General Discussions - 300ZX Related

i have a boost leak tester here i just got form concept z in the usa, its free for anyone to use you just pay for recorded post and i will send it out to you and sent it back when you have used it please if you use it make sure you send it back. if you are really low on cash am happy to cover post for you. hope this helps as am sure many cars on here dont test for leaks, you will need a small air compressor to use it as am sure you already know

Interesting engine swap here.......

With my insurance and tax coming to an end next month, it's almost surgery time. The car will be getting the full 200K service with genuine parts. Aside from the usual parts you'd find in the 200K service kit, what else is worth doing while there's access?

Hello, So had the car on the ramps this weekend for a tracking check after fitting some new rubber and was wondering if I could get some advice on its condition based on these photos? No issues apparent, sills seem strong, but the sump looks like it might be quite corroded along with a fair amount of surface rust on other parts?? It spent 10 years in cornwall so may have seen slightly more salt water than I would have liked, but overall not too bad I think. I am happy to get an underseal at some point, although it seems like it has already had a seal of some sort (factory?) Would a new underseal strip off the old stuff first?

Just discovered this whilst getter the car ready for Coventry! Leaking filler plug for gearbox? or something more sinister? Advice please.

is any one running e85 in there car from what i was reading ages i could have a nistune board and map it for e85 but could i also have a map for normal fuel like swap from one to the next, also are the stock fuel line and plumbing injectors ok for e85 if so i would like to run both fuel, also do any filling station sell e85 or will it be a case og having to buy if in drums.

Hi guys I'm hoping for a bit of help with my ZED I recently put my car in a garage to get new turbos and decat pipe and some other internals Unfortunately the garage went bust and left me with a car that's unfinished Basically I need help from someone who knows about ZED S All it needs is the rad fan putting back on and the fuel rail and some electrical connections Now I'd do it myself and would be happy to help but I need someone who knows what they are doing as I don't want to put anything in the wrong place Also I need someone to check what's been done already If anyone is local and would be willing to help me get it running again I'd be happy…

Hello all. I have recently purchased a 300zx I will post pictures and spec soon. I have a problem that I would like advice on first lol.. Last night while at a meet the passenger side coolant pipe to the turbo when pop with a very dramatic smoke screen (steam). Whats the best place to get a replacment? and whats the easiest way to do it? The access to the area is very bleak. You can see on the image the black hole above the turbo where a pipe should be attached. Many Thanks in advance. Mike

Hi, Can anyone tell me where the cheapest place to get front bumper brackets is - https://www.z1motorsports.com/front-bumper/nissan/oem-front-bumper-retainer-bracket-side-p-3602.html Prices in the US work out about £20 each plus postage. I suppose I'm also asking if really; do I even need these? Until today I was going to fit the aftermarket bumper just using big washers to support the top screw holes - maybe not a great idea. It looks like the OEM bumper only had a bracket on one side, and there wasn't much of that left (but enough to use as a stencil to fabricate a top section for the other side - which is an alternative, and probably better optio…

the zed failed mot on emissions cat test. mentioned the cat exemption as highlighted by Lexx previously. cheers @Lexx tester had a read up, agreed on the detail, and retested with a pass. he did try to call them to clarify, but they dont work saturdays. he will speak and get it clarified for next year though, as he said the software does not allow for it and he didnt know about the exemption details for 92-95 registered vehicles.

Hi, New to the forum and after some help with the common accessories relay fault. Have swapped relay but no luck ? MOT is due. Looking through the wiring diagram which seems to make sense but I cannot see identification on the plugs which are numbered on the drawing? Anyone ever seen a fuse box layout? Any help would be really appreciated.

Just toying about with ideas for next winter, (I know, I know) what's the going rate for an NA rear end these days? Don't need the upper or lower arms, just the frame, diff, half shafts and hubs. Also I hear midland turbos do t28 cores into stock turbos for a good price any details?

So I am 3rd in line for this at the moment... No MOT, but no advisories according to dvla. I wonder what it wrong with it, looks v v nice! He has someone viewing it at 9am tomorrow, then someone else in line, but I am betting one of them geezas will snap it up. Anyone know it'? Heathrow area https://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/nissan-300-zx/1177545470

Evening all, Since owning my Zed I've been skeptical about the reeding I've been getting from my speedo. I went out for a spin earlier today with my laptop plugged into the OBD port. The laptop showed that my speed was consistently 10 kph lower than what the speedo was saying. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions, or advice on what to do to fix this (other than drive faster). Thanks

Anyone know where I can get the yellow clip that goes to the door lock barrel, mine has snapped got door panel off so want to fix it before I put it back together

Has our Car Of The Month competition died a death this year, by any chance?

Not often you get one on the UK Ebay. For SWB to :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-SWB-2-0-TWINZ-Diffuser-for-rear-bumper-/282093409757?hash=item41ae13d5dd:g:fawAAOSwkl5XfplF

Wonder if anyone who has linked out their heater matix with a single piece of rubber pipe looped around so no obstruction and used the car for extended period after had any problems with over heat or similar?? Jeff

Nice 300zx N/A on ebay but whats going on with that engine bay? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-1owner-targa-top-NA-manual-45-000mls-/291812364240?hash=item43f15f4fd0:g:0p8AAOSwZ1BXfWkT

My tension rod bushes are showing signs of deterioration and I wondered what the best replacement option was? I've read about a lot of issues with polybushes causing suspension damage over time. My car isn't lowered, so I don't see much point going for adjustable rods. Are oem bushes the way to go?

Making my way up there on Sunday morning. I know the club hasn't got a presence there, just wondering if anyone is attending?

Hi guys putting my car back together and tried the lights tonight but having some problems. The headlights hi/lo, brake lights, hazards and reverse lights work fine The tail lights, number plate lights, directional indicators all round and front sidelights don't work? I've read about the tail light module which i was looking into bypassing to see if that sorted things, but would that affect the front sidelights and indicators? and would it not cut out brake lights? Any help would be massively appreciated as im not the best with electronics.

Hi, Please listen to the video provided and tell me what you think [video=youtube_share;W4mZw5UOc60] I have read it could be the VTC Is the VTC part of the timing gear or can it be replaced separate? Thank-you Chris

Looking for advice, I am going to upgrade my Turbos, what is the best option to provide better acceleration up to 100 mph ?, Thanks Sayers

Hi all I'm new on here. Brought my first z32 n/a and got to say well chuffed with my choice to own an Zed. Have a few issues I'm working through got sold a bit of a lemon but hay I traveled to Belfast had flights and ferrey booked so wasn't coming home without the car. I'm making progress though and want it all sorted ASAP. My big issue is with the electric Windows I have no windows working, iv changed the amp still no joy, motor makes no noise at all. I have power in one wire to the motor and power in one wire to the amp but no power to the switch. Can anyone please help or advise me on where to go from here, the bloke I got it off said it was just a fuse gone but if …