General Discussions - 300ZX Related

hi everybody having a bad day with the z today...noticed when i wiggle the yellow connector under the bonnet in the top water pipe and hold it in curtain positions the electronic fan kicks in....when i let go it stops also after a couple of seconds holding it the engine revs rise for a few seconds then fall... i dont think it kicks in when the car is warm (worried) temp guage is controlled by this one aswell isnt it ? ive cleaned the connectors what could it be thanks gaz :confused:

hi guys, can anyone recommend a good garage to service my ZEd in the South West? been quoted £300 from nissan dealer, not sure to either go main dealer or find an alternative. cheers Lee

OK, when I put the key in the ignition and turn it a couple of notches the usual lights come on on the dashboard. But at the same time a very rapid clicking starts (fast enough to be considered buzzing) and I've traced it to a light green electric connector/relay in the cabin that sits almost exactly under the bonnet release catch (albeit behind a bit of panelling). The intensity of the dashboard lights fluctates in time with the clicking/buzzing and the car does not turn over if you turn the key all the way. Does anyone know what this relay/connector does and why its buzzing at me? Im thinking there might be a faulty relay or ground somewhere but I don't know wh…

Hi guys can someone take a look at these pics and tell me what this pipe is for and is it easy to replace cheerz guys!!!!! excuse the stumpy fingers!!!!!

Just reading a thread on headlight removal and noticed a pipe Ive never seen before on any Zed.... WTF is it???? Its the one that goes from Hard Pipe to Hard Pipe with the red & blue connections Thankyou and please :)

silver zed big rear spoiler on a21 near hastings :tongue:

anyone got houghtons ins co address i need to send them a cheque but cant find there address

hi jeff.. seems like my power steering has started to play up for no reason, the fluid seems fine, but then im not sure what level it should be. piccy attatched. when driving it seems fine and sometimes it seems very heavy to steer. not had any leaks or problems before yesterday with the steering. so this is a new one. i would check the sensor and solenoid if i knew : a- what they looked like and B: where they were!! lol basically any help would be good before i pull me hair out.. i have got the hicas diagnostic sheet from ttnet and im going to try that but the ecu reports code 55 and i had it checked by datascan at the ross on wye meet the o…

Anyone know what wires go to which pins on a standard relay I have - Pin 85 Pin 86 Pin 87 Pin 30 one is Earth, one is supply 12V, one is switch, and one is supply to device.

Hi All, Dont know whether anyone knows any details as to the whereabouts of my last Zed (B15 MCC)-(Private plate), sold her over three years ago. Im now hankering after a new one. Anyone got a reasonable example, must be a turbo, uk or import (not fussed), must be in good condition mechanically with a FSH. Up to 5k Anyone? Emails to wiltshireflyer@hotmail.com Thanks Chris

Got some Roxie Heart HIDs but again - no instructions. Wheres a good place to mount the ballast? box? Does the neg wire goto the neg wire from the feed to the light as its a spade connector - not a bullet connector. The plug that goes into the ballast box - which way does it plug in as there is a plastic nib on the top AND the bottom so it can go either way.?? and I REALLY dont want to pop lights :)

I bought a complete twin suspension form someone who didn't need it anymore. There was a diff equiped with it that was rather harsh in use, and the owner wasn't interrested in it. So I opened it and it appeared to be a cusco 2way diff, now I'm wondering if this would be a good upgrade over the std visco diff. Car will be used for hard driving, but must still be usable for some regular driving. Now my question is; should I sell this diff and keep a stock twin diff or would this be a waste of such a unique 'found'? Regards, Rutger Ps; car will be full-on build with a pair of gt2530's

please help,a couple of years ago i bought some parts from a guy in rochester/hoo in kent. He used to breck up Zds in his garden does anybody know where i can get hold of him i need 2 caliper bolts,the ones that hold them to the strut, ideally for tonight ???????????? help

Another job im about to try is fitting my new TOP SPEED PRO 1 PERFORMANCE HICAS eliminator. I have no instructions - Anyone have any - is it an easy job? Cheers

I HATE NISSANS why do they make the headlight so goddamned hard to remove. My old poopra headlamp could be removed in 3 mins. I have just spent the best part of nearly an hour and half in the rain trying to get the poxy thing out. Basically - headlight has a hole in it and I have a replacement. so I thought - I'd fit my HID's at same time. A, cant work out exactly how easy it is to seperate glass - done a search and found a hairdrier blown on glass sealant may help. B, cant work out how the F**K to undo the 2 bolts at the back of the left headlamp to remove it. Ive removed the maf and y-pipe, removed the front dummy fog light, so can now und…

Hello people, this'll be my third 300 but the others have been a 300zx twin, a non turbo auto and now i'm on a non turbo manual and havin lots of problems. First off i got a misfire on the left bank and i think its the ptu, any other ideas? Its defo not the head though. All the coil packs are firing had em al out - its cylinder one if that helps. Next my heater matrix has done the ole favourite and blown itself to bits, anyone got one? Also does anyone else have problems with selection in the manuals or excessive clutch fluid use? Mine is chewing through the clutch fluid at the rate of a cylinder a week. Box has lots of selection probs too. If anyone has any advice …

my first problem with my zed oh joy!! starts up from cold no problems, leave her to warm up and after 2 or 3 mins she sounds like she is misfiring, This is sooooo anoying when sat at traffic lights hasnt stalled on me once!! anyone know any solutions replys would be very appreciated!!!!!! thanx

It wasnt you mate! :tongue:

double din head units... can you fit one in the Z? looking on e-bay and they are quite cheap, im guessing you would have to cut :eek: the plastic bar in-between the two? anyone done this? cheers! :)

Somewhat depressed ! The offset of either the calipers or the discs is wrong and it's also the 'wrong' way too. ie it can't be fixed by spacers it's a machining the calipers, the carrier or a different disc offset .... Bummer .... :cry:

Hello all, Newbie here...Was just wondering the main things I should be looking out for when veiwing a 300zx t/t AUTO, any advice and info would be appreciated...Cheers :D :)

OK, so who followed me on A316 yesterday, black with a loud zorst. Looked like it had been taken out of the scrapyard for a test drive, dirty, dents, scratches, and when behind me only one headlight was working and then i thought he must of switched them off cause the other one stoped working aswell, but then he went past me and rears were on, i mean in that minute or so the other front light must av fooked up aswell, it must be a sh1tter, whos is it?? :rofl:

pretty sure it was your car......i was heading 2wards a14 from norwich road..u pulled up alongside turning right......luvly looking car in the flesh m8.....u must be chuffed.... :)

Anyone know how to find my local toad alarm repairer in Rotherham? Lifetime warranty on it i think - guy who fitted it isnt around anymore. It keeps going off and not setting correctly.

Hi All, Can anyone confirm that UK std alloys are 7.5JJx16ET35 for front and 8.5JJx16ET42 for the rear? (JSpec would be 7.5JJx16ET35 all round). So if that is correct: changing to 8x18 front would be OK with about 40mm offset changing to 9x18 rear would be OK with about 35mm offset This is calculated using a link from Smithy on a similar thread (http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html). I need to be sure on this before I spend my wad on new shiny things....... :dance: CheerZ, StuartR