General Discussions - 300ZX Related

as anyone got the two hicas hoses which run from front to back of car, one of mine as exploded and the looks like its about to. and as anyone got a clutch hose as that as exploded as well

My MOT is due soon and there is a lot of travel on the hand brake and some side ways movement. What would I need to take up this slack. Checked out the online service manuel to adjust hand brake. Would I really have to go to all the trouble of taking the rear wheels and discs off to adjust the brake shoes, or would I not get enough adjustment at the hand brake to save all that work.

Hi all Bit of a long read, but hopefully give you an insight to our journey. After having returned from the zrun to Amsterdam, i thought i would write a short review for those interested in taking part next year. Meeting at Dover with anticipation of everyone arriving, i couldnt wait to get the journey started. We had mini meet while waiting for Wozzer, zogg and Jimmytt at a garage just down the road from the ferry terminal. We all left the garage to head for the ferry and it was nice to see a convoy of zeds. Unfortunately, while waiting in the queue for tickets, Ianl's car started smoking. It looked pretty bad at first, but turned out to be a water…

well my Zed failed it's mot at the weekend looking at maybe a grand to get it thru (welding ,tyres,few bushes some brake pipes) was thinkin bout buying another one, had a look at a fresh '91 tt import and a '91 UK tt manual, But I'm thinking I'd rather spend the money on my own cos I no wots wrong with it the engine's a good un doesn't burn oil an never had any probs with the auto box,or do think I'm wrong.

Hit another problem with the new shell... Swapped over the window switches from the Series 1 to the Series 2 along with the window actuator and the plugs matched so I assumed all would be good (windows were working in old shell) but there's a spare plug in the door - see pic - and the windows don't work. It got too late to get the multimeter out, but is there an extra component in the Series 2 door?? To complicate things, there is some 'extra' wiring which i assume is from a total closure alarm which I'll have to remove and put back as was, but can't see how it could affect anything as it's disconnected... so - can anyone identify what this plug goes to - i…

I've got to remove the engine from my old zed, had a look at the engine removal FAQ in the faqs section but it doesn't work :headvswal I've got the service manuals that tell you briefly how to get it out but I was wondering if one of our resident guru's would be kind enough to do another engine removal faq? :D I've never removed an engine before let alone a zeds and could do with a little advice and tips. cheers Dave

A few years ago i got my light inserts chromed. I need another set doing as i am getting new lights for over here in Germany, and i have lost my old receipt so lost the company name who did them.:headvswal Anyone know. Cheers

Well today had another busy day on the car.... Pleased to say all wheel studs have now been replaced, the mating faces from the hubs to the discs all cleaned and the car is now safely back on 4 wheels (1 being a space saver :( ) pic of broken and old studs...... Took about 3 hours in all to change them all.... Also have finished all the mechanical stuff for the gauges i bought about 10 months ago in the group buy, just need to get teh switched live and the lighting wires connected and they ae all done..... So whats left....... hmmmmm.... Get the side skirts off and sent to Car Mad.... Get them back on once returned put the new p…

Squeeky fan belt is doing my nut in only started to happen today, any ideas on how to get id of it thanks.....

Just seen FunkySi's thread regarding his pictures of his zed in Japan and decided to have another look at mine when I bought it in October '04. These weren't the pictures of the car in Japan but were those used by the previous owner when he advertised the car. I've used the photos from last year's JAE "Show & Shine" as a comparison. Quite shocked at the difference, when you consider the car is four years older. Photos of the exterior: Before After

Looks quite a bit different from when it was here. These photos were taken before de-registration in Japan. Strange looking back at these. It's only by these that I realised what an awful stance it had! Got good money for those Rays wheels then when I fitted my Advans. Compare it to now, it looks quite a bit different.

