General Discussions - 300ZX Related

right..... on the way back from JAE the temp guage went from just under halfway straight up to the top in a couple of seconds........then it dropped back down........then few seconds later it went back up again. ive heard the temp guages can be rubbish so i presumed that this was the prob, a dodgy guage. when i got back home i topped up the water just to be on the safe side, and all seemed fine. a couple of days later i parked the car facing downhill and when i came out to the car after an hour or so there was a puddle of water just under the expansion bottle. i presumed that i had just overfilled it plus the fact it was a boiling day, that this is why it had …

I have a squeaky fan belt I think its a bit loose how do I adjust the alternator to tighten it up? Do I have to undo all 3 bolts then tighten the adjuster screw? Or can I just tighten the adjuster screw by itself? Cheerz

hi could anyone tell me if there diff has leaked from the drive shaft coupler because mine seems to be. It only seems to do it when been driven parked in garage its fine but after driven the underbody of car were the driveshaft meets the diff is covered in oil checked all pipes to brakes and Hicas and brake fluid and power stearing fluid not moving. can you replace the oil seals on diff? :rolleyes:

My car has been running slugish and been told to clean the temp sensor! Is the temp sensor the yellow one at the fron of the engine? and whats the best way of cleaning it? Thanks Matt

Guys, Was considering an Apexi boost controller, but i have standard turbs, which i imagine should run at about 9psi and can go to 13psi safely, is that right? Question is is this a worthwhile thing to fit? Dan.

Safeways/Morrisons in Tiverton, Devon. Sunday morning. Freaking nice zed btw.

Getting a noise from the front of the engine when car is warming up. It sounds like a piece of card in your bicycle spokes and goes up and down withe engine revs. Strangely if you turn the engine off and restart the noise is gone! Checked fan. Doesn't seem to be rubbing anywhere and noise is difficult to pinpoint as to exact location. Seems to be on left side/front of engine when standing in front of car Any thoughts welcome

Am taking my zed on its first track day at the beggining of September, which I'm pretty sure will finish the current tyres off--what would people recommend as replacements (she's on stock 16" rims)? I'm told that UK cars were originally supplied on Michelins, but I've heard good things about Yokohamas. Also, while I'm getting the wheels off, can anyone recommend an alloy reconditioner, ideally in either London or West Yorkshire? A quick internet and forum search didn't get me anywhere. Cheers, DG.

Hi all, got a slight problem,when i brake water comes out of the front washer jets.Anybody had this as well. Is there some sort of valve in the motors. cheers bubbles

Hey guys just bought myself a zed 91 manwell tt in red 65k on the clock The bodywork isnt very flash few dings and the weather strips are wearing and the silver is coming through! the speedo is still in khm, Plus no SEATBELTS in the back........... anyone know where i can take the car to sort these kind of probs out? Started her up from cold and she was really smooth no rattling, whining or hissing turbos were not noisy, bit of white smoke when i rev'd her up but not blue boost idle -7 and everything semed ok so i smacked down a deposit. :smash: just hope to god she does me proud :rolleyes:

ive got me radiator off and need to take the aircon rad out if i take it out could i leave it out as i dont use my air con and i know it will help with cooling my rad what would i need to do to leave this out thanx in advance

anyone know the owner of a red 350z with rays alloys and satnav near heathrow? i waved at him and blinked my hazards, but this punk tried racing me and obviously he couldnt catch me, although it was close. looked like he was tryin 2 impress his woman, looked a nice car though... oh well. i have a 300zx uk tt, red, ss catback, 38k miles only!

Just wondering if anyone has any idea what could be causing my speedo not to work. This problem has only just started. It happens when i first go to drive the car. The speedo does not work. Then after about a mile it works and will work all day no problem. Or could it be after it has warmed up? I know its not the speed sensor as thats new and the box is new. So what could it be FFS :mad:

My passenger seat will go forwards and backwards but won't recline. Its bolt upright FFS I there any way i can release it a little to put it in a better position cus my missus is fed up of kissin her feet when she gets in LOL. Im checking the switch today but i think its the motor in the rear part of the seat. Are they easy to strip??

Somes ideas?? I can't get over 12psi, I'm thinking of a boost leak but maybe something else...

thinking of removing spoiler from ztt, will it make a difference to the handling?? what do you all think? are they only any use flat out on a track or just cosmetic. cheers in advance si

Hi im new to this board and 300 zxs .Can anyone tell me the diffence thanks taff.I have a SWB TT MANUAL SLICKTOP

Ive just fitted a hks spf filter to my tt swb Z.Since then i have Seen a twin filter set up and various other makes.Can any body tell me the advatage or disavantage of this set up please thanks taff.

I just had a cambelt changed on my new 300zx tt swb manual slicktop they charged me £82 each for the idlers because they said they where noisey. And are only avalible from ADL [blueprint] or nissan. ADL out off stock so nissan supplied. total cost £550 this includes all aux belts thermosat .Is this right. water pump was new .tensoiner ok . thanks taff

Does anyone have any idea what the engine weighs complete with tubs and all the fixtures and fittings, have done a search but cant find it ???? :rolleyes:

Hi, I'm currently using Castrol RS 10-60 but my oil pressure is up and down. It sits at a nice 60ish then can drop down to around 20ish (i think its usually when its hot). I'd like it to be a bit more constant as I'm having a boost upgrade. Any ideas lads?? Cheers, Bart..

i need some new wheels for my Z, its been lowered but only a bit. so will 19's fit?... and will skyline wheels fit? cheers all!

black z with white dragon styling in poole 4pm you waved...i was in z going opposite way obviously :rolleyes:

Chaps, When extra dials are put in the spare radio slot how easy is it to ensure they are backlit at about the same intensity as the stock guages behind the wheel?? Can you adjust the brightness or do you have to trawkl through different guages to make sure one set isnt vastly brighter than the standard display ? many thanks

Driving through Ironbridge today spotted a grey Z pulling out of an entrance being driven by a Lady. Think it could have been a H plate.REDZED.