Nissan 280Z Fuel Pump for Sale | OEM Used Electric Fuel Pump for the 1975 to 1978 Nissan 280Z with the L28 2.8L SOHC Inline-6 Engine
$249.00
At a Glance
- Condition: OEM used, function tested before shipping
- Availability: In stock, Nissan 280Z fuel pump available (limited quantity for this classic application)
- Shipping: Free shipping to all 50 states, 3 to 7 business days
- Application verified (1975-1978 Nissan 280Z with L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6)
- Fuel pump construction confirmed (this listing is the standard OEM electric fuel pump setup; for the aluminum-body steel-internals variant see vaz581 in our catalog, the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z application with different pump construction)
- Pump function tested for flow and pressure at OEM spec
- Electrical connector condition verified
- Fuel inlet and outlet port condition documented
- Mounting bracket condition assessed
- External seal and gasket surface inspected
- Internal pump element condition documented
- Backed by a 15 day replacement warranty against internal defects
Description
About the Nissan 280Z Fuel Pump
Looking for a reliable fuel pump for your classic Nissan 280Z? Part Nests stocks OEM used Nissan 280Z fuel pumps for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z (also known as the Datsun 280Z) powered by the legendary L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 engine. The Nissan 280Z was the second generation of the Z-car platform (the S30 chassis), succeeding the 240Z and 260Z and adding fuel injection to the L-series inline-6 architecture. The fuel pump is critical to the Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection system that distinguished the 280Z from its carbureted predecessors. Whether you are restoring a 1975 280Z, completing an engine swap, or addressing a fuel delivery issue on a 1977 or 1978 example, our inspected used Nissan 280Z fuel pumps offer the correct OEM setup for this iconic Japanese sports coupe.
This Listing vs the vaz581 Within-Batch Pair
IMPORTANT: This listing (vaz656) and our vaz581 listing are BOTH Nissan 280Z fuel pumps for the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application. They differ in construction:
- vaz656 (this listing): The standard OEM electric fuel pump setup for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application, representing the original Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system pump architecture
- vaz581 (within-batch related listing): The aluminum-body steel-internals variant of the Nissan 280Z fuel pump, an aftermarket-OEM hybrid construction for the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application with different pump body construction
Both fit the same vehicle and serve the same function. The choice between them depends on your priorities (period-correct restoration favors the standard OEM setup; durability and corrosion resistance favors the aluminum-body variant). Call (855) 634-4447 to discuss which option is best for your specific application.
Fuel Pump Overview: 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z
The Nissan 280Z fuel pump is the electric in-line or in-tank fuel pump that supplies fuel under pressure to the Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system on the L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 engine. Features:
- Electric drive for consistent fuel delivery to the L-Jetronic fuel injection system (replacing the carbureted setup of the earlier 240Z / 260Z)
- OEM-spec flow rate for the L28 fuel demand at full load
- OEM-spec pressure for L-Jetronic specification
- Mounting bracket integration for the original Nissan mounting points
- Original electrical connector for direct fitment to the 280Z wiring harness
- Period-correct construction consistent with 1975-1978 Nissan engineering
The Legendary L28 Engine and Nissan 280Z Context
Understanding the context: the Nissan L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 is one of the most respected Japanese engines of the 1970s. Introduced for the 280Z as an evolution of the L24 (240Z) and L26 (260Z) engines, the L28 added 2.8L displacement and Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection. Key facts:
- 2.8 liters displacement (2,753 cc)
- SOHC (single overhead cam), 2 valves per cylinder
- Cast iron block, aluminum head, classic Japanese engine architecture
- Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, NEW to the Z-car platform for 1975
- 149 to 170 HP depending on year and configuration (US emissions tuning reduced power vs Japanese-market specifications)
- 163 to 177 lb-ft of torque
- Extensive aftermarket support, the L-series engines are widely modified and built for performance
The 280Z represents the transition from the original 240Z / 260Z carbureted era to the modern fuel-injected era for the Z-car platform. The fuel pump is a critical component of that transition, enabling the electronic fuel injection system to function correctly.
