General Discussions - 300ZX Related

I've been warned that my Turbotechnics breather kit may damage my pride and joy ! Having done a search on the archives it seems most of the hostile comments relate to the group buy, and the fact that the hoses supplied were the wrong size. I had mine fitted long before the group buy and hopefully haven't had any problems caused by it. Quite to the contrary it's doing it's job just fine. Are there any telltale signs I should be looking out for ? I REALLY don't want my engine to go bang so soon after my gerabox ! Also, should I go for BOV's or recirc to replace it ? Cheers !

Clutch slips like mad, came across these the other night - http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/frmTemplateH.asp?SubFolderID=184&SearchYN=N I was thinking of this one; 'RPS Sport Clutch with Sprung Hub for 1990-96 300ZX TT, any idea of what its like, or anyone recommend any of the others? or even the flywheels? My Z is standard apart from exhaust and soon an intake. At most ill chip + raise the boost a little.

Hi guys, Finally after a few months of waiting I have my 300zx TT, well worth the wait. Had a nice long drive back from Brighton, although it rained all the way soI diddnt really get chance to open it up fully. Bring on the sunshine! Let me know what you think! DO I have upload problems?:confused:

Can you notice any difference after install? Is it worth it?

Hi, Just bought my first 300zx at the weekend - i love this car! just wondering how to get the engine chasis number (not the model code) I cant see it in the place where its suppose to be my car is a 2 str import though appreciate any ideas. thanks oli

Hi All, Does anyone know where I can view a Z32 Parts microfiche on the net? I have seen 1 but it is not a great copy. Cheers :confused:

Hi, My battery is completely shot - output of 2.5 mv and not accepting any charge. This could explain why the alternator was outputting 16V or it could be that the voltage regulator in the alternator has gone and killed my battery. So any recommendations on what to get / not to get as far as the battery is concerned please. Once I get it started I shall check the alternator output and if still 16V and if so any recommendations what to get / not to get please.

Hi all, Right I'm starting to leave rainbows everywhere I go, it's working out at a bottle of TQ every 50 miles or so, I think I've located the problem. It's the hose under the alternator pulley. Some of you suspected that this would be split at the bend as there is a join there, but it seems to be leaking from the top of the hose or what ever it is connected to up there, maybe the pump but I really don't know. I have a picture of it at home so I'll attach it when I get in (if I get a chance tonight). I can't see to get to this from underneath, not sure what I would do even if I could. Is there an easy way to get to it ?. If not do you know how much I should b…

Can you get Detonation at low RPM say 2-3k

Guys, I was driving down the A13 lastnite and it was around that time i started hearing a 'knocking' noise from the engine!! After calling Andyduff and some more further investigating i realised that it was only happening from around 2500rpm to bout 3500-4000rpm???? it doesnt happen b4 or after?!?! Sounds quite bad, thought i blew me engine, have i? does any1 no what it could be? The knocking sounds like when u hold the end of a stick to a bicycle wheel..... thanks jaz

Guys, Popped out in the Z tonight and the second fan came in after a few miles no warm air out of the vents spotted the gauge move off the norm so i stopped the Z at once!!!!!. All the water had gone?????got some water from a pub and got the Z home without any movement on the gauge. As i put the water in, it slowly disappears and still no warm air,whats happening? no sign of it underneath. Ken Z :confused:

Are these any good, do they fit straight on, or do i need something to work with them.

Im getting a strange gurgling noise from the near side around by the bulkhead. I've had this problem before and apparently there is a valve down that way that needs bleeding now & then. Does anybody know what this might be & where i can find it.

