General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Has anyone done a repair on the wiper intermittent timer switch. I don't want to undo it and have a pile of parts fall into my lap. Any info appreciated. No response. Does that mean mine is the only one that has ever failed?? [This message has been edited by bryane (edited 07-07-2002).]

Hi All, Is there a diagnostic for the HICAS system? Parallel parking in my 2+2 Jap Auto 90 is bl**dy awful. I generally end up going in frontwards and bumping up the kerb. Is this the same for everyone or am I/my car just being crap!? Cheers!! RobH

Quick poll, is the MR2 the ultimate ‘Hairdressers Car’? Or is it the owners just tend to be rather effeminate? Herman

I'm trying to get to the bottom of why my Z struggles on the dyno but is ok on the road. Can someone please check my current theory. Let's assume an electrical problem somewhere on the left bank. This only shows up under severe load, not simply going up hill for example. This could also account for occasional black smoke out of the left exhaust which would be unburnt fuel. The coils/connectors/ptu/loom could all be culprits with bad connections or corrosion. Main question is does an increased load create more stress on the ignition system such that it only shows up on, for example, a dyno? Cheers guys.

An absolute must just ask those that have it! Never used still boxed, fully adjustable and launch control. My regret, your bargin. Looking for offers in region of £500 Post a reply and I'll be in touch. Mark

Looking at one this Saturday. Have looked at all the info on this site and others on what to look for in buying a Z. Anything else I should know? 90 Jap import TT.

i am wanting to fit a brake light to my spoiler because ive always thought it looks a bit pointles having the space in the spoiler than nelson covering it up with a coloured piece of trim are these easy to fit wireing and stuff and how do the fit in and come out come cos im guna try and get one cheap frome the scrappers ps how much u recon for it Simon

Cool 300ZX covertible for sale check the pics http://www.express.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/zeebay.htm

Cool 300ZX covertible for sale check the pics http://www.express.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/zeebay.htm

Spotted in Tamworth while visiting Jeff TT. Definitely doing something wrong - either parking in a disabled bay when not disabled or not displaying disabled badge! Gio ------------------

When driving on the motorway at 70mph the car is revving way too high at 3500, the overdrive light works on the dash when you press the button but the revs dont drop. If you back off the accelerator the OD button then seems to work dropping the revs by about 1000 but then when you put your foot back down the engine just revs up by 1000 revs again before it takes up the drive to the wheels. I hope its not shagged he only bought the car last night. I was told the auto should do 70 mph at around 2500 or less revs Paul

1990 300zx n/a stick shift how do i replace the shifter rod that goes into back of trans and connects to shifter HOW CAN I REPLACE THIS ALSO #6 CYLINDER NOT FIRING REPLACED COIL AND PLUG RAN TEST LIGHT BUT RED WIRE HAS NO POWER TO COIL PUT JUMPER WIRE TO RED WIRE FROM KNOWN GOOD COIL CYLINDER FIRES. LOST NO CLUE J.R

Its on twinturbo.net, well actually the http://www.350zforum.com/ forum. The engine sounds good and looking at the engine, there is a lot of room down the sides to fit a couple of turbos. To log onto www.350zforum.com you can use your Twinturbo.net username and password. Stuart

the clock is bust, has a mind of its own, sometimes it will come on, sometimes it won't, it sometimes is fine one minute then for no reason fades out, and comes back on about 20 mins later or something. This is a common problem right? Was it AndyP that fixed them? What is actually the problem with them, is there a tech somewhere that shows you how to fix em? Thanx ------------------

just looking through some sites,came across a skyline site with all and i mean all the skylines!!and stumbled on some new info!!!if ya bored turn off now!!! NO! right you know the engine RB26DET?,well in aus they do a (and have been for some time)RB30DET!! but you know the worst thing they use it in the holdens(opel vauxhall)well a few years back a friend of mine had said holden commodore 3.0single cam,it was identical to the senator engine!!!!!!!thats what car we used to order bit for,SO VAUXHALL use NISSAN SKYLINE motors!!! well thats never right??? learn something new everyday??? f**k me post link up in a bit just reading at the mo!!!

Door panels and under dash bits wanted but MUST be in the soft suede finish also the leather centre consul lid, cash waiting Jeff TT

what could be wrong to make oil get into the exhaust and burn off? Now lets suppose it isn't the turbo seals cos they're fairly new. It may also be causing the plugs to foul up on the passenger side bank. I replaced the PCV's a little while ago and compression test is OK. I'm running 1.1 bar. There's a faint smell of burnt oil when I wind the windows down. Is there a known problem? On the road there isn't a problem much but under load on the dyno something was happening that was very odd- hesitation and misfire etc.Occasional smoke from the left exhaust on tickover.Any ideas gratefully recd. Overfull oil levels possibly?

stab in the dark guys but has anyone got the apexi bov's for sale or any bov's for the tt????? cheers dewi ap

hate it myself but i have to watch it as my lass watches it while im on here, cant stand jade myself,how about you ? johhny rocks!!!!!top geeza geordie

Got the Z on a dyno today at Tuning japanese in aldershot. The engine was fine on the road but under load on the dyno it was stuttering badly. They thought the high boost might be blowing the spark out!? Anyway they change the plugs (which were a bit old anyway) for some nice cheap Greddy Iridium plugs at less than £20 each. (bargain!!!) This helped but consequently I only managed one run out of it. 385bhp (to DIN 70020 wotever that is) 368bhp (uncorrected at engine) and 301 at the wheels. Drivetrain loss of 66.5bhp. 378 lbf-ft torque. Running 1.1bar. Not bad but when I'm expecting 400+ it's a bit disapointing. The engine needs a good going over 'cos I reckon…

im getting ste(falcon)to look into doing me a 5-600 bhp engine,cant wait. ya want me to ask him to do you one?at least ya wont have to wait for ya car!lol

Seems Nissan customer services have been saying: The above email was sent to someone on the Scooby board. I have emailed Nissan GB today and await the reply. If its the same, it confirms Nissan GB management are total f*cking dimwits. If they cant see a opportunity to capture some of the Audi TT, Bmw Z3 type market they need shooting! ------------------ Trev 1990 300ZX TT 2+2(import) http://www.300zx.co.uk/rides/trey/

I'm toying with the idea of fitting these to the rear of my jap SWB instead of forking out £1500+ on a new set of alloys. Does anybody have any they don't want, condition is not important as i will get them refurbished, tyres would be nice but not essential. I'm not desperate so no silly prices please! Cheers Ian

can anyone tell me whats at billing?as i have never been id like some idea what to expect?

shit wrong room [This message has been edited by jaylox (edited 03-07-2002).]