General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I just bought a Z and just out of interested has anyone owned the one with reg G69CLH before?

I bought a zx about 3 weeks ago. It is a 1990 G reg Jap TT. I have noticed a few noises that i wondered if anyone else knew what it would be? There is a slight tappinf sound from the top of the engine sometimes, not always but if I turn it off and back on again it goes away for a bit. Any Ideas??? Also there is a rattle when i got over bumps etc sounds like bit of a clanking from underneat? any ideas on that one? It also has a slight oil leak but other than this it is by far the best car i have had so far and its only got 65k on it. Appreciate any comments / pointers offered. Also what do you guys think to changing the recircs to bov's on these, …

hi guys,iam thinking of getting my 1991 Jap TT converted to manual,and was wondering what your thoughts were,what ,if you have had it done,your advice is as far as who to do it, and if you encountered any probs?and if so what i should look out for,also ive fitted a new centre bearing ,have i wasted my time and money as i gather they would have to fit a new prop,or can the bearing be put on the new prop,cheers guys,any advice would be much appriciated

Have chucked this on ebay if anyone's interested. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4644626926&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Dai ;)

I'm looking at buying a Z and I test drove an import today. There were two obvious problems and one confusion on my part: 1) at low speeds in second gear there was vibration through the seat (I'm thinking prop shaft?) 2) at about 80 mph in fourth there was a vibration that seems to affect the whole car, rather than just being felt through the seat. The gearstick shook and the steering wheel vibrated as well, it felt like the car would lurch all over the place if I didn't keep a tight grip on the wheel (not a great feeling on the motorway) I'm not sure if these are related, or if one could be wheel alignment and the other something else (wouldn't expect wheel alig…

i was three cars behind i think it was an L reg looked nice very clean

Hey guys. Got a G reg Zedsled. Can I put the old skool black and silver number plates on it legally?

Saw you in Welling Way, Welling, yesterday afetrnoon. i was in my silver zed going the other way.... flashed lights... like the rear wing well high Any engine mods? Baz

I was in my silver Z behind a silver z in Westmount Road eltham yesterday afternoon.... Beeped and waved.....

Just noticed that the dust covers on my rear shocks have completely rotted, I assume that with all the muck from the road getting to them, they need changing? It looks like standard replacements are £30+VAT (per shock) at Zcentre, is there anything else worth considering (make/model), and should the fronts and springs be replaced at the same time? Also, I’m not very knowledgeable on suspension, will the standard springs work with aftermarket shocks, or do the springs need changing to match the shocks? Not really after lowering the car, but not against it (a bit), and would be happy with slightly better/stiffer suspension than standard. Thanks David

Recently put a new engine in my Zed and now think the Rear Relay unit is faulty.(the light warrning on the dashboard Anyone know why putting a new engine in would cos this to have problems? Problem started the first time I turned the car on.??

Hi Guys I have a stock 91 300zx TT auto. What should the correct boost on my car be(saying all is well)? Thanks

I think I may have a crack or maybe have split a seam in my radiator. How hard are they to work on? Can they be fixed or are they of the plastic type? The water is peeing out when it is about two thirds full. Problem is the car overheated at speed and the temp gauge only went up slightly so i was driving on it for a while!!! Hope there's no pemanent damage!!! Any suggestions please. :confused:

Just been to look at my first ZX, a '93 TT auto. Looked absolutely spotless. £4800, a bit dear maybe??? Anyway, got in to have a drive but couldn't get my knees under the steering wheel. ( I'm 6'3" ) Moved the seat back to get legs in but couldn't reach the damn wheel. OK I know I could fit a smaller wheel and a spacer boss, but my wife want to drive it too (5'2") Couldn't believe the wheel wasn't adjustable. So, 2 questions, is price reasonable, and did any models come with adjustable steering columns? Cheers.

Saw a white zed this morning in Tonbridge, Kent. Turning off opposite the police station at about 11am. Didn't catch the plate as i was in a cab but looked standard & good condition. J

As title, How easy are these to remove??

Due to my boost problems i thought i may as well try and renew all my hoses and pipes with silicon replacements waiting on Smithy to get back to me on some silicon hose but was wondering if these http://www.zcentre.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=221 would actually make any diffence to the running of the car (power/smoothness)apart from solving any leak issue i had with the old ruuber hoses? A stupid noob question-just interested if they do anything other than look 'bling'

Anybody know where in the UK I can source these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Drilled-Brembo-Rotors-Nissan-300ZX-F-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33564QQitemZ8067872850QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V Also, does anyone know who much they'd likely be Sterling? Cheers

I was removing the mesh from around my maf this morning (well worth doing IMHO car feels smoother now..) and noticed all these bits in front of the main Radiator. Just wondering what all these coolers are for? (pic attached..) Also noticed these air feeds leading behind the main headlights and wondered where they were ducting air 2/from?

Does anyone know the number for the above bearing Cheers

hi zmates, i have been having a lot of problems with the electrical connectors on the injectors, corroding so i made a temporary repair to them by cutting them off and fitting small lucar connectors, i want to try and get hold of the proper connectors. does anybody know where i can get hold of the proper connectors please regards big mo

Hi I often see the Fairlady TT 2+2 and the 300ZX 2+2 in various years of manufacture. Is the only real difference that the Fairlady is the Japanese (home) version and the 300ZX is the export model from Japan. Are the specs the same? Cheers Geoff

that scary nail biting time has come again! any ideas where is a friendly place in colchester? did consider taking it to nissan, any thoughts?

Does anyone know if replacements for the spring loaded carbon inserts can be obtained for the tips of the coil packs. I bought some used coil packs, went to use one today and discovered than the carbon tip was missing from most. Thanks David

So after putting my log file up here and having a look back over the details im wondering what the following mean / reflect : A/F Base? What should this figure be as it didnt seem to change much with throttle position or speed etc really, always seemed to be around 100 +- 2 Injector? Its not the duty cycle as that is listed separatly ? And Airflow? Guessing this is the output of the MAF so should go up with the throttle reading etc... Just after a list of normal values as a starting place really...