Classic Japanese Sports Coupe / Fuel System Drivetrain Pairing
The Nissan 280Z fuel pump (this listing) is the standard OEM electric fuel pump for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application. For complete fuel system context across our catalog: the fuel system includes the fuel tank, fuel pump (this listing), fuel level sender, fuel lines, fuel rail, fuel injectors, and fuel pressure regulator, all working together to deliver fuel under pressure to the Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system. The Nissan 280Z aluminum-body steel-internals fuel pump (our vaz581 listing, the aftermarket-OEM hybrid fuel pump for the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application as this listing but with different pump body construction) is the within-batch related listing for the SAME car with different pump construction. The Porsche Cayman S fuel pump (our vaz578 listing, used OEM electric 200 LPH fuel pump for the Porsche Cayman S 987 / 981 / 718 chassis applications) is the related fuel pump for a modern European sports coupe (showing how fuel pump architecture has evolved from the 1970s electric pumps to modern 200 LPH pumps for direct-injection / port-injection / GDI fuel systems). The Toyota Crown HPDI fuel pump (our vaz565 listing, the high-pressure direct injection fuel pump for the Toyota Crown sedan applications) is the related Japanese luxury sedan fuel pump for the modern HPDI fuel system. For broader fuel system context, the Chevy Spark fuel gauge / fuel level sender (our vaz378 listing, the fuel level measurement component for the Chevy Spark M300 / M400 / Spark EV BEV) and the Chevy Suburban 3500 gas tank (our vaz426 listing, the fuel tank for the rare 1996-1999 Suburban 3500 heavy-duty 1-ton variant with the 7.4L Vortec L29 V8) are the within-batch Chevy fuel system component listings. Five fuel system component listings across our batch 27 catalog: vaz378 / vaz426 / vaz656 (this listing) / vaz581 / vaz578 / vaz565, each for different fuel system application classes.
Common Nissan 280Z Fuel Pump Failure Modes
After 45 plus years, the original Nissan 280Z fuel pumps are widely failing. Common failure modes:
- Loss of pressure, the pump can no longer maintain L-Jetronic spec pressure, causing lean conditions and engine performance issues
- Reduced flow, the pump cannot deliver sufficient fuel at full load, causing engine starvation under acceleration
- Complete pump failure, no fuel delivery, engine will not start or stalls
- Internal corrosion, from ethanol-blended modern fuel (the L-Jetronic was designed for non-ethanol fuel; modern E10 ethanol-blended fuel can damage the original pump internals)
- Electrical connection failures, the 45-plus-year-old wiring harness and connectors
- External seal failures, gasket and O-ring failures with age
For original 280Z owners restoring or maintaining the vehicle, a quality used OEM fuel pump (or the aluminum-body variant per vaz581) is essential to keep the L-Jetronic fuel injection system functioning correctly.
Vehicle Compatibility
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The fuel pump with its pre-fitted inlet and outlet fittings, per the live page. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Fuel filter, hoses, clamps, wiring, and mounting hardware where separate. |
| Tools You Need | Basic hand tools, hose clamps, a new filter, and fire-safe work practices around fuel. |
Engine and Application Compatibility
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Nissan 280Z (1975 to 1978, S30) | L28 application, setup confirmed at order |
| Factory EFI cars | Electric pump spec, the standard US configuration |
| Carb-converted cars | Variant confirmed before shipping per the page’s mechanical note |
| Reference Application | Nissan 280Z, L-series 2.8L |
Why Buy From Part Nests
- Application verified (1975-1978 Nissan 280Z with L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6)
- Pump function tested for flow and pressure at OEM spec
- Electrical connector condition verified
- Mounting bracket condition documented
- Within-batch pair distinction explained (vaz656 this listing vs vaz581 aluminum-body variant)
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 15 day replacement warranty on defects
- Classic Japanese sports coupe experienced support team
- Call (855) 634-4447 to confirm Nissan 280Z fuel pump (OEM electric fuel pump for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z also known as Datsun 280Z powered by the legendary L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 engine, the second generation of the Z-car platform S30 chassis succeeding the 240Z and 260Z and adding fuel injection to the L-series inline-6 architecture, the fuel pump is critical to the Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection system that distinguished the 280Z from its carbureted predecessors), application verified (1975-1978 Nissan 280Z with L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 engine), fuel pump construction confirmed (this listing is the standard OEM electric fuel pump setup representing the original Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system pump architecture; for the aluminum-body steel-internals variant see vaz581 in our catalog the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z application with different pump construction the aftermarket-OEM hybrid construction with different pump body material), pump function tested for flow and pressure at OEM spec (electric drive for consistent fuel delivery to the L-Jetronic fuel injection system replacing the carbureted setup of the earlier 240Z / 260Z, OEM-spec flow rate for the L28 fuel demand at full load, OEM-spec