General Discussions - 300ZX Related

ADVICE WANTED ON BUYING 300 ZX Hi about to possibley get my hands on a 300zx. got a few questions , if anyone out there can help? The car is an import on an H plate and auto, ive been told that its still restricted to 115 mph ish so ive been told. Now ive never heard of this so quite scepticle, is this a common thing? can they be de restricted and if so is it exspensive? The speedo is also in kilometers ph, is it possible to get a dial kit and fit it or will it need re calibrating? Any advice would be grately appreciated, cheers.

Is that car of yoours EVER going to be finished?

Now then, Can somebody tell me what oil is recommended for the automatic gearbox and the differential. Cheers, Steve.

Sound's like a daft question to me but yes really... would you install an oil cooler on an auto box in a Z32 N/A????. I ask this because I sent mine to a 300ZX specialist (apparently) to have a new radiatior fitted and after 6 months my auto box has packed up and today I realised he bypassed my trans cooler when he fitted the new rad. This is the short story... the long story is is in the next posting for those interested. (I realise that somke like the short threads and some like the full technical story).

I decided to go for a run in the car tonight and took it for a blast down the motorway and whilst driving through town on the way back, the revs started hunting when I was pulling up or sat at idle (in neutral and in gear), after a few minutes of this the engine stalled. The car restarted straight away and I drove off but the revs were hunting again and eventually stalled again. It did this several times until I was able to pull into an area that wasn't obstructing the road. I swtiched every thing electrical off that wasn't necessary and after about 5mins, I restarted and the revs seemed to be holding and drove off. About 1 mile later it did it again. This time I…

Yo, I just found this forum tonight. We imported a 1999 'classic' Zx300 from new and it now has 50,000 miles. I'm no mechanic but I think I should perhaps find a caring garage. I'm not sure the Croydon Nissan garage really gives value for a service. Any recommendations? We live near Reigate, postcode RH3 7DU. Also can anyone advise when Cam Belts need to be serviced? I'd never considered that cam belts were not covered in a regular service but a chance conversation has indicated otherwise! Cheers Phil W

the Air-Con Condenser in my 300ZX appears to have developed a leak. does anyone know where i might get a replacement, or better still someone who can fix it for me. the problem i am having is that it runs on R12 gas and all the local garages to me (northamptonshire) wont touch it!

how much are a set of heads worth? and also how much is a plenum worth. both in good condition

PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT Now then -- you decide to install boost jets into the boost signal line while keeping the stock solenoids installed. You put in .045 jets and are now running 14 psi. The boost jet is restricting the actual boost signal, "tricking" the system and showing the actuator less pressure (boost) than actual boost. The small hole in the boost jet allows less pressure through the signal hose (about 4-5 psi in this case). The factory solenoid further bleeds this signal (about 3 psi). The result is that the actuator sees 6 psi of pressure when in actually you are running 14 psi into the manifold. Another issue here, the signal is bleeding to the actuato…

Hi has any one ever had a head pitted in and around the valve area and head gasket sealing ring area? These heads have been skimmed before.. Can the head be skimmed and still be within tolerances even though there are worm hole pitting! I have heard some people have had to have the valves seated further in??

getting a few bits ordered ready for a full respray - like the look of the monza rear spoiler at 300zx styling but they seem very slow in responding to enquiries - dont want to order and then never get the part or have to wait too long - any body had dealings - guidance much appreciated

Does anyone know where I can get these from, I have scoured the web but can't find them. I can't even find the bottom wishbones for sale as new Items. They must be a service item sold somewhere.

I have just noticed the air-conditioning on the Zed I bought two weeks ago is not working. Any ideas on what is the most likely cause? Dave

I wanna ask a favour of everyone on the forum who owns a Yellow Zed This could actually benefit us all regarding a few items which may be of interest to us If you could be kind enough to post up who you are then that would be great Once iv got a list of names then i will approach you with what i have in mind Many thanks Fas

HELP PLEASE! My ABS warning light won’t go off - please can someone tell me what is the most likely thing to have gone wrong, what checks I can do, etc in order to fix it (I’m really hoping it’s gonna be cheap 'cos I'm dead skint at the moment). Is the car safe to drive? By the way, I have the mechanical ability of a slug, so the simpler the better! THANKS!!!!!

was behind you on inside lane at traffic lights on A12 (white uk manual) i turned left to harold hill you carried on along A12 your car looks in lovely condition liked your oval exhaust

Does anyone know the bulb numbers for both headlight bulbs on J-Spec Zed's?? Also the best type and place to buy them. Is there anyway to convert to UK spec bulbs easily??? I'm fed up with getting the dremel out to make the closest sort fit, just getting them to fit and breaking them :( Thanks in advance. Pete

I like the look of data scan but can anyone recommend a good place to get the software as well as the usb cable and graph viewer as shown on this price list: http://www.blazt.biz/prices/prices.php? cheers

whos going and is there a club stand, my car wont be there coz southwestz are in the middle of doing my big power engine build, shud be dun in 2 weeks though hopefully, will still be at TRAX though. karl

Would anybody have any idea of what my nissan 300zx z31 would be worth? Its a 3L turbo model 1984 Manual transmission Targa tops 65k Re-sprayed in a deep nissan blue Engine is running perfectly The car has no mechanical propblems Electric window/s, cruise control etc. Bad points the passenger side electric window isnt working at the minute (i have all the mechanisms to replace it. There are a few little tiny imperfections on bodywork. Parts also is not a problem I have basically every part for this car in the shed from bumpers and targa panels to gaskets and even a spare engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all you knowing lot. Can some one please tell me if the TT with hicas have the same rear hubs as the N/A without hicas. Cheers Scrawni

How long should you be able to hold pressure for ? I know I have a small leak in a breather hose right at the back of the engine that's ganna be a PITA to sort :rant: but it's only a small one. I can barley get it to 3 - 4 PSI or maybe the crappy compressor I'm using just aint up to it.

Hello I need a picture of the exhaust Greddy SP2 fit with stock bumper. Does anyone has SP2 on their car? Thank you

I have a z32 2+2 non turbo. (not on the road at the moment) My exhausts are the twin ports each side box. (is that typically the non turbo design) ? Anyway, the back boxes just swing about at the back as the rest of the pipes and rotted away. On closer inspection i found that the exhaust system from the cat to the back boxes have rusted to bits. Like a mug i am, i rushed out and brought a second hand exhaust system (cat - back) from a z32 2+2 "turbo". Its the type with just the big port on each box. Now im wondering if the TT exhausts will fit onto my N/A :confused: PS, hope all that makes sense, im new to this site and to zx's. …

if you were to sell your zed what car would you buy, it has to be a realistic car so no astons etc. and i dont wanna hear ''i wouldnt sell my zed'' lol