General Discussions - 300ZX Related

:hyper: Hi guys Found out why Conzult was saying 25deg btdc and timing light showed 15deg btdc. Back in August i did a compleate 60k service on the car (timing belt etc) turns out i got the belt alingment wrong (winner of pregnant fish award). when i checked the belt this weekend it was a tooth out, thankfully no aparent damage has been done. Strange thing is i never noticed any difference in performance but it could have been there were a few things needing replaced at the 60k service that masked the fault, would have been oblivious to the fault if i had not checked the car with conZult. (cheers Eric)

:duffer: Ok, need real help on this one otherwise it's gonna cost me mega bucks!! My Z is finally being looked at after being laid up in the garage for 2 months, the problem was a turbo coolent hose splitting causing all the water from the system to drain away - after inspecting the rad and hoses the whole lot was full of real thick sludge hence indicating a head-gasket failiure ie the oil has somehow got into the water. The problem is my garage who I trust have done a compression test on the Z and everything checks out OK. The thermostat is also ok to doing it's thing - it's just that the system is blocked solid with sludge so how can it be a head gasket??!!! The …

possibly purple, although may have been a trick of the street lights, with 300zx in big letters down the side. just past lager world, near the de vere hotel on saturday night, stuck in traffic for the fireworks, woohoo wave fm and the cheeky girls, touch my bum. :mac1:

Has anyone experianced ignition switch key getting stuck? turn ignition off but push button to release key will not push in. Do i need to replace it?

Hi does anyone know where to get my nitro bottle filled in the Newcastle area?

any1?

i heard that you can fit r32 skyline calipers and discs to a zed for a cheap conversion but can you fit the even bigger r33gtr package (330*32) aswell ??

got code 34 tried cleaning connector disconnected bat tried again, still code 34 connector and wires to it not very good im not electrically minded and dont have the equipment to test wires. is there any one local to leeds area that could have a look at it for me would be willing to travell 50miles or so if necesary and would be willing to pay for your time due to work can only make weekends anyone ???? :bow: :bow: :bow:

what do you think

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM CHIPS!!! But what is the best chip to get to put in a Manual 1990 N/A Z32 ECU????? cheers mat

Right then,Z failed MOT on this,is a little to much play in steering wheel,seems its the lower universal knuckle that sites between rack and steering colum,have been told its about 2 hour job by garage and they will do it,but seen as its cost a fair bit for the part i was thinkin to do my self,anyone ever done this, if so would appreciate info,is it easy/or PITA,thanks, Tony :)

Hi, is it worth putting some vents in the front bumper to let the air out after its been the the IC's? There is not much room for the air to exit. I know some bumpers have vent but are they worth it?

was it you ? a dark grey z near norwich airport on saturday afternoon about 2.30 pm :bow:

has anyone fit 6*9 in the doors and do they fit easy or is there some cutting etc to do. any help before in attack it tomoz. thanks in advance graeme

ok here goes done a diagnostic check (easy way with piece of wire ) got code 34 (detonation sensor ) read through some threads about this (no wiser ) basically could be anything from electrical contacts to plugs,maybe just sensor fault. can anyone help me prefrably with quick idiot proof ideas ??? :confused:

As a previous thread describes (but in more detail my speedo cuts out at a certain speed! its an import and the speedo has been converted int mph... so how do I sought it out?

Hi all, well, after trying some advice kindly given to me by some of you, I have decided to book my car in at Nisstek to find out what this whining noise is in 1st and 2nd gears. Doesn't happen in 3rd, 4th and 5th so not sure what it is. I was wondering if anyone has had any dealings with Nisstek in Maldon, Essex? I want to make sure I won't get stitched up as has happened in the past with other cars I've owned. If you have booked yours in with them, what did you do, leave it with them and they call you before they do anything? I'm a bit nervous about this as it's my "first time" booking the 300 in, and I'm scared they're going to find a million things wrong with it…

Just about to start fitting my underdrive pulley and got a little confused. All 3 parts of the pulley are for 4 rib belts, but the power steering belt on the car is 3 rib. Have i got the wrong pulley or can i still fit a 3 rib belt onto the pulley? Any help hugely appreciated.

I think I've got a very ill zed, driving home and I notice some smoke coming past me at traffic lights, stop to investigate and I think I've tracked it down to auto box oil dripping onto the exhaust, found a fair amount on the road after she had been stood for a few minutes and it's red so I think my gearbox is bleeding. Any ideas anybody? I think this one may be beyond my skills so if you read this baggins whats your diary like? The box still seemed to work fine to get me home but I wont be going anywhere for the time being. hopefully whatever has broken I will avoid a box rebuild....

Has anyone got a link to changing the power steering pump? Mine decided to 'let go' on thursday night half way round a roundabout! :eek: Dumped all the fluid on the road too. Having looked at what i can see of the pump, it looks like a b*stard of a job! :mad: Would it be advisable to change the cambelt/ancilleries aswell while i'm down there? Any help much appreciated.....Simon ;)

Just came across this Link from Twinturbo.net after users of this set up there recorded some great times. http://www.leadergears.com/site/content.php?content.5 smithy

i have a leaking heater well i think its that as i had water comming into the drivers and passengers foot well. i have taken all the dash out so it is much easier to get to , but i am not sure how to change it,i would be greatful if somebody could supply and fit another heater matrix and put my dash back together for me but the would have to travel to romford essex to do it ,i need it done asap please if you can do this can you please let me know and how much it will cost thanks

I've just got a turbo timer harness and it says it for the z but do i just plug it in from straight out the back of the ignition barrel. Just wondering because the harness doesn't seem to fit there and i was wondering if you fitted it else where before i send it back. Cheers

can anyone tell me where i can get my dials changed to mph,and can i get some fancy dials put in,,,ps and how much

Damn that means theres two of us over there! :)