pressure for L-Jetronic specification), electrical connector condition verified (the original electrical connector for direct fitment to the 280Z wiring harness), fuel inlet and outlet port condition documented, mounting bracket condition assessed (for the original Nissan mounting points), external seal and gasket surface inspected, internal pump element condition documented, the L28 engine context (the legendary Japanese 2.8L SOHC inline-6 introduced for the 280Z as an evolution of the L24 240Z and L26 260Z engines adding 2.8L displacement and Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, cast iron block aluminum head classic Japanese engine architecture, 149-170 HP and 163-177 lb-ft depending on year and configuration with US emissions tuning reducing power vs Japanese-market specifications, extensive aftermarket support widely modified and built for performance), the common Nissan 280Z fuel pump failure modes after 45 plus years (loss of pressure causing lean conditions and engine performance issues, reduced flow causing engine starvation under acceleration, complete pump failure no fuel delivery engine will not start or stalls, internal corrosion from ethanol-blended modern fuel since the L-Jetronic was designed for non-ethanol fuel and modern E10 can damage original pump internals, electrical connection failures with the 45-plus-year-old wiring, external seal failures with age), and classic Japanese sports coupe / fuel system drivetrain pairing context (vaz581 the within-batch aluminum-body steel-internals variant for SAME car with different pump construction, Porsche Cayman S fuel pump per vaz578 the modern European sports coupe fuel pump showing fuel pump architecture evolution from 1970s electric pumps to modern 200 LPH pumps, Toyota Crown HPDI fuel pump per vaz565 the modern Japanese luxury sedan HPDI fuel pump, Chevy Spark fuel gauge / fuel level sender per vaz378 / Chevy Suburban 3500 gas tank per vaz426 the within-batch Chevy fuel system components) before ordering
Additional information
| Application Engine | L-series 2.8L inline-6 |
|---|---|
| Check Valves | Internal, pressure-holding |
| Pressure Regulation | Factory spec |
| Housing | Compact, corrosion-resistant |
| Setup Compatibility | Carbureted or EFI-converted, per the live page |
| SKU | vaz656 |
| Price | $249.00 |
OEM electric fuel pump for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z with L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6. The Nissan 280Z fuel pump is the OEM electric fuel pump for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z (also known as the Datsun 280Z) powered by the legendary L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 engine. The Nissan 280Z was the second generation of the Z-car platform (the S30 chassis), succeeding the 240Z and 260Z and adding fuel injection to the L-series inline-6 architecture. The fuel pump is critical to the Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection system that distinguished the 280Z from its carbureted predecessors. Features: electric drive for consistent fuel delivery to the L-Jetronic fuel injection system, OEM-spec flow rate for the L28 fuel demand at full load, OEM-spec pressure for L-Jetronic specification, mounting bracket integration for the original Nissan mounting points, original electrical connector for direct fitment to the 280Z wiring harness, period-correct construction consistent with 1975-1978 Nissan engineering.
Both fit the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z but with different pump body construction. IMPORTANT: this listing (vaz656) and our vaz581 listing are BOTH Nissan 280Z fuel pumps for the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application. They differ in construction: vaz656 (this listing) is the standard OEM electric fuel pump setup for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application, representing the original Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system pump architecture. vaz581 (within-batch related listing) is the aluminum-body steel-internals variant of the Nissan 280Z fuel pump, an aftermarket-OEM hybrid construction for the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application with different pump body construction. Both fit the same vehicle and serve the same function. The choice between them depends on your priorities (period-correct restoration favors the standard OEM setup; durability and corrosion resistance favors the aluminum-body variant). Call (855) 634-4447 to discuss which option is best for your specific application.
One of the most respected Japanese engines of the 1970s. The Nissan L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 is one of the most respected Japanese engines of the 1970s. Introduced for the 280Z as an evolution of the L24 (240Z) and L26 (260Z) engines, the L28 added 2.8L displacement and Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection. Key facts: 2.8 liters displacement (2,753 cc), SOHC (single overhead cam) with 2 valves per cylinder, cast iron block / aluminum head (classic Japanese engine architecture), Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection NEW to the Z-car platform for 1975, 149 to 170 HP depending on year and configuration (US emissions tuning reduced power vs Japanese-market specifications), 163 to 177 lb-ft of torque, extensive aftermarket support (the L-series engines are widely modified and built for performance). The 280Z represents the transition from the original 240Z / 260Z carbureted era to the modern fuel-injected era for the Z-car platform. The fuel pump is a critical component of that transition, enabling the electronic fuel injection system to function correctly.
