General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I was told by a few people that the engine has to be removed when removing the turbos. But when looking at the 300zx service manual, it actually shows you how to remove them, & no mention of engine removal. Does anyone know anything about this?

Being a newbie and looking for my first Z plus my bro-in-law has JUST got one. Im looking for other Z sites, styling, servicing, spares, forums, the usual stuff. Any links greatly appreciated. Thanks Paul :D

Hi guy's and gal's I have a loud moaning noise from the back of my UK 300ZXTT. Now it's always there in a straight line and going round bends but seems to get worse when turning right so loading up the left hand side. I know the rear subframe bushes are weeping fluid but I was wondering if this could cause the noise? I sure hope it's not the diff? Also has anyone ever replaced/had replaced these bushes? How much of a job/what was the cost? :eek: Ivan

as above?

The difference in price is huge - I've seen manual controllers for as little as £10 on ebay and £30 in Halfords. By contrast, most of the decent electronic controllers (Blitz/Apexi etc) are around the £500 mark. Is it really worth the extra money just to be able to change the boost levels from the drivers seat? Do the electronic ones do something extra?? I have boost jets at the moment and will need a bit more control over the performance once the turbo upgrade is complete, but I really don't know what to go for! Any ideas guys? Thanks Ch:)

Anyone got an opinion on whether or not this is a good stand for a Z engine? http://www.paintain.co.uk/Automo/garg_eqp/gseqp03.htm

As people may know I am up grading my car a little and I have the choice of better brakes or Xenon lights. Which should I go for?

Is manual/auto the preferred choice? What kind of things should i look out for? What can i get for about £5k and where from? Cheers Paul

Hi fellaz, big help needed. I think that my left hand side turbo seals have gone. Does anyone know about this so that I can get it checked out properly. I am in Leeds West Yorkshire. My regular MOT guy told me this, cos the car is starting to smoke a lot, and he says that he can smell oil. Cheerz. :(

If Im running 11psi of boost already and am about to install a HKS EVC3 Boost controller should I somehow work out how to get boost back down to 8psi (standard??) before I fit it? If so where do I start looking?

As far as I understand a BOV and Dump Valve are the same - just spelt differently. A Recirc Valve is what the 300 uses - right? A recirc valve is used because the AFM monitors it - now in the Supra You could get away with a DV upgrade from a recirc as long as you used dual piston DV. Would this apply to the Zed?. If I get 2 DV/BOVs I presume I just replace the recirc valve and block up the recirc intake.

I remove the fuel pump fuse from the engoine compartment fuse box, ran the engine to run it out of fuel so I could disconnect fuel lines, engine runs forever? how long does it take to run it out of fuel ? Thanks John

I'm beginning to wonder if NEperformance exists..........in 6 months I never have been able to get on their website.........the progress bar creaps along at a snails pace, and goes nowhere, I do have 512 Broadband, so its not my computer's fault. Are they still in business ? John

Need to get my clutch replaced shortly maybe stock or maybe upgraded . Would like to deal with someone close to home in North Yorkshire that can be recomended otherwise will be going back to Zworld, quite a way from here but was impressed by the work and alll the help since by phone and parts. Anybody help with recommends?

Im looking to get approx 400bhp from my z. What mods would be the best taking into account the following: UK spec TT 92 manual. Car is my only mode of transport so needs to be reliable-i travel approx 45 miles a day to and from work. Budget is limited as most of my money goes on day to day running. Car is stock at the moment. Was contemplating induction kit,de-cat pipes and boost upgrade. Would de cat pipes present a problem with turbo seals? Have heard that the reduced back pressure allows oil to bypass the seals-is this right? All help and advice greatly appreciated.

Hi Has anyone got a drawing or photo showing where the four air/boost pipes go? Cheers Mark

I am VERY shortly getting a HKS EVC 3 (Thanks to Robstor) and a GReddy Full auto turbo timer (which I already have) - Now unfortunately when I had the turbo timer in my supra some little scroats down the street decided they wanted it. I want to put these where the ashtray is or something but I need the ashtray flip lid to work so I can cover it at night etc. Any ideas on how to or other locations. Cheers

Happy new year to you all. Now to the problem. The last two times I've driven me Z the gearchange has become very stiff after driving for about 10-15 miles. It's fine when cold so obviously temp related. At first I thought I might have some air in the clutch line as I changed the slave cylinder a few months back, but if I stop, turn the car off, depress the clutch and select gears it's still stiff and quite sticky, i.e if you select slowly the stick moves in jolts. This makes me think it's more box related or on the lever pivot. Anybody experienced anything similar or offer possible causes ? Cheers Robin

Well Mine finally gave out today Only 45miles from home So the question is... Is there a better on than OE and where do I get one and how much does it cost??? Cheers in advance

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33591&item=2451829707 They seem like they are a slightly different design around the struts, so they might not have the fitment probs of the Courtesey ones!

Ive just taken out my radiator, to fit a new end tank and drain plug (thanks pete), When i removed the old end tank i found the rad is full of rusty bits of cr@p. Should i take it to a specialist to get it flushed before putting it back in the car? Or just give it a good hosing ? ps. The end tank is a bitch to crimp back on!!! :o

I want to replace all my vacumm hoses, I did a search, and got 2 different sizes, one person said 4 & 6mm, another said 3 & 5 mm fits better. Whats everyones opinion? I guess they dont need any sort of clamp, at least, my existing ones dont have any on. Thanks John

Does anybody know the best place to drill or preferably use an existing grommet in the bulkhead. I have to run a fairly hefty power cable to an amp in the boot and its a straight live connection. I dont know if there is anywhere under the dash I can take it from - the only thing I can think of is the battery as the cable is already fused. Ta

What do you guys use to get all the grease and crud from the engine bay paintwork? I just tried some Isopropyl Alcohol and it hasnt touched it - then I tried hot soapy water and a green scouring (soft) type cloth - still barely touches it. I wanna clean the engine bay paintwork and the engine itself (Especially the top silver manifold). Ta

ive seen lots of post about this so need some help... my main beam bulb has gone so where can i buy one from ive got a jap spec zed. are they special or can i go to halfords ect....????