General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Are all VG30DETT engines the same from 1989-2000? Also i assume that auto and manual engines are the same? I think there was a change in the VG30DETT from 93-94 but what did they change? I'm after a engine for a 1990 basically. Thanks.

can anybody tell me how i can start a new tread or topic? do i need another membership or something? i hope that anyone can help me with this. thank you, stef

Hi guys! My name is Andrew and i'm writting from Oporto, Portugal. I'm 27 and i have a 1994 TT 2+2. It has 98 000 Kms and it runs perfectly. It's like a Swiss watch!!! My Z is completly standard and i'm gonna keep it that way. Here in Portugal, we don´t have so many as you guys have there. So they are becoming a rare jewel! For me they already are!!! Soon, i'll post some photos of my z. Best regards to you all

What is paintwork mopping? How much does it cos, what will it do for my caR? Thanks

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=13 Added a few new pics and some of my favorite old ones. Haven't done it in years! Didn't even know we could have more pics these days LOL :slap:

OK.... Who did I see ? Leaving Aylesbury on the A413 about 08:30. You hooted me, I waved

Done a bit of a search but haven't come up with anything. I'm going to try and put together a thread about bolt sizes, yes I know it's not the most interesting of threads but it's going to be one for the FAQ section. Everyone needs bolts at some stage whether it's changing them over for super bling bolts or just replacing broken/missing ones. So I think it will be very useful if I can get something together which covers every bolt in the car. This is going to be a work in progress but I'm sure will be very useful and work out a lot cheaper if we know the size of the bolts we need. That way rather than buying Nissan bolts we can pick them up from screw fix or the…

Can any body recommend a place where i might get this done, locally if poss [bristol Area] its not that bad but has got slightly nosier in the last 5yrs Regards Dave

This morning at about 8 o'clock. Did see you, but very much last minute. Head was in the clouds if you know what i mean.

I know ive tried to put my car up for sale on here twice before but bottled it, but this time its for real and im going through with it. due to the cost of fuel these days ive decided enough is enough and i have got to sell,. im gutted because to be fair in the 5 years ive owned it, its never let me down, passed every MOT, i couldnt have wished for a better car, plus it looks shit hot lol. just fitted new coilovers aswell :headvswal anyway with in the next few days there will be a very reluctant advert goin up in the for sale section. hopefully if fuel prices drop(which i very much doubt) i will gladly buy another zed, but unfortunatley for now looks like im gon…

Hello, Firstly I'd like to thank you technical guys for helping me with my tick over problem, where my 92 turbo was idling at around 1700-2000rpm when she had warmed up. I spent ages checking connector contacts and the PTU thingy to no avail and as I was totally losing hope I read about an old thread about the Idle Solenoid Valve sticking (the thought of removing this was not a happy one). Someone (can't remember who) suggested removing one of the rubber tubes going to the solenoid valve and spraying some WD-40 in to lubricate it. I tried this and it's sorted !!! :dance: Thank-you guys. On the same topic, is there anyway that this sticking solenoid valve could …

Hi Andy Been trying to call you all day....i see not much has changed with you never answering your phone coz your always to busy working or drinking lol Fas

I have just had my PCV valves replaced and I cannot believe how much better the car feels:dance: I bought the kit 3 years ago but never got round to getting it fitted. When I collected my Z on Monday the mechanic said it's made a difference to the performance but I didn't really expect it. He showed me the old ones and they were all gunked up! The car now feels a bit more lively and the smoking on idle has gone - good news there as I thought one of the turbo seals was on its way out:dance: Richard:smw:

Driving home from work today, the revs sudenly shot through the roof with no change in speed. To cut a lng story short I have lost 3rd and 4th gears, is there any way to get them back or is it time for a new box? feeling thoroughly fed up now. :cry:

well, the dipstick keeps working its way out (only a cm, or so) and ive noticed a bit of blue smoke on start up on the morns, its lookin like an engine rebuild in the near future (or swop for a good engine), im also hoping to get some coilovers and a new bumper in the very near future so ive decided it may be staying a bit longer than i thought, who knows if i do get this stuff done i may fall back in love with it:(

Zeds been in the garage for 8 months now and it looks like she wont be coming out this summer (Blame AUDI S8 Quatro 4.2 V8). Is there any procedure to follow for long term storage?

hi just got a 300zx tt but when its runing i get smoke from the back of the engine there is oil under the car and seems to have some pas oil around as well i need a new rad as well good what have i let myself in for i allways wanted a 300 now getting a bit put of it can you help me

i have a chance of buying a really nice set of wheels at a good price, but this is my problem, the wheels are the same size front and rear, 8" wide with 265 40 18s tyres, atm im using 255 40 17rears and 235 45 17 the sons at home are saying the same size all round wont suit the shape of my car, plus the wheels im thinking of are off an r33gtr which is 4 wheel drive but the z works better with a staggered size i will be guided by the advice of experts on here, thanks:D

Is it possible to take the subframe and other parts from an electric (material) passenger seat and fit them to a manual leather passenger seat to make this fully electric? I looked in my manual and don't think it can be done but thought i'd run it past you guys first before i give up lol.

Afternoon all, I've sorted of stumbled back here after 3 or 4 years after being asked for assitance with someone elses zed. Is the owner of my old car active here? was a 1990 LWB, J-spec witha '99 spec front end and sprayed in bayside blue. It had a collection of blingy bits jammed under the bonnet and some minor performance tweaking. I'd love to know if the old girl is still on the road! Reg was A2 XFL (let me know if you're not happy about reg numbers being on the post and I will delete) Having since gone through an M3, 406 coupe, 406 diesel and now an Audi S8 and TVR Tuscan I have a bit of a hankering to get a zed again now! Whats a …

Hi Started by having a squeaking sound coming from under auto box lever. This went away and then I could feel knocking coming up through the seat and arm rest. Funny thing is as soon as I felt this knocking the car stalled and my radio/ cd player blew up!!!. Car started first time and all was well apart from this knocking. It seems to happen when pulling off and then stops. It has got gradually worse and sometimes knocks at speed. The squeaking noise has returned. I am thinking it must be the drive shaft centre bearing but cannot see as exhaust and shield is in the way. Hence the knocking under seat and squeaking of a failed bearing. Could it be anything e…

Hi All, Not sure If I will be remembered, I used to be a regular here a few years ago and cheeky as it is I need a bit of advice. I've been lumped with helping a mate-of-a-mate with his 300zx which as far as I could tell from the brief phone conversation has gone into safe boost mode. Now its been years since I went near a zed with my spanners, but I was half handy "back in the day" Could someone please refresh my memory as to where the ECU lives and the error codes that flash? (does it "do its flashing" when you turn the ignition on?) Apparently he might have overfilled it with oil, which Im sure isnt healthy, will just have to wait and see.. …

black with white markings by day but lights up like the usual el dials do? Sure I saw them somewhere but can't find it now. Also seeing as I have a 95tt would it work getting the n/a ones i.e. without boost gauge seeing as i don't have one as standard? ta jay

Silver z32 near Sainsbury's on the M602 heading into manchester @ around 08:10, Nice looking motor!

My mates are taking me up there for a weekend of booze and semi-naked ladies tomorrow! Is anyone from here going? It'd be nice to meet up if y'are :)