General Discussions - 300ZX Related

After stripping the the dash to access the instrument panel and putting back together (eratic speedo needle), I've now got chimes going off at around 60mph. I'm hoping this is just a Jap warning thing over 55 or 60 but if not, Help, its driving me mad. If it is just a speed warning chimes, where the hell is the chime box so I can end its life. I've tried listening but its difficult to trace whilst driving. On a second note, I need to get 4 centre caps for MONDIA wheels (Tezuka Tsuyoshi Design) any suggestions. I've roamed the net to no avail and wondered if these could be machined. Thanks :p

Right, this is a bit of a strange one. I was driving to the shopping centre the other day and I noticed my car was overheating a little. It was 32 degrees outside (I live in Italy at the moment) so I thought nowt of it really. On the way home it was overheating a bit more so I got home quickly. A few days later I went to the pub in my car and by the time I got there the temp was way up near the top :( I was in the pub for quite a while so it had time to cool down. When I got out I noticed a puddle under my car. About quarter of a mile away from my house the temp was at the top, so I pulled over onto a car park and waited for it to cool down a bit. Set of again and end…

I need to get new tyres this week , stock size, does anyone have any opinions on what make and where to buy? I dont wanna end up with ones that are too soft like yokohama and only get 8000 out of them. Also, how much should a tyre place charge to fit 'em? Thanks..

I went and got my brakes checked yesterday cos they're squealing like a stuck pig, my front discs are warped and my rears are only being used across 1/4 of the disc :eek: (I wondered why they were shite ;) Got quoted £430 inc fitting for new front and rear discs and front pads. Does this sound about right? Not that I can afford it at the moment, but will have to be top of my list when I get paid :(

just wanna know is it ok to get rid of cat on non turbo import

I guess all imports have the same problem. The horn sounds like it should be on a milk float! Any ideas where to get one that sounds like it belongs in a Z?

Im new to these cars, and i wanted to know what the screen is for that is located behind the indicator stick (the little square screen). Is there any way of testing the screen? When i start up, a little part of it says "ABS" but i presume it says other stuff too???

Hi, Anyone got any idea's where I can get a second hand air con compressor as the one on my uk tt has seized. I don't fancy going to nissan as they will no doubt charge the earth and some more after that. Thanks guys

Ive got a 92 j reg N/A Manual - how do i know if its got it??? Is it electronic suspension or something?

Just popped down to Lancaster Nissan in croydon. As per the title of the post, the guy there was a great help, sorted out part numbers, put the ones I wanted on order andd explained what is and isnt transferable between jap and uk Zeds. Got to say, good work fella.

I just this weekend bought a ZX twin T, I love it but it is havin problems already, I start it, fine, it runs, fine, when I drop it in drive it stalls!!!! Has anyone got any ideas or know of any reputable mechanics in the home counties??

My air con isn't blowing out cold air anymore, even when you set it to 10 degrees. i presume it needs refilling, can i do it myself or do i need to take it to someone. If so will any old halfords do or does it need to be a specialist?

I'm converting to a manual anyway but while my auto box is out and I have lots of time to do it, is it possible to repair myself? It started slipping in third, then in second on full throttle. It got worse until there was no drive in third - it just revved. Changes all occured as normal though. ATF was very black and smelled burnt. Lasted 18 months with 400ish BHP but eventually said NOOOO! :D Is this just the clutches/brake bands whatever they are and are they "easy" to change?

any chance u wannt 2 fix mine im in bournmouth checkout my thread (no drive) cash waiting

HI ALL i give up with frustration with the wiring for these fog lights cos mines an import i have to fit one for mot. tried the rear brake lights as fogs using a relay switch but both banks of brake lights came on , i had a bit of success in getting them to come on and off that is as fog lights on both sides of car but you can,t pass mot with fog lights on both sides of car plus the one on the spoiler lit . any body got a photo of a foglight fitted to a z which looks ok to give me an idea where to fit it or a photo of a reverse lamp converted to a foglight or any other options i could try cheers cully z:)

10 Hi! I ran ECU diagnostic on my 300ZX TT and got code 21. Does this mean that the Power Transistor Unit is destroyed? How could I be 100% sure about this? May I use a voltmeter...what values should there be..? Some tip where I should buy the PTU? Thanks10 11

My brake pedal has been squeaking for ages now, but i haven't been arsed to lube it. Now i've noticed that when i press the clutch pedal its rubbing..not quite a squeak but almost like the sound of a small dump valve everytime i press the pedal. I've had a look to see if anything is rubbing but can't see nothing. Is there any particular joint that needs lubricating or is it a case of saturating the entire lot in grease?????

Re-posted in here as I am stupid and over tired!! ;) Am getting brave! I dusted an Evo VI on the way to the Bubble Inn, I was on the M42, I zipped past him, he saw me, sped up and then I floored it. He was still giving it some and I was easing away, upto about 125mph and then slowed as someone had let a police car park on the private strip we were using........ He then turned off to Measham and gave me the thumbs up as he left! :D 2 RK in 1 week, okay so one was a Civic Type-R but still, they all count! Matty.

Strut braces? Do they work? I have only ever heard good things about them. Any views? Stuart

hi guys just fitted boost guage to uk spec twin turbo manual 1994. just wondered what boost pressure should be. car is decatted and stainless exaust also have hks super power flow airfilter. according to the guage it's showing 14 psi is this safe and normal ? many thanks steve !!

Hi, I am hoping someone can offer me some advice... My Z will usually start right up in the morning. I get about half way out of my driveway and it dies, then it will not start again all day. It cranks, and smells strongly of gasoline, but it won't start. I can usually start it again if I wait 24 hours, but it won't get far. Any suggestions of common things I can look at? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! -Melissa

anyone know what type bulbs are in dipped headlights

I need help. Can anybody help supply a Oil Filter Bracket (Part # 15238)? See attached schematic. My import 2+0 TT Manual does not have an Engine Oil Cooler as standard. The UK spec and other import versions do. The bracket/housing for the Oil Filter, on my car, does not have the inlet and outlet for the feeds to an Engine Oil Cooler Rad, and so I am after one (from a broken engine perhaps). I have tried various solutions with ThinkAuto, but none work out as safely and cleanly as the Nissan solution. I also have a query out to Courtesy (the Nissan UK price is silly). Please help if you can. Thanks, Geoff

My reverse lamp packed up several weeks ago, yesterday I decided to get off my lazy backside and put a new bulb in. Unfortunately, it still doesn't work :confused: I have given the wiring a quick check (quad tail lamp conversion) and all seems fine. This just leaves me wondering if either the reverse switch has 'left the building' or maybe a fuse has gone? Does anyone know if there is a fuse for the reverse lamp? I've checked the main engine bay fuse box and the drivers kick panel pic as requested by Warren and there appears to be no sign of one :rolleyes: Cheerz, Dave

Hey. I have a 1992 300zx 2+2. I plan on getting twin turbos for it, but I have no clue how much it will cost, and what I will need. So basically, I have no idea of what I am doing but I plan on doing it. So if you could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. I also just bought an air intake kit, and I don't know how many filters I need. 2 or 1? Thanks