General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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looked at me standard exhaust today and well its not . 4 tail pipes with fgk or fck main factory stamped on them. this car is full of little surprises gonna check the airbox next:D

Seen a nice looking (from the photo) UK K reg TT for £3650... advert states however that the car had "light front damage" which is now repaired. as this is well below my budget is this worth looking at or to be avoided at all costs? Matt P

How do i know if my car is chipped! I was told it was but im unsure and very dim in these maters!! :rolleyes:

I plan on trying to change my O2 sensors this weekend, will i need to buy a special tool, basically a socket with a hole in the side and is the actual socket size 22mm? Anyone know where to get one or will i be able to find the right kind of thing in normal tool shops? Cheers

Does anyone know for sure ?

A few times when I turn my car off I get a hissing noise from the fuel pump. The sound is very much like the hiss you get from the fuel cap when you open it, but louder and and it sounds like there is more pressure. As I said it has done this a few time before when I turn the engine off, but it has now done it once or twice when I turn the engine on. For example today I turned the engine and just after it started to go on its own accord their was a hiss from the back of the car, which I can only presume is the fuel pump. Does any one know what this is? Stuart

Hi guys, looking for some advice on alternators, mine decided to stop working over the weekend with a bang, i have taken it apart and found a burnt out voltage regulator, which hasnt been a problem to replace, but, the rectifyer is also breaking down, and thats a problem because, it seems, no one can supply a replacement. i have been told to buy a new one, but i dont want to break too deeply into my manual box conversion money, can anyone help???

:dance: The banana wants to ask a question. Just been reading how much you lot spend on bills etc, etc...and I know people have told me don't buy a Z if your worried about money, but I would like to know: How long you have owned the car How much have you spent on general maintenance (including MOT, tyres, brakes, oil. blah de blah) How much you have spent on repairs And finally how many people drive over 15,000 miles in it a year? Cheers The banana :dance:

Does anyone know what all the japanese text says on my drivers sun visor!! Paul N

On way home from work my 300 cut out 4 times....when i was slowing down at lights or turning into my street when there i am at slow speed....i leave it for a few seconds and it starts no probs and runs ok....no lights flashing or misfires. When the car restarts it turns like normal then fires up...no slow start like in fuel starvation...I have tried mooving plugs etc then as i say when i try..it starts no probs... The only thing i was wondering was with the emission control.....both my cats are fecked as at MOT my car failed (but passed Any input welcome. Cheers guys.....John Crisp

Hi all, More than likely a silly question but I have only had my 300ZX for 2 days now. Is there any point on having dump valves on my TT Auto, as do you have to have a manual to get that whooossh sound from them? :confused: Also where is the best place to get them fitted. Thanks in advance for your help and bearing with stupidity :-) Alastair.

I have the 10 Disc CD multi changer control panel under the arm rest, but I don't seem to have the changer itself. :rolleyes: Where should it be and can I hook up a third party one?. Cheers.

It's probably because the cig lighter is as old as the car but it takes ages for it to warm up, the lighter has to be held down to heat up, and it cant even light a rizler paper. Is this because the whole thing is stuffed or is this a common problem that has a simple fix?

lads i need your help looking at my car today i noticed that there was not as much legroom on the passenger side as there was on the drivers so i lifted the carpet and found velcro connectors fixed to a wooden panel whth 4 small bolts securing it to the floor/bulkhead. oh no i thought ive been shafted:cry: as i imagened the damage or bodges it must be covering. out came the socket set and as i removed the panel to my surprise there was this big box thingy with dozens of wires comming out of it. there was a dial on the side with jap writeing on the side and it said impul racing impul high power control unit z32m 1031 whats it all about lads any ideas?

Hi me again, My toy is making a whining noise from the gearbox! Its not that loud but is annoying, it stops when I press the clutch in but is there the rest of the time. Is it a box problem or a clutch problem and how can I cure it! Before anyone says it I've already tried turning the music up but it doesnt go away it just hides. Also when I bought the car the guy said he had fitted a new clutch 1000 miles ago but when I floor it instead of the wheels spinning its the clutch that spins is this normal and do I need a stronger spinged clutch to overcome this. Its a bit of a pain when trying to get a good time at Crail raceway. Best time so…

Can anyone tell me if the standard brake disks on the Zed are hardened or not? If not im going to get mine grooved in the toolroom at work!!:dance:

Hello everyone I know this question has been asked 100s of times but carnt find the threds? if you fit aftermarket venting dump valves, how do they work on an auto, I mean when do they make the loud dump nosie, is it on every gear change or on lift off? many thanks everyone. JIM.

hello everyone, jap tt import, are the drivers and passenger window switchs supposed to light up? thanks JIM.

Are conzults just for twin turbos ? Just wondered what exactly they tell you, and is it worth looking at buying one for my zed?!? Im not really clued up on engines etc but im learning slowly!

Anyone know the part Nos for the two heater matrix hoses at the back of the engine? I only need the one that comes out of the bulkhead lowest! It seems to have been cut by the jubilee clip as the hose enters the back of the engine. Or what do I ask for! as the two of them are sods to change they are £14.50 each but I dont need both! Can any one help if this makes sense?

Thats the sound my front offside wheel makes when going round a right hand corner. :rolleyes: I hit a kerb at low speed a couple of weeks back, thought I had got away without damaging my baby but it seems something has broken/come loose. Could this be the CV boot/joint?. Thanks

Anyone tell me why some days I have a clock and some days I don't? Is there a dickie connection down there under the centre console or might there be another cause? :confused:

Can anyone tell me if a twin turbo manual box is different to a non turbo manual box. If so, what are the differences. Thanks in advance AndyZ

Can anybody tell me what turbo's a 89 jap import should have on as standard. Had car over the pit today and the only ID I can see on them is Garrett 189. No other numbers are visable. Are these the standard turbo's or have they been changed ? Regards Kevin