General Discussions - 300ZX Related

hi all i have a problem with brake sqeal the z does it every time im out in it does any one no how to cure this as its becoming a pain as every time i come to traffic lights or junction they start to sqeal.

Right if all goes well should be starting my zed up tomorrow, but i still have to get some oil now what oil do i want, i've always used Comma Syner-Z Fully Synetic 0w-40. is it ok to stick with that? as i've never had any probs with it, and every motorfactors i hve been to have all recomended that oil! :confused:

Started stripping the HICAS off today while I was in there doing the timing belt. Basically found that to get rid of all the hydraulic pipe, solenoids etc. isn't too hard. You can use an N/A pump as I have, or by the looks of it open up the second chamber on the TT one and remove the veins from the impellar. NA is neater and much lighter though. For the resevoir you could get an NA one which would be neatest or use the TT one, block off the HICAS return line then modify the TT pump intake to fit the NA pump (Blank off the second inlet that would go to the HICAS section of the pump). Obviously you need the eliminator bar too! Will try to get some Pics tomo…

:confused: so there i was tootling along the M5 doing a an almost legal speed limit when this guy starts flashing me to move over. Me being polite thinks ill move over then nail him for his cheek moves over and wot goes past but a McClaren so me thinks bye bye i aint even gonna try ( just have to win the Lotto ) and then race 1 :rolleyes:

Hi all. Just went to start my z today to take it to the bodyshop and it is completely dead, cranks at a very healthy speed but just doesn't fire up. I guess it's the infamous ignition transistor module. Where's the best place to get one? Courtesy Nissan? I can't find them on the net anymore, do they still exist? Cheers :(

Noticed today that the right hand side of my new radiator moves backwards and forwards about 1cm in total. I know there should be a little give in the mounts but the left hand side seems a lot tighter. Has the garage missed off a bolt or two on it, or shouild it move that much? Cheers.

What does a dump valve do how much are they and do they make any difference?????????????

Anyone know how where to lube or how to sort a sticky throttle. Every now and then you have to push acc pedal dreasonably firmly and hear a click before revs climb. also when changing gear at high speeds and high revs throttle seems to stick open for half a second making gear changes embarrissing

Where abouts is the starter motor?? Thanks for any help :bow:

Hi, Had to do some mods for the power steering belt from my NA to fit the TT engine I put in the convertible! The trouble is the stock PS belt now is too big for the the system, I think the stock belt has a 920mm circumference, I need something smaller and wondered if anyone might know of a source?

The engine will be pulled out tomorrow. Where is best to attach the sling. Does any one have any pics of where to put it?

Strange one this, My air con stopped working about 2 weeks ago, car has just turned 10 years old, I presume she needs to be regassed. Anyway even with 10degrees set on, the dial hot air seems to come from vents to windscreen. This hottish air is fogging the windscreen making it impossible to see until I turn on air con full and 40 degrees on screen and drive with both windows down.(too cold this time of year) I presume whats happening is petrol fumes are being sent to windscreen. There is a slight smell but nothing much. Whats the solution? Re-gas the cylinders and hope the lower temp air prevents fumes from vapourising or go through fuel line f…

hi all, when my cars idling the drivers side exhaust note is real fluttery, kinda a flat note, but the other side is a nice deep note, as soon as you press the throttle it changes so there both the same note, this is starting to anoy me as when my turbo timer works and im walking away i can hear it very clearly, any thoughts as to what this could be or what i could adjust?????? 91 tt auto. straight through system (no cats) only back boxes. cheers Jim.

I've just spent an hour investigating a few mysteries on the new Z. (1990 import.) I'm hoping someone will recognise these mods... It seemed unusually feisty... and this is why! (Offside picture.) Fair enough, I thought, I can whip those out easy enough... http://rides.300zx.co.uk/rides/1982/mystery-boost-jets-off.jpg They look adjustable, and indeed they are, you can turn the top piece. Does anyone recognise them? There's no actuators or similar so why do I have this switch? http://rides.300zx.co.uk/rides/1982/mystery-boost-switch.jpg Now I really want to know what that switch switches, and so under the passenger footwell we go... http…

My central locking on my key thingy is not working! C/L still works with key. I have also noticed that when I set my alarm & c/l usually all my four indicators would flash once & doors would lock. Now when I set alarm & c/l only passengers side indicators front & rear flash once & doors do not lock! :confused: Where do I look, where are the fuses I need to look for, whats going on! I hate electrics. At least you can hit mechanical things with a hammer! Any ideas appreciated from my poor vague discription. Arthur

After all this talk on Wideband sensors etc thought i'd check out and see excatly what the LM1 kit was like, must say quite impressed with the quality of it all and it's contents when it arrived, so much so thinking of selling them. Would like to check it out on me motor, but alas i still don't have one :( But all in all, so far happy :) Cheers smithy

Ello all, just got me car as u may know.. now it's black looks black metallic has the shiny bits in it, so would anyone know the uk paint code for it please. thank you Matt

last night yellow 2+2 zed spotted in tipton heading towards bilston first one ive seen around here. think i saw a 300zx sticker on the quarter but i cant be sure as i was in a taxi going the other way about 8 15 it was :dance:

Does anyone know if it's possible to get hold of touch-up spray paint for imported Z's? I have a dark metallic grey z from '90. Does Nissan stock it, or Halfords maybe? Cheers Ch

went through the drive im mcdonalds opened the window to pay and there it stuck pissin down at the time so i was well chuffed as you can imagine. it was makin a loud buzzing noise when you pressed the button so i grabbed the glass and helped it up then it shut. :mad: ok i thought i wont press it again(yeah right) as soon as the car got steamed up i forgot and pressed the button. it went down fine but the bugger refused to come up. after lots of presses the loud noise stopped and now there is only a click when i press the button :( i must have really wrecked it any ideas lads. how to get the door panel off would be a start :)

Hi Has anyone succefully colour matched for a Pearl White. I should imagine it would be quite hard to get a good match, what with 13 yrs weathering. It's is the bonnet that is a slightly different colour to the rest of the car. Haven't got a clue why but it must have been replaced at some point. Maybe accident damage!?. Cheers

1, Red Import, Round rear lights, Nice Alloys, on Halford Street around 2pm Yesterday (wed 11.02.04) 2, Pearl White Import, Looked stock, Beaumont Leys Lane, around 11.30am Today (thurs) Just wondered if it was any one on here, if so let me know. Rich

can anybody help with advice on how to get at the door speakers , i have just aquired some 6 x 9 alpine speakers and i would like to change out the old speakers for these nice shiny new ones ,are there any links on his subject ? Stebbs :duffer:

Anyone out there recommend someone to fit a Greddy Profec e-01 boost controller for me? (Or volunteer yourself if you like??) somewhere close to Manchester. And what's involved (Timewise) to install and configure the thing? GPS - Johnny, if you're reading this, you had first refusal, but haven't replied to my email! Ta

Ello u lot, just picked up the ZX yest and wondered if u can gimme some tips / advice on questions i have! 1. where should the boost be reading on idle ? 2. is it very smooth or should there be noticeable boost from 2nd tubbie like my rx7 3. on startup this morning not as loud from outside engine but when in car can hear very loud tappety noise and when revved it goes up a bit 4. the water temp guage is kinda messed up, on journey home it warmed up and sat about right i woulda thought but then it started going wierd! it would move as i revved the car and hwen boosting home etc.. would sit on the cold nad maybe move up a bit if i let off? but i have an aftermar…