General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Ok, I've got me cooling problem sorted (it was one of those short little hoses that feed into the turbo - the mechanic managed to do it without dropping the transmission!:) ) Now I've got another problem. Driving to work this morning, I noticed the brakes were spongey. Quite a bit of travel before they started to bite, but if I pump them again they bite just fine. The pads are only a couple of months old (cheers Berks!) and there is plenty of fluid in the system (just below the Hi mark) No noticeable drips or puddles of fluid anywhere, and none around the calipers either. I assume I've got air in the system, but is there a common cause? I've done a search and s…

Hi Wheres the best/easiest place to wire in the light for a gauge, in the cabin, so that it comes on with the headlights? Is there a "usual" wire to tap into? And where is it? I guess the RHS console would be a start? ;) Also, whats the easiest place to wire into in the cabin which is live all the time with the electrics turned on? Dont ask what for! You might not like the answer!!:rofl: Could I tap both of these (positive?) into the appropriate wires of the radio harness? And simply earth the other wire (negative??) to a decent earthing point? Or do I wire them in a loop to/from the harness, in parallel? I dont trust myself 100% with electrics...…

i know some of you will raise your eyebrows in disgust, but i want to get flames out of my 300zx. Its a non-turbo, jap spec. I have been told that simply de-catting will solve this problem, is this right? I was also told that jap cars generally over fuel, thus making them easier to flame. Thanks for any help - :cool:

Tried to fit new lambda sensors yesterday and when I removed the sensor, the whole boss that screws into the manifold came out. Not too much of a problem except when I tried to separate them, the sensor stripped - all the threads were welded to the boss. I guess the moral of the story is it's probably worth having a spare boss if you want to replace the sensors.

Coolant loss....... This carries on my radiator cap Q but goes in a different difection. OK - if we say that the problem isnt the radiator cap then we must assume I have a leak somewhere that only happens under pressure. Which might explain why the old cap doesnt lose the coolant as its a bit worn out and is preventing pressure build up - The new one may be making the leak more active as its allowing the system to buld up more pressure inside - Also causing it to lose more water..... How then can I check to see where the leak is as it doesnt seem visible while the car is running? Does a pressure test do the trick and if so where can you get these done…

How do I add my ride to the forum? It says Im a registered member but In not registered for rides? Ta

Running cat back Jasma at the moment.Looks to be about 2.5" bore. If I desided to have a single exit made what borage would I need & would you get restrictionwhere the 2 narrower pipes meet after the cats? On Super Draggers are the boxes the same bore as the pipe? Enlighten me anybody...:)

I have had to top up my power steering fluid twice in 6 weeks. It appears I have a leak somewhere. My question to you guys is, where do I start looking?......... Cheers

Hi, Does anyone have a link for the legislation on reg plates for imports? I have been told that plate size on imports is not covered by the UK specification. So if anyone can direct me to this stuff I'd appreciate it. Geoff.

All - is there any difference between uk spec rad caps and jap spec rad caps - I'm trying to get a new one but the uk ones I'm getting dont seem to do the job and have a different cap to the jap spec one. any help would be great. Thanks.

has any one ever fitted a in cab manual boost control to there 300 if so any coments i would like an electronic one but just cant stretch to one. so it will have to be manual. steve

Hi, I see your red leather interior looks well. Im after the same Can you tell me where you got it done and how much? Cheers

anyone know where I can get a sill for a SWB Z, the bodyshop cant get any. got thhe dreaded MOT in Jan.

Just got round to fitting a slam panel kit. Not overly impressed. Although they look nice had to file a few edges off to get to fit right and now the bonnet won't fit flush. Anyone else had any probs with fitting and if so ideas how I can adjust it so the bonnet fits flush.

