General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I reverse my Nissan 200SX into my garage. There is a washing machine in the back left corner and the rear of my S13 fits between that and the opposite wall with about 2 inches to spare on each side. If I go and get myself a 300ZX, is the rear end of a comparable size? Or is it far bigger? ie: If I took a measurement of the cars across say one and a half feet from the end, how would they compare? I know length wise they are the same, so no problem there.

After listening to a horror story about a colleagues Alfa snapping its timing belt over the hols this has jumped right up my list of priorities! All I have is a verbal assurance that the belt was done "about 17,000 miles ago". Anyone know a place that they trust round Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham that has done this sort of stuff and doesn't cost the earth? Cheers David

As im new here and seriously looking for a Z im looking everywhere for info/advice and cars... I know alot of you have said buy from the forum, which i would/will if one comes up that suits but will you guys advise on this one please... 1992 J Reg Nissan 300 3.0 ZX Targa Turbo Petrol, Automatic, Silver Metallic, Coupe, 70,000 miles , 2 Doors. 17" light alloy wheels, ABS, automatic, leather interior, airconditioning, bumper and mirror in color, central doorlocks, climate control, cruise control, dark glass, frontseat(s) electric adjustable, light alloy wheels, metallic painted, mirrors electric, MOT at delivery, outside temperature meter, power steering, radio…

Hi All, Happy New Year!! Can anyone tell me the colour/code for the dark blue leather found in a 1990 Midnight blue metallic zed??? I need it to order suitable leather dye to sort out me scuffs!! Thanks in anticipation, heres to a happy zedding 2004!! :D :D Paul

hi, could someone just put my mind at rest... mines a tt import with the cats removed 91 j reg will it pass an the emissions test without removing that little pipe on the balance bar? because it's a 91 should it have a cat test anyway? cheers for any advice jim.;)

I know it's my own bloody fault but........ A couple of weeks before xmas, I had some work done on the car and had all the rear wheel studs replaced as a couple were broken. When the mechanic did them he found that two of the wheel nuts were missing also. I ordered new ones from Nissan, only to find they were too fat to fit into the holes in my alloys. I spent ages trying to find some to fit, and finally Mike Feeney at MJP came up with the goods!:) Unfortunately my mechanic didn't have time to fit them before Xmas, but said it would probebly be OK on three studs one side as long as I didn't go hooning around. Had to go to my mum's in Essex for Xmas, and ri…

I got a quote for engine reboring. They said £100 +VAT. Does that sound right? I was expecting a lot more. Stuart

My mate has now just got one of these motors. A UK TT with 120k on the clock. At tickover where as my boost guage sit very low (towards -14), his sits at 0 - bang straight. when he boots it apparently it goes off the boost guage. Any ideas

Local shop owner friend,into fast motors etc,allways saying how fast his toys have been,Supras,GTO,ZX,etc etc,he's had em all,so,few months back after going over my Z and giving it plenty of bullshit,decides to spend £30,000 on a M5,must say looks ok,i had a good look round etc,he is giving it some in the bullshit stakes etc,he is gonna kill me off,so yesterday its his chance,i go in shop having just took mine for a blast around Daventry,not been in it for a week,his M5 in drive of shop,he was not about in shop,so as i leave,start mine,what do i see,he runs outa shop,looks at me and grins,gets in M5,so its on:D he follows me all nice and steady till we get on the mad mil…

Baggins mate Just wondering how you have been getting on with the brakes now that a bit of time has passed with your bishi disc setup. I am trying to locate the website but have lost the link seeing as I had to rebuild my PC a few weeks ago. Cheers Cos

Please can anyone help i cooked my oil at Brands had oil change car is runing at 120deg if i put my heating on to40 it drops to 90deg can anyone help Thanks

I am know considering fixing my Z up for proper sale. The car has two speciifc faults. Cylinder head gasket leaking into the bores and the Air Con Compressor knackered. Best option to replace the unit completely - easier Buy a gasket set and skimm/replace the head I where i can get a Air Con Compressor £195 which would suit being done at the same time. Presently the car is for sale at just £1,500. I need premises in the Shrewsbury area where i can work on it, i have a CD Rom maintenance manual. But what do you guys think?

