General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi When i started my car 2 days ago it seemed as tho it ran out of petrol so i got more petrol then went to start it but it just keeps turning over i checked if there was a spark but it hasent got a spark on any of the coils i have changed the PTU, coils, plugs checked the ecu for codes but it just flashes code 55 could someone please help?

Anyone know the best harness for an old school bucket seat, as it aint got any holes in the seat for it to run though. Dont think i've explained it right, like a 3, 4 point harness. Dont want to have to keep picking it up off the floor as I think thats whats gonna happen?

Been trying for a bit now to add a pic to my profile with no success, tried to re-size to 80 by 80 17kbit comes up with upload failed. Also tried photo bucket link still will not insert pic, comes up with same thing upload failed! HELP!!!!!!!!!

How do they compare to drive? I always hark on about wanting a swb over my estate version but iv never actually driven a swb... does it cruise as well down the motorways? What are your general opinions on the pros and cons of both? ps... whos gonna let me have a blast in their shortie?

I think Apache has done this mod to his Z. It's been a good many years since I had a car that had interior lights that went off as soon as the door was closed. How hard is it to retro fit a time delay relay or whatever they are to a Z? Easy job or a PITA? I'd like it linked to the ignition barrel as I'd like to have that illuminated too.

done a serch and it's not my friend tonight, neeed to know if the Wheel studs on the 300zx are the same as the ones on an FTO, kindly been offered 10 by a member and need to check the fitment. Many thanks Neil

Hey chappies, as some of you may remember, I have not been able to get my stock boost gauge working, it sits at the bottom all the time, and doesn't jump to the middle when ya turn the ignition on, and until managed to replace my code 34 with a 55 (woohoo) it wasn't doing anything.... Now, it seems to measure boost fine, but not vacuum, it sits at the bottom and shoots up fine when there is boost. The dial face on it is a Mines one, but starts at 0.4 Kg/CM2 and goes up to 1.4 and does not have negative boost/vacuum on it. Has anyone seen this before? Like I said, as a boost gauge it works perfectly, strange?

Hey hey, I'm happy! :dance: I managed to get rid of that damn code 34 and now have tons of boost, power and an oh so sweet whistle when I plant my right foot, it's only taken me about a month to solve... I relocated a new dett. sensor, still 34, tried a 1 meg resistor, still 34... Oh, I bet anyone famililar with my problem is itching to know how I fixed it, well, I ain't gonna tell ya, it's far too embarrasing :x: :x: :x:

Was out a run in the z tonight and i ended up just coming straight home as my window wipers where doing my F*{:x:*{* head in!!lol. Going to guess i should have them replaced, what use think? The squeeky was really p***ing me off. If so for replacing them what size are the window wipers?

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Right! Petrol cap flap thingy? Does it use a cable when you press on lever to flip it open? If it does how do I adjust it? mine takes ages to get it open and I need to rest something heavy on lever and flip it open by hand. :)

Just saw a 1991 Zed on Autotrader for £695. Says its running well etc. Even for a NA that is chicken feed pricing. Don't know if you can look at the link below but see for yourselves. 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-4294966218-4294967243/advert.action;jsessionid=D29F0A3B5584BA0BF20B62A4D7B627BF?R=200901112491191&distance=&postcode=&channel=CARS&make=NISSAN&model=300+ZX&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1991&vehicleRegLetter=

300zx light up centre panel has stopped working.lights up green,original-not aftermarket.problem with little white electrical box[buzzing sound],i disconnected it.starter? inverter? does anybody know-and where can i get one? please help. dave in ireland. cheers.

I see that rare SWB zed made it to Petrolheads yesterday. Being sold privately by its one owner since its importation. Same photos that were posted here and same price as I guessed it would be..... http://petrolheads.co.uk/sales/847712.htm

I just got an offer to part ex my car with a Hilux Monster !!! Not sure I've got this right but isn't that one beast of a 4 x 4 ?

Vid when trying to track down missfire. Sounds a bit rubbish as running on 5 but you can hear the difference between the 2 exhaust modes.

