General Discussions - 300ZX Related

hi all had my zed for just over a week now few little problems. here are just a couple when i accelerate the temp guage jumps around and goes down. is this a bad engine earth? and would it affect anything else ( idle is not quite as smooth as i would like. also the auto box seems a little lazy into 3rd and 4th untill warm. it changes but i need to back off a little. this is on light throttle not wot. i also just read about replacing the coil pack relay- are these a nissan only part? many thanks pete ps its a 91 jap tt auto

Posted a while ago and the problem is still not sorted. Here are the basics. First start of the day the car struggles to start. It cranks and will start but really rough and then stall after a couple of secs if not immediately. After a couple more attempts it is absolutely fine and remains fine for the rest of the day. It appears that this only happens when the car is stood for 12 hours plus. When I try and crank it first thing in the morning, the Speedo needle spikes and jumps around. Anyone any ideas??

hi could some one tell me what the rectangular orange/yellow light is on the right side of dash is. when i go to start car up it comes on then goes into a 16 flash mode, does this every time, just to add to my problems... its at the same level as the ecu warning light but on the opposite side cheers..

Ive just found this for sale add on e bay and its James Funges old car.The seller lives in Nottingham and is claiming its over 400rwhp and has photos of rebuild work.The car has stock turbos and injectors for definate as i put the tubs on and did a 60k service.Hes claiming it has forged pistons and has been fully rebuilt with photos to prove.The guys using the info from the list of work i gave James but is claiming a few extras :nono:. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-NISSAN-300ZX-TWIN-TURBO-SWB-SLICKTOP-MANUAL_W0QQitemZ300320639808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item45ec814b40&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C29…

Sorry guys, wanted to post up a bit more about what's been going on. Just had a run of bad luck really :( Firstly the belt broke on the compressor and i've been chasing around to find a replacement but unfortunately to no avail so going to have to buy a new compressor which has held me back a bit so i could clean the block ready to pop it in the car. Also managed to scratch two of the main journal bearings so have to replace the whole set at a cost of £80. So all in all £200 out of nowhere. In the meantime i've been busy restoring the paintowrk on the front wing and door and tonight fitted the new 99 spec lights which look much MUCH better :)

Not long back my car was running like a sick pig and missing all over the place!!! On top of that my exhaust was literally falling apart :( As you can appreciate coming into the summer months i was none to happy about all this :rant: I PM'd Jeff @ Zedworld and asked his expert opinion on what i could do to try and fix my problem - to find out what to check first etc..... Instead of just a few words or wisdom, he said he had built up a pack that he sends out to people with similar problems to try and correct it themselves!! :D I asked him if he could get it to me straight away and the next day (a Saturday) it came bright and early! :bow: My next problem was …

can anyone please give me a run by run idiots guide to fitting a pair of dump valves to my 300 zx TT, i know roughly where they go but need to know the best place to fit them and where the small hose connects to? many thanks guys

...Rather than a Z31 pump?!?!? Just by looking... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=150350533426 Cheers in advance.. Andy:rofl:

What have you guys done? I still have my originals and they are crap, should I get 4x 6x9's or replace the old ones with the same shape but modern ones?

I have been asked to use my car in a feature for 5th gear tommorow. :wack:

where would be the best place to get a cheep set of front shocks to get me on road while i save up for a decent set

http://www.stillen.com/blowout.asp click for bargains on stillen stuff...all sorts of jap car bits going just browsed it by accident...might be useful

K-Sport Coilovers on ebay earlier, buy it now £169... :x: My mate came round in between me clicking buy and sending the money, but someone snapped them up - fooking bargain!!!!! :cry:

hi, i have just removed my autobox for replacement and noticed a small oil leak from behind the flywheel - i assumed it was the rear crank oil seal (which i will replace anyway) but after removal of the flywheel it appears to be the small rubber gasket beneath the crank - would i have to remove the sump to get to it or is it possible to replace it as it is - kind regards

Hi all, Does anyone know where i can buy some rear subframe collars from in the uk? Z1 do them but want silly money for delivery. Cheers Dan

My son matt is just over 17 years old, he starts his driving lessons tomorrow, i cant believe i let him have a go, on our private test track, he has just driven the zed. Had no probs with gear change, or clutch. Little sod likes the sound of the turbos. Made me giggle how much his legs were shaking. i kept saying if you touch the pedal under your right foot, be careful it will bite you in the arse. Now he knows what a manual TT is a bit like. and he didnt even stall it. Few more lessons i think. Petrolhead in the making.............. Im happy its still in one piece.:eek: Stu

@ 2.20....but you need to watch the whole thing. :cool:

Around 4.30 on outer ring between PSNI HQ and knock trafic lights a red uk zed, second zed I have seen this year:hyper:

silver z on monday evening about 9pm on the a124 in east ham by the west ham ground......g plate with a high level rear spoiler and custom rear lights...

Black (dark colour if not) zed on a breakdown truck heading south on the M5 sunday down near Bridgwater. Anyone on here with probs.

right ive got it on the ramps, what now, how do i drop the crossmember thingy off, do i have to dissconect all the steering rack and so on, anyone know of any guides to help me out

Recently, and after a long time looking, I obtained the original Accessories brochure for the Z32. I believe it dates from around 1992 (late), as this is the Car brochure that it came with, although it does not have a date on it. Anyway, I was thinking today how much these items would be at today exchange rate, so I've been playing with Photoshop and a currency converter. The £ prices are converted at todays rate, but from the printed prices from '92 in the brochure (if you see what i mean?) There's 19 pics to post, so please bear with me while I stick em up! ;)

Last week I had my Zed professionally detailed by Paul Dalton of Miracle Detail. He started by doing a full "paint correction" process - which involves measuring the paint depth and then removing 1-2 microns to get rid of any light scratches, swirls etc. in order to get the perfect shine I can't believe how well it has come out. All the swirl marks and paint blemishes are no more !! The pics below are before any wax had been applied. I had previously considered getting a full respray, but now I have no need. I am amazed that 20 year old paint can look brand new. I wasn't even aware I had stainless exhausts !! I would have no hestitation recommending Paul's ser…

saw you on the A2 at about 9. you where heading south towards dover.

saw u 2day headin towards the m11 just after the newmarket turning was red and a bodykit