Six common failure modes after 45 plus years. After 45 plus years, the original Nissan 280Z fuel pumps are widely failing. Common failure modes: loss of pressure (the pump can no longer maintain L-Jetronic spec pressure, causing lean conditions and engine performance issues), reduced flow (the pump cannot deliver sufficient fuel at full load, causing engine starvation under acceleration), complete pump failure (no fuel delivery, engine will not start or stalls), internal corrosion (from ethanol-blended modern fuel; the L-Jetronic was designed for non-ethanol fuel, modern E10 ethanol-blended fuel can damage the original pump internals), electrical connection failures (the 45-plus-year-old wiring harness and connectors), external seal failures (gasket and O-ring failures with age). For original 280Z owners restoring or maintaining the vehicle, a quality used OEM fuel pump (or the aluminum-body variant per vaz581) is essential to keep the L-Jetronic fuel injection system functioning correctly.
Multiple fuel system components across different vehicle classes in our catalog. The Nissan 280Z fuel pump (this listing) is the standard OEM electric fuel pump for the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application. The Nissan 280Z aluminum-body steel-internals fuel pump per vaz581 is the within-batch related listing for the SAME car with different pump construction (aftermarket-OEM hybrid construction for the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application as this listing but with different pump body material). The Porsche Cayman S fuel pump per vaz578 is the related fuel pump for a modern European sports coupe (used OEM electric 200 LPH fuel pump for the Porsche Cayman S 987 / 981 / 718 chassis applications), showing how fuel pump architecture has evolved from the 1970s electric pumps to modern 200 LPH pumps for direct-injection / port-injection / GDI fuel systems. The Toyota Crown HPDI fuel pump per vaz565 is the related Japanese luxury sedan fuel pump (high-pressure direct injection fuel pump for the Toyota Crown sedan applications). The Chevy Spark fuel gauge / fuel level sender per vaz378 and the Chevy Suburban 3500 gas tank per vaz426 are the within-batch Chevy fuel system component listings.
With caution. The L-Jetronic was designed for non-ethanol fuel. Modern E10 ethanol-blended fuel can damage the original Nissan 280Z fuel pump internals over time because the L-Jetronic fuel injection system was designed for non-ethanol fuel (the standard gasoline of 1975). Ethanol is hygroscopic (absorbs water) and corrosive to certain rubber and seal materials used in 1970s-era fuel system components. For original 280Z owners using modern E10 fuel: monitor pump function regularly, change fuel filter more frequently, consider switching to non-ethanol gasoline (available at some stations marketed as 'rec fuel' or 'marine fuel') for storage and infrequent driving, consider upgrading to ethanol-compatible aftermarket fuel system components (modern Bosch or Walbro pumps designed for ethanol compatibility are common upgrades). The aluminum-body steel-internals variant per vaz581 is more resistant to ethanol corrosion than the standard OEM pump.
Bosch electronic fuel injection system that replaced carburetors on the 280Z. The Bosch L-Jetronic is the electronic fuel injection system that distinguished the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z from its carbureted predecessors (240Z, 260Z). L-Jetronic was Bosch first widespread electronic fuel injection system, using an analog control unit, airflow meter, and electromagnetic fuel injectors to precisely meter fuel based on engine load. Components: airflow meter (measures the volume of air entering the engine), throttle position switch, coolant temperature sensor, electronic control unit (ECU, analog circuitry in 1970s-era L-Jetronic), electromagnetic fuel injectors (one per cylinder on the L28), fuel pump (this listing, supplies pressurized fuel to the injectors), fuel pressure regulator (maintains constant pressure differential across the injectors). The L-Jetronic system was used on many Bosch-fuel-injected European and Japanese vehicles of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Nissan 280Z fuel pump must maintain specific OEM pressure and flow specifications to keep the L-Jetronic system functioning correctly.
No. There is no core return required.
15 Day Replacement Warranty
Every used Nissan 280Z fuel pump purchased through Part Nests carries a 15 day replacement warranty starting on the delivery date.
