General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I'm looking to get the Z engine serviced while its out, had a look at z1 and there are a couple of kits on standard, one with w/AMS pulley http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=1682 http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=1680 what does the lightweight underdrive crank pulley do, is it worth getting?? Money is tight, dont mind spending more if its worth it

Was watching the z's going around the track at Japfest yesturday and dont know if its me but dont you think they look slow, probably not but it looks like it, probably looks slower than what it really is. definatly the best looking cars going around the track, jimmers car looked really nice as did smw1 old car.

Hi all just wander what the oil pressure should be when cold, hot, idle and running? mine seems to be sitting at 0 nearly all the time, what could cause this problem?? Regards Andy

Hey Guys I´m guessing the owners of grey Z´s are more likely to know the answer to this one: The scuttle panel , i think it´s called ,,the plastic cover on the outside, below the winshield with vents...is it grey in colour , like the plastic where the side mirrors mount on or are they always black and mine have faded so much ? cheers Maz

i am a bit curious about buying a Z with over 100,000 miles on it should i be or not... if the car is in good nick should i buy one or is it the case that once it reaches 100,000 miles on the original turbos you have to spend some money and get them re-furbed. waiting for your awnsers YOU ARE GOD.lol:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Will attempt to remove the plenum in the next week or so,to replace my injectors and have read with interest the article on twin turbo.net. Question:- is it worth carrying out the water bypass,and what are the benefits/disadvantages, i guess nissan would not have fitted it if it was not necessary:tongue: And also looking on the above site it mentions drilling out the hose conn.........why:confused: i cannot see why this is required. Any thoughts and help Cheers Dave

took the zed for a quick drive this morning when I got back noticed my steering was not as light as it normally is when turning around checked the belt and resovoir which was full everything appears normal any idea's what this might be, steering normally a one finger job

After a mornings rain, it is now sunny, cleaned the zed up, then Atlast (sean) pops over for a cuppa, I thought mine was clean, but he has since done the white zed in Meguires clay block, the differnce it has made is outstanding. Will be getting some this week. A few pics. The difference in the quality of paint is the proof. Nice to see you mate, will be a Sussex convoy upto Surrey. Stu

would these fit a standard zed? 9.5" and 8.5" width by 17" The are Front 45et Rear 42.5et. set of alloys on ebay from a mazda rx7.

I was talking to a fella yesterday in a silver TT who was there with his other half, he was from Wales I believe and came in convoy with us. We were talking about suspension set ups and boost controllers etc. Anyway I said I would dig out some info for him. Ive got it if you want it. email me at funkyboogalooo(at)ntlworld.com and ill mail it over to you. HAs all the settings you'll need. Mike ps note the 3 ooo's at the end of boogalooo or i wont get your mail

hi there ive just got round to stripping out my old loom on my 300 tt, ive noticed that on the new loom for the check connectors for engine speed next to the relay fuse box there is only 2 connectors, the loom that ive taken out had the 3 connections terminated, could some one give me a piece of advise on this problem thankyou michael,

Just got back,good day weather not that bad, we only had a small rain shower this morning just as our track time started:headvswal. But overall good turn out and nice to catch up with old friends and new. Some of our lads spun off,but not saying who;),and real bad luck to the guy who brought Stus old car [silver streak] he was going very well until he lost a bolt on the o/s front caliper which sent the caliper threw his wheel,lucky he felt the car wasn't right and pulled into the pits where he then had the blow out. Real shame car does look better in the flesh. Any way good turn out but i have no pictures [left the camera in the garage:rolleyes:] …

since i done my oil change a few weeks ago, my car never sounded smooth (maybe a bit tappety) i used a blueprint filter and mobil-s 10-40 semi synthetic oil, gonna use an engine flush and a genuine oil filter and change my oil again, what would you's reccomend??????

for those who dont know, ive converted from NA to TT, (and auto to man) put intercooler pipes back together, started first time but died out. i had forgot to blank off the recircs. blankt off, started again first time, idled a little longer, sounded like was on 3 or 5 cylinders, then diesd again when tapped the accelarator. now it wont start :( it just turns and turns, had a little blip but wudnt fire. ive left it now as dont want to flood it. ive not had the gas pedal pressed in when starting, just started with the key nothing else fuel pump noise comes on when ignition is on. any suggestions?

I'm trying to flush the coolant, so far I've undone the bottom rad drain plug, and flushed the rad with water, this was so slow that I undid the bottom right hand hose from the rad. It's flushing much quicker now, but I think it's only cleaning one side of the rad. I don't want to remove the engine drain plugs because I'll probably shear them off! Can I put the my hose in one of the hard pipes (the one with the ecu and gauge temp senders) connecting the engine to the rad, and flush the engine that way? Cheers Dave

My light is on and steering heavier. Looked at the oil level in the power steering and is ok, if not a little high! Steering wheel is standard, But when car is first started there is no light and system seems fine. Its only when driving for about 5 minutes the light comes on and steering feels heavy. Im thinking of draining the power steering reservoir and getting the right level in a bit. Any advice guys Damo

Last night i found a light that has not been connected in the boot. Connected the interor boot light and works fine. Been out today in the zed and give it some beens but the gear change seems to drop to many revs between shifts then pics up. Can it be related electical? Or is it because its still resticted to 112?

As above, Pearl White, "H" plate... saw you at harlscott esso petrol station 7.45pm yesterday evening (friday). Very nice looking zed you got there! I drove past and noticed you out of the corner of my eye...i tried to beep my horn but it wasnt working, so you wouldn't of noticed me.

just been down to zedworld jeff found the problem almost strait away so thankyou to him! Car sounds like a blowing piece of crap! gonna cost £650+ vat to change the bloody gasket! what a night mare engine has to be dropped to get to it!

having difficulty putting the pipes back on, the metal & rubber ones, cant get them all to line up, the pipe that has the take-off for the re-circs, does that pipe go to the intake plenum/throttle (cold side) or does it go to the turbo (hot side) ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300-ZX-TWIN-TURBO-1990-JUST-11000-MILES_W0QQitemZ290317531663QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item290317531663&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 wow a uk zed with 11000 miles how good is that:bow:

found these not connected, they are under the steering column what are they for? dan.:)

Hi all, my Z stinks of fuel but only on start up and also hesitates but when she gets warm both these problems clear. could this be due to the old rubber fuel hoses on the engine? should i get the metal pipes from smithes? Regards Andy

I found myself randomly going through my old photobucket account earlier and found some Z pics I've taken over the years so thought I'd bombard you with them :tongue: first of all - the ultimate cloud formation:

does severe weather conditions cause problems for tt's ? its howling wind and driving rain up here just now. got the lorry back in the yard went to go home and the damn car wouldnt start. its been fcing head on into the worst of the weather all day coming in from the sea. defo sounds like a firing problem as i have full electrics and a starter but it just wont catch. been abandoned at work til tomorow. if anyone has any ideas and advice would be appreciated :D