Hi dudes, If i floor it she pulls hard untill around 5500 where she slowly loses go and i notice a funny high pitch noise. Any ideas? She runs fine otherwise apart from a worse than average mpg ( Cheers

Hello all, i'm in the market for a 300zx. I have found one that is within my price range, but has 160k miles on it. The engine has been replace due to a broken timing belt, and the new engine has 19k miles on it. It has a new clutch in it, and the interior is aftermarket. I would like to know if there are any other areas that i need to have checked for repairs, or if any major work is coming my way soon, such as a new transmission or suspension. Thanks, if you could email me I would appreciate it. whtmike102k@hotmail.com

nelson never cease to amaze me.. went in today to ask for some bump stops.... £24 plus vat??? WTF? Anyone on here using the powerflex universal ones? if so, which one did u go for as they do a few different sizes And.. does anyone know where i can get shock dust covers from, u know what i mean those rubber boots that go over your strut to keep the crap off, no-where seems to sell them.. someone must(other than nelson).. i know halfords and tweeks do some bump stop and dust cover all in one units (spax ones i think).. has anyone used these..

I have a 90 zxtt 2+2...I was driving down the M5 last week at approximatley between 120 and 140mph for an hour or so during the early morning, when all of a sudden the car seemed to jump out of gear and the rev counter shot right up while using o/d. i slowed down to 90mph turned the o/d off it was fine while in 3rd gear until i put the o/d on again and i reached over 120 then it slipped out of gear again....i got it home..the next morning i checked the autotrans fluid level which was ok,then took it out for a test drive to see if the box had just a temparary fault but had even worse problems...it wouldnt change from 1st to second or to 3rd gear unless i took my foot off t…

Just done a ecu test and it came up with 34 - detonation sensor wire. If I don't get this fixed will the car still run ok. Do you think this will cut the car out at high boost + WOT?

I have had my car for nearly a year and would like to know is there any makers name or stamp on aftermarket stainless exhaust systems!. I have a fairly large bore twin [each side] system. I have had on ramp but cannot see anything, am i missing it!!!! The reason for identification is so i can get ecu upgrade and know what BHP she has got and what upgrade to get! cheers Dave

Anyone know of anywnere around the south that tints windows for the zed and charge a fair price???? My car is black any suggegtions for what colour to go for i dont wanna go over the top really i was thinking about completely black but im not sure now:confused: :confused: Any ideas would be great cheers Marc:) :)

Hi, after the long thread re sandwich wrapped headliights I drove mine last night and the dipped beam, whilest not very deep is OK, in fact it is on a par with my Xantia diesel runabout, which has good headlights. Mine is a '93 series 2, maybe they improved them? Anyway thats it really, just thought I would say.

Hi guys I've got a funny rattle coming from the engine... I had teh cambelt changed a couple of months ago and about a week after it had been done it started to develop this intermittent rattle. The rattle's got progressively worse and is now there all the time. It doesn't sounds metallic like tappets - it sounds to me more like a plastic rubbing on plastic noise, but a definite rattle. And it rises with the RPM. I'm thinking maybe the monkeys at the Nissan dealer have put a belt back on or something and its rubbing on something else..? I though it might be the fan but the noise is defo coming from the vicinity of the engine block ... Any advice m…

does anyone know where i can get whels re-furbished, ive just recently bought some second hand wheels. ive tried a local company but they wont do them because there split rims. cheers Aki

Hey guys! Just to prove that our cars don't necessarily have to be the petrol guzzling monsters we all know them to be: Drove down to Torquay on Friday afternoon to spend a weekend with the godchildren. It was a 198mile door-to-door trip which took us about three and a half hours (including a half hour break at Wimpy's for a much needed burger). Drove the car around there on Saturday and Sunday and then back up to Birmingham. I filled the tank up with Optimax before setting off on Friday and have managed to make the complete round trip on it! That is a good 410 miles driven on about 12 gallons of juice (the empty tank indicator has not come on yet so I reckon I …

Hi All, I'm having a bit of trouble locating any clutch servo circuit hoses with good price and availability. There are five of them and they run from the intake manifold balance tube to a couple of vacuum tanks, a 3 way connector and check valve to the clutch booster. Can anyone suggest any reasons not to use standard pipe such as 8mm fuel hose which seems to be of similar construction but is a bit more flexible. Anyone got any data for the sort of vacuum created in the inlet manifold? If I knew what sort of vacuum the pipe needed to withstand I think I'd be able to source appropriate hose. At the other end of the clutch circuit I'm short of the flexible h…