General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I currently have my intercoolers off my UK spec car and have recently removed the charcoal canister on the passenger side. I was wondering if there are any viable options for swapping out the huge UK spec washer bottle that sits behind the driver side intercooler? I have larger intercoolers so a little extra space would behind them be ideal. I guess swapping for a JDM spec bottle would mean I lose some washer function? 2 pumps Vs 3? Thanks

Hi all,a bit of advice wanted,i want to strip the black rubbery stuff off on the trim along targa top,down side of windows to leave it chrome coloured.What is the best way to remove this without scratching it? Cheers for any answers

Currently up for auction with bidding now at $27,000 with 6 days to run a very clean low mileage example. How high will bidding go? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-4/

Perhaps the market is firming up for nicely modified cars using quality parts. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-38/

Hi all, Has anyone replaced the cam belt idler stud bolts ? a couple of questions one is with regard to the torque settings for the stud bolts them selves the service book only seems to list the torque settings for the idler pulley retaining nuts. The other concern is how difficult are they to remove has anyone had them sear off ?

I gave the shell a bit of a cleanup over the weekend, the weather wasn't ideal for full polish and wax... but it did remind me of something odd: I've tried to photograph it, but just can't get the camera to catch it - my rear screen, in certain lights or if there's a hard frost, has 300zx across the top of it - I'm assuming that it had a sticker, which has etched the glass rather than it ever being original? To be honest, I quite like it - very subtle! Which leads me onto the main question... I've now removed some window stickers (getgreddy for those of you with long memories!!) which appear to have also etched the glass! I've completely removed them with a blade, u…

Morning all My UK manual 300zx is currently laid up due to two failed injectors. I’m looking for a cheap solution to get the car running again with a mind to trim the plenum so that I can replace these for upgraded 740cc when money allows. I had thought to replace my duff injectors with used standard injectors but unfortunately my search hasn’t been successful. (I did manage to find someone who said they had a set of standard injector for £30 but they couldn’t find them in the end). Does anyone know if the £100 for a set of 6 eBay jobs would hold up for a year or two? Cheers, Chris

So a long time ago I bought a N reg TT manual with bumper damage. It's been sat in my garage for about 10 years and think of putting it all back together, as half the front end was taken off and passenger side pipes coolers etc to check for damage. Just roughly what price would these bring it is totally rust free. Tidy car totally standard TIA Graeme

Hi all, Bought '91 Z32 manual TT in Sept 20. Ran fine for a while until check engine light came on while driving, mechanical whirring sound, clicky/zappy sounds from somewhere around driver's side, high-idle and jerky power-delivery. Now barely idles and just dies. It's been through two diagnostics that didn't flag anything. I was aware that it ran slightly rich when I got it but it seems to have got worse to the point of non-starting. Are there any Z or JDM specialists in Essex or SE that anyone is aware of. My 20 year old dream is becoming a bit of a 30 year old nightmare! All help/advice is appreciated. Thank you so much.

Please does anyone have a fuel tank for a 1986 300ZX Z31 Automatic, ours just failed its MOT on a rusty tank, or does anyone know who might be able to repair it.? Thanks for any help on this as we are keen to get the car back on the road for the summer.

Wiki says, 1994 - Seat belts redesigned; attachment points moved from door mounts to pillar mounts My Zed is a 1991, and the seat belts are not on the doors? Has someone relocated them?

I'm at the early stages of getting the Zed back on the road... unfortunately the car's not been on the road for 16 years, and has been outside for the majority of that so rust is an issue - but not as much as I expected if I'm honest! Externally it's in pretty good shape, and the interior's looking good too... but under the bonnet and the rear sills are a different matter! So under the bonnet, there's surface rust everywhere... I've been all round with a hammer and it's all solid, so I'm thinking of getting it all off, probably mechanically, then chemically and just going with POR15... black engine bay isn't my first choice but guess I can always re-visit that in th…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300-ZX-Uk-Car-Front-Dummy-Side-Lights-Part-Number-26134-37P10-/224265288209?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Think I might sell a set that I have if they are going for that price.

Hi all, thought I'd throw on some progress Ive been making on my 92 NA 2+2 since I got it. I aquired the car mid Max Power transformation as per my newbies thread (first time z32 owner) and set about returning to a nice factory example. Mechanically the car is very good, runs nicely, pulls hard and after a good service has given peace of mind to use through the spring. I take the Z to work at least once a week plus weekend fun just to keep it alive. I'll be using the car in its current state throughout summer before tucking away for winter for a full body and paint restoration at my friends bodyshop (although Ill be doing the work myself, many late nights after work t…

hi guys just ordered a new pair of these brackets to go behind the side of the front bumper as mine have rusted, I notice they have a clip at the top to hold them to the front bumper between the mounting bolts. but can these be replaced without completely removing the front bumper? I'm not too worried about the top clip at the moment, as I can't seem to find any reference to a part number for it. plus I know one of the wing studs that hold the front bumber on is just turning in the wing.

Just seen BigH's beautiful grey wide body 300zx for sale link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300ZX/393233244116?hash=item5b8e871fd4:g:PD0AAOSwfZ9gaaHi. Considering the amount of money that's been invested, this is great value for money and is definitely up there with my club favourites. Not everyday you see a Zed of this calibre go up for sale, so thought I'd share in case anyone is looking to buy a ready built car; If I was looking, I'd have bought it already!

Hi ever one,My fuel gauge is stuck on full and i have been looking for a new sender unit but not having much luck,apparently they are not available now,does anyone know of any after market units that will fit or can you get they old ones fixed.

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Do not normally take the Z out during the week but did today as the weather forecast is good. Ok it’s only a 40 mile round trip but always nice to drive.

I’m very close to getting the Zed ready for its manual conversion, but there’s a few things I’m not sure about. I intend on getting the manual kit off Bonsai Breakers, so hopefully I’ll get everything needed. Unless anyone on here has one? 1. Do I need a different ECU for a manual? 2. Do I remove the auto ecu or leave it? 3. The blue relay behind the wing I hear it is bridged together again do I remove the blue relay? 4. I’m sure my zed has a 1 piece prop, I’m guessing I will need a whole manual prop? 5. Does anything need setting up electronically once done? any pointers and advice you think I’ve missed would be great

Does any one have a LWB fuel tank they would like to sell? Thanks

Hi, just put new sill on, now looking to paint. Question, does anyone know what type of paint to use, ie acrylic or 2 pack! And if original is acrylic can I use 2 pa k on sill! Or will it react with other type of paint !

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does anyone know if the targa seals have any type of sealant on them. Been getting water coming in. at the front of the targa on drivers side and behind dripping on the back of the seat, this is the same on the passenger side. I silicone greased the seals (as this worked on my old Z), but when I removed the seals to look at their condition I noticed black bitumen just underneath where they sit under the drain holes. Looked original to my but old and not very water tight, is it supposed to have sealant/bitumen there? Looks like it’s to make sure the water goes down the drain holes and not between the body and door.

Hi all, I need to change the above lines as they are leaking where the union screws into the Turbos. I am not able to get access from underneath to the top union, so what is the easiest way to chenge the lines, Thoughts ??