Brent Hasty

1977 280Z 2+2 LD28TI 40MPG TURBO DIESEL SPORTS CAR $2500 Do not email call 503 995 3545 I WOULD CONFIDENTLY DRIVE IT ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY, AND IT CAN BE RELIABLY DRIVEN HOME. VISIT OUR GARAGE SALE (SHOWROOM) WEEKDAYS 10-7 TO SEE IT YOURSELF 23020 SE EAGLE CREEK RD SUITE A, 97022 This link is a video of it.

280z (datsun / nissan) non replaceable ujoint replacement where to go to fix for just $103 in 30 minuets I recently had the need to service the U joints (all 6) in the drive train of my 77 Z. After the parts houses had sold me the wrong U Joints for the driveline several times, and online research I learned about the NON REPLACEABLE U JOINTS used. Research indicated 2 resolutions, replace with an older pre 75 driveline with replaceable U joints or have a driveline built. Locating a pre 75 drivline for a 2+2 proved difficult. I called several driveline shops who said they could not replace them, all except one. When I called Driveline Service of Portland and spoke to Joe Delk at 503 289 2264. I was in disbelief when he said he could get them changed out, so I questioned and queried him, emailed pics and finally took in my driveline. 30 minuets later I had both U joints replaced for a mere $103 with a pair of Rockford 430-10 U joints. Rockford apparently came out with the 430-10 U joint about 2005 thankfully. Thank you Joe for the very good news for all our Z cars....

I have been going through the drive train of my turbo diesel 1977 280z2+2 getting the clunks out. I have rebuilt the half shafts, and I amnow stuck at the driveline. The rear U joint is worn and loose andwhile I already have it out I would like to replace that one or both ofthe U joints in the driveline. However the parts houses have provided me the wrong U joints andfurther research has indicated that this 77 uses a stacked U joint thatis difficult to replace? It may be possible to get a specialty driveline shop to change out thestacked U joint (I got a quote of $90 per u joint locally)? Is there a older stock 2+2 driveline with the replaceable U joints? would it bolt in? Has anyone been able to source these stacked U joints to do their own replacements? Also dose any one out there have a spare R200 differential with 3.36 gears?

Just poping in to say Glad to meet you all and thanks for the BBQ at Datsun Driving Canby Fun 2010, from the turbo diesel Z.