General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi! I ran the ECU diagnostic on my 90m ZXTT and got the code 53 and 21. My car is hesitating and stumbling (the whole car is shaking). The car is worse when it's half warmed up, but it's also a great lose of power when it's warmed up. When the weather is cold the car could be just fine for about 5 minutes, but when the weather is warm the car is a nightmare from the beginning of the ride to the end...could this possible be a damaged PTU...? (and this may give wrong signal to the O2 sensor at the passenger side?) Thanks EgilTT

I just picked up an oil filter from Nissan, when I got home I noticed it refers to a z31, 01/84- My 300zx is 1992, which I thought was z32 ? Are the oil filters the same on z31 and z32's ? Thanks

My car should be having the clutch changed in a couple of weeks and I was going to change the gearbox oil too. Is there any point in changing the diff oil as well? Thanks Vijay

Hi Guy's Is there much to look out for when removing the inside door cards. Any hidden screws bolts etc. Just one of those jobs not tackled yet on the Z. Cheers Dave

Anyone know how much the ConZult software, cable etc cost? Cheers David

Guy at garage reckons I need a new radiator for my 1992 TT - is this common/likely - or cud he be looking to make money out of me ?? MY original [problem was a clicking sound and some coolant leakage which only happened once (overheating?/coolant too low?)

AGHH! My car has decided to play up this morning, last night I cleaned the temp sensors, the car ran fine, this morning the car will just not idle, I have to keep my foot on the accelerator or the car just dies! The car also hesitates like a barstool. I did manage to limp into work this morning (23 miles!) as I have no other choice. Any help anyone? Now I’m off to do a search! Mike

I found local private to fill gas in for my air-con, but it doesn't work, the guys told me that my z's air-con haven't been used for a long period, but when I drive to 2000 or 3000 rpm, then the air-conditioning is working like normal, more rpm more cold air coming out, does anyone know what happend? Thank you very much all advise appreciated

Right then people I need a set of 18's. I can get some 225 wide all the way round for £800. Is it worth the extra £500ish to get wider back wheels and tyres??? What have you people done????

I bought one of those 'tube' type subwoofers with built in amp. When I wire it to the wire that goes from the back of the radio to the power aerial, I get a lot of crackling and intermittant sound breakup. Then I wire it to the battery wire, its ok, but I have to use an on-off switch, which is a pain. Anyone got any suggestions ? Thanks John

Mostly I have been reading on the forums about the 300ZX, not contributing in anyway. I dont own a 300ZX, so i'm mostly gathering information about the car. At the moment i mostly drive around im my dads car, also a Nissan. Being a Nissan - Laurel ('84) its a fairly sized sedan. Nevertheless, with my length, im still touching the roof with my head, shoulders above the seat, knees spread around the steeringwheel and almost touching the gearshifter. Special seat is being ordered. So with my 6,4 Feet/76,7 Inches (1m95) in heigth, would it be a problem for me to fit into the 300ZX? Or do i need to order a special seat aswell?

Hi fellow Z'ers, I'm going to sell my UK manual soon and the shocks need replacing, Is it an easy enough job to trust a mechanically minded mate and what ones to go for?

Today my gear lever started sticking in the 'Park' position. (with the engine running) and the only way to get it into drive is to use the little red lever that is normally used when you want to take it out of drive without the ignition on. Anyone experienced this ? Thanks John

beware if you've had illegal (too dark) tints done on youre car. i heard on the news the other day that the police are to be issued with light meters to test your windows - too dark & they will order you not to drive it!! (as well as giving you a fine :( )

Can someone tell me what size the stock center caps are ? Thanks in advance

Ihave just disconnected the large rubber hose that goes to the top of the radiator (on the left of the rad). And it has snapped part of the plastic pipe off inside the rubber hose! Ive managed to get the plastic bit out of the rubber hose, but i need to know if i can bond the plastic pipe back on to he rad? Or is there a way of replacing the plastic pipe all together?! Failing that i will have to buy a new radiator, just for the sake of 2p worth of plastic!! Could somebody help me please, and recommend a good bonding/ or glue for the job

Anyone got on pictures of a Jap instrument cluster and the side controls (aircon, etc). Thinking about a Jap inport to replace the rapidly declining UK Zed and need to consider options for this. Excuse my ignorance, but when a speedo conversion is donr do you jet get mph reading on a kpm guage or do you get a new guage as well? If no fog light switch on the side controls, whould it be possible to replace the controls with a UK set. I don't really want a naff fog light switch.

Occasionally when I start the car it screaches like hell, I switch off and try again and its ok, does anyone know what it is ? Thanks John

I know it's a probabal no no, but is there anyway of removing the passanger side turbo without engine removal? Thanks Vijay

My air-con compressor whines when in use. Does anyone know if these pumps can be serviced (e.g. new vanes/blades etc.) or does anyone have a spare they'd like to sell. The aircon works fine but I'm sure it'll eventually seize !! Thanks Shaunmac.

Ive noticed that the stock wheels appear to be handed n/s and o/s. I had new rear tyres today and the guy put the n/s rear wheel back on the rear o/s and viceversa. So now the shapes between the five spokes are pointing forward on the front wheels and backward on the rear wheels. They all pointed forward before. Not that it makes much difference but i was wondering which way they were supposed to be pointing ie. when the car left the nissan factory? Have a look at yours now!

Dual carriageway,coming back from todays journey,decided to head for A1 from sheffield,so there iam,not doing much on the new big empty by pass,passed grimthorpe colliery,XK8 looming,goes past out side lane,so car allthough a bit poorly as you know i decide well why not,straight road for 3 miles,dry weather,so i after him,this was harder,but caught him,then passed at 165:eek: ,stayed there for about 30 secs,then slowed ,the XK8 turned at roundabout me straight on,he had a face like thunder:D but it fookin shifted,i would like one to try out,well what a day,;)

:D Well i dont know much on the new BMW Z4,but this mornin(very early)got passed junc35 m1,what do i see coming like bat outa hell,mmm,me in outside passing a few,so,he gets behind starts to flas me(i fookin hate bad manners)so i tellmemate whos with me tighten your race belts,here we go,i pull into middle(this at 100mph so far)i let him go for about 100 yards,lure him into false sense,so hard down the Z drops a gear,and take off,he sees me coming a bit late(he now in centre lane)he tries but to no avail,i piss past him at 140,then me up to 150+then he starts to dissapear in me rear view,left him for dead,ha,was so rewarding:D About 2 miles later i slowed to 100 and he ju…

cause i havent :D or at least so i thought, got to the bottom of the mad mile and this golf pulls up to me and the guy says "yeesh you left me for dead and i was ringing my car to the redline in every gear"? lmfao i was driving down the road failry quickish :D but changing at around 5500 i think lol.

Hello there folks, This is my first posting on the forum so hello to everyone out there. I don'y have a 300 ZX (yet) but I am in the market for one. Actually going to look at one this afternoon !! Any advice on companies that give good rates for insurance? I am 28 and have 8 years no claims. Thanks. Martin.