General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi, I have the Garrett GT28RS turbos which i havent yet fitted. I was just looking on the Z1 site and found some oil feed return lines for my set-up i think? Does anyone know if this is what we call the 28rs http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_16&products_id=2961 If so will this oil return line kit fit mine http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=3054 Many thanks Dan

I have just been out for a drive in the zed and wish I hadn't bothered. First after it had warmed up I got to a set of traffic lights and noticed white smoke whilst it was idleing, which disappeared when I pulled off. Parked up and went into some shops drove off back towards home and as I got to a another set of traffic lights it just died as I put the clutch in, started first turn of the key though, carried on driving still noticed a bit of smoke whilst idleing. Then as I got home it was hard to put it into first gear and reverse. Its not been my most enjoyable drive, it had been running ok for the last few months.

How easy is it to remove the manual gearbox from a TT car ? Is there anything in particualr I should look out for ? I have done a few gearboxes in the past so I think I know whats invloved, just never from a Z32

hi all just had my 1991 non turbo engine checked out on a diagnostic tuner because i had a flat spot ,,, cost me 47 quid [call me tight but i think 47 bucks for 10 min is ridiculous] it said the knock sensor is faulty thats why its running lumpy ,,so where can i get a replacement sensor and where on the engine block is its location ,,, cheers jim:confused:

Just going to get my car resprayed and was wondering how much does it cost to replace the trims on the car? Including the scuttle panels and targa trims. Just a ball park figure. Im trying to con the wife......sorry, i mean convince LOL:wack:

hi all does anyone on this forum know where i can get my zed resprayed ... i would like a good quality respray at a fair price ,,, and how much would that be ,, :)

As above i owe a BIG THANKYOU to Z world.I live in Tamworth and today went out to drop something off for my forthcoming wedding on Friday and got back to the car and she had a flat battery and been an auto no chance of a push start so phoned work and no one had any jumpleads so last chance i phoned Z world spoke to Linda who spoke to Geoff who sent Jamie and within 20 minutes car was started and i was off on my way asked how much and was told no problem we don't won't anything so as above THANKYOU very much i know Geoff i banned but i hope he can still read this.:bow::bow:

Think it was H plate. Aftermarket wheels. Heading towards Wallmart this evening around 7pm.

Spent most of today on my new satin black boot install. All the nasty stick on black stuff has been removed and replaced with a couple of coats of 2Pac Satin Black. I have used the latest nano technology sound system so the components are really small. Each one is just a micro-dot. all wireless of course, so no horrid cables everywhere. The components are all satin black too which along with their minute size makes them difficult to see in the picture. The ultimate "stealth install" :D Check out the pic

Hi all, Just thinking a little ahead here. Car will be done very soon after having the engine completely rebuilt etc. I believe Phil will give me advise/instructions on running in my engine (Mark said thats what he did with him anyway). Im just wondering what the best way to run it in is, also how long does it take etc etc? Any advise greatly appreciated

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a friend of mine has had his r33 skyline nicked, its a gtr uk spec 1998 reg number L10NUR. its no 83 out of a build of 100. it has grey seats with red piping.(very rare) if anybody has either seen it or has been offered it please pm me.

Hi all had a bit of a knock in my z and need to replace the rusty rear parts of the sill on both sides, can anybody recommend a company i might be able to buy these from and also a good/cheap panel beater in the south east / m25 region? Many thanks in advance Tony

Mine was slipping in second and sometimes on start up when i tried to pull away it was stuck in third !!!!. Got one of ebay , i know i can hear you all cringing from here :tongue: The chap i got it off had done a manual coversion on his and guarenteed that the box worked perfect and he claimed the previous owner had had it re-conned :rolleyes: . Got it for £155 :dance: and noticed this morning that there was a nissan part number sticker on the bell housing , these stickers are only on replacement parts so it,s very possible it,s had a new genuine nissan box rather than being re-conned :eek: Got it all filled up with ATF and took her for a spin , it,s as smooth as s…

over the last few months i have noticed a black zed with red outline on wheels parked on opposite side to mill autos on cardrew business park funny thing is its always in the same place doesnt seem to move!:) dan.:smash:

How heavy are our cars in kg please?

OK Nurgburg convinced me that an autobox is for town traffic jams. What's the conventional wisdom on a manual box upgrade in terms of which box, costs etc? Is there a 6 speed box out there? thanks Chris

Hi there, my UK TT has gone into the car hospital and seeing Mike at MJP Eastern Autos in Brentwood, As well as costing a lot of dosh, I thought I would ask you guys some questions, Currently I have Boost jets fitted, which have raised the boost to about 1 bar, on new tubs and stock internals, (Done at SE NISTEK), anyhow Mike almost had a heart attack when he found out and we are planning to re-program the ECU and fit manual boost controllers, now I know that the electronic boost controllers are better, but presumming that it is all done properly I assume that Manual controllers, and boost valves can be firstly effective, but more importantly safe? So my quest…

my zeddy pissed me reet off this weekend. took it out for a lurrvly cruise. parked up and water is totally pissing out of the engine. after much squinting i can see that both the main water pipes that connect to the bulkhead are weeping like buggery. however, as my hands and arms are not as small as the japaneese im rather confuzzled. anyone had this problem, how the hell can you get to those hoses!?

As per the above, what are the widest tyres you've fitted to a set of 8.5" standard rear Z32 wheels? & what about the front (8")?

how low are they going to get before going up i wonder, manual to ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320284286597&ssPageName=STRK:MEDW:IT&ih=011

just changed my gearbox oil for silkolene silktran syn 5 75w-90 now im assuming the qty for an na manual box is 2.8 litres. if so i have some left over. my question is ... is it the same oil for the diff as it is for the gearbox?? and can i use the remaining oil for it?

Hi peeps, was using my Datascan software the other day to try and sort my poor idling out and i noticed that it doesn't read the Duty Cycle of the Injectors. Has anybody else had this or can suggest a fix? Cheers, Mark

My left side indicators have stuck on, I've tried turning the alarm on and off over and over but they just stay on. Where is the flasher unit and relay located so i can take them out to check them please?

White Z in the Dunstain Inn at Burnham on Sea, Saturday evening, two guys sitting in the pub were ask if they would move there table over by my wife, got up and left shortly after and got in the Z, sorry about that,:D Paul