General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi folks I'm about to reconnect my water pipes, from the back of the engine, to the metal pipes connected to the heater matrix. Only problem is I've forgotten which on goes where :rolleyes: . Standing in front of the engine, there is a left and a right pipe on the back of the engine which connects to the metal pipes, running through the firewall to the footwell & heater matrix, one at higher level and slightly to the left of the other. Does the left pipe, at engine rear, connect to the lower right metal pipe to the heater matrix or the higher left????? Response much appreciated. Van

Can anyone point me in the direct of a good 'how to do it' guide on removing the centre console over the ashtray? As an ardent non-smoker I was thinking of building my ICE remote into it, so I don't have to reach to the controls. All help and guidance gratefully received.

while fiddling around with the oil sensor I noticed I have a leak in one of the clutch hoses (see attached pic). Quite a small leak, only have a few drips in my parking space. I've also recently noticed it's difficult getting out of gear when maneuvering (sp?) around when cold. Could this be the cause? Is it just a case of ordering a new cable from MJP and changing it over (assuming I'll have to drain and refill system while I'm at it) Thank for your help :D

How much time should I allow for removing one tension rod ? I am replacing the drivers side one. I bought the Nissan bushing from Mike F and need to figure out how much time to allow to remove it and get it to the garage that can press out the old one and press the new one in Thanks John

YO, i took my ECU out today to have a look at chipping it, only to find i cant find the chip i need to replace :s and i seem to be missing the daughter board. any idead where the chip is i need to replace on this thing? and why im missing the daughter board. nothing to do with hicas is it? cos my car is a '95 and so has the electronic hicas, not hydraulic. any ideas dudes? cheers

Still no luck starting my car. I have done the following: CAS 1) Checked the CAS, turned ignition on and rotated the CAS, each injector is firing. Removed CAS and put it on Cerina's, works fine. Cleaned up the connector (both sides) as it was a little green. PTU 2) Removed my Series 2 PTU and fitted it to Cerina's car, works fine. Cleaned up the connectors and checked the earth wire and got 0 ohms resistance. Plugs 3) Changed all spark plugs, re checked for spark but it's so small it's not worth talking about. Checked resistance of the coil packs less than 0.7ohms (well was 0 to be precise). Tried getting a spark with Cerina's coil pack, no luck. Tire…

Hi peeps, May sound a stupid question but is a Haynes manual available for the 300ZX TT????????

Hi everyone, just got 93 tt auto in silver & love it!! I want to make some modifications to it, (it already has sports exhaust) Just trying to find out what are the good ones to fit? I only want to spend about £1k & dont want nothing to heavy that might damage the engine through overstress i.e. chipping. Thought about things like turbo timer,extra fans,air filter or any other options. Anyone got a good combination especialy as i like it to sound nice. Also live in portsmouth area anyone know any good mechanics/dealers :)

I am going to buy HKS gearbox oil cooler, it will cost me 120 (does it make any sense), but the supplier ask me which hoses I want (3/8" or 5/16" hoses with the kit), and the size of the hosing apparently depends on the fittings on the cars gearbox ofr the oil line (i dont know the size on this car), so does anyone know which size is suit for my z (90 TT Auto)? Also I tried to contact the supplier to ask the price for the HKS induction kit, and the price they offered me is 200, is it sensible? do I need to buy two induction kits to fit for my TT? all advised appreciated.

Has anyone built a decent boot build with subs etc and can still access their spare wheel. I cant put my spare in at the moment but i'm going to re-build the boot, i just wanted some ideas. I also need bass so i dont want to put some small speakers in ;) I want big subs and hurtful bass :D Ideas will be welcome Thanks Kirbz

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Anyone know what size hoses I need to replace all the vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, etc, in the engine bay?

Has anyone ever used one of these? Or is it not really worth it considering you can use different jet sizes? Cheers.

Anyone bought an after market cooling fan? Mine's looking really tatty where it impacted with the fan shroud and knackered the edges of it. I was going to get an OEM replacement from Courtesy but then remembered seeing someone with a shiny metal one on here. Is it worth getting a pretty one?! And, if so, does anyone know where to get them. I've done a search on here and nothing obvious came up. Cheers

I phoned my local Nissan Dealer 2 day to give them a chance to get some business off me......i need hand brake shoes for the back of my 300..........but FFS £118 plus VAT.....i was expecting maybee £40.....i am still in shock......but the sad thing is that they would sell them to me for £85 inc VAT with my trade discount.....what a bunch of robbing BAS*****......no wonder dealers get a bad name cause of over inflated prices..... Anyway enough of the moaning... Cheers Guys'n'Gals John Crisp

Anyone know where I can get them from and how much. i.e. To replace the standard black ones with white writing. Hence looking for the opposite.

So I will chat to you lot when I get back in a week but for the next 7 days its just gonna be Sun, food and drink. Oh yeah and a bit of R&R. BTW, if anyone has mailed me, please don't be offended if I haven't replied. Mailcity have been down for days now and so I am waiting for them to get their act together. http://www.mailcity.com Have fun and see you in a week.

Guys Anybody had problems with the electric ariel, mine as shot out the hole, coil and everthing, is it fixable or is it time for a new one?. KenZ :mad:

My recently purchased zed had a crap back window defroster, visibility was poor due to tiny blisters, sort of similar to the appearance of orange peel. I had to remove the film by scraping off the film with a razor blade. In doing so a lot of the Nissan defroster element (jap cars have a stuck on defroster) was removed or damaged. Does anyone know if there are any companies that can install a new stuck on defroster that will look good ? or know where I can buy a good one to install myself. It does seem outrageous to replace the back window just because of the defroster. Thanks John

Guys Got to get my crack seal changed, whats the time allowed to change this, any body had it done? what price am i looking at?. Also my erial came out the socket the other day, can it be fixed on the drive or is it shot?, how much are new ones, will i need one?. KenZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. :mad:

Had new turbos fitted 14 mths ago.....(I have turbo timer and breather kit)..turbos failed...sent to manufacturer they have stated that the turbos have been damaged by oil starvation and particle damage..possible left in there when fitted.... The guarentee states 12 mths or 12000 miles....... 1. The turbos where not particle contaminated as I have full faith in the bloke who fitted them.....he has done loads before (300zx) and all his work is quality. 2. If oil starvartion is found the turbos where starved of oil because they blew (particularly drivers side) in spectacular fashion...clouds of blue smoke.....eg the oil.... Looking for leg to stand on...…

yep that old chestnut!!, my sills and rear arches r rotting away on the z does anybody know of a sill repair kit to weld on something!! cheers guys

Anyone know where the ignition coil relay is located ?

I have a leak of some sort - too dark now to look closely. But it is about 3/4 the way back of the car, right in the middle. Any ideas?

hmmmmmm when the car is ticking over there seems to be a noise like a loose zaust plate/baffle but when i turn off engine it seems to be ther like a metal fan noise running on for a sec or 2 :confused: :confused: could this be a turbo prob!!! cheers Dave not on my car but recently purchased uk tt man :)