General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hello there Folks, How many PCV valves are there? I can find one on the inlet manifold on the nearside of the car but not on the oddside inlet manifold? Am I going blind? Cheers. Martin.

I get lots of people ring me up with problems with their engine. As most of you know the PTU is always the first thing that comes to mind. So I can give more informed advice to people regarding this issue, could anyone who has had a PTU go wrong please state what symptons they had before they replaced their PTU. Thanks Andy

Anyone seen this on Autotrader ? Private car sale of a 300 in a auction in Japan but it has 20 Inch alloys !! 1990 NISSAN 300 ZX FAIRLADY TWIN TURBO,AUTO,T-BAR ROOF,LOWERED,AFTERMARKET 20" ALLOYS,AFTERMARKET EXHAUST,AFTERMARKET BODYKIT,AFTERMARKET RED LEATHER RACING SEATS,MOMO STEERING WHEEL,CD PLAYER,FULL ELECTRICS,CRUISE CONTROL,AIR CON,CLIMATE CONTROL,6 MONTHS TAX AND 12 MONTHS MOT. 30000 miles. PS Sick as a chip as my Manual TT is in the garage with a clutch problem..... Ginja

Had a little tussle with a vr6 the other night. I know it should have been an easy kill and was! We were following a bus at 45 awhen the road opened up and he was behing me. We b oth got by and I slowed down to a cruise. He then flew by me so I thought not so fast! Left her in 5th and just followed him. He was wringing it's neck to keep away from me but he couldn't. I knewthey weren't good in the twisty's but til now didn't know just how bad! He slowed for even the smallest bends! Ivan

Checked the steering rack and linkages at the rear, all nice and tight and no wear. I think it maybe shockers, as it does`nt like white lines in the road. Any ideas or suggestion? thanks.

Regarding the trim on the T-top (the one that is about 3 inches away from the intersection with the window, and continues down each side of the windscreen to meet the bonnet) does anyone know how to restore it back to black again ? It appears to be fading to a greyish black with white-ish cloudy areas. Thanks John

Does anybody know what kind of power a manual can safely cope with-and is there anyone out that can mod them to take bigger numbers? Cheers Stuart:confused:

Whilst on a motorway journey - my hot cat light came on for a few minutes. I've read on here that cleaning the contacts PTU might resolve this as it's likely to be unburnt fuel ingiting in the wrong place. I've also read where it is and what it is supposed to look like but I still can't find the damn thing. Has anyone got a photo of what it looks like? Incidentally the posting by Deano suggested that his car hesitated when the light came on - I got something similar. It was slightly lumpy when trying to cruise at a constant speed. Cheers Rod

Where is the best place to get a front strut brace from, and how easy are they to fit?

Noticed that my drivers side window seals were starting to crack. How easy are they to replace and how much?

I need another rad as the plastic end caps have cracked(this is rad number 2 this year!) once more. So - where can I get a full metal rad from and at what price? Are there other options like metal end caps fitted to the standard core? Would fitting a manual spec rad(without the autobox oil cooler) give me better cooling capabilities? Or are the two types of rad just as efficifent(sp?) as each other? (If I go the manual rad route then I was thinking of getting this:http://www.zcentre.co.uk/performance/perf2/oil_cool.htm) Cheers, Trev

Hi all, I've just removed the valve body/shift solenoids from my auto box, i've tested the solenoids and found the O/D and lock up solenoids to be ok, but the block of 3, shift A/B and L/P solenoids don't work....My question is, is it normal for all 3 solenoids to go down at once? Thanks Baz

Okay Im considering upgrading my shocks, firstly the rears are creaking a bit therefore need replacement in my book ;) secondly Id like a bit more of a harder ride. Who has what and what do you feel about them?

Does anyone know what diameter vacuum piping we have in the TT engine bay? Gonna get some pretty coloured replacement but need to know what sizes and how much of each approx :) I think red piping will allow the air to flow fastest ;):D Cheers Pete

I got overtaken by two grinning lads in an M3, really dont know how they got into my test track complex, anyway I thought I'd test out the new chip + 12psi boost :D:D:D so I pulled along side them and they duly obliged :D They tried to keep up but I creamed all over them - muhahahaaaaa! From about 80-130ish :D:D. Far too easy! I exited the track further down and they passed with thumbs up :D:D :cool: Pete

now then Ive just spent the last 2 hours reading through old posts about gutting cats or bying cat bypass pipes? I would, as many would prefer to gutt the cats you have. Mine a 92 import tt. many say dont gut because you'll have gas flow problems, but many have done this and its fine??. If it does create gas flow problems in the empty boxes does this create a slight backpressure? and can you gut them without spliting them? as you can all tell Im slightly confused about this weeks sunday job? many thanks JIM.:confused: :confused:

Anyone out ther with first hand experience of increasing the power in a non-turbo. What are the best/most effective methods???

Hi All, I am looking for a new set of aftermarket pedals for my Auto as my old razo ones need replacing. Can somebody provide me the part number for these please ??? Thanks "Ammar"

Thinking of buying a radar detector . anyone had experience of them and/or can recommend a decent one? ps just come back from california - every other cars a zed! (well nearly!)

My local importer suggests that I have my car undersealed to help protect it against the road salt in winter. The cost id £85 + VAT. Seems like a good idea. Does this sound about right cost wise? I assume jap imports are not undersealed at the factory due to the fact that they don't salt the roads in Japan. All the best. Martin.

The brakes on my car squeal loudly under light pressure. Is this due to the type of pads fitted? Any help and advice appreciated. All the best. Martin.

Hello there, Are there any other Scottish owners on this list? I'm looking for a reputable garage to service and look after my 1989 TT import. I live in Edinburgh so somewhere in the central belt would be best. Cheers. Martin.

Has anyone ordered a propshaft centre bearing from courtesy nissan. I have done all the searches on here and on courtesy site. I have the part no (37521-33P25) which is for the uk one. Mine is a 1989 jap import tt auto and I can find no referance to this on any site. So what I am needing is the part no and preferable a link so I can order one. Here's hoping someone can help. regards kev

During heavy rain I get leaks at the junction of the T-top to window area. I have inspected the seals, they look ok, I lubricated them with that Holts Rubber Lubricant. Are there any 'fixes' for this problem, any mods to the lever mechanism that would clamp the tops tighter ? John

I've posted this before with no interest but I've got a set myself and they do look very nice!!! They do not cover the complete sill like the ones Smithy was getting made but these will certainly do for the time being. Vijay