:cry: Hi all I'm hoping someone can help.....I work away from home and I leave my beloved Zed with the misses....when returning from work for the weekend, I've come back to the clutch slipping like hell, My zed is total original no added extras etc, So could someone please recommend a good mechanic in the Northeast area (Newcastle) to supply and fit a new clutch for me, I've tried adjusting the clutch but to no avail..thanks

As I said before bought my 300 couple of weeks ago pressure of work has meant not much time to play with it!). The garage couldn't tell me much about it but going through some of the bills etc have found the following: Its a 1993 UK auto SE Maxflow Ait intake kit and SE Dump valve kit fitted Sep 2003. Piggyback ECU, ITG Induction Race filters, Mongoose Exhaust system, and "Custom Aluminium Air box System" all fitted in 2001. Would like some advice/information on what I've got here as being a newcomer (saw the car when I bought the wife an MR2 and decided "what the hell" looks good i'll buy it!! :D

My rear spoiler is starting to show the usual cracks and blisters. Has anyone tried to refurb their spoiler, stripping paint off, etc. and respray. If so, did you use any special sealer over the foam? Thanks John

think my car is over boosting it as total engine shut down when turbos cut in when it is realy warm it seems ok is this over boost? if so whats the best thing to cure it?? steve

After I had driven the car today for a short journey, on the drivers side by the front bumper there was a pool of washer fluid- well, I am pretty sure it's washer fluid. It was dripping down the bumper by the wheel arch at the front and had collected inside the bumper. Is this just a washer fluid leak? Or is there something more sinister? The bottle had needed topped up more quickly than I thought, so hopefully that is all it is. My car has the fluid bottle at the back on the passenger's side- you have to open the boot to fill it. That's not the same as UK cars I don't think. I just don't understand why it's coming out where it is- I can see the small hoses going up …

I've got a pair of T28's and I need to fit the Forge adjustable actuators to them. How do you go about setting them up? Am I best taking them to a turbo specialist? Chris.

my power steering is too heavy, I had another Zed owner try. He has told me to check the fuse in the drivers side kickpanel. Now some numpty has taken out the fuse puller so which fuse do I need to get my pliers on? Is it the 15A EPS HICAS? Cheers or is it located somewhere else?

Im thinkin gof having the cars interior re-leathered. Its leather seats etc at moment in black but they are looking tired. Has anyone had them redone. I was thinking of going for a red and black scheme, i.e. bottom half would be red leather, top of dash and doors is black still. Whaddya think - tacky or not? My Girlfiriend says red would make it look too tacky. Anyone done this with pics? Any ideas on a price I should pay?

Ive got a problem with my jap n/a, after driving a few miles with the foot down and then slowing down for traffic i suddenly noticed the oil pressure start to drop off slowly from around 40psi all the way down to ZERO, now on start up from cold its 60-70psi(normal) and once warmed up it now sits at 30psi after watching it for a few minutes it dropped 10psi and came straight back up to 30psi, seems to have a mind of its own, after leaving it running for 20 mins more everything is fine. By my reckoning its either the pump or the big end bearings, the oil level is fine, any ideas as to the costs of replacing with new.

Thought I’d share my experience. Problem: The dreaded vibration throughout the car at anything above 30mph. Tried the obvious and cheap solutions by having wheels balanced and new gearbox mount fitted. No success. Forum search suggested centre bearing but my vibrations didn’t stop at 50-60 mph, as suggested, but continued to increase in severity as the speed increased. My mechanic and I did an external visual inspection of the propshaft and bearing, but all seemed well. Despite this, I purchased a new centre bearing but when the mechanic opened the propshaft to fit it, he immediately informed me that there was nothing wrong with my centre bearing. However, the …

All, I'm now resigned to the fact that my gleaming import TT's Autobox is knackered. I've had an expert take it out for a spin with a computer attached and the car is commanding 3rd and OD but it's stuck in second which means I can only do a hundred(ish) :D and get about 4 to the gallon. I've had a quote from a reputable of £1880+VAT with 12K/1 Year Warranty. Other than a S Class Merc. it was of course the most expensive in their books! Does anyone know where I can get this kind of work done cheaper? Is there anyone in the Kent/Sussex area that fancies a bit of extra cash? I will run the diagnostic's when I get the car back from the garage next …