Parts List

Parts Review List

Might as well keep tally of all the parts purchased (beyond routine maintenance items, see below) for the Datsun 280z.

Since i’m new to the “Z-car scene” I’ll also review the “quality” of the parts as compared to original, and the distributor. Since it’s early on, by purchasing from different distributors, I can sample them and get a good sense of which provide what type / quality of part.

QUALITY
Genuine = Nissan Part, straight from Nissan Motor Co. LTD
Better = Looks, performs and/or installs better than original
Good = Looks like original, performs / installs like original
Original = Refurbished part, or I got it from the donor car / Pick ‘n Pull
Adequate = Works, but something’s less than desirable (ie. fit, finish, position). You can read the posts to figure out why.
n/a = doesn’t apply here 

DATE	PART NAME	PART NO. / LINK	QUALITY	COST
10/28/2011	Haynes Datsun 240z-280z Manual	ISBN 978-0856962066	Adequate	$7
10/28/2011	Boot, Air Cleaner to AFM	MSA 11-3520	Genuine	$38.35
10/28/2011	Fusible Link Cover (2)	MSA 12-4355	Genuine	$11.20
10/28/2011	Fusible Link, Black	MSA 12-4334	Genuine	$7.18
10/28/2011	Fusible Link, Red (3)	MSA 12-4336	Genuine	$15.69
10/28/2011	Battery Hardware Kit	MSA 12-4251KI	Genuine	$54.95
10/xx/2011	15Amp Fuse	LittleFuses	n/a	$3
11/02/2011	Beck/Arnley EGR Valve	0460065	Adequate	$25.79
11/10/2011	Hood Bumper – Adjustable (2)	BDA 59-131	Good	$13.90
11/10/2011	Nut – Wiper Arm Retaining (2)	BDA 79-308	Good	$1.50
11/10/2011	Hood Bumper – Side (4)	BDA 59-128	Good	$11.80
11/10/2011	Escutcheon Cover – LH	BDA 59-634	Adequate	$4.95
1/15/2011	240z Front Bumper	(craigslist)	Good	$80
2/12/2011	Wix Fuel Filter	O’Reilly’s Auto Parts	Good	$13
3/1/2011	’76 280z Seat covers (NOS)	(All Datsun Classifieds)	Good	$150
10/15/2013	Alternator bracket	Futofab	Better	$33.50
7/20/2014	Side View Mirrors	KDS KT-1370	Good	$51.50
6/20/2015	Battery Terminals	Kicker	Good	$42
		TOTAL		$493.00

 

Fiancée: “We’ll need about $44 for save-the-date stamps…”
Me: “Babe, I’ve got a car to think about now.”

Routine Maintenance Items:
Oil: 10w30, 4.5-5qts; Oil Filter: Fram Ph8a / Wix 51515
Air Filter: Fram CA4303 / Wix 42136 (stock)
Spark plugs: NGK 7634 (BR5ES-11)