General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Despite sub zero temperatures of the brass monkey variety the cooling fan on my Zed is on almost all of the time. Like a trip to the corner shop and back and its on! The temperature needle is a little high too, heater is working fine though. The coolant level is okay having recently changed it and put fresh antifreeze in. Anyone any ideas? is it the thermostat stuck open / shut? is it anything to do with the temp sensor sending dodgy signals to the fan? or something else? any advice greatly appreciated Regardz Ian D.

Can anyone tell me a good insurance company for an imported 300zx twin??? The cheapest!! Thanks Tom

How much is a boost gauge?

I have a problem. Just fitted uprated intercoolers reset the ecu so not that. When under WOT and pressure gets high the whole engine just dies. It doesn't cut out as no ignition lights come on, just looses all power until the throttle is slightly lifted off. At moment the evc is running at 0.95bar. Was wandering if it is the injectors maxxing out, but the boost pressure isn't really that high, and it doesn't feel like it is running out of fuel more an electrical problem. can the ecu (SE) be cutting something out? Please help as it tends to be a bit dangerous overtaking. It cut out 3 times whilst overtaking one car with a lorry coming opposite way. Felt like a twa…

...had it on charge but it won't hold it - so it's time for a new one. Question is what amp rating? - 60, 64,66,70, 72 etc. Mines a 90 jap na 2+2. Any info greatfully received. cheerz Jack

where is the best place to buy a dual air filter? will they work with standard chip?

WOULD RAISING THE PROFILE ON REAR CAUSE AN IMBALANCE IN HANDLING OF MY Z :)

hi, i had a search but couldnt find anything similar, nice cold frost morning, key wont go in lock, some hot water sorted that out, anyway i gets car started and de iced wingscreen, car was idling for about 5 minutes no prob, pulls off down street everything seems ok, 2 minutes later at a junction im waiting in traffic 30 seconds maybe, then light change i pull right on to main road with a little gas just as car is leveling up on to main road it dies, this was while in D and a touch of gas, all lights come on dash, i have to switch off reset imobiliser car restarts no prob and i drive off. hmm i thought maybe its just cold. so on the way home i takes the long way hom…

hello all ,tyres and sizes on rear of my z are 225/55/ R16 v95 is this the biggest size that will fit on standard alloys if not ,will 225/60/R16v95 :)

Someone gave me a link to the electrical diagram can i have it again i need to know which fuse supplies power to the head unit???????? Anyone reccomend someone who can fix the pull to the left on my steering????

I havent done one in far too long and as a result the colour of the fluid is red.....I can drain the radiator part no problem but there must be sooo much sediment in the block it keeps coming back red again - I have read on TT.net that there are Engine block drain plugs and although they dont recommend undoing them, the service manual shows this as the procedure and I'd at least like to have a look for myself....lus I'd like to do an engine flush and I dont want to do this if I cant drai nthe block as I cant guarantee I'll get all the crap out afterwards......Can anyone help on this or have any tips? Thanks in advance.

ive recently had a RPS 6 puck clutch & fidanza flywheel fitted to my car, after having it fitted the car would not start. at first it was assumed ther was a problem with the mounting of the starter motor as the bolt holding it in place had stripped the threads in the hole where it is located. yestarday i helicoiled the hole and fitted the starter tight against the gearbox. the car still wouldnt start. i took the starter of and had a look, after inspecting i am now sure that the starter motor is too close to the flywheel, and is hitting the flywheel instead of meshing with it. has anyone else had this kind of problem when fitting uprated clutch & flyw…

Hi All, Been trying to resolve a rotten clunking noise when applying the brakes in reverse - particularly when cold. Took it into the local monkey house and they reckon you can see the wheels jerking with play - they reckon the top link arm bushes (?) but cheaper and easier to fit complete arms...There is also a nasty 'thump' from the passenger front wheel area when applying the brakes hard going forward or gently when going over bumps/up kerb. I've had the torsion/tie bar bushes replaced already. Any ideas anyone?? Could anyone supply a part number for the top link arm please?? Andyduff - if you read this, please mail me your number (lost it :-(), I c…

On the subject of tracking i had the alignment sorted out on Saturday as the car was pulling to the left,the alignment was done last thing Saturday so i took it down the M4 to check,guess what it felt no different. Sunday went to quick-fit who used the old fashined light set up and the tracking was still out!!!!! He then set it up and i took it for a spin.Guess what the ****ing thing still pulls.There is some wear on the left wheel inner tyre but i doubt it could cause this. I need to get this sorted this week does anyone know someone in West London that can help? Also i've sorted all the wires ready to fit the head unit but no power to the cables.Can …

Hi there just introducing myself. I bought my 300 tt 2+2 last month, its a 92 jap import on a j plate, lovely red, mostly standard at the minute apart from a boost upgrade and bonnet bulge...........wont be standard for too long though!!!! must say this seems like an ok site.. hoppy

Just a quick hello to everyone i met from here this weekend at Grasshopper Pro Sport's open 'weekend'. You're not a bad bunch really, despite what people say LOL. Does anyone have PPS's website address/tel number/e-mail addy please ? Chris C very kindly supplied one of Peter's (think that was his name !) cards, which was handed into my local petrol station along with £10 less than i should have paid (mistake, honestly guv LOL). Cheers Cossie

Hi, I am a 300ZX wannabe, who lives near Guildford, Surrey. I have been checking out ZX sites for a while, and was wondering if any of you could recommend a decent Nissan/ZX Garage for servicing my Z(when I get it..) any help would be cool...

hello all z lovers i,ve just discovered a leak in my auto box.Its not from engine side looks like its around where the gear lever fits. there,s what looks like a plastic shroud around end of the box oil is present there, also there is no leakage when car is stopped ,so its when parts are moving ,and oil i suppose is hot the leak is occuring then, anybody encountered oil problems with their autobox :(

Chaps, just to say if you guys have any second hand bits for sale let me no. From any of my posts tonight. E.G. Perfprmance exhasut etc

Hi there i´m rebuilding the engine in my ´93 TT and discovered that the block has a crack or a hole were one of the nozzle that sprays oil under the pistons used to be. It also needs a rebore so i´m wondering if u guys know were to look for a new one (secondhand). As I am from Iceland there are not many laying around here. There are maby 10 TT cars here and a few N/A. Please don´t mind the spelling. Siggi

If im replacing the exhaust, then i might as well bubble rap the cats. I heard if you don't replace the cats with a correct diameter pipe. There is not enough back pressure left, resulting in over boosting and turbo problems. So those chaps that have replaced there cats with straight through pipes, where have you got them from and have you had any turbo problems?

Which is the best conversion kit? I have seen a few about and tried one that pluged in between the ECU and the cablem loom but this was not compatible!!!

Yes i have decided to keep my 300 and throw yet more money at it. Anyone replcaed the sterring wheel with a non standard one? If so where did you get it? And did you need a boss? Also what did the whole operation come in at?

Chaps bought a head unit for my import. Be buggered if i can get the metal case to fit in any of the two holes. Any one had this problem and found a way round? Need some way to fix it in?

Yet another one. Decided, getting me a set of 19x8.5 wheels. Going to run 245's all the way around on the advie of Luke. Where do I get these sensible priced Toyo Proxies? You chaps recommend them don't you?