General Discussions - 300ZX Related

HELP I believe my Z is running a little rich and want some help. I have got it booked in for service on 21st but that's a little way off. Anyway, the car is an auto, and is currently idling at nearly 1300 rpm. When you put it in drive it drops to about 800 rpm but when you release the brake and touch the accelerator the revs drop as though it is going to stall and then stutters a lttle pulling away and the whole car is vibrating more than normal and seems to be low on power. Anyone have any suggestions. I think it may be misfiring as well. I personally have no idea about auto's. Thanks for any help. Yampiedog

I've brought a Rad Pipe kit from Smithy, and have found a problem. Both my top and bottom hose outlets are about 34/35mm, now according to Smithy they should be 38mm!! (Which I don't doubt in any way what-so-ever ;) ) My top hose has the Nissan logo and the number 96 on it, the bottom hose also has the Nissan logo and 96 printed on it. They are both 38mm on the block end fitting and 34/35mm on the rad end :confused: Can anyone shed any light on it? I've looked on http://www.300zx.lv, but they don't list a separate type for either the rad or hoses. Please help, as I don't want to have to put the old rubber ones back on :(

Saw a yellow one today in Bolton A5 *** Going up the A58 then turned left onto the A6 towards Manchester caught up and followed......in my misus fiesta :cool: :rofl: Whoever it was he/you was having a play about (right foot down, right foot up....ect......) High level boot spoiler with a HKS Power sticker just over the reg plate.

Does Anyone Know Of A Competent Mechanic In North Wales Who Could Fix The Leak On The Hicas? Thanks In Advance

Does anyone know when the 350 zed was released in the Uk. How you tell the difference between the uk and the jdm version. And what the extras pack consists of. Regards Kevin

spent all morning under my car trying to find out what the loud grounding noise was took the end off the gear box found this stuck at the top off the bell housing jambing it all up its a torque converter bolt what a great rebuild it must of had anybody got any spare bolts steve

I use my car for work every day and i,ve never had a problem with it being reliable(touch wood). But i tried to start it yesterday morning and the red ignition lights showed really dim for a couple of seconds before going out. When tried re-starting it , it was dead. I put a battery charger/booster on it and it started first time. its not long had a new battery fitted. I took it out for a spin after and it ran fine without and problems. And it re-started again straight away. But wouldnt start again this morning. Any ideas???

One of the big end bearings has gone again due to running low on oil. Bit stupid of me as this is exactly what happened last year. (Note to self: check oil every week!) Took me seven hours to get the engine out, which personally I don't think is bad at all. Especially working with a trolley jack on the driveway with no help from anyone else. I even wrote down full instructions (and took a few piccies) as I was going along so I can do a detailed engine removal write up for you boys ('coz I'm such a nice bloke!) I've got access to another car for two weeks so I'll be putting the engine back in the weekend after next. Should be plenty of time to get the crank …

..the person not the car :rolleyes: haha. refering to insurance, houghtons etc.

Hi, I am looking at the above oil for my Z as it seems to be the Oilmans choice. So what do others think after using it, and where is the best place to get it, and for how much? One Scooby forum did a group buy at 40 pounds for 6 liters, and I have seen it for 35 pounds for 5 liters. I have asked the Oilman for a price via email but have had no reply yet, (I did do it yesterday and I guess he's closed for w/end). I currently run Mobile One 0/40. Only becasue I had it in the garage and thought I would try it but I dont like it, my engine is slightly noisier on Mobile One than before. Any thoughts, views or comments?

drove throught hertford in mates Hyundi coupe lol,don't ask, burgundy SWB Z anyones ? near focus do it all

Anybody know the best place to get some from in the Gloucestershire area, please? Or off the web, come to that?

I think it was a M reg, but deffo UK or it had a UK rear bumper In the Glenfield Hospital car park at about 3.10pm on Friday 7th Jan Just saw you driving out the car park as i was coming out the main etrance (id just had fekkin Physio) :cry: Well, was it you?

WOOHOO... the first other Z I have seen on the road since I had mine! Was in Chislehurst today at about 12.15 Went down Summer hill, and you went straight on at the roundabout, I went right, then I saw you again a bit later on, and followed you round the cheeky slip road to aviod the lights..... nice kit mate, but you're smoking a fair bit Pud

picked my car up today first time its been driven for nearly 2 months got about 4 miles down road and o my god whats that noise sounds like theres a spanner or something in the off side zaust thought the turbo had fell apart guess what it was ?? steve

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well i have managed to remove the mirror and the shroud but cant get the motor mount from the door frame and i cant see how it comes off ...there are 3 screws underneath the mirror mount but they just loosen the white metal insert i think how do i get the full item off and where dosit connect to ???? any help much appreciated Steve

cant believe my luck ..went shopping this morning , came back parked up the Zed and CRASHHHHH ..i turned round and horror a 15 foot section of tree that was in my garden 20 seconds early and still attached to the other ten foot of the same tree in an upight and very tree like maner was now very untree like and layed on top of my Zeds bonnet , :headvswal it has dented the drivers side front wing the bonnet the drivers side 'A' frame and smashed the drivers side wing mirror CLEAN OFF ....has anybody got a jap spec drivers side mirror assembly ?? i have the mirror and pod intact its the motor mount white metal that has snapped like a carrot or does anyone know where i …

I see in a demon tweeks mag that they do a thermal lagging kit for turbos aswell as the ehaust pipe lagging, to basically dissipate the heat. Not the cheapest stuff to buy but I have found a very cheap source whilst working with some pipe laggers ;) just wondering if I will gain out of doing this or if there will be any disadvantages????? cheers John D

Thanks For All Previous Advice. The Hicas Light Came On So I Filled The Reservoir.i Thought That Was The End Of The Problem Till I Saw Oil Leaking From Underneath. Has Anyone Else Had This Problem ? Are There Any Spares Available ?

please can someone tell me how hard it would be to install an electric fan on my z32 instead of the stock viscous one. does anyone do kits at all???

Anybody know if there is a faq or thred for the silvering of headlamp internals. Tips on headlamp strip dawn and rebuild thanks allan

Happy new year to you all. Had my ZX (unmodified auto uk car) for about a week and have a few questions as this is my first 300ZX. (1) I was advised at service that my drive belts are starting to crack. Cam belt was changed at 60k (97k on the clock now) Should I replace the belts now or will they be ok for a a few k or so? (2) What fog lights should the car have? I only have rear offside. Surely I should have more fog lights somewhere!? (3) Turbo noise.... yes I know this is an old chestnut. I would characterise the sound as a distant US style police siren as it rises in pitch. Always makes me check the mirrors lol :eek: Anything to worry about here? …

the grease variety - fitted to my new adjustable tension rods (you pervy lot! :D) they are a very small type fitted to the rose joint end. does anyone have this type of rod & did you get a grease gun/adapter to fit them? cheers Paul

hi i know that the standard z32 internals should be good for around 450bhp but is that at the rear wheels or at the fly ???