Hi Guys I have a Fairlady and I need to replace the discs and pads on all four corners. The problem is that no-one can get me a price as they say the rear discs aren't listed. Are they the same as the UK disc and pads or are they a different size? If they are different can someone suggest where I can get them from? Better still can someone suggest a good/value for money garage that will do it for me. Oh by the way I am based in surrey. Thanks Spencer

About a year an a half ago I blew a head gasket so I had the engine removed and the head gaskets both changed, The car fired up straight away but was not firing on one of the back cylinders (now this is the confusing part) there is fuel getting through and there is a spark I have also done a compression test and that too is fine, The only thing i can think of now is that one of the valves is sticking........ Could this be a possibility?? The other thing is that the oil pressure is quite low (cant remember the reading but i have checked it with a separate gauge to eliminate a faulty sensor) Any help would be greatly appreciated guys, Thanks

I took my z into Zedworld today for the free inspection and ConZult engine diagnostic that they are offering to members on here.It was my first time there and what a freindly and helpfull people they all are.The best part is my Z as no faults apart from a tyre . Wolveszx

anyone know what the dimentions and tread size of these bolts are? cheers :)

After a week off with lots of jobs planned the result was disapointing, the manifolds weren't finished in time, no oil fittings :cry: So I cracked on and fitted the Hicas lockout bar and my boost, water temp and oil pressure gauges and the Megan lowering springs- although that led to the discovery of 2 kn*ckered shock absorbers. The good news is that the manifolds, two replacement shocks, oil fittings should all be deivered tomorrow :dance: I will post some pics then and on the weekend when it's all fitted up.

I'm (finally!) going to get round to installing the above in the next month or so, but am struggling to find decent installation instructions - the Greddy manual is still half Japanese so I can't read any torque figures for bolts etc... anyone got any pointers - or is it just same as specified in the manual for standard ones?? Rich

Hi Guys, A while back the black plastic bleed screw on the top of my Koyo decided to shear off, I found that an M10 bolt fitted nicely with some rubber washers - which worked up until last week... when I accidentally overtightened and stripped the threads in the alloy flange. I have attempted to tap it out to an M12, but all that did was make the hole bigger and only give it 1 thread (I have never tapped anything in my life... this may be the problem lol)... Does anyone know if i would get away with an M14 tap on the flange?!, or is it best to seek somewhere that can replace the flange with a new one? TIA Chaps, -Stu

bit of advice if anyone can, my offside caliper moves when breaking sharply, the caliper moves in the direction of the disc approx 5mm travel, once you let off the brake it goes back i've had the wheel off and can see nothing amiss or loose, even took the tie rod off to check for cracking but nothing wrong either any advice welcome regards chris

Hi chaps, Ive got a 93 tt I know its been covered on here before but my issue seems slightly different. I get a tap from the engine when its cold. When its warmed fully, the tapping disappears. Sometimes though, the sound reappears even when its been on a long blast! Like sat at the lights for example. It also varies in volume too. Sometimes its very quiet/no sound at all but sometimes it sounds like the old Ford kent engine! Will be checking my oil level at lunch but its just a bit alarming thats all. Any help would be great, cheers Adam

Opps :o:o Boost leak was driver side turbo right as the rubber tubing connects to the turbo a real pitta to get to. Thanks alot for the parts paul, and help fitting it all and a good day out with legrath :D Oh and thanks for the advice on the windscreen washer Jimmer! It was trapped / had a kink in the piping they work ok now :D

Burgandy red with a 'standard' silver spoiler:confused:, in rush hour traffic going out of central Pompey tonight. I was the 'dodgy' cyclist trying to look over my shoulder at you whilst avoiding the dockyard wall - not easy as I can't even keep the thing straight when I'm looking in the right direction:eek:

I haven't driven my Zed properly since last October. On Sunday I repaired a power steering leak, overhauled the brake calipers, changed the pads & fluid. Then I took it out for a good drive to test it all....... :eek:GOOD GOD, these cars are fast. You soon forget! And I can see why real respect is needed, being rear drivers you can easily get caught out! Absolutely effortless power, overtaking 4, 5, 6 cars with ease. The acceleration is very addictive. Its good to have a break from them some times, it makes you appreciate them all the more:) BTW running basic mods - 1mm tips/Zedworld ECU/aftermarket exhaust and Apexi induction kit, so imagine running 340b…

Was thinking about getting one of these for my TT. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLITZ-LM-INDUCTION-KIT-NISSAN-300ZX-TWIN-TURBO_W0QQitemZ260295067315QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item260295067315&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Are they any good? or is there a better option? Cheers

Hi guys, my Zed has some nice 18inch wheels on them, but they are all 8.5 inch wide with an offset of ET38 On the fronts I'm running 225's, on the rears 245's. I was careful to select the correct profiles to keep the right overall wheel size for the speedo. What size wheel spacers would I need at the front and rear to give my car a better stance and push the wheels out to make it look meaner? The car is riding standard height & I don't want any rubbing issues. Any opinions much appreciated.....:duffer: