General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just checking my oil level today on may Jap NA. The dipstick seems to say ok but when i took off the oil reservoir cap - there is no oil visible. Should i be able to see oil looking down the hole like when you look down the radiator cap and see coolant?? The car is on a slight slope - but nothing big, back end of the car is at the lower end of the slope. Its a pain in the ass having your driveway on a slope :) Thanks Barry.

I notice last night that when I hit the gas, head light power drops nearly 30-40%. Battery is replaced 2 months ago. I used more amps than before. Everything was fine until last night i guess thats why i noticed it. What kind of problem might cause this?

Hello agian guys! Seems like ages since i was last on here...:eek: Hope all is well!! Guys i need help and some info on turbos, recently my engine just collapsed on me so ive decided to get it rebuilt:rolleyes: So whilst the eng's out, might as well do the usual and get me T's upgraded.....not that ive got spare cash lying around or anything:D :D Which is y i need to know which 1's are the best to get power wise etc. I need them to handle over 400bhp easy cos im also getting forged pistons, bearings, uprated gaskets etc etc.... all info much appreciated! cheers jaz

When stumbling through the mass of automotive bits and bobs that I have accumulated over the last few years I found a small K&N filter. Looks like a crankcase filter which I may have had for an old cooper s engine a few years OK. But it is new and very shiny and surely would look better under the bonnet of my Zed as opposed to the floor of my garage. Any where benefit from a nice and shiny chrome filter with an outlet of 12-15mm without stretching it, maybe 20mm with some persuading?:confused:

hi folks, no, not a speed question. Just had entire cooling system overhauled - piece of mind etc.. AND have noticed the following, which is a little worrying. before overhaul, took AGES for warm air through vents and needle to even move, let alone reach 'normal' operating temp. NOW it is a halfway (normal) with semi warm air after approx 2 miles/5mins of 'easy' driving - i.e poodling up the road with the usual plumes of condensation out of arse end. is this normal for all your zeds, or has the garage forgotton to connect anything - needle doesn't move any further and all levels havn't depleated once normal temp reached. so. is something shagged…

On the Z I'm hoping to purchase end of this month, the bloke thinks the roof is leaking but my mate who's a mechanic & did some work on it recons it's the window not seating properly 'cause of some broken plastic thing in the door which he's gonna fix. Can the leaking Targa be a big problem to sort out if it is this? Cheers.

No this is not yet another thread debating headlight mods. I simply need to know how to change the headlight bulbs? Had a look under the hood and couldn't even figure out where to start (born techy can't you tell..) Can anyone point me to step-by-step instructions, or give me a clue??? While your at it, how are the fogs changed? Cheers

Hi folks! Ok, went to have a look/test drive of a 200SX - it was sold. Cue salesman to ask "what about a 300ZX? they're a lot more fun."... One LONG test drive later (on my own :rolleyes: ) and I'm hooked! It was an Import 2 seater targa TT, red, standard - new auto box and 55k miles... Question - before I go hand over some cash, is there anything in particular to look for on these cars?... also, what about a lot of the Jap import/dealers here in the South west - any to avoid, or any to head straight to?? Help much appreciated folks...... JFF :D

Hi, I thought you may be interested in a very simple cheap upgrade! Attach Z logo in steering wheel centre. The Z badge can be purchased from the Z Centre. Pic attached. Good luck. Geoff.

Hi everyone, I was away last week - hope you're all doing great. Anyway - I've decided I'd better look into replacing rear spoiler, as oem one is starting to perish. I know about the Z centre stuff, any ideas and addresses for Essex, Herts or nearby for rear spoilers? I've also attached a pic of my 300zxtt with the '99 spec f/bumper for you to see. Enjoy :) Geoff.

HELLO ALL GOT A FLAKY REAR SPOILER SILVER PAINT ON ONE END NOT HAPPY WITH LIFE AT ALL SO I,VE GOT 2 REMOVE THE SPOILER SO IF ANY OF U LOVELY Z OWNERS CAN HELP ON REMOVAL PROCEDURE OF SPOILER I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL ITS A STANDARD SPOILER ON A 91 NON TURBO AUTO CHEERS CULLY Z:confused:

So - finally I'm posting so I guess I must be serious. Here's the deal: I'm nearly 24, and currently drive a saxo VTR which I've owned for over 2 years - the car handles beautifully, and has been a joy to own. However, I feel the time has come to change it for something with a little more power. I don't want to spend a fortune changing the car and can't see that there's a more value-for-money sports car than a used Z when you combine performance and good looks (other options: fiat coupe 20V turbo = not sure about looks, fiat reliability, Scooby turbo = non-coupe looks and higher price). So I'd love a zed, and I figure a 90-92 Z won't cost much more than the s…

would anyone know why ,since i have changed the oil the oil pressure gauge is not working properly?.....its not the pump....could it be somthing simple..:confused:

Current brakes are looking tired. Feels like at least one piston is sticking, pads are low and disks look worn. So I'm thinking of upgrade however on a budget. I have done a bit of a site search on Skyline front brake disk/caliper replacement which sounds tempting, but I'm not sure which ones to go with. ( If I can find any decent ones). I have heard of R32, R33 and R34 models being used. The main problem is I will be using stock wheels. If anyone has swapped these units or knows which is the best direct replacement for a UK 1991 auto I would be very grateful for any info!! Are we talking much improved braking over the old units or should we just …

Got my Z back this week after going on 5 months. It's had a full engine rebuild with Ross pistons, Nismo steel head gaskets, oversized intercoolers (thanks to TimmyTurbo), and huge ballbearing turbo's (not sure exactly what they are; universal turbos built them and they have Garret stamped on them, but no recognisable model - GT25 , GT28 etc.) Only problem I've got now is fuelling - at 1.25bar its right on the limit of what the standard injectors and fuel pump can handle, so next week its going back to the garage for an uprated fuel pump and a fuel pressure regulator to keep me going until I can afford my 750cc injectors. The end goal is to get around 500rwhp …

Anyone know if a speedo cluster from a Series II manual will work in a Series I Auto? Thanks :)

talking aircon I've got a jap-TT with aircon, but I can't seem to make the air come out of anywhere other than the windscreen vents. Nothing comes out the side vents or the under dash ones. Result = frost bite in the toes and red head ... I've tried every combination of button pushing I can think of. Am I missing a buton somewhere or has a fan/pipe/valve/heater matrix/what-ever gone?? all the dash controls appear to be working fine. lights come on when pushed etc. aircon is responcive to temp changes, but no air flow other than windscreen vents Any ideas :confused: Cheers Mark

Hi, Firstly I would just like to say that I love my zed after 3 days of driving it, the best car I have ever owned and found out today that I can lower the rear of the seat as well as the front, dead clever that although it is now like I am sitting on the road with a tuft of hair sticking over the steering wheel, cool though. I got about 250miles to a full tank, is this normal? If so, anyone know of any cheap petrol shares? Secondly, where can I get some small 'www.300zx.co.uk' stickers for my rear windows, I seen them on another zed and they look really cool. Third, I am taking out my stereo tomorrow and need something to fill the other gap where the…

doe's anyone know any where i can have my auto transmission over hauled at a sensible price...its a low milage box so it would need slight attention....and is there any way of cleaning or freeing a sticking gearchange soleniod...my second gear is not functioning due to a soleniod possibly sticking...as box overheated during a long run...Cheer's

has any one on here got these kind of dump valve, if so could you answer a few questions for me please 1. which type of turbo xs valve have you got 2. where did you get them from 3. do they require any special kind of fitting kit Cheers Aki

A little while ago someone was saying about a fault where (whatever it was) cut off the fuel because it thought the engine wasn't running, or something like that. Can anyone remember what that was? Sorry its a bit vague, but its all I can remember.

Hiya, Carrying on from my post about selling my Zed yesterday, I've been thinking for a while that I could actually use it instead? For thos ethat didn't see my post yesterday, I'm seriously thinking about getting rid of mine because I don't use it. I do a 110 mile round trip to work every day and I use a Mondeo, so my Zed just sits around gathering dust and costing me money every now and again.. Bearing in mind it's got 79500 miles on it already, how do these cars stand up to the kind of mileage I have to do every day, if I were to ditch the Mondeo and use the Zed? Am I likely to experience engine trouble in 10K miles or so? Thanks for your help.. …

Hi all, This is my first post on this very active forum. So far the only active forum about 300ZX’s I know. So a small introduction would be appropiate. I’m a 21 year old student. I study Civil Engineering in The Hague (Holland, I’m Dutch). It’ll take another two years before I finish my study. Hopefully i’ll get a job with a decent income. My second car that’ll buy will be a 300ZX TT, at the moment I dont have a car. But when I finished my study I’ll buy the car currently owned by my dad. That car is also a Nissan, a Nissan – Laurel (C31). Build in 1984, 2,4L and 115 bhp. Check out http://www.datsunworld.com >models>C31, the fourth car on the top-row, f…

Hi, I have spoken to Bosch UK Technical Dept about a higher CC replacement for the Zeds injector! They say they have found a higher CC side feed injector ( the EV10 series), but without the actual physical dimensions and impedance of the ZED injector being available they cannot help me any further! Can anyone help? Also does anyone have contacts in German 300ZX forum as they would have probably sourced one by now if anyone would! Mark

As I am completely computer illiterate,can anyone explain to me -very simply - how I get an avatar cos I'm embarressed by the blandness of my posts;) cheers Adam