What Is Covered
- Internal defects already present when the fuel pump arrives
- Pressure retention failures within 15 days from installation (where pressure was confirmed at shipping)
- Flow rate failures within 15 days from installation (where flow was confirmed at shipping)
- Pump element failures within 15 days from installation
- Electrical connector failures within 15 days from installation
- Motor failures within 15 days from installation
- External seal failures within 15 days from installation
- Mounting bracket failures within 15 days from installation
- Incorrect variant shipped (vaz656 standard OEM vs vaz581 aluminum-body steel-internals mismatch where variant was discussed before sale) due to an error on our end
What Is Not Covered
- Damage caused during installation
- Damage from contaminated fuel (water in fuel, rust contamination from original 45 plus year old fuel tank, ethanol-blended modern fuel particularly destructive to original pump internals since the L-Jetronic was designed for non-ethanol fuel)
- Damage from running tank consistently empty (fuel pumps are cooled by fuel; running empty causes accelerated wear)
- Damage from incorrect L-Jetronic system service (improper fuel pressure regulator setting, incorrect injector cleaning, fuel rail leaks)
- Damage from cross-application (Nissan 280Z fuel pump installed in 240Z / 260Z or other application due to different fuel pressure / flow / mounting / electrical requirements)
- Damage from aftermarket performance modifications (high-output L28 builds or L28 stroker / forced-induction modifications exceed the OEM fuel pump capacity and require aftermarket high-flow pumps)
- Damage from age-related wiring harness failures external to the pump connector
- External components (fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, fuel lines, fuel rail, fuel injectors, fuel tank, wiring harness external to pump connector, mounting brackets if not supplied) unless itemized
- Labor expenses of any kind
To start a warranty claim, reach us within 15 days of delivery at (855) 634-4447.
- Function Tested Before Shipping: Flow and pressure verified at OEM spec
- Application Verified: 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z with L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6
- Pump Construction Confirmed: Standard OEM setup (vs vaz581 aluminum-body variant)
- Electrical Connector Condition Verified: Compatible with 280Z wiring harness
- Within-Batch Variant Distinction Explained: vaz656 vs vaz581 same car different pump
- 15 Day Replacement Cover: Defects protected from delivery onward
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Augustus K. –
Got a Nissan 280Z fuel pump for a 1977 280Z restoration project (within the 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z production window, the second generation of the Z-car platform S30 chassis succeeding the 240Z and 260Z and adding fuel injection to the L-series inline-6 architecture, the L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 with Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection). Application verified as 1977 Nissan 280Z with L28 2.8L SOHC inline-6 (NOT the carbureted 240Z 1970-1973 with L24 2.4L, NOT the carbureted 260Z 1974 with L26 2.6L, NOT the 280ZX 1979 plus second-generation S130 chassis), pump construction confirmed as standard OEM electric fuel pump setup (NOT the vaz581 aluminum-body steel-internals variant which is the aftermarket-OEM hybrid construction for the SAME 1975-1978 280Z L28 application with different pump body material), pump function tested for flow and pressure at OEM spec, electrical connector condition verified for compatibility with the 280Z wiring harness, fuel inlet and outlet port condition documented, mounting bracket condition assessed, external seal and gasket surface inspected, internal pump element condition documented. Honest pre-purchase information about the within-batch vaz656 vs vaz581 variant distinction (both fit the SAME 1975-1978 Nissan 280Z L28 application, the choice depends on priorities with period-correct restoration favoring the standard OEM setup vs durability and ethanol corrosion resistance favoring the aluminum-body variant) and the classic Japanese sports coupe fuel system drivetrain pairing context (Porsche Cayman S fuel pump per vaz578 the modern European sports coupe 200 LPH fuel pump showing fuel pump architecture evolution from 1970s electric pumps to modern direct-injection / port-injection / GDI fuel systems, Toyota Crown HPDI fuel pump per vaz565 the modern Japanese luxury sedan HPDI fuel pump, Chevy Spark fuel gauge / fuel level sender per vaz378 / Chevy Suburban 3500 gas tank per vaz426 within-batch Chevy fuel system component listings).
Quintessa A. –
Sourced a Nissan 280Z fuel pump for a 1975 280Z numbers-matching restoration (the first model year of the 280Z and Bosch L-Jetronic introduction to the Z-car platform). Application verified as 1975 Nissan 280Z, pump construction confirmed as standard OEM (period-correct for the numbers-matching restoration, NOT the aluminum-body variant per vaz581 which is the aftermarket-OEM hybrid), pump function tested at OEM spec, all condition checks completed. Honest pre-purchase information about the common Nissan 280Z fuel pump failure modes after 45 plus years (loss of pressure / reduced flow / complete pump failure / internal corrosion from ethanol-blended modern fuel since L-Jetronic was designed for non-ethanol fuel / electrical connection failures with 45-plus-year-old wiring / external seal failures with age) and the recommendations for modern E10 ethanol fuel use (monitor pump function regularly, change fuel filter more frequently, consider switching to non-ethanol gasoline for storage and infrequent driving, the aluminum-body steel-internals variant per vaz581 is more resistant to ethanol corrosion than the standard OEM pump).