General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi Guys Anyone fitted an autometer mechanical water temp gauge. If so where do you fit the sender cos it has a 1/2"NPT male connector. Do I need to replace the top radiator pipe with a stainless steel pipe and have a boss welded on it or is there another place to put it. There is only 6ft of capillary tube connected to the meter and it is quite a run to get back from this position. It is also difficult to keep it away from extra heat that could affect the gauge. Any ideas :confused: Cheers, Dean.

Having my radiator sorted this week on my 300tt auto (the rad is oil fed). Has anybody bypassed the oil feed and put a normal rad on with the oil feed going to is own oil cooler what can i do and what do i lookout for with this operation :) Ken :)

Hi, Anyone know whether it is still legal to have clear lenses on the rear brake lights, combined with red colour bulbs. I have hear that the actual colour of the lenses has to be red even when unlit! Mark

just took the center consoleout of the z as my alarm light had fallen out is that the easiest thing to do in the world just 4 screws and lift out with radio in as well not good theft protection like thought it was going to be like my corsa 1 but no the first job ever to be easy on the Z :)

Have been having friendly banter with guy at work about his tvr and my datsun as he calls it, he has a 95 n reg griffith 500 5ltr 68 k full tvr history, and yes you guessed it tonight it finally happened, we left work at same time, and the inevitable happened. Ive driven his a few times b4 i got my tt, and to be honest i thought nothing could be quicker, its sound and feel are awesome. We went from 40, then almost a stand still then from 100, so a good measure. result; from 40 to 80 = same, standstill to 150 = same ish to 80 after 80 i was off, i gained about six car lengths ahead, couldnt believe it im still in awe, then again from 100 i was off again, up to 140 this…

Against better advice I went down to Ram City Motors, to have a look at the Zeds they have down there. True to for there were 3 dogs, but one that seemed to be in much better nick than the others. Anyway I had a good look around the thing and noticed that the turbo gauges didn't match the ones in the link http://www.300zx.co.uk/tech/BuyingZ.htm The ones in this only went to ±0.7 or ±7 (can't remember which). I'm going back this weekend for a drive, but the link says that the boost should be passed 7 bar region. If it is 7 bar on the dials on this import then surely its underboosting? Anyone else seen this? Cheers Rod

Hi, A few weeks back you might remember me asking for advice on getting my cracked windscreen reaplaced. Autoglass told me today that Nissan said the windscreen trim that needs to be replaced with the screen is now unavailable (what ever that means) - which means i cant have my windscreen replaced at the mo! Its sounds very strange but the chap at autoglass said it has happened before to other models like a volvo t70 - could not do repairs to them for 2-3 months. Anyway chap is ment to be talking to Nissan to find out what is going on! Lucky the crack is not in the danger area - so i can still drive the car.... So i dont know if he has the wrong end of the stic…

My 1990 n/a 300z wont start cold, roll starts fine and will start once car is warmed up fine. ECU shows 55 code, so nothing wrong, fuel pressure good, new fuel pump, filter, and regulator. All coil packs are good, consistnat strong spark observed at each one. Car does crank over, just will not fire. Please help me. :confused:

My exhaust has started to blow, brilliant just what I need....NOT!!:mad: Took it to local tyre & exhaust place and they found where it was blowing , back from the cats the next box there!....£440 + vat Nissan Part ..eek:eek: :eek: Did a search on this wonderfull forum and found Top Gear place in St Albans. They do a full stainless steel system not including the down pipes for £470 + vat.:cool: So I've booked it in with them for next week. If there's anywhere cheaper please let me know!! Cheers, F.T.

Noticed over the last few days oil on the driveway!!:eek: Looked underneath and its dripping down over the gearbox but it's definately engine oil. Checked oil level , seems ok , any ideas ?:confused: Cheers, F.T.

