General Discussions - 300ZX Related

my zeds comming close to 60,000 miles im sure itll run better after a service where close to heathrow can i go to get my 60k service done how much will it cost. i got a cambelts changed 3 months ago shall i do them again? what will be/should be included within the 60k service cheers

Ok as some know, the purple beast is in the middle of a service, and some extra bits and pieces. basically the car at the mo has rad out, aircon been removed, and most other parts removed to get to timing belt etc etc... Now..... Had battery disconnected and out of car, but popped it back in while testin new stereo, then took it out again. Then next thing i noticed is that there's oil all over the floor :confused: So my question is what squirts oil and from where, when the ignition is on?? (not fully turned on, but one click from firing the car up) I thought oil was just moved around when engine was started, but i never turned her over Confused …

i have just purchased a 300 tt jap import, but now the hicas light has come on, when i go over bumps the rear end jumps as if the rear wheels are turning. any ideas as to what this could be.

Just want to ask everyones opinion on blow off valves for the zed. I had an Apexi one on my MR2 turbo which, though it sounded good, did seem to have a negative effect in the sense that it seemed to be trying to dump boost when you were simply cruising without much in the way of throttle usage from myself. Basically I could hear it trying to "dump" and I could feel a stutter as it did so. In the end, having tried several different levels of tightness on the adjuster bolt, I dumped the dump valve! My question to you lot is, have any of you that have one fitted noticed this effect on your car or was it just an MR2 thing or perhaps an Apexi thing? Which one would you re…

I want a red leather handbrake gaiter but I'm having problems. Does anyone know where I can get one from? I have found Mr Gaiter on Ebay however they do not seem to reply to questions I have sent.

Hello again, I would very much like a set of stainless chequer plate floor mats, just like the ones that "Sgc t" has on his SWB...... any ideas fellas ???? thanks Andy....... Also, while i'm in the spending mode, I am seriously considering the 6 pot rear LED light conversion, how easy is it to fit ???

can someone recommend me a decent brand of blade.........mine are awful......when its dark and raining i might aswell be blind......

Hi guys, I want to replace my handbrake lever with a momo or similar cover, how do I get the old standard one off ? I just want to replace the cover, not the gaitor..... thanks.

Forgot to post this and I've just remebered about it. Several weeks ago I replaced the shocks and springs all round and had to take the boot area panels out. I found quite a large puddle between the rear wing and the wheel arch (passenger side). It was almost directly below the petrol filler. Could it be leaking in from there an would it be easy (probably not) to find and seal ? CheerZ Paul

saw a zed parked in the hotel car park yesterday

Hi guys, My Z is a jap import and it has the right side reverse lights converted to fog. What can I do to change it back to have the origonal 4 reverse lights and still have an inconspicuous (spelling ?) rear fog and is there a procedure. I don't want to add an extra rear fog light under the bumper if you get what I mean. Is ther another way of adding a fog with the standard light arrangement that's already there :confused: CheerZ Paul

Seem to find everytime there's a frost wheni start the car the next day there's a small drip of fuel by the fuel regulators until it warms up. What are the very best clamps and hose money can buy i want to sort this out once and for all!!!! ta

hi all,after owning my zed for a week i've encountered my first odd noise. :confused: i've done a search but couldnt find anything specific. when the engine is running,hot or cold i get a strange whirring noise.it sounds like its coming from the pulley on the bottom left right next to number 5 in the engine by numbers in the FAQ.does anyone know what it is and how difficult it is to replace? sorry,cant post pics yet! soon though!lol thanks alot

ok drivers window is really bugging me now. it was working ok ish...... but now you can hear the relay... but nothing... it just clicks... is there anyone who knows of anyone who has a spare drivers window relay. or can someone send me a diagram to check for possible faults... preferably with pics.. my wiring is rubbish at the best of times. PS its not the motor!!! i know that.

reading a previous post about how wear and tear can increase in the autobox by using the alc, i do find with mine just fitted that the gearchanges are a bit violent :smash: dont get me wrong i love it when my foot is mashed to the floor and it flyes through the autobox i love it :bow: but maybe a tad too extreme for everyday driving :x: so my question is this!! is it possible to switch the unit off somehow with a switch wired in somewhere, i know there are loads of wires in the loom but if im not mistaken only 4 go into the alc unit, im sure this can be done any comments fellas :bow: :bow:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QUENTIN-WILSON-TALKS-ABOUT-AMETECH-ENGINE-RESTORE-OIL_W0QQitemZ4593326655QQcategoryZ31349QQcmdZViewItem on follow up to my post about my tapping noise from the engine someone recommended this stuff... i know slick50 etc are a bad idea, what are peoples views on this stuff though?

ok, What exactly is detenation? (det sensor etc)

I have blue smoke from the exhaust. Only happens when I am at idle speed Only when the car is heating up, or when it is at operating temp. Car is fine when cold. Only other issue is car takes too long to heat up, but I think that is a thermostat problem. I am thinking along the lines of valve stem oil seals or piston rings Any ideas much appreciated. But please - don't suggest credit cards at the ready or anything to do with getting a bank loan

hi im mark new to site Bought a 300 tt first one ive ever owned ,always wanted one . But needs a lot doing to put it right.im now on with changing engine. The two turbos need overhuall can any body help me on this. Also can anybody tell me if two turbos off a r32/33 will fit straight on Thanks Mark

hello there, I have recently bought a 1990 japanese imported 300zx non turbo. Since buying it I have heard that all japanese imports are restricted to 112 mph. I NEED to go faster, can anybody offer any advice as to how to de-restrict my nice noisy sluggish beast. :bow: :headvswal

ok, looking for some feedback from members with coilovers......who has what make/model fitted, how do they compare for ride and handling on various settings compared to stock....etc Im concerned about ride quality. I expect and welcome a firm ride, but I dont want a "crashy", "rough", "harsh" ride. Dont want to feel and hear every little road imperfection as it bangs and rattles the interior trim.

Hi Everybody.... My hicas arm is loose when I touch it......Would it just be the hicas arm or would anything else cause the arm to be loose? Regards, Matt

Only 4 weeks into Zed ownership and I've met another AA man and travelled another journey in a low loader :( When trying to start the car, there was lots of loud and rapid ticking and flashing antics from the indicators and alarm system. Diagnosis, flat battery (phew!). Unfortunately, although the car started with some assistance from a booster battery, the battery still showed 11V while running (should have been 14.5). The alternator warning light isn't but it's definately not charging properly. I've looked at the wiring diagram in the service manual and it seems that the connection to the warning light is seperate from the connection to the battery (w…

can someone tell me who supplies nismo gearknobs in the UK??? Thank you

I've commenced my interior panel retrim and have done all the smaller parts, now for the door cards and the two rear seat panels. Here comes the problem. Should I remove the tweed and the foam or just the tweed. I have tried a hairdryer but the foam seems to want to come off with the tweed. I am thinking of just pulling it all off and then finding some way to remove the last bits of stubborn foam.