General Discussions - 300ZX Related

could someone ive me some advice regarding the diasapperance of all the clutch fluid? is it possible it is the master cylinder or slave cylinder? how much for each and where from? and also who do i get in contact with regarding a cheque i sent to join the club a couple of months ago and havent heard anything from it? cheers

Saw you on the A31 (hogs back) going towards guildford, I was in a silver one going opposite direction towards farnham. I'm pretty sure i've seen you up near the ridgeway in farnham as well.....who are you, tell me damn it!!!

Hi all, I'm sure this is a common problem with Z's, where for what ever reason the idle will just suddenly increase when the car is fully warmed up. I just want some input on reasons you have found for this and what can be checked out using a Conzult/Datascan. Boost leak - Boost Leak Detector Faulty temp sensor TPS voltage - Conzult Closed Throttle switch (should be on at idle) - Conzult Malfunctioning/sticky (IACV-)FICD valve - Conzult Malfunctioning/sticky IACV regulator - Needs to be checked manually Malfunctioning/sticky (IACV-)AAC valve - Conzult Cheers Vijay

I'm about to get my clutch changed as soon as the rps arrives from Smithy. I have also bought some phnw decat pipes to be fitted at the same time. My Z is an import, has done 63k miles and has stock turbos. I do have one leaky pcv valve that makes the drivers side pipe smoke for about 30sec on starting very very intermittantly. Other than that it has been running 14psi for a year no probs. Is there a way of decatting without running as much risk, ie putting in small boxes on the pipes to give some pressure (i decatted my rover and the replacement pipe had a box built into it)? No problems with that car at all. I have been told by at least 5 people that…

as above and if you want to fit wider is it possible will it be bad for the zed? cheers

A smart black Z spotted in the Downham Shell, '300ZX' in large on the base of the doors, looked smart. David

Anyone running one of these? http://www.junauto.co.jp/products/cylinderblock-part/crankshaft/vg30.html?en

Does anyone know where I would get a replacement wheelnut for nismo alloy wheels, they are a kind of gunmetal grey colour I think!?! I have just found that one is missing from one of my fronts wheels.

My EL dials have started flickering when on the brighter settings. They are white mph dials with a Z logo. Can anyone supply a replacment inverter?

i have an intermittent tinny rattle coming from the drivers side front wheel arch it sounds like a heat shield is loose but every time i jack the car up and take the wheel off then start it up i aint doing it. i've checked the brake backing plates and it aint that. any suggestions would be much appreciated Cheers guys.

Noticed if Im driving car pretty hard then it takes a second or so before I can get into 2nd and 3rd gear (even then it can be longer) - sometimes it crunches even with clutch fully in. Heartstopping moment when I was overtaking a car, knew I had the power but when I was level I tried to get it into 3rd gear and couldnt get it in, couldnt get it into seconds either and another car was coming tomwards me. Crunched hard into 3rd and pulled in front. Sound like a synchro prob? Possibly low on gearbox fluid? Please tell me I dont need a new gearbox.

Thinking of upgrading the suspension but can't afford struts and springs....would just like to lower the ride hide by and inch and stiffen up the suspension by about 30%....... Anyone reccomend anything costs etc? thank you

My Z started running in safety boost last night. Was running fine beforehand. No funny noises, no detonation sounds. Nothing seemed wrong after safety boost kicked in either. Any ideas? Quick fixes? Cheers, Chris

I am looking for some help as I am new to the world of the 300zx. I am looking to buy my first Z following taking a drive in my friends (Komarme) :bow: The trouble is looking around for insurance. I am 31 with full no claims and despite looking at only driving around 5000 miles per year policies are still coming out at £500+ Is there any advice on the best place to go for insurance? Also the UK vs import issue. Of all the insurance firms I have tried so far trying to insure a Jap Import puts around £200 on the premium :eek: My friend assures me that the Jap models are better than the UK but does anybody out there with a UK model have a different view…

a little while after having the car de-catted it started to smoke,which i am told could be the pcv valves or the seals on the turbos. the question is , if i have something put back ie; cherry's, or some other inline boxes, will it stop the smoking or is it too late now?

The coolant pipe that comes out of the engine and two sender units. The big yellow one is for the fan, whats the little black one for?? (temp sensor??) Also, how the FOOK do you get to it to get it out???? The big fan shield is kinda in the way!!!!!! Thanks.

All, Ignoring the overall diameter of new wheels for moment, is there any benefit to go wider on the front wheels? Standard as you know is 8" on the front, and I reckon I'll stick with that when ordering some new ones. The rear is a slightly different matter, where I indend to go 9" (or maybe 9.5"), but appreciate that with wider tyres, wet weather driving is likely to get the back end out more! Any thoughts on the above??

Ok, I changed the gearbox oil with silkolene Silktran Syn 5 to try and cure it but it has'nt, I have several problems with it. 1) at idle the gear box makes a noise in neutral, is this the release bearing or something worse 2) when depressing the clutch I get a rusty metal on metal type noise but its not the slave cylinder as I have lubed it 3) when changing from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd and back down I get a strange sound I can only describe as a honk but it's not goose honk and the gears are difficult to select especialy when trying to change quickly. Would this be the clutch just needs adjusting. Any comments please people and I hope it's not bad news :cry…

:dance: Hi....i need help on how to upload an image to my signerture in my user control panel.....im abit thick..lol :rofl: i saw the example...but i cant get it to work any ideas peeps? im proberbly doing it wrong...... Thanks

Hi, i just got a used zx, and i am doing major bodywork on it. I remember a website called zxdriver.com which had rare parts like rare body-kits and taillight modifications... but i cant find it on their site anymore, an i not looking in the right links?

I finally start the engine everything look fine but no oil pressure...:shock: dead 0 on the stock gauge, it havn't budge a bit as soon as I notice that I stop the engine I'm tired of this project... the engine havn't run for quite a while (before i'd start it) if the sensor is ok what could it be I havn't cry yet....yet

Passed a nice looking black 300 on the way out of castleford on friday about 5pm, I was in a white tt zx heading towards the Mway - you was heading towards castleford - I didnt get a good look as you flashed the lights on the way past and due to the speed but seen enough to spot the nismo type grill between the lights. i tried flashing back but ended up hitting the indicator instead! Nice motor from what i seen!

Yes i am going JAP show at weekend, i'll keep my eye out - if i can get rid of oil leak i'll be on the track.

hi are the twin turbo front discs the same for the maunal and the automatic?

Needed to make a claim on my insurance for windscreen yesterday, MOT due in 3 weeks. Insured with Adrian Flux through the club. Only to find out today that the maximum ammount they will pay for is £500 and the windscreen costs over £1300!! What the hell do I do now? :rant: You lot had better check your policies as I am rather annoyed, but I guess you get what you pay for.