General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Ive noticed an oil leak on the garage floor i cant see anything from the top managed to squeeze under car coming down on gearbox bellhouseing any clues?

I'm sure a lot of members on here have seen the 300zx introductory video released in 1991 for the UK owners. It was done by Nissan with none other than Tiff Needell. However if you are like me and never even knew that such a video ever existed, never mind seen it until today - here are the links : Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Enjoy!

Getting slight resonation through the right hand silencer, would the addition of an H pipe possibly cure it as sounds embarrassing at around 2.5k :o

Hi, Does anyone know where i maybe able to find a step by step guide to fitting these actuators and tubs in the engine bay? I really starting to get pi$$ed off about it! Cheers Dan

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I shall be ordering me a new oil pump nearer the end of the month (nearer pay day + renewing my 300zx.co.uk subscription) Is there anything else other than Oil pump and gasket i need to order or is it worth changing anything else while im there?? Also a brief guide on "how to change the oil pump" would be a great help as I have never done one before:bow: Thank you all

They have arrived today, the last 2 pieces of manifold so this weekend I can mount the turbo to work out the intercooler and rad. These went to JP Exhausts And this is what came back :hyper:

I hope she passes! Oh and Jimmer is doing the MOT :cool:

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