General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Chatting with Iain last night persuaded me to A: Not sell my car because isle of wight roads + B: Get a front end which gives a little on coming into contact with hard roads!! So is Johnny the man to see for a Stillen front end and could I fit it myself or is it a skanker of a job! Nice one Iain, BTW have you sorted the viri probs mate - let me know if you want Norton 2002 and Ill send you a copy mate Glen [This message has been edited by senna (edited 16-04-2002).]

Sent you an email a couple of days ago? di you get it m8? cheers Latz ------------------

OK - just talked to Middlehurst Nissan garage in St.Helens and asked them about this £25 charge. The chap there said its only charged when the part number cannot be found on disc and he said for the 300zx it has been around so long and that the part numnbers are 99% the same as each other that its unlikely that a charge will need to be made as they will have them all on disc. He reckons it more of a problem for Skyline GTR owners. You can contact Middlehurst on 01744 26681, they are very helpful. Oh yes, and the £25 charge is what Nissan GB charge them for the search

Hi Guys, Had an idea,God knows where it came from,was having a look at the engine and noticed a the plastic cowling and rubber seal just below the windscreen wipers. I noticed that this virtually sealed the engine compartment tighter than a pressure cooker. I thought that if the rubber seal was removed then this would release some of the heat from the engine bay, when the car moves this area creates an area of low pressure (venturi effect)and would suck even more air out of the engine bay. The downside to this is that it looks like it would let water drip down the bulkhead, and maybe damage electrical components or other items that my limited mechanical knowledge …

Where exactly do you drill the hole to get rid of the water buildup that causes the gurgling.

Fitting my nice new and shiny, well dull silver, HKS EVC 4. What I need to know is what to set the low, high and scramble settings to. As I understand it, setting it too high will damage my engine or turbos? but how do I know what to set them to? Come on you advanced motoring engineers. Help required to get this right! ------------------ Z first and anything else is secondary! John Newcomb (NukeEm) www.geocities.com/jn300zxtt

Does anyone know where I can get hold of replacement clips for the two pins which go through the front calipers ? I have tried Nelson but they won't supply them separately. Herman

Hi Peeps, Need assistance on this one, where, who and what make is best for the job. Car has around 350 to 400 BHP, but dont know torque. Any help much appreciated. Leigh.

Right. I'm in desperate need of a new clutch. I've tried Johnny a few weeks back but, despite several reminders, he's not got back to me. Any concise ideas as to where I can get one from in a hurry. Need one that can take 450bhp and possibly a new flywheel at the same time. Any advise gladly received as, if I just stick it in fifth and leave it there, my car's rapidly turning into an automatic! And we all know where that debate leads! Cheers Mike

Had a most undesirable incident a few days ago which seems to make no sense. Here's exacctly what happened, anyone got the slightest idea what the f**k it could have been?? 1. Had new n/s rear tyre fitted at Micheldever at 9am following a night shift at work. 2. Drove back home to Portsmouth (35 miles) on motorway - nice day, fairly warm, air con on, average 90mph. 3. Pull up at my flat. Switch off engine. Very odd 'gurgling' noise coming from car, quite loud, from somewhere on nearside. 4. Restart engine then switch off again, gurgling still there. 5. Notice temp guage. Guage has NEVER even got to half way, is now reading about 2/3. 6. Get out of car, se…

Guys can you help Just bought myself a ford escort '91 1.6 carburetor model. Problem is that it isn't ideling at all, but other than that is running fine. Can you suggest any sites that I can look at or can any one offer advice. Thanks in anticipation Mark

For anyone out there breaking a 300zx TT - and I know there are a few of ya Im looking for a pair of front, 4 pot calipers for my trusted 200, older steel style preferably - must be in good condition though - last thing I want is sticky calipers, and must be the type that holds the 30mm thick disks. Mail me @ stuart.mcmaster@marconi.com, reply here, find me on the 200 board etc, etc Cheers Stuy [This message has been edited by StuyMac (edited 16-04-2002).]

White UK Zed, cruising down Blackpole Road in Worcester - J*** TRG or D I think - I wrote it down but due to lack of sleep and pounding headache I can't remember it now... This was about 5:55, 6ish last night. Doubtful, but - anyone here? I was in the Pug looking wistfully at your Zed wishing I had mine with me.

I'm after a UK speedo for me 91 Z, does anybody have one? they appear to be as rare as rocking horse poo.

i keep hearing a gargle sound when accelerating does anyone no what this is and how to fix?

i keep getting warped disk using standard disks and pads,is this usual? thinking of upgrading maybe to skyline . can anyone help?

Hi All, Does anyone know if it's a straight swap over between a rear bumper for a UK Z and an import SWB Z? Regards, Mark

Check the pic that my mate did lol http://www.300zx.co.uk/rides/jaypsc/ ------------------

Hi Guys, Does anybody know of a Jap import HPI check that will trace if it's a dodgy vehicle in Japan, the only one I know of BIMTA, but they will take too long as I am picking the car up tomorrow! Mark

I can hear a knocking coming from my engine at tick over. It sounds like its just coming from one side. There is enough oil in there and I have just changed the oil and its still there. Any ideas? Stuart

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11740 oh dear!! who was that? [This message has been edited by Veilside (edited 15-04-2002).]

just seen a uk man zx 90. the clutch felt like it was on the way out as the clutch bite was very low and there was a lot of "loose" pedal at the top of the clutch movement. anyone tell me how much a new clutch is? Also the gear change was VERY stiff, although the action was smooth. Does anyone knwo what this means? or how much a gearbox overhaul would cost? apart from that i thought the car was in good nick and the price was low. thanks for any comments steve

ive heard this high pitch squeak since ive had the car nothing to do with the targa as its there with the roof off, seems to be top of the engine anyone heard anything on those lines and what cures it ------------------ minder

I know to those that know this will be stupid, but what's the difference? there must be something 'cause fo the cost.

Any of you clubbies doen Devon way? Walking down Sidmouth high street about 5 ish this afternoon, having just parked my Z in a car park, a G reg Black Z came purring by, roof off and looking really horny! It stopped me in my tracks, forcing me to stare uncontrolably...... I thought someone had just nicked mine! Anyone got any ideas about an annoying rattle coming from the boot area? I know its not the girlfriend.... she's allowed to sit up front now!