First of all i'd like to publicly thanks Smithy and Wozzer, both have given so much help weather it be in the form of Funds or just an ear to mare off at and a lift here and there. Thanks you so much Guys... really mewans a lot:bow: A few:duffer: on me at the next national meet.... Well on to the pictures.. only a few as.... well i'm a little pissed off still with the whole thing... there is some good news and some bad news Good news... Suspension 'looks' fine as does the steering joints... and the front bumper is also ok, a few chips of aint here and there andmight need a skim of filler under neather but all good there..... Bad news..... …

I was driving down the A14 this morning and lost all power, I was blocking 1 lane and this is pretty scary on the A14, lorries were only noticing me at the last min...:eek: Anyway the AA came out, did what they could but could not find the fault. Rang Zedworld to get the car recovered there and to see about getting sorted this week, arrived to a very welcoming cup of coffee and jam and toast and they did a quick check and found that the mushroom filter had fallen to bits and blocked the MAF, after bit's of filter and plenty of water going through the MAF it was finished for. Anyway new MAF fitted and temporary filter fitted an ECU check and also a trim that…

Hi please could anyone help me? I have a 1994 N/A and since I'v had it I only get 130 miles to a tank. It starts up fine and runs ok'ish' (fills a bit lumpy) What I'v done so far: -Changed the water temp sensor -Check emissions which were spot on. -Had a live reading with everything looking fine. -Check ECU for fault codes The only thing i can think that it might be is the air flow meter but not too sure how to check it.

Hi everyone, it has been a long time since i have been on here as some of you may know i had my pride and joy smashed into last july and have been battling with the insurance since. well they finally capitulated and paid me and amount(not as much as it should have but thats a whole other story) Long and the short of it is my car is unfortunately for me beyond economical repair. Hence this post, I cant post in the for sale section as my membership has lapsed but as i have been a member for a while i wondered if the Mods could give me a little license and allow this post, and i throw myself on the mercy of the moderators on this one and hope its ok, p…

started my car last nite left it running for 5mins or so ,as i pulled off my driveway and put the gear in to drive it felt like it was pulling off in 3rd so i stopped the car and left it a further 5mins to warm up abit more it then pulled of ok until i got to the first island. after pulling away at the island in 1st it wouldnt change up gears .got a further 500yards and i could feel the car holding back so i stopped again.had a look round the vehicle for leaks found nothing so i started off again but i couldnt move the car in any gear or neutral (great ,theres nothing like being stuck on the side of a busy road in the dark).anyway after waiting 20mins or so the autobox fr…

One of my work colleagues spotted you this morning on the way in and said "one of your lot" was broken down as i was coming into work :D

Was just doing a search on google and found this lot, has anyone used them or know if they are any good ? thanks

OK, I have a missfire on my engine at all revs including idle. Cyls 2 and 4 not running at all - see vid here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xwE1LD4XrO0 You can hear the difference in the exhaust bypass too. Diagnostics so far: Compression test - all cyls 16bar Removed sparkplugs from engine and grounded them. Turned engine over and all plugs sparking. Manually shorted ECU outputs to check each coil on correct output - OK Manually shorted ECU outputs to check each injector on correct output - OK Increased coil dwell time - no change. Ran new heavy gauge +ve/-ve lines directly from battery to coils. No change. Swapped coilpacks from 1/3 …

Well, I joined the winter write off list yesterday :(. Back end spun out on black ice while I was accelerating from 50 to 60 on the A47 at Swafham in Norfolk. Car n/s front hit the crash barrier then the n/s rear hit the barrier and to finish it off the car spun round again and hit almost head on in to the barrier, my seatbelt saved my life at this point!! I was heading for wipe out on either the steering wheel or windscreen before it stopped me, the policeman said that I wouldn't be talking to him if I hadn't been wearing it :eek:. The car finally rolled backwards, leaving me facing the on coming traffic in the middle of the road about 40yards or so from the initial …