transaxle I picked up so I can rebuild it. Shout out to Dan and the awesome service he provides to us on his site for those harder to find bits.

I had an issue with a bearing and managed to bend the cage for the rollers

then when I rattled the nut off the back of the input shaft to pull that bearing the one on that end "exploded" on me

. Suffice to say Porsche wanted $258.00 for the one that exploded and couldn't get the other one. Luckily I the stamping #s were good and I managed to source them on Amazon of all places. Once I get them she'll go back together and will shift like new.
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Melanie - 1980 931
NoName - 1980 931 (seeking rebuild)

Green tartan interior, you don't see that on a Civic.

Grenadiers · Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:41 pm Post subject:

We had a fully restored 240Z at our restaurant a couple of summers ago. It was beautiful, he had a problem with it, and stored it at our place for a couple of days.

Also, there are 3 early 80s Z-cars, the 280s I believe, in the junkyard at Prescott, AZ. They are rust free, so if there are any parts you need let me know. No idea of inter-year compatibility, though.
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'83 944 Track car.
'88 924S Track car.
'89 944 Turbo
2004 Winnebago Vectra monster RV
2012 Jeep Wrangler
2014 Kia Soul
2001 Ford F350 powerstroke

Slam · Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 12:24 am Post subject:

I love Z-cars. Biodegradable automotives - great stuff. My brother has a 1976 280Z that he'd be happy to part with. It runs but hasn't gone anywhere for a very long time. As Dave said, if you need parts, let me know. The car's near Edmontown.
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'84 944 - kid blew motor
'83 944 - resting comfortably. For 12 years
'87 944 - sideswiped by trucker
'80 924 - gone
'78 924 - gone
'77 924 - rusting comfortably

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

You are commanded to install a trio of Weber EFI TBs and Megasquirt that thing.
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Toofah King Bad

WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

mikebola · Joined: 07 Sep 2009 Posts: 361 Location: Parkside, PA

Captain_Kirk · Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 243 Location: Colbert, WA

I'm a parts guy at a Nissan dealership. My boss restored his 1970 240 and still has some left over parts. I'll have him make a list and shoot you a PM.
Captain
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1977 924na BlackSeaRD.com Torque Tube SuperBearings, Xenon air dam, 200# Weltmeister springs, Bursch header, 944 exhaust, Audi throttle body

Ozzie · Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 9:06 am Post subject:

my brother has an old ford capri mk 1 in his shed.
still runs.
Father in law has a mk 1 Escort.
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Porsche 924 1984 (UK import) NA
Its AUTO and its BLACK
Montego Black on black/red
Engineer of Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Power Tryp · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 435 Location: Calgary, Alberta

ISUnorth · Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject:

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

leadfoot · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 6:31 pm Post subject:

yep those cage bearings are xe...
whilst you're at it check the shift guides for wear on the dogs and the alignment of the double idler gear on first gear engagement, a thicker shim will correct the alignment so that it engages the gears properly,
I've seen brilliant 2jz engine conversions on the 240 chassis...
Stu
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...