General Discussions - 300ZX Related

i know since you all read there is a problem with my autobox that im going to get loads of replies of just convert it. but really not got the money for that so hoping (although i prob know the answer) its just something simple. for the past few days the car wont go into 3rd gear when it tries to go into 3rd if u let the foot of the accelerator the revs will go right down then the engine cuts out. i checked the dipstick for gear oil (drivers side rear of engine am i right?) and it says its ok however it does look a little brown and i think its meant to be redish pink? and there are no shiny metal shavings or that in it. i ran the auto diagnostics last night and showed no e…

Do cam gear springs need to be oiled? Ive got a new set to go with the cams! When i changed them i noticed the old springs were slightly oily. If so what oil would be best to use? Cheers Dan

hi, Im trying to install one and iv looked in the FAQ section but the pictures have gone, it seems like there is a few others requesting them too, can anyone help? THANKS:):)

I bow to the Zed Gods and fellow Zeddies!! Im new to this forum, Ive cut a deal on a Zed TT its a 1992 model, I hope to collect her this coming sunday, its a long way away in devon but I will bring it out of the south west into the more intense southeast lands! Ive read as much as I can on the buying guides so hopefully will spot any issues (if Im awake enough when i eventually get there), this will be my second nissan, before I owned a RS4 Stagea which I enjoyed but sold cause of the mental fuel consumption (180miles per tank). Anyway if there is any advice you professionals can recommend regarding the first inspection and first projects to undertake on th…

If I bypass the pipes to the HICAS (so no pressurised fluid goes to the HICAS system) and short out the reservoir sensor (so it thinks the reservoir is empty and disables HICAS) will the HICAS wobble around? Just wondering what the effect of no pressurised fluid in the unit will have, as I am not planning to put in a HICAS eliminator - just fed up with all the leaks from the rusted pipes. Cheers, Darren.

hey all just recieved a 1meg resistor from sussex_stu! (cheers mate!) .. have temp plugged it in and disconected battery... hopefully this shud solve my code 34! only thing im a bit worried about is .. no matter how much i looked at the photos in posts/write up of how to do it i couldnt be sure which side is going to the ecu as both mine seem to be going down the back of the engine and both have the same wires! crazy... i have plugged it into the side that i could.. as apposed to the side that plugs in to the other plug (if that makes any sense) as from what i can see that goes into a sort of hose along with the wires from the other plugs.. (im not technically minde…

Ive seen a few zeds with a plastic part thats fitted to the rear bumper that sits behind the rear wheels. I know this may sound stupid to a few members but iam trying to find out if i can get a set they look nice.

Hi please help!! I picked up the engine yesterday which is complete except the Greg dupree manifolds and GT28rs turbos just needed to be fitted with the oil lines etc. My nightmare started when I tried to fit them! On the right hand side part of the block needs to be grinded back a little no major problem. But on the left hand side the HKS actuator hits the block making it impossible to fit:cry: Its also to close to the engine mount which may need cutting back. Any ideas people will be greatful Cheers Dan

Hi all, Ive taken my front water pipes off the engine today to replace the thermostat. When I took it off I noticed it had some sort of paper gasket on them both with the silcon glue. Ive tried ringing Nissans who didnt know of a 300zx :headvswal Do you mean a s14 sir? No you tw@t. Does anyone know if a gasket is availble for the pipes or the previous 2 had been made up? Cheers Dan

Hello, i noticed that my grill under the front window is slowly disappearing in small bits. What has been left, is a rather large gap which I'm wondering why was this covered up? Seems it would block a lot of heat escaping. so im wondering, surely a little grill to keep the leaves out would be all thats required? I'm figuring that its much safer than putting washers under the bonnet bolts which then put the bonnet just above the little 'catch' hooks which stop you from being beheaded... (read about that one some time ago...) These bits (sorry haven't got a picture to better explain): Is the cowling actually required (other than for cosmetics)

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Just bought one of these from my local Tesco. £8.97 = Bargain. 1/24 Die Cast Metal. :)

Hello folks. This morning when i got in the car it was squeeling at me, when i hit the accelarated it squeeled faster, this was all without moving the car, one i got going it stopped, i think this only happened as the car was warming up any advice on this? Also...................Rich smell of petrol aswell after 2mins drive? And finally......... does anyone else have any problems with water leaks on the passenger side. Rubber on the targa roof seems to be going and there isnt a good seal, any good quick fix solutions? Cheers for checking this out folks.:dance:

In a 5 min jurney it pops out of 2nd gear about 4 times!!!!!! When you drop down into 2nd it just pops out as soon as you lift the clutch. Its going to start doing my gear box damage soon. Im tempted to take the short shifter off and put a standard one back on! Any ideas?

Series 3 with the raised rear spoiler. Driving quite close to the town centre today at about 5pm. I was in a black Seat Leon glancing over which I doubt you even noticed.

Hey guys has anyone got a wiring diagram for a HID kit? I got a HID kit but no diagram. Cheers Ron

here's a good one for a wednesday evening regarding the smaller secondary radiator situated in front of the main one: what is it for? is it connected to the main radiator somehow? why upgrade to a fancy koyo or border rad when its hiding behind the piece of crap radiator in front of it? can you upgrade or remove the secondary radiator? :smw:

i needed a CAS on monday, spoke to Stu on tuesday, holding a CAS on wednesday!!!! nice one buddy:duffer::duffer::duffer::duffer::duffer:

What is the correct running temperature for oil, My car runs at about 70'C. But if i go for a motorway blast, off boost though, the oil temp jus keeps dropping and goes as low as 55'C. So am i right in thinking that the engine is running on cold oil and can be getting damaged? Or should i just nail it everywere and keep it in boost? cheers danny

Iam thinking of getting a set of blitz bov's, they will be fitted on a set of hard pipes. Will i need to remove the stock dumpvalves or can i just can i fit the hard pipe ones and keep the stock ones fitted??

easy to change?????? oh dear

A white K reg one heading south towards Needham Market @ 15:30 Wed 1st Oct..................

Only got a small look red with no spoiler driving up commercial road at about 5pm

I've just purchased some azev wheels for my 300zx they are 18" by 10" i just wondered what the best tyre size would be? Regards Carl

The first one was a metallic maroon / red on Whitehall Road in Farnley at arouind 10.00 am. The second was a very nice looking pearl (?) ice blue colour. Parked in the first lay-by northbound after Crathorne on the A19 arond 4.45 pm Anyone on here?