Technical Questions & Answers

I am wondering what solutions (if any) people have gone for when adding central locking to their Z that never came with it. I understand retrofitting the later OEM system is not so feasible due to parts being discontinued (?) but I am not sure how much I trust the eBay kits knocking around online either.

As above. Need to get the Zed an oil change. Would you also stick to genuine oil filters?

Hi Is there link for a how too " rear bumper removal". I've tried a search, and Remember for my previous days years ago there was a link to everything on here so much so you could practically rebuild your whole car. Graeme TIA

hi i bought my 300zx about 2004 and joined your club for severall years ive still got the car its a turbo 1990 when i was a member it was painted in multy coloured cromaflare i use to go to the reading meets but just lost touch with everyone the car was fine until last year when it developed a water leak at the back of the engine so i took it off the road to fix it so i decided to remove the plennum and polish it at the same time also done the water and egr delets but cant remember how to put it back together and need help because these cars are amazing can somone tell me where the two egr pips running down the engine goes thanks bobby

If I was looking to DIY replace my current cat-back system with another, what parts should I be replacing? And are there recommendations / trusted items for this? What I have so far: Gaskets? Spring bolts? Should I be using an exhaust sealant instead of / in addition to replacing the gaskets?

Hi there, is the HICAS rear ball joint in theSkyline the same as the 300zx? the Skyline number is 55154-op800 the 300zx is logged at 55154- any tech help needed as I need 2! I’ve read Jeffs write up on how to replace the ball joint but what is the best way to get them out?

I have owned my H Reg 300ZX (Z32) since early 1991 but have driven it less and less over the last few years. It has clocked 83,000 miles and has failed its most recent MOT (Power steering inoperative; Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking/excessively corroded; Rear Oil leak, but not excessive; differential leaking oil; Front Oil leak, but not excessive pipes behind bumper; General corrosion showing under vehicle including suspension components). The exhaust system is also quite corroded as are the rear wheel arches. Interior condition is clean/good. Given that it will be expensive to carry out all the necessary repairs (I do not have any mechanical skills), I am …

What’s up guys, new member here. Just inherited my fathers 90 300zx NA, dumping money into it getting ready for spring. I live in Syracuse, NY so we gotta wait for the salt to wash away. One step away from a full wrap, hoping to get a little insight. Section between windshield and targa is questionable. Anyone run into this issue? How did we fix the issue? Don’t think it’s an interchangeable part. Please advise. Not sure how to upload pics.....

Looking to install a turbo timer once I finalize the purchase of my 300zx, wondering if anyone has any recommendations on which to fit as I have seen a few around. Is this something anyone has fit before and got any tips when I come to install it? Any recommendations would be appreciated

I am removing my plenum and swapping it our with a replacement one. Obviously I need the plenum gasket, and balance bar O rings but what other gaskets and other bits will I need? I assume the throttle bodies have gaskets? Are there any others for any of the other bits going on?

Help required? My Zed failed the MOT Failed on the front track rod end ball joints (both replaced) my problem is the MOT fail states track rod end ball joint has excessive play.Offside rear. is it this? Because I can’t find a rear track rod end! In the manual any advice welcome

Can anyone help I have a Z1 ECU chip with 740 injections and I want to run top feed injectors 1700cc ID and Z1 says they can’t make a chip for this but before I buy the stand alone ECU I want to make sure the car is running does anybody know where I could buy a chip to plug into to get the car to run. If anyone could send numbers or email address prefer Kent area. Many thanks

hi i having trouble finding gaskits for the alumnium coolant pipes on the front of the engine, can anyone help. Steve

Need two, near side & offside where to get replacements? And rear offside track rod end ball joint. Same question? any help advise welcome