General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I am having one of those days with my Auto Lol :cool: I am so close to really taking it all out and dumping it :wack: I keep getting this damn problem Pulling off at junctions ??(had this since Dec and still not sorted Lol) It doe's not pull in first gear if i have stopped briefly!! It always starts from 2nd unless i have been parked/sat for about 30 minutes and then it operates fine from first :rolleyes: It refuses to kick down from 2nd to first! 3rd to second is fine! so is o/d to 3rd! Changes are fine and happen when they should apart from the above occaisionaly. If i manually change it is fine! but it sort of beats the whole point of having an Auto??! it ca…

Hi peeps, looking for a bit of advise..I have had my zed stored up being restored etc for nearly 3 years ( dedication for ya lol ) I have started it once or twice in that time. What I was told to do was disconnect the fuse for the fuel pump and turn the engine over for a few secs to start circulating oil etc... I did that and started the car properly and all I got was me Zed running very rich - have replaced exhaust , filters etc etc - and basically ran like a dog - on idle - before dieing.. I take it the car just needs a very good long run for the ecu to relearn properties etc? Thanks Mark

when the car is stopped, even in D or N or P theirs a pulsing, like its shaking/judderring, it goes away when its revved or driven any idea what this could be

The price of used zed's must be picking up :eek: :p . . http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/CARS_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=NISSAN&min_pr=75&source=0&model=300+ZX&max_pr=&miles=1500&agerange=&mileage=&postcode=so52+9du&bodyid=0&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=0&ukcarsearch_full.x=20&ukcarsearch_full.y=11&start=8&distance=148&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200718282372291 . .

Hi guys, i know its not a good idea to jet wash the engine bay, but mine is so filthy it spoils the rest of the car. Do you think its safe to get some gunk either spray or brush on and just rinse it off with a hose pipe with no pressure. thanks

afternoon peeps, hope you are well - Took my Zed in for an mot this morning - passed on everything but excessive tyre wear on all 4 tyres :( hole in my pocket time. Looking at it, the camber on the front wheels are bad with excessive wear on the inside of the tyre, the rears are ok. im guessing the owner before me noticed the problem, and put the partially worn tyres on the back, and then purchased new ones for the front for it to pass its last MOT. usually, with cars with a slight camber problem, adjusting the tracking a bit can remedy the problem or reduce the effects. personally, i dont see this will happen on the zed - i can see the camber is out with t…

I'v just changed the ptu, and the dam thing still aint running right. Starts ok then sits at idle and then engine just dies... Ignition lights on.. Starts again... Runs on idle.. Then dies again. PCV valves? Or just a service? Both... :wack:

Had this link sent to me today and just wondered to what level this Skyline was tuned :eek: anyone know? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTitQV-VXB4&mode=related&search=

I have one, if not two days work to do over the next 5 days, and could do with some help from a mechanic or a good DIY 300ZX man. Need to take an engine out basically, and a few other things. I have most tools and hoist. Feel free to PM me or call me on 07761 76 3474, and let me know how much you'd charge, or swap for some car parts. Thanks

look who pops his nose in at the end of the clip!

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Hi Dani if you send me your email address I have some pics for you Bud..........vincent.pykett@ntlworld.com........Vinz

does anyone know where they come from -keep seeing them holding round speakers in the front doors -are they custom of does someone sell them ?? or does anyone have some for sale ?? any advice

i need an oil filter for the zed, will halfords have one for it? if not any idea where i can get one

heading from chilworth roundabout towards asda chandlers ford nice looking black zed with a bonnet bulge was it you !!!!!

keep seeing 2 zeds near southampton uni a silver 2+2 and a dark blue 2+2 with a lady driving - the other day i spotted both within 10 seconds of each other !!!!!!

One white with round rear lights, nice alloys and one Maroon??? Anyone from here??

going down Leigham Court Road around 7:30pm Tuesday :dance:

Hi there. Recently I purchased a 1988 300 ZX in bad condition and trying to get it together. My problems is my brakelights will not go out. I have to disconnect the battery. I try the tail/stop sensor in the back where the tail and stop lights are, no help. I unplug the rear tail/stop lights and the brake light in window want go house. I got a limited knowledge on trouble shooting and I have tried about everything. Please help. You guy got a good web site. Thanks to all. itisrupert3@msn.com USA

gents i have a conzult program on the laptop & i need to know what type of lead i need to connect to the diagnostoc port on the zed i know its RS232 to the pc but is out diagnostic port 9 pin or 14pin?? the interface i have seen is of the 14pin type will that fit my diagnostic plug?? cheers dewi

Just bought a 1991 twin turbo. drove it off the lot, picked up my g/f 20mins later the think was smoking CLOUDS OF Smoke Looks like Blue/White more blue. took it back to him and he said it said for a few months. So he paid to get 20/50 oil in it. Im like UMMM OK. anyways its Still Smoking i hit 30mph and i can Smoke out about 4blocks of cars. There was small amounts of oil in the turbos enough to concern me. Any ideas? its been almost a week. I need to act fast as i dont wanna get stuck with a peice of shit

black 8.30 today to early to see reg

Progress on my new Slicktop project is slow ATM and it wont be ready in time for any of the main summer shows :cry: :cry: Sooooooooo........ i just bought this little runaround meantime ................... :wack: Pearl black NA manual 2+2.Stock spec. Just got sick of turning up to meets in a Pug est. LOL! Thanks to Rich aka Knight_rider for da mota!! :cool: More pics soon but see it for real at the next Midland meet and also Japfest :dance: Better get a new sig pic sorted as well!!

They just seem to belong here! LOL!-give it a wash tonight-including the engine!! :wack: -came up quite well with the hosepipe! Minor niggles I know about but overall I (read the wife!) are happy with it!

hi guys quick question, I have just spoken to a guy called Julian at Garage-D who reckons i'll get similar/better braking performance from using the standard nissan 300zx calipers with r34 discs (with brackets on the calipers of course); apparently the nissan caliper is better engineered than the brembo? is this true? darren