General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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:

Found some de-cat down-pipes for £129, now I need to find just the mid section as the rear is already stainless. Any ideas where's a good place to find 'em ?

Not really a help and advise question, so I have posted it in the general discussion section - but how much does car tax cost for the Zed cost in the UK? Over here its over €1,200 for the year. I'll only tax it for probably 3 or 4 summer months this year.

Its been almost 5 months since I last drove the car so taxed it up was really looking forward to driving it today but tbh I was bored and after a hour or so it went back in the garage,it run perfect and attracted alot of attention (as they do) but I dunno just something isnt there anymore, think I prefer working and spending money on it as opposed to driving it:rofl:

Nice clean black one with 'as new' standard rims and de-spoilered, at the top of Castlebar hill. (There's a yellow one there too which has been there for years- not sure whos that is either!) Im just at the bottom of the hill now.

Just a quickie, I gotta 1990 fairlady. will a rev 3 or 4 gearbox be a straight swap? I presume the later revision is the one to have, anyone know the difference between rev3 & rev4?

The V8 project has been on hold for a while, while i sorted out a load of unexpected bills and get some websites outstanding done and out the way. Well with a bit of hard work i've done some favours for two people who are going ot help me finish off the car and I decided to take a loan and blitz the whole lot. This morning my bank account received £3000 and so the hard work begins... This friday i'll be taking the block, heads and flywheel to Crane Hill Engineering to get them skimmed then the block bored, and honed before being hot dipped and returned to me While that's being done i'll order every last part i need from the states on one pallet ready f…

Looking at a set of wheels 8X17 235/40/17 9x17 255/40/17 offset of et26 & et27

How easy is it to get corrosion off alloy wheels??