General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Was going to wait until May 1st and do 6 months, now going to do the 12 today and apply for a refund for the winter final 4 or 5 :biggrin:. https://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/app/home/intro

Hi everyone I've got quite unusual problem. I've got a 1995 non turbo, automatic model, which since I got it has a hesitation problem when cold. I have run the codes and code 42 , fuel temperature sensor circuit fault pops up. I managed to get a new sensor, but when I opened the bonnet I noticed not only that the place where the sensor should be s empty, but also there is no connector. I] attach the photo. Is it located elswhere in my car? What should I do? thanks or any advice Tom

Which do you use on your z? Which is more reliable and safer? Or is there no difference?? Cheers

is this too far gone to use or re machine?

this has just popped on jdm watch on facebook, i presume its a zed but its had that many mods it could be anything

Hi all, removed my alternator this evening and noticed there is a wire broken off.... its obviously been off for a while as its badly corroded and greasy as heck im hoping its just an earth?? Its the conection with the crimp type thing still attached (pink ish in colour) picture below .. sorry Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

Hi guys,so i got rid of one problem and now i have a new one,When i started the car first i was getting clutch and was getting the gears no problem,but now i cant even press the clutch had as a rock,would it be the slave cylinder as it cant be the master cylinder as i replaced it 2 years ago,any advise would be great,sorry for posting all these problems:pinch:

Hi guys,so i got my timing belt done and started the car and it is running well,but after around 10 minutes the water in the rad is mad hot and starts frothing the water and pushing it out of the top of the rad(cap off),and on the temperature it is staying at the 1/4 mark ,the car was lying for 4 years,but i didnt let the water out until i did the T-belt last week.Which do guys think is gone the water pump or the head gasket.Any help would be great.Thanks guys

here is my sub all part powder coated new uprated energy bushed the full lot changed inc sub bushed and diff bushes I have to say this was a lot of work so don't be fool in thinking you can do it in a week end I had to burn all the bushes out and getting the new bushes in was a pain in the arse thanks to bri for removing the hicas ball joints and helping get the bushes out the hubs I have done this work over a few weeks and its still has to go back in car I would not recommend doing this to anyone who isn't full tooled up I have the basics am sure you could just paint ye sub by hand but I wanted a full strip down new bushes and powder coat the powder coat on all part cost…

Hi all as the title states I am now the proud owner of a manual twin turbo Z picked her up today. I had a N/A previously before this one. What id like to ask is for any advice and tips on looking after this engine its had a full rebuild two years ago and only done 2000 miles since then, no performance mods just built to standard spec. I know these engines have to be warmed up before revving and oil changes are more frequent, but is there anything else I should watch out for or do in general? im gona give her a full service this week and check over at my garage. cheers guys!!

Saw you driving past the side entrance of the library, looking nice!

So, put more of my Zed back together today, I reattached my starter motor, and connected the plug cable, but can't remember what to attach here - I guess it has to be an earth? Assuming it is, I think what I might have done is bolt the bracket to the gearbox, where the earth is meant to bolt to. Anyone know?

Hi Guys, i have sold my BMW and am now in a position to by a Zed, i shall put the obligatory wanted in the classified section but thought i'd start it off with a Thread, So i'm looking for a LWB pref a NA but would consider a turbo, Would prefer Auto but would also consider Manual. I need the car to be a runner with some tax/mot. I've got about £1500 so if you know of anyone or have one yourself, drop me a line. Regards Richard

My 2year old today in the zed, he loved it before he went to sleep!

Hi guys,i just got my car goin again after a few years and noticed that the headlight bulbs and dips are very weak like candles,i was just wondering what bulbs would be good to buy,as dont really want do go down the HID route.Any advise would be great guys.Thanks

Watch "300zx timing belt noise" on YouTube 300zx timing belt noise: http://youtu.be/LeeDj41ISbw Hi all, Can anyone help with this strange noise we are getting from the engine? We have changed the Cam gears, Cambelt, all cambelt pulleys, Cambelt tensioner and CAS unit. We also have run the car with no auxiliary belts. It does get better when the engine warms up but never clears. Wondering if it is the Oil pump but oil pressure is good. Thanks Dan

Has anyone got a red or black bonnet in half decent nick they are prepared to part with for less than say £40 I need one fairly quickly. I'm all over the place this week do if there's one near where I'm working that's ideal.

a wide body thats been done rearly nice and proper, that would hold its value if mint mind and flawless. and has there ever been some proper ones or are they just bolt on jobbies. i ask because i would like but dont know much about them and what to look for? any pics welcome new and old .or someones you think look nice.

i just got a call from the powder coaters that are powder coating my petrol tank saying that after thay baked the tank and them removed all the bungs there was a melted what look liked plastic in the bottom he said it stunk bad now i removed the plastic box thing that the fuel pump sits in and didnt see any other plastic in there. does anyone know or have pics of a 300zx tank that's been cut open or have any idea what other plastic parts are in there that would have melted ?

Hi guys, just been reading the different threads on this and the wiring and there is some amount of discussion over the past few years on this never mind which way to adjust the timing after its all done. So as my mechanic is about to do this on my na 96 car, do I need to print off loads of threads about reseting the timing, get the ecu from the doner car, or get the manual loom. Pin 44 seems to be an issue as well as its being connect to the neutral on the manual box then the other bit to earth, some haven't so getting a little confused. God help the guy as this is going to be fun getting her to run and idle correctly. any clarification would be great.…

Been reading a few writeups on manual conversion and a few mention changing the alternator wiring loom, can anyone verify this? Not sure why it's needed or if it's really needed or can the existing auto loom be adapted as required. This is my next job on the list.

Yo rich you wanted to do some spirited driving? Why not join team 300zx and help us see off the GTO boys at TOTB and put them new turbos to good use. Ive signed up ,( christ knows what i was thinking), think you would make a good addition dude. we are waiting.............

Ok, got a very strange issue, the other day i gave it a little bit of beans, after coming off the gas, i had a pop out the rear of the exhaust and the car ran like it had just 5 cylinders, i gave it a quick rev and it was back to normal and driving lovely and was all the way up till parking it up last night. This morning id decided to get the laptop out and check error codes to see if there was anything on there, started the engine and the idle is lumpy as hell, i have no smoke coming out of the exhausts, the engine temp is fine, but there is a noticeable shake to the car now, took it for a quick spin to see if it would sort its self, but had to come home as it was …

Three things I am undertaking with the new Z . Looking good set of 18 " alloys to fit a na /zx . Do I got with the front fitment for back also . 5/114 35 ?? .. Also looking polished lip with gold bbs style inside . Been looking at affordable coilovers or is it best to sting to conventional shock spring set up ? Discs and pad s all round . Are these same fitment in the na / Tt etc . As have been asked to measure to confirm from provider ?? . My car is a 91 300zx na 3.0 v6 . Really any help would be really appreciated

Hi guys and gals,i just seen on the manual that to check the tightness of your t-belt you should use a push pull guage,i havent got one.Will i need to get one or is there a simpler way?Thanks guys.Oh just seen this vid,does this belt look too loose?Thanks again