General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a 300ZX after a long and happy relationship with a 200SX s14a. Which should I be looking for, any common problems? I see quite a few with around 60,000 miles, is there a big service due at this millage? How do they change from one year to another, I've seen some references to Z32, Z33, Z34 etc? Also, an I right in saying they were inly made from '90 to '94 Do the imports differ much from the british cars? Thanks for any help, I know from the 200 that its good to know about all the little niggles can go wrong on a car like this

Hi fellas, im gonna put my blitz dual/s boost controller back in! :cool: but since i last took it out i think i have lost a part! Basically im after the 'T' piece that fits on top of the plenum that feeds/sends the boost reading, via a small plastic hose, to the boost controller in the car... can anybody help with this? cheers jaz

Hi guys, ok this is my first post on these boards, lets see if you guys can help me. I bought my first 300ZX TT a few weeks ago, its a stunning looking and is very fast of course. But there are several things that are bothering me. 1) I filled the coolant levels up the other day, the filler on the right of the engine bay (thats the coolant right?) and the filler on the left (thats the washer jets?) i only used water on the offchance i got them mixed up, so can someone advise which is which? Anyway Got in my car today, every time i accelerated i heard a gush of water, particularly when i was turning too, i was only doing 20 - 30 mph on average, but i sudde…

Have sussed it out for Import 1990.Too much to write about Phone 01329/515600 or E-Mail me or chelijol@ntlworld.com :dance:

I am getting the timing belt done this weekend and was wonerding if there is anything i sould advise the person doing it, eg any problems that you have encountered or things to make it an easier job. Also got the other 3 belts and plugs and filters so basically it's a well needed service. What is the best oil and how much does my 1990 Z32 tt take? Advice much appriciated.

Saw a nice silver Z in Surbiton on Sunday. High spoiler and a great bonnet vent. Also had a purple centre stripe - looked good. Anyone know it ?

On Saturday I started the zed up and I could feel the car missing both on idle and when being driven, this is still happening, what can cause the zed to just start to miss like this. Could it be the leads or the plugs, or anything else? CheerZ

Hi Stuart, Do you have any photos showing the relocation of the PTU, James said you moved it somewhere near the fuel filter I think. Thanks John

I got two second hand HKS SSQV BOV's, one even with the Japanese instruction leaflet ! but I unfortunatly can't read a word of Japanese :confused: There is an adjustment nut on the back and I'm sure it's meant to be set in some way. Any idea's guys ? I've also been looking at some websites on the fitting and there's a valve of some kind in the vacuum pipe (looks like an 1inch wide flying sourcer). Is this a non-return valve ? IF so should the arrow point towards the BOV or away and where would I purchase such a thing ? Oh so many questions, Who's the BOV King :bow: Cheers

If you get a series 2 PTU, does it fit without any special brackets. Is it just a case of bolting it on and using your existing wiring? John

Which one's? Where from? How much? Ta very much! (don't need springs or rears)

my auto box has gone again it was rebuilt 10 months ago and under 4 thousand miles it was serviced 1 month ago by the gear box specialist and has 12 months guarantee the car runs at 15psi and has been chipped, decated and induction. will the garage say the car is not standard so no guarantee? i can take the boost tips out easy,so it will run at standard boost any advice on this or personal experience on the matter (no manual conversion suggestions please!!!) steve

Guys some more assistance please. Following on from the "problem" threads, I have been able to gain entry to my car (which has a Meta 999t alarm with remote central locking). The manual lock can be moved on the inside of the passenger door, and the door opened. This cannot be done on the drivers door. The lock will move but doesn't seem to activate anything, and the outside handle seems to be unattached to anything. It was suggested that this may be due to a discharged battery, but I can now say that isn't the case, my battery is holding 13.7 volts. Has anyone any further ideas please? Simon.

i've got a leak at the back of the engine just under some other bits! back right hand side of engine bay is there any thing there i should be aware of before removing to get at the hose hopefully it just needs tightening should i drain the cooling system first?

thought it was a warped disc but not sure as im driving along and dont really need to brake that hard the car will start to vibrate and the steering wheel will shake quite bad side to side any ideas.

Whats the max PSI i can put the boost up to on a standard engine?

Do ya know anything about the cat converter light on the dash if it comes on & flickers do ya know what that means cheers Dale

http://www.portway-motorcentre.co.uk/showCar.asp?ID=328 580 bhp :confused: Can this be right? Bit expensive though, £9499 Does anyone know anything about this dealer? John

Looking for a Z mechanic in and around Reading or Berkshire. Mike very kindly put me in touch with Peter at PPS, but he is proving difficult to get hold of. Anyone know of anybody elese? My Z blew a water hose the other day and a local chap fixed that, but now it is all back together, it is running like a dog- sounds as if its not firing on one or more cylinders. What do any of you guys think- does it sound like I have cooked the engine or does it sound more like it hasnt been put back together incorrectly and possibly an electrical or fuel problem? Also have air-con pulley that needs fitting to stop the annoying squeak. Need help fast as have had the …

GOT A 300ZXTT 91 on a J plate, uk spec what spec would it be?

I had my car serviced recently and I asked for it to be tuned on the rolling road. Problem is that my car is an auto, every time the mechanic tried to add resisance to the rolling road, the cheeky little bitch would kick down and try to jump out of the rolling road. i know it's a standard car with a standard ecu but can it be tuned up and adjusted or would i be wasting my time? :hyper: If it is possible where is the best place to go?

Ther's a gremlin somewhere at work. How come two of us can have something similar happen within half an hour of each other? The next chapter in my unhappy saga: I have a META 999t alarm with imbobiliser, central locking and full closure. I recently had problems with the windows not shutting properly, took it to an alarm installer who sorted the problem..........or so I thought. Had a similar problem tonight, only to find the car is locked, and alarmed, I can disarm the alarm, but despite a clicking the doors are not unlocking. Anyone have any idea 1) How I gain entry to the car, - locks have been disconnected? 2) If I get in, how do I open the door (if th…

Hi guys, My beloved Z has not been used for a while, it has been sat around me parents tucked out of the way whilst im saving to get it sorted, after deciding not to break it. Problem 1, the battery has gone dead, not bad in itself BUT; PROBLEM 2, I have completly covered filled and covered locks in doors with metal and filler, PROBLEM 3, I have fitted a tailgate skin and the lock is no longer in the boot, PROBLEM 4, my Z is now an ornament as it can not be used. Short of taking a hammer to the targa and replacing it or window I don't know what to do, So if anyone knows how i can effectively break into my Z much appreciated, due to the sensitive n…

Yellow zed in morecambe this morning. Wasn't Mike and had a mid level spoiler on the back. Looked quite nice. Anyone's?

Followed you into the Crosshouse i think it is in the green Bravo, had a chat and you sed youd get your daughter to have a look on here, so if you turn up welcome.