As often as possible I take photos of used parts that show comparisons between
similar parts on different models, evidence of typical age or collision damage,
areas of rust out and methods of removing difficult parts. Below is a small, but
slowly growing attempt to publish some of the hundreds of photos in my collection
that I hope may prove to be of some aide to other Z enthusiasts and online discussion
forums over time. When possible, photos will have text overlays or accompaning
text to clarify what is of importance in each photo. - Eric Neyerlin
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in HybridZ.org forums is prohibited without permission from photographer.
Comments and suggestions about this section can be sent to Eric Neyerlin - owner
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FENDER REMOVAL PROBLEM BOLTS
Removal of fenders is relatively easy with the exception of 2 often problematic,
hidden, philips insert, non-hex head bolts that can only be accessed after windshield
cowl panel has been removed. These 2 bolts, pictured at left, frequently become
firmly rust bonded inside the threads to the point that using a simple philips
head screw driver and hand torque pressure will not often workto remove them.
Pictured at left are the 2 tools that I frequently used to make brief work of
removing these 2 bolts, a hammer impact tool with an extra large philips tip that
will fit tightly inside the philips insert and a hefty short handle mall. Keep
a counter clockwise pressure on tool at all times when striking impact tool so
as to avoid tip from pounding out philips insert in head. If you screw up here
youl'll be into much bigger problems if you have to chisel off head and tap out
bolt shank.
DIFFERNTIAL CROSS MEMBERS COMPARED. At left are the foward cross member
supports for R180 differential (bottom) that came
on 240Z and early 260Zs and R200 differentials (top)
most often found on 74.5-78 26Z/280Z models. Most noticable difference is that
the R200 cross member is made of thicker steels and looks much stronger. It appears
to me that the R200 part would bolt up to a 240Z suspension, but I have not verified
that yet.
Parts
Removal - Tips & Photos at 
As often as possible I take photos of used parts that show comparisons between
similar parts on different models, evidence of typical age or collision damage,
areas of rust out and methods of removing difficult parts. Below is a small, but
slowly growing attempt to publish some of the hundreds of photos in my collection
that I hope may prove to be of some aide to other Z enthusiasts and online discussion
forums over time. When possible, photos will have text overlays or accompaning
text to clarify what is of importance in each photo. - Eric Neyerlin
