General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Can anyone tell me if its a bad idea to spray a viscous fan?...... Only reason being is im getting rid of my electric setup and thought about spraying my new viscous fan blades just to tidy it up before it goes on the car thanks James

Sometimes when i goto start my car it makes an awfull noise, the same noise it makes if you turn the key when the car is already started. It does this once or twice then starts as normal. WHY? any ideas? starter motor?

can anyone tell me where i can find the bleed valve for my clutch as i need to bleed it cos it wont take any clutch fluid, many thanks

Spotted a silver Zed with BBS wheels driving past the Bp garage near Basildon town centre. Looked mint never seen this one in Basildon before.

I'm z less, not happy watched my baby be driven away by her new owner. The car needed finishing and it had dawned on me that it was never really going to happen if I kept it lol. I have a new motor tho, a dog of an mr2 turbo lol she feels as quick as the z through 2nd and 3rd, so much more grip, but lacks the power to pull hard at the top end. might get a bit more mpg tho lol

Hi all, apologies first if this is in the wrong section. Looking finally towards buying a Zed (something I've been putting off for a couple of years due to finances) and I've spotted what look like some good ones at a dealers in High Wycombe on Autotrader. There's a white TT LWB which looks like it's got a club sticker in the drivers side rear quarter window. http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?did=28997&pageid=3&originalid=&gid=nogroup&tid=46&start=5&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200905328084227 is the one in question. Anyone know any of this cars history, or the other 2 TT's for sale b…

Here's the pics of my subframe and diff:) Pics are rubbish, but there off my phone

Aaaaaarh! Went out to my car this morning to go to work put key in lock, turned it and the sodding key snapped off in the lock. I've not tried to get the key out yet, but I need to know my options especially as it was my only key :headvswal:mad:

Found this, who's is this anyone know? Cheap manual box for someone :x: http://www.japmids.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6862

The way you do business is second to none, really first class mate, ordered a set of UK Targa blinds from Jeff, as ive been aftera decent set for ages. he put them aside for me while i sorted my paypal. delivery superb, response superb. value for money superb. As Arnie says "i will be back" :bow: Cheers Stu

I enjoy driving, cleaning and fixing my zed, i feel proud that ive got one, my pride and joy its nice to see folks looking at it rumbling away. I never have bother with anything worth while (maybe occasionally) such as Skylines, Supras, 350's or decent motors, and it always ends with a decent nod to each. Sure i will have a play with certain vehicles if i deem they are worthy, but when im not in the mood, why do people in crap cars such as Saxo's, Corsa's and Old M plate Cavalier's always want to have a go, i just let them get ahead far enough that they think theyve done me, then i change gear and hit the fun pedal, then for some reason all i can see is them in my rear …

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/NISSAN+300+ZX/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966218-4294967243/advert.action?R=200906328483930&distance=586&postcode=ZE1+0RQ&channel=CARS&make=NISSAN&model=300+ZX&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1990&vehicleRegLetter=G see for yourself:p

say the car is a standard TT ????

When i first start my car it stinks of petrol. it lasts for a couple of minutes then dissapears. i don't think i've got a petrol leak as i haven't seen any little petrol puddles anywhere (not that i would as it evaporates fairly quickly) and it only seems to do it when i start the car up from cold. anyone got any ideas or had a similar problem to this?

Tech tip 2 The humble engine thermostat is often overlooked when performance issues arise and can have dramatic effect in particular the twin turbo and a lesser but just as important level on the non turbo zeds The thermostat is very commonly misunderstood in how it functions and this can in turn lead to ignoring the running issues that it can directly cause. The unit works from cold by restricting the flow of water around the engine block with the exception of a small by pass hole which prevents the water pump been overloaded. A simple but effective temperature sensitive action moves the valve either open or closed according to water temperature. The re…

Ok im still getting the same problem, my o/s headlight just switches on from time to time until i remove the relay.So convinced it was the relay at fault i waited for it to happen again and swopped for another relay and it comes back on again grrrr! Im now thinking could this possibly be a bad earth of some sort? any help much appreciated By the way i have hid's fitted if that makes any difference?

Hi, After over 2 years of my car sitting around the battery has given up. Can anyone suggest a good battery to get and are there any better ones for a car that won't be driven much? What does deep cycle mean on a battery? Cheers Vijay

Anyone know anything about his one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200306843436

Have tried to cure leak with Captain tolley's creeping Crack Cure but have found that the leak (drip) comes from where the targa rubber meets the rubber ar top of a-pillar i.e. top of the driver & passenger windows. anyone know the cure for this other than replacing the rubbers.

Hi all If I raise the ride height on my coilovers will I need to get the whole cars geometry re-done?

reading this thread http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=122140 reminded me that i was chatting to a local skyline owner this week he told me that the owners of GTART are taking delivery of 400 turbos!!!....all sorts and types from an overseas supplier who went pop in the crunch....might be worth calling them if your after something used, new or upgrade etc etc cheers chris

Hello, was wondering if anyone had put an overboost button on their car, allowing for a few moments of extra boost. I'm not talking of NOS here, just a bit more pressure like the twin turbo John Cooper Works MINI (please.. don't take the piss... was just reading an article on pistonheads)

NOTHING TO DO WITH ME!! But will probably be a good use to somebody :D Just letting people know :D http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270339482072 Munny May even be worth just to rebuild them :D

After my autobox recently giving up i was wondering if anyone knows how i would go about a manual conversion and rough costs if possible. cheers.

Well the other week the two heads arrived from the states along with a stupid bill for £250 import duty and the shipping was miscalculated so i ended up picking up the £120 excess on that too but all in all got the heads and roller rockers for £950 all in which is still a saving. Now the annoying part, the springs have been uprated to high lift crower ones, the head's been machined and they've been fitted already, only problem is the roller rockers he's sent aren't for the studs on the head. They're 3/8" instead of 7/16" (smaller diameter holes) Now if i were a skinflint i'd just change the bolts but as there's a good chance at high revs that these could bend a…