General Discussions - 300ZX Related

how much are they normally?

i payed a visit to tony c the other night hes a real nice guy and knows his stuff on zeds he told me i had a loose connector that was makin a misfire he told me how to clean the conn up but it looks a lot harder than he said cause i really aint no good with engines and im heavy handed shall i have a go anyway or try and get a mech to do it i just spoke to one and he said it was too delicate and i should leave it alone

well as it says about 2.30pm leland lane near the car wash :cool:

1990 NA auto Not sure if these are all connected? The aircon has always been a little tempremental. Dried out all electrics and changed aircon dash console, which seemed to do the trick, but today I noticed no aircon. It comes back on if I hit a bump brake? Also if I turn the ignition on (no aircon) press brake pedal relay clicks to release auto gearlever and aircon activates. Also the alternator is boiling battery, I can measure constant 10A but anything from 14.6 to 16.6 volts. There has been an intermittent belt squeel. This lunchtime I have tightened the aircon and alternator belts, but :confused: there still seems to be a high pitched scream on bringing up …

Seven Months after I rebuilt this Engine and i get a Miss on number 5 and low compression reading of (Zero) :cry: and number 3 cylinder reads 115psi due to strangely a head bolt between 3 and 5 cylinder working loose? So whats wrong with this picture?? I don't think its PTU or Coilpack related :D The last picture is an example of how much room there is when you remove the passenger side head while in situ! Great i can easily get to those gearbox bolts now! :rofl: I started stripping down at 9:30am and was finished by 5pm ready to have my tea Lol! Everything that was removed would have had to have been removed regardless of whether the Engine was removed or not!…

Blimey it feels strange to be posting back here :D Anyway I dont have my zed anymore but the old man does, it just stopped on him last night and the wouldnt restart. From memory and a quick flick around here it seems to fit with a PTU failure. All the auxiliary belts are turning when the ignition turns so engine seems to be turning over freely, just wont start. Not had a chance to look at it in detail but any advice on things to check would be great. Cheers Glyn ex 95 TT

Views on these Valves Please? Press Me > :cool: and these > :D

I don't take the car out in the rain often but last week end went down to south Devon in the pi$$ing down rain and had water coming in the n/s targa seal! i think at the top of the A pillar, what can i do to rectify this and were /what parts should i get Dave

what do you think to this for the price. dont look too bad. one up from the bottom. http://www.wrc-sales.co.uk/showroom/index.php?mf=all

Curious to know how many of us have our cars off the road and why. Mines having a manwell conversion, new body work n paint job etc, lowered suspension, adjustable upper & lower arms, new alloys, new guages and a little bling etc, strut braces, short shifter blah blah blah :cool:

This morning I was woken up by a knock on the door to tell me someone had driven into the back of the Z :cry: :mac1: :rant: :headvswal At least they had the decency to stop and give insurance details (The only witness being a police officer might have had something to do with it) To say I'm Pi**ed off is an understatement

Can someone solve an arguement for me please : I've changed my front wings for viper front wings from Z centre and i'm wanting to take away my side repeaters so the wings are totally smooth : But 1 of the mechanics in my work says that you NEED side repeaters in order to pass an M.O.T and another mechanic says that it depends on how old the car is, but he does'nt know the exact age it needs to be. Can someone clear this up for me

Just wondering who and when was this forum actually set up by?? Looked in the members list to see who was the oldest member and its Hairsy since 2000! Any more info people??

My Z is moving from its country life to the big city this weekend (2 mins from ace cafe yay!!) Its not going to be really used during the week and its parked on the road. I really want to keep it as Mint as possible so i was thinking of a car cover. I heard good and bad opinions on these and just wondered if anyone had any info. Do they scratch the paintwork?? Do they make the Z more appealing to a thief or chav vandal??

I have one ordered but i need it before the weekend to install it and mine has been delayed :( If anyone does have one in a box that there not installing for a week or so then i dont mind buying it from you and selling you mine when it gets there or if i can nick it and send you mine as soon as it arrives :D Many thanks Mike

Red 300 reg no J914 something driving north on A614 at Bilsthorpe between Nottingham and Ollerton mid afternoon.

I got my 300 about a week or so ago, its done about 65k miles. When i looked in my rear mirror i saw some blue-ish smoke comming from my exhast, i drove it for a further hour and saw none.. is it possible the turbo seals are going at 65k miles? :confused:

Just recived a boost leak tester from z1 motorsport. Hooked it up. Used the compressor to apply air. But couldn't get any pressure to the system. Sounded juyst like the air moved around close to the MAF piping. have I done anything wrong or is just that I have a major leak somewhere near the front with the maf. (sounded like it came from the left side.) couldn't see anything from above the engine.....

Going to give him a mini service and replace a few parts and do the oil change. Wish me luck as I'll be doing it all myself. This will be the biggest job thus far I'll have attempted on my Zed. I hope I can get it ready in time of Japshow @ Santa Pod as I'd like to take it down the strip. Eileen

Derek Sulley has had a sample plaque produced to celibrate the Z Parade at Silverstone They will measure 4.5"x2.5" approx and each plaque takes 42 minutes to produce which is reflected in the price They will cost £12 inc Postage and packing if paying by checheque or cash There will be a cover charge to cover fees if paying by c/c or paypal they will be produced on a prepaid basis

Getting a deal on a set of garrett turbocharges from a friends skyline but we dont know what model they are They are Garrett Housing with HKS Acuators Numbers found on them are FJ0152J G17200-M48020 713255-93 thanks

change of cicumstances therefore i am now able to go to the zed parade at silverstone if anyone has a spare pass or anyone decides to drop out please let ne know, as i understand they are all gone at the moment cheers steve

could someone please tell me what fitment i need, i want the hids for the dipped headlights, car is a j spec tt auto, cheers guys.

Can anyone help Paul who has no PC access?? He just called me but I know nothing about boost controllers etc. Basically he want to know if a boost controller and or AVCR thingy will loose the settings if the battery is disconnected overnite??? Please?? Hes calling me back later. Or someone who knows can PM me their phone number so I can pass it on??

Hi all, My Autobox is shagged (well, getting there shortly) and I am looking to get it rebuild to Fast Road spec with a view to adding the Shift At Will (SAW-II) gear in the future. Does anyone know of a RELIABLE place who can do the rebuild for me. I don't care where it is in the UK as I have a spare autobox to send out. But the company needs to know what they're doing - no back street cowboys who claim the world and then don't deliver. Many thanks for your feedback - much appreciated as always! Cheerio! Dan PS - I am not interested in going Manual so no comments about conversions please. ;)