General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Wondering what parts to replace, what to upgrade and what to leave alone when rebuilding? I've bitten the bullet and decided to rebuild. I'm not after rebuilding for loads more power, but want to replace anything that is worthwhile replacing whilst the engine is out. So far the list is: Crankshaft - regrinding + new bearings Con Rods - was damaged Turbos - might as well get some new ones. Det sensor Cam Belt Water pump Obviously all the gaskets. What else is worth changing... ideas are: Oil Pump? Pistons? Anything else? And any suggestions on where's cheapest (for the best stuff) would be appreciated? Not after loads more perfroa…

Just a quicky, if you pull more air than the AFM can metre, what is cut, spark or fuel? Cant find it in the manual or a bloody search.

Ok, im at the end of my tether! lol As some of you know, fitted a new motor 2 days before billing, all was running sweet as a nut. Anyhow, while at billing, i saw some bluer silicone vaccum hosing nice and cheap, and as some of what was on already had seen better days, i decided to replace the lot..this is where the fun starts. On the way back from billing, tickover was skyhigh, like 1500+, yet on the way down to billing it was a steady 800ish...also, on the way TO billing, boost was set at 18psi, but on the way back i was struggling to reach 16 :( further symptoms, smells is sometimes rich, then at other times its that metally smell that you can also taste…

Trying to get a "Z" embossed onto some leather.....but struggling at the moment! Anyone? Cheers.

Black 300ZX. I even waved this time, so if you are on here and some wierdo in a met red Rover was waving at you as you came thro the lights....(near rover garage) I have a confession, I'm the wierdo!

On the Courtesy site, they list a different part for Passenger Side and Driver Side Now of course in the US of A the driver sits on the wrong side of the car. Will these O2 sensors be OK for a UK (Japanese) car? TIA - Gio

In the last couple of days I've lost most of my brake fluid. After fitting the R34 calipers and braided brake hoses I seem to be getting a bit of fluid leaking from a couple of the hose joints under pressure. Only seems like the odd drip but it must have got worse over the weekend because on saturday night I got in the car and there was no pedal at all! Never made it to Ten Of The Best :( I've tightened the brake hoses a few times now and it still seems to be happening. Is this common and is there something I should be using to seal the joins?

J***XBL, near Blunsdon (Sainsbury's) 3pm Friday 30th. I was driving an AX(!) with a trailer full of of Momo wheels for my jap spec (courtesy of Gixer). Never see a Zed unless I'm in the AX... Funny that! :duffer:

I've been running 1.0mm boost jets which gives me about 13 - 13.5 psi. Putting in 0.8mm jets gives me 15psi and a little bit of det occasionally. I see it I have 3 options. 1. Purchase another boost controller - Im loathe to do this at mo as last one just broke. 2. Drill out some 1.0mm to 0.9mm with a precision drill and try that. 3. Can I - Put a 1.0mm in onew side and a 0.8mm in the other thus giving the same as having 2 x 0.9mms in - Would the balance bar compensate or would one turbo work harder than the other? Thanks

never new where this little reservoir was till now and on inspection there is no fluid :confused: 1/should i just top the reservoir up then see if any leaks are apparent!or do i top up and bleed systym 1st 2/if leaks are apparent does it seem common for master cylinder to leak or slave cylinder! or and clutch pipes! 3/i did read a post about bleeding and looks a PITA.Doesent seem to be air in the systym gears engage properly and seems to bite at the right point so if this is the case then i wouldent have thought i would need to bleed until the systym isent compressing fluid same as brakes i would think. please help in taking the right route thanks i…

Hi As title really :) Is there a need to use expensive Nissan water hoses when replacing the ones under the plenum or can I just cut the length from a roll? I'm wondering if there are any sharp bends I guess where universal hosing would kink, or if there are any pieces with different diameters on each end. Thanks :cool: Pete

red KAZ ???? blackpool parked up outside the pleasure beach, yellow ??? ???? on northbound route inbetween junction 5-6 this car was kitted up also bright yellow not pearl. Keep seeing em now that mines off road