Hi- Can someone out there help me please? - Only one of my BOVs is blowing off- passenger side. Has anyone had the same problem? -if so, what is the cure before I start messing about trying to find the fault? Thanks Leonard

Got the gearbox off this afternoon. Hardest part was dragging the bloody thing out from under the car! I had to get it off the transmission jack under the car, then drag it out the side with millimetres to spare. So exhaust, propshaft, gearbox and plenum are now all off (plenum was removed before I decided I was pulling the engine). I'm ordering an engine stand this week and pulling the engine next weekend. The front of the engine is stripped back to the timing belt. As far as I can work out, there's very little else to do before lifting it: Remove the air con compressor and tie it out of the way. Remove the PAS pump. Remove the heater hoses. …

My tyres are all wearing on the insides there making a sort of groove on the edge, does anyone know why this is, ive just replaced the tension rods and had it tracked, and everything else looks ok? (I have 18''s) oh and while im at it does anyone know why when I go over a bump the front suspension knocks and creecks sometimes quite bad creeking as if something was dry and rubbing on something. many thanks pals JIM.

After replacing the fuel filter (57,000 miles, (10 year old car - I dont know if its the original filter) I have noticed that the hesitation under hard acceleration is gone, and the acceleration seems better. By the way, I first went to Halfords for the filter, the guy told me he could order one, would be £25! I asked him what would be the price without the free tank of petrol (he did not appreciate the humour) - I then went to Nissan dealer and bought it for £11.98, a pleasant surprise. Sometimes Nissan parts are not to bad in price. Cheers John

My boot is that heavy to open my missus cant open it - this means I have to keep getting out the car to unload the shopping :( Is it just the 2 hydraulic lifts that need replacing - if so does anybody have any to sell? Cheers

I've got no central locking currently. Have just replaced the relay inside the drivers door and still no joy. I am going to check the fuses (not even sure which one it will be) but will check them all. There is a cable that runs inside the door from the internal catch to the locking mechanism. THis has broken but I can still lock and unlock the door from the key. Is this likely to affect the central locking? ANy advice greatly appeciated. Door in bits and it's started raining. Thanks, Ice

Does anyone know where I can get a s/h rear spoiler for a 91N/A or can anyone tell me how to strip a cracked spoiler so i can repaint it. many thanks:dance:

Well many of us have fitted these dash kits to our Zeds but I came across this company in the US that does some interesting finishes including coloured real carbon fibre. Have a view and tell me what you think. link: http://www.edashkit.com Geoff.

Hi - I am new to the forum and new to the idea of owning a 300zx - I have made my mind up to buy one - based upon the reviews I have read and obviously their stunning looks. I have had a look at two so far, both TT's, one was an import, one was a UK car, both were 1991 (J). Both were really tatty - I am not a perfectionist - but am looking for as tidy a one as I can. I have another to look at this weekend - it is a 1991 (H) TT import - 55,000 miles in red and is apparently in immaculate condition. It sounds like it fits the bill. Can anyone give me any particular pointers towards things to look out for and things to avoid etc. I am not a novice - I know my way aroun…

Does anyone know the best place to attach engine slingers to an engine that has already had the plenum removed from it in situ?

I have a stock n/a 91 ZX with around 60K miles, I have just noticed that while pulling up at traffic or parking etc and putting into neutral or park the engine revs climb to about 2000 from a normal 800-1000 ish, i turn off engine and most times the problem is cured. What is likely to be reason for this on and off problem and what should I try to cure it

Does anyone know if it is successful to use a relay with a higher wattage (100 watts) H3 low beam bulb, and if so, how is it wired and what relay do you use. Thanks John

Busy trying to fit a new rear wheel bearing. Got the old one off but have a couple of problems... Firstly, part of the old bearing inner surface has seized to the wheel hub. Any advice on how to get that off? Tried heating the thing up in oven but hasn't made any difference. Secondly, the hub surface that fits inside the bearing seems worn and quite loose. Should there be any play in this or should it be a really snug fit? If the wheel hub is knackered too anyone know how much one of those is? Cheers David