General Discussions - 300ZX Related

From a completely empty engine how many litres does it take to fill it?

i have just purchased a new 300zx,, everthing was ok until i put a new cd player in.. now my wipers, heaters and mirrors dont work... also my car feels like it is about to cut off when i do kickdown at the last couple of revs... i mean it stops to accelerate... any help will HELP!!!! :headvswal :headvswal

Right, I've got a leaking master cylinder, is it possible to replace the seals on the piston, or is it going to be a new one?

i have not long bought a 300zx tt import with a cobra alarm/immobiliser the 7928 model the thing is that a mate of mine was trying to fix my high idle an when he went away i tryed to lock my car using the fob but nothing happend so i tryed to start the car but the immobiliser had kicked in.so with the fob not working i had to do it manual and lock the car with the key I thought it might have been a battery so got a new one an still no joy has this ever happend to anyone else or do you have any ideas on what it could be i have tryed the search but no joy thanx for your help ianchy

hi there has anyone have the little black cover on the heater controls next to the auto button mine popped off and broken. if someone can send me 1 in an envelope i'll send you the cash. many thanks all. :hyper:

Was standing waiting for the bus today in Swords, Dublin when a zed went past, and it wasnt kersh!! It was a flip/multi coloured zed and on Northern Ireland plates so immediately my head thought STEER FROM THE REAR but there was only one and not three!!!

I already have a rear foglight on my Jspec which does not work. I hate the switch that they have used too. I am just gonna replace with a new one. Does anyone have a wiring diagram or a little walkthrough that may help? TIA, Dave G

Please help. My baby is sick. Was on way into work today, got nice new clutch and flywhhel thanks to Smithy and was going to fit them, but on way had to call the RAC. Whilst overtaking on dual carriage way suddenly got massive lack of power. Thought the turbos had gone into safe mode but it seems a bit more. After coasting down the hill, defo lack of power, got to roundabout and the engine cut out. Started no problem but the engine will not keep running. After revving to about 3000rpm managed to pull away and head up next hill. Thinking it just lack of power, start going up hill and notice loads of black smoke coming out of exhaust. First I thought o shit the car i…

I think I need a new battery, will definitely know tomorrow but in the meantime anyone any suggestions on replacement, cost, where from, etc... Thanks

Trying to get the centre bearing support off the propshaft (think I've got the names right-ish), but the 2 17mm nuts are well solid. Have used a lot of wd40, a big bar and a ton of leverage but they won't budge. How the hell do I get them off? Would one of those little butane micro-torches help to heat up the nut/bolt :confused:

Who are you then bud? very tidy car :cool:

I saw you turning off B3078, I wasn't in my Z and I wasn't close enough to see registration. It was about 5.55pm today.

Hi all, my car seems to idle about 2000rpm when cold. it also takes a long time to drop down to 1000rpm when warm and never goes below. is this normal? anybody got any ideas? its a 1990 n/a manual. alex.

Behind me in pool going onto the bypass I booted it and went away a bit and then you caught me at the hayle roundabout Nice to see ya if youre on here

New tyres needed. Fronts are pretty new but rears are close to legal limit and I wouldn't chance any high speed action on them. Can anyone point me in the direction of decently priced performance tyres? I'm based in the SW. Help appreciated.

1 silver well modified ,going into rossington.very nice! :bow: and 1 blue ,looked standard apart from the spoiler. on the roundabout near donny rovers.you wouldnt have noticed me as i was in a silver focus(work car).either of you guys on here?

if i was going to do a rebuild /i have a man/ would an auto block be a problem, or not, as this is just a long term rebuild untill my man gose bang? you know one out one jobs a goodn.

hi everyone, will be buying a 300zx on the weekend and after much research i am still none the wiser about which model to go for!! twin turbo or non. i have 7k burning a hole in my back pocket and would love some advice from the pro's. which is a better car..the twin turbo monster or the normally asperated. are there definite ones to avoid...do the turbo's give trouble all the time. i really ant the turbo model ...but i don't want it to be a bank account drainer. any help from you guy's would be top notch.. thanks joe

What causes my zx to smell strongly of petrol when idling? Sometimes it really stinks.

Is there any difference at all from a manual to auto block or are they the same?

Having bought a smithy hose sets, I was planning to replace as many as possible of the vacuum hoses this weekend, and made a good start, but a few are routed into the wings (by the battery and next to the bukhead in the right-hand side), do these connect to valves etc hidden in the wings?

Split and full of water, wahts the best/chepest route to take, remove and fit lens or remove and replace with stock replica, what £ are we talking for buying parts and body shop work ?

:slap: Whats the stock BHP and torque in ft/lb and Nm of a JDM Manual TT please

Hi guys not bin on for a while or been driving my zed for a bit, got in her yesterday and on idle she seems to burp or splutter (best way of describing the sound) and idle drops slightly on needle!! i dont think its missfiring just a bit rough!! Anyway when i turn on the fans it seems to smouth out!! :confused: now can anyone tell me if theyve expirienced this or know whats wrong?? any help appreciated guys!!! :bow:

What are my option for changing front shocks and springs? basically ive got GAB super shocks and unknown springs that have been on the car since before the car was Imported in 97 .TBH i think they are on the way out..one side hangings lower than the other.. Anyway what should i go for bearing in mind im not too flush at the moment..lol Any anybody able to help fit these for beer money.....