General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I have a 1990 zed and it smokes in all conditions whetther it is idling, driven hard or pootling. I have taken it to garages that have suggested that it it may be the turbos and other that have told me I need a complete new engine! I live in Ilfracombe, North Devon and would appreciate some advice / the contact details of a local specialist that can provide better advice.

Hi. My ZX keeps stalling when Im slowing down from a fast speed (eg coming off a motorway down the slip road). Any ideas why this could be as its quite dangerous as I loose power steering and breaks.

I took the z to my local garage today, lots of tappet noise going on, looks like i need to replace some lifters, just looking to see were the best place and the cheapest place to get a set. Would it be better just to replace the ones that have gone or just do them all. And last of all, what sort of labour time can be expected for this job is it a big job??. Any coments most welcome.

Mike Feeney posted the following on the Z Clubs site yesterday

Anyone heard from Paul lately?

can anyone tell me where i can get 2 new hybrid turbos for my z as offside one is smoking its arse off ...searched the net n can only find one on the turbo technics site ... i want the biggest one i can go for n get the bhp right up ...plz help :headvswal chris

The original thread is here. http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=109659&highlight=single+turbo+conversion But just to update you all, it's still going on. I had the car on the road with a tempoary (but dodgy) ngine which I blew up last month! In the background Jimmer has been building me a new engine with Wiseco pistons, eagle rods, cometic head gasket and 800cc injectors which is almost done. So with the engine dead it was time to get started on the next stage so the old engine is out and today the autobox is out,all the piping for the TT system is out, hicas is out and lastly air con is out :smash: I'm sure the car will be 100kg lighter by…

Just spotted a red zed going out of Hartlepool on the A689. Aftermarket bumper and side skirts, had a bit of a chrome thing going on too. Never seen this before anyone else seen it or know who it is?

Black one with nice wheels today on Laylands Road, Drove past in a 106 went to turn round but you'd gone

Hi Guys, Just wanted to know peoples opinions on resprays. What sort of quality do you expect from a bodyshop. I realise it's never going to be as good as factory but what would you be happy with? Mines in pearl white and I know imperfections show through more in a pearl and obviously can only be flattened so much but I found quite a few marks still on the car but it's still got to be polished so I didn't say anything............ Cheers Vijay

Hi, Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between an NA and TT gearbox and if so what - does it have an adapter plate etc? Cheers,

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a stainless steel exhaust system for a 1989 short wheel base 300? cheers

I have just dropped out my auto box and I am now looking at the wiring. There are three plugs by the hicas which the wires went to the auto box. Do I need these now or are they redundant?

First time ever - the Zed started to let me know it wasn't happy. Local trip - engine coughs and misfires like it's gasping for breath. Changes gear a bit erratic due to engine revs see-sawing. Had a brainwave. Stopped. Opened the filler cap and a huge rush of air into the tank. Started up no problems. Now the tank was just under half full - and I always get a small suction on fill up days. Here's the question - is there si=upposed to be a vacuum in the tank at all? Is my filler cap supposed to breath? thanks ps guess is the tank was at such a vacuum inside the pump wasn't able to pull fuel through - an offers?

Does anyone have measurements of whereabouts on the boot the mounting points for a 99 spec spoiler should be? Or any close up pictures that i can take to bodyshop to help?

just got a picture message on my phone of the club stand @ JAE.... :bow: :bow: :bow:

hi z mates i once read an article on cambelts and have read that there is an american company that does hi performance cambelts that are vertually indistructable for Z's, but for the life of me i cannot find it. does any know of or has used any such cambelt, if so whats your opinion of them and where can i get one from. regards big mo

its growing on me this black paintwork...gets dirty quick but i think it shows the zed off nicely

second gear has been slipping so i removed the sump from my autobox to find an m8 bolt in the bottom of the sump, :smash: the head of the bolt had broken off also this would indicate streching of the bolt!! the bolt has come from the brake band servo and im thinking has this seized or is coming under exessive strain and that is why second gear isnt working?? i have replaced the bolt with a new one and will try the box again, in the filter was a few brown bits that could well be the brake band only a tea spoon full maybe!! well lets cross fingers it will work this time :rolleyes: p.s anyone know what the b shift solenoid does as it wasnt doi…

Hi All! Recently purchased a Wings West replica kit of Keith on the forum (very nice chap). The front bumper has already been modified and fitted to his car so it is a direct bolt on bumper now :-) As for the rear, anyone have any experience, advice when fitting a wings west rear bumper/lip? Thanks

.....a belt sander tomorrow? Need one to shave a bit of plastic off my indicators to make them fit into my new bumper? Thanks

Hi there everyone, Does anybody know if there are any differences between UK & Jap spec air conditioning systems? In particular the pressure release valve and the receiver dryer? Mine are knackered and need to replace asap. My car is a UK manual TT on a H plate if it matters? Many thanks, Rob

Groover gave me the idea of doing it, after a long and painful time taking the dash apart managed to do it. There on like 80% dimmed, so they are not that bright on the video ;) [YOUTUBE]sUSzdGnn1zk[/YOUTUBE]

Saw a silver 300 on the Mcdonalds roundabout going towards Gt Cornard at about 9.30. Very nice looking example from what I saw too. Anyone on here? Alex

Hi guys, I'm looking for some rear shock absorbers for my uk spec zed. Does anyone know if the Jap spec suspension are any different from the uk spec ones, coz I've heard that the uk specs are stiffer than the japs. The car keeps snaking when going over bumps nearly losing traction it's quite scary specially in the wet:nono:.