Petrol repair bonding chemical looks to be spot on if you have a leaking fuell tank, of course all normal safety precautions are required and after any repair it is best kept observed for a while. Pic one shows leaking fuel after tyhe support strap was removed Pic two shows 36 hours later after chemical cure repair. Jeff TT

Is it usual to have a strong whiff of fuel for a few minutes (max) after starting the engine up? Also, after hoofing it quite a bit, there are other smells (oily maybe?). Not intense but if you don't have a cold, you'll notice it. Is this also usual? Regards, Peter

Right, due to evil company benefits changing loads and us all losing our Company Fuel cards (grumble moan complain), and a really nasty clash with me moving miles away, going to have to get a second car as a general cruiser for heading to and from work. 50 miles each way from Warwick to Milton Keynes (will be when I've moved), that means running the Zed every day is *way* too much.. so, not selling the zed, and need something else, and need advice please. I'll be honest, total snob when it comes to cars.. need something that's less than £10k *nice* to drive... reasonably quick, good motor way cruiser, decent fuel economy... how are R33 Skyline's on fuel?! :) (oh …

Does it need core change? Who sells it? My borther wants to raise the boost and I've heard that SE chips are equally good as JWT ones.

Hi, Great site - looks like lots of very passionate owners! need some advice on where to get a cambelt change done - somewhare in or around Berkshire? Go to a Nissan Dealer?? How much as a guide price for this?? Thanks!!! DC

Me again well you know i got beaton by that T5 well now i could not beat a calton 300 gsi (did not look standard) Is this bad? i looked and its 0-60 is 6.4? is it really that fast as i kepted up with it

Right, it looks like due to the cost of a garage to remove the engine and supply turbos (£1700 on average) I am going to have to remove the engine myself and fit them. I have managed o locate a lock up which I can rent out for a month only, is this long enough? What advice can anyone give me? I have fitted a turbo on a CVH and also done several CVH (escort turbo) engine removals and refits so I know a thing or two about engine removal. All advise would be appreciated, also is there anything I might as well do whilst the engine is out apart from check for obvious oil leaks (the engine sounds sweet). Thanks again guys. Mark (The Worlds unluckiest…

i'm two days away from ordering(from Japan that is) the car i always wanted and 99.99% i will be ordering the non-turbo version(manual). All the twin-turbos i have found for good money have been sold:(, and i'm not that lucky to find a TT Zed within my price range in two days time. Can someone make me feel good about buying an NA cos i really need to?:(

Seeing as its a rare beast to be sold 2nd hand, I thought I'd bring to everyones attention that I have an ACT racing clutch for sale. All the information you need is in the message I've posted under the "Used parts for sale - AndyZ" section of the forum. Thanks AndyZ

Having my car painted and they want shroud around aerial removed[changing from black 2 yella] anybody no? cheers Dave

Hi having trouble getting the zed to tick over under 2 grand you guys say it is usually tps can i swap my man one with my auto to see if that is it!!!!!!! cheers Dave

got car back today after whoopsie with oil etc blah blah blah...£140.00 and all sorted, oil, filter, etc and check on conzult, all ok now - phew!! Problem is, coming back from garage, happened to glance at aftermarket temp gauge, and it said 230f. now, im no mechanic, but im thinking thats gonna cook the lump. Stock gauge in normal place. just under half way, seemingly all ok. So is the gauge buggered, OR is the car running at 230f, no hissing, smoke etc and after she cooled down checked coolant etc and all o.k, any ideas folks, its an autometer gauge (electrical) and has veen fed from the temp sensor on rad(spliced wires) vicky x x

My car has just started to rev when ever i drop the clutch. Also if i lift off when driving i start to accelerate!!! A bit scary when i'm aproaching a junction. If i rev it manually it drops back down to normal. I'm going to have a look at it tomorrow in the light but any ideas?? Thanks....

Hi , I've a bog standard 300zx TT Manual Uk model 130,000 miles, I want to up the boost and was thinking of installing the Superchips ECU and wastegate nipples to up the boost. Is this upgrade ok? Am also thinking of changing the standard exhaust to the Scorpion unit as my present original unit is rusting badly. Thanks.

Help!! Was in Germany cruising 70mph, noticed the inside heating stopped, the car started losing power, then white smoke started pouring out. I pulled over to the side, white smokle everywhere, iginition start, but motor doesnt, it didnt lockup. My cars currently at a friends place in Germany, and Im trying to find a Nissan dealer. The car is near Cologne. Im phonin gthe AA to help shift it to a dealer. Anyone got any ideas what is could be. 300ZX twin Turbo 3litre 1989 automatic.