Hi all, It seems the past week or so my aircon is giving up! (serves me right for posting saying it has always worked faultless!!!!) When I put the air con on, the car vibrates and rumbles as if on rough tick over, but it isnt, still runnsd smooth but the car vibrates and rumbles??? When I go back on to econ it stops, put aircon back on it starts, turn it off again and it just keeps rumbling. I've noticed with the rumbling of the car tho it seems to be when the fan is going on the condensor? will the compressor still be working a little after switching it off? im confused, dont think its the fan as the fan is only the size of a dinner plate and I doubt it w…

Hi, Can anyone tell me if they know what wire the RPM is on the ECU? maybe a pic? Cheerz Hanksy

Just playing with the conzult and was wondering what the ideal voltage readings for the o2 sensors should be on idle . what is the spec range and how much fluctuation is there from sensor to sensor. mine has 0.32v and 0.56v and one has a erratic on off signal.

Ain't it always the way? You start doing one thing and break 2 other things in the process. I seem to have taken out anything related directly to the side/headlight switch on the right-hand pod. As we speak I'm downloading the electrical diagrams to try and track down the problem, but I though I'd ask for help in case anyone knew off the top of their head what I've blown and where! I was dismantling the right-hand pod, in which there's my rear fog light switch for the reverse-light-converted fog light. There are crimped splice thingies on a green-ish wire and a black wire which connect to the switch, then a dedicated 3rd wire goes off to the fog light.…

OK, ive done the back seats, done the bottom passenger front seat but have got stuck on the back bit of the passenger front seat..anyone have a link or photos or instructions on how to get the tweed off? Ive got stuck mainly on the headrest (that lock thing u push down isnt releasing the headrest, and i cant get the chair tiliting pull up plastic levers off? Cheers! Rob

Anyone near Bicester willing to trade a consult session for a few beers ? :duffer: :duffer: :duffer: :D Cheers Robin

Woman driving a Red 300 somewhere in Rugby (I have no idea where I was) when I was doing my bike lesson. First zed I have seen around for quite a while.

my rear light panels have cracked on the inside does ne1 else no y this happens and if i was to try and spray the panel with tinting spray would the these cracks b hidden?

HI, Has anyone got these? Ive ordered the street racer version coilovers with adjustable damping and are also in car adjustable on a digi screen. (Optional) Was wondering if anyone has got these and if so are they good? Thanks Hanksy

Saw a yellow Z today (??? 5004?) on M6 just after the roadworks heading northbound towards heydock park with Targa Roofs In Boot! about 2 o'clock. anyone on here??

Saw a white Z along the ''Milton mile'' Heading towards Milton from Didcot, anyone from here? Today...Saturday, 31st July!

Has anybody got links to a decent guide to cleaning TPS and other connectors. Ive searched the forum but cant find any decent guides for a beginner (with pics). Im a proper amateur so I need as much detail as possible before I attempt this.

SET ABOUT THE JOB BY REMOVING F/BUMPER,REINFORCER,INDUCTION AND FAN/COWL ASSY-SO FAR SO GOOD! :) OPENS BOX OF GOODIES,2 VALVES,2ADAPTER PIPES,2 VACUUM LINES AND HARDWARE PACK,GREAT. :) HANG ON' THE PARTS CHECK SHEET MENTIONS 2 RUBBER CAPS[FOR BLANKING OFF SPIGOT ON INTAKE PIPE]MMMM! AIN'T GOT THEM :rolleyes: OH WELL NOT A PROB,HANG ON I'VE GOT 2 LEFT HAND A/PIPES,MMMM,THAT'S A PROBLEM :( ANY WAYS SET ABOUT TRYING TO FIT O/S VALVE WITH A N/S PIPE,TOOK ABOUT TWO HOURS-BUT MANAGED IT :dance: FITTED N/S VALVE WITH N/S PIPE,TOOK ABOUT 15 MINUTES!!!!! NOW A LESSER MORTAL WOULD WINGE ON ABOUT WRONG BITS ETC-BUT NO! SIMPLY WANT TO POINT OUT THAT IF ORDERING THI…