General Discussions - 300ZX Related

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

To fetch the old chestnut subject of breather kit up. Seen as I have the turbo techniks breather kit and has been on for a year. I noticed that when i remove the oil filler cap off on idle there is a vacuum quite a lot actually. So is this normal with this mod as most cars I know give some back pressure not sucked out by the vacuun lines to the breather kit, which i would thought could lean the mixture too much. Anybody make any sense of it. Richard ps pcv valves were ok as well last time i checked.

Sorry to jump on you like this but for some reason you cant recieve PM's I noticed you said you are a car sprayer, any idea of the best mastic to hold a new rear spoiler on, and the best source? Cheers Jock Ps ignore any other posts just like this, it was me with the shotgun effect:)

Removed the bolt through the middle of power steering pump and 3 smaller bolts to the right but its still not budging. Theres a bolt on the top left behind the pulley that I cant shift. Does it need to come off and if so is it OK to take the pulley wheel off, it seems stuck on tight. I've got 3 of the 4 bolts out of the Aircon compressor but just can't get to the top rear one. Tried a crows foot socket as recommended but even that won't fit :( Any ideas?

How do you get the boots off the front steering/track rods? Mine have both split and need replacing.

I'm removing thhe front propshaft section to get the auto box out but can't seem to get the 2 halves apart :( Am I doing it right? I've taken the centre support bearing off and got the 4 bolts out holding the sections together but they dont seem to want to separate. Is there something i've missed or is it just siezed together?

Does anyone know if Champion do an equivalent plug to the NGK PFR6B-11 (platinum) suitable for a 300 N/T LOCKY

Started the new spoiler today, found a load of dirt and gunk under there. And the water runs out of it like a sponge when you bend it .

Is it ok to have play in the power steering pump pulley ( i think its the steering pump, its the one at the top on drivers side). Its only small amount of wobble , about 1mm but im worried it may damage a seal and pee out fluid . Anyone have same prob, or know if its ok like this? Thanks , Trev.

Just wanted to say thanks to all those who repied to my post, "Apexi Air Filter" Just re-instaled filter,sealed all joints,made a bracket to stop bounce and reset the ECU. Running perfect now. Many thanks, Phil.

iv got a 92 tt auto z. its done this a couple of times but not as bad as 2day.hear goes when i pull away it feels like the clutch is slipping virtually no drive attall all revs no action but if i switch the car off 4 a couple of seconds then turn it back on it seems ok. until half an hour later then it does it again. help much apprietiated:confused: :confused:

I need a service, but I've noticed a lot of u use 10/60 castrol. Ive been using mobil 1 0/40 fully syn for 3 years, but the car does make a ticking noise when first started up, but goes away once warm. which is better and where can you buy the 10/60 castrol from?

What spec did you go for? How much and where did you get it done????

Who has had theirs done? If so where and what did it cost you?

Dear All, I've got a bit of a puffing billy right Zorst when I apress the gas pedal. It does not look like a Steam Train but it is enough to be noticed in the rear view. The smoke is white btw, not blue.... A little help ?? Ta, Phil

I need to repaint my rear bumper but am unshore on how to remove the old paint. Should I rub it off or can I use a stripper on it? Anyone done any work on the rubber panels who can help?

Just got my n/s/f wheel bearing replaced and the ABSlight refuses to clear any pointers in this matter! spoke to my machanic said all bleed ok no air in lines etc cheers Dave