General Discussions - 300ZX Related

ok, i need some expert help here guys.. please..... cylinder no.3 [back left as you look at engine] is dead. ive tried a new coil/changin coils around , ive also tried a new spark plug and tried changin them around. so it appears to not be one of these faults. the car has no other problems except this no.3 cylider is dead - and also it cuts out some times and stalls ? someone has suggested that it may be the PTU that is not operating properly - does anyone think this may be the case? does anyone have one that I could borrow/buy to test if it is the PTU? or does anyone have any other ideas what may be the problem? im goin to get my garage to do a compres…

I found this in a new book I just got from the States. Guys name is Hiro Sone, he runs a restaurant in the Napa Valley called 'Terra' What a taste in cars us chef's must have regards JOHN

Check out my thread on dodgey vin numbers & AndyP's thread "looks like a deal" I'm not saying there all like this but so far i'm £3500 down and i could be charged with handling stolen goods. Be warned!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone, I'm a newboy here but I've decided to take the brave step and join your ranks as a proud (and often skint) Z owner, but I have a couple of questions to ask ya before I take the plunge. 1) Do you folks know of any trusted garages/mechanics in the West Midlands area? I'm kinda between Brum and Cov - so I have to hold my breath a lot 2) Where do you get your spares from? Specialist scrappy, Nissan, imported or are the dealers in the links from this site the best bet? If your interested (or know of any really good 'uns for sale ) I reckon I'm gonna go for a UK model, manual and in black. I've got about 6 or 7k to spend. See ya, -Stu

Evening all, Are there any fitting diagrams or instructions with the kit or are we just suppose to know where it goes! Because i've been told the connections & bits must be 100% sealed. As i & there must be a few others that arn't that knowledgeable on pipes & stuff. As most of us saw warrens at the rolling road day, the new mods that have been carried out since a mistake in manufacure on the pipwork as i've read in the updates!!! Are we to take anything else into consideration? Positioning etc. And any chance of chrome plastic, instead of red & black plastic valves? Warren have you sorted yours, (cleaned um) & how are they now? And any c…

Would probably buy it myself if I wanted another ... http://www.tau-net.co.jp/car.nsf/75d1e86e7d216d4f492569e60005e5d7/a42cf1c858321d0549256b17003a38bd?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,nissan 1993, TT, 2+2 silver, manual, only minor damage and only about £3,400 before taxes & transport etc.

got the starter motor off today and it turns out that one side of the mounting has just cracked off and the other side, the bolt had loosened it self, so the starter motor was just hanging off. I phoned a few breakers yards and no one has the starter motor, so I have tried to glue it together with some metal compound - fingers crossed and my Z will be back on the round. Thanks again for everyones advice on my previous post. Vijay

Just wandering if anyone has ever had to buy a brake master cylinder for a jap import tt. Cos i am having BIG problems getting the right one from Courtesy Nissan. I am now on the 2nd one and it is still not right. They now recon they cant get one. Just wandering if there is a left and right hand drive version available, because the pipes that go in to it are on the wrong side. Any info including part no. will be gratefully accepted. Paul.

I might need a starter motor as the casing on mine has somehow cracked. If anyone has one, working or not can you let me know incase I need it. Cheers Vijay

Do any of you know where i can check a VIN number online, i've just had a car checked buy plod and they told me that it could be stolen. But they are not sure! As it does have the original VIN number. They said it is on the interpol stolen register. But it is actualy stolen recovered in Japan. Plod have told me i can't drive it or sell it until further notice. Any help would be appriciated.

As I'm not the brightest one with a pc and haven't sussed it out please can someone explain how to do it in laymans term?? yours. one baffled syko sorry about the posting twice.. see what I mean!!! [This message has been edited by syko (edited 04-12-2001).]

As I'm not the brightest one with a pc and haven't sussed it out please can someone explain how to do it in laymans term?? yours. one baffled syko

I have read somewhere on the forum that if you increase the line pressure on an auto box you can get a faster gear change. Is this true and if so has anyone done it or how easy is it to do. Is there any adverse affects. Sounds good if it works. Any help most appriciated. Tim

Just a quick one to ask..... does anyone know anyone or is someone who has any hks bits for sale??? Second hand is fine as long as the merchandise is not damaged. I really need an hks duel or super dragger exhaust system, hks blow off valves, a turbo timer, ans an hks induction kit. CHEERS!!!!!!!!!

After another week sat in the garage having my front suspension and wheel bearings done as well as few other bits and pieces got the car back with a nice hefty bill, so nobody is getting any christmas presents this year. Btw does anybody know a good alloy refurber in the north around derbyshire/Sheffield mine look shite at the moment. Regards JOHN Not cooking turkey this year except on Christmas Day, because I hate the fucking stuff.

it's been raining hard for over a month now, but suddenly I have water dripping in at the front t top join to the roof... checked rubber and seems okay but little confused to front drainage - on back holes I get thread wire down to floor under car but the front holes only have a 3mm depth... How does the front drainage work then? Cheers Robb

I own a 91 Z auto. It has several performance modifications already. I just wondered if you could fit blow off valves or not? is the principle still the same as a manual? will they still work the same? and also any suggestions on what sort? oh yeah and do u have to fit 2 because it is a v6?

Hi there, the time has now come for me to part with my 300, dont want to, but the tax man demands it of me. I dont know how much to advertise it for, so i'm open to offers. Ok, here goes Its a 1990 model (I think) Private plate (H4 BAH - valued at £600) Black Twin Turbo T Bar 80,000 miles lots of recipts 6 CD changer in boot Graphic Equilizer Amp 600 miles ago, I had the engine and both turbo's replaced (no real need to, just wanted it to last longer - cost me £3500) Comes with 2 spare alloys (my local alloy centre worked on a 300 so I brought the old ones, guessed they would be hard to find when needed) Has all of the extras, electric window…

can anyone tell me where i can get some deep dish alloys for my Z ,Im having major problems local dealers say deep dish style wont clear the brake calypers,in fact im at te point i will fit anything half decent,any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. ------------------ minder

Right - sorry bout the subject line - had to get your attention ;-) Dilema - Have new bumber with stylish racing mesh fitted *but* it clashes with the intercoller 'ducts'... So, do I keep the ducts or the mesh - realisticly how much difference do the ducts make? Considered opinions... Thanks Guys (& Gals) /\/\ark

http://www.motorzone.com.au/300ZXvsGTST_1.htm Makes interesting reading!!!. got some nice pics. [This message has been edited by simon h (edited 04-12-2001).]

Well, I've converted my car from Auto to Manual but what a bloody job and a half!!! Getting those hydraulic pipes in was a bugger as well as getting the pedals & clutch booster in position! There's a couple of things to do like connect the HICAS clutch switch instead of the Park brake switch, Neutral switch instead of auto inhibitor switch etc. I'm testing it out on the road tonight so it should be interesting! Wish me luck guys!!!!

Does anyone know how to get gear oil into a manual box? I think it goes in through that metal pipe at the top but I'm not sure! Thanks, Shaun

Hi All. Having followed, with much interest, the posts on this forum for over a year now, I've finally plucked up the courage to introduce myself to you. My name's Guy and I've owned a Jap spec 91 TT auto for the last two years. It's totally orignal (no mods) and like you I think they're fantastic cars. I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to you all as well. Whilst I haven't made any posts before, the technical info that you make available both on this forum and on the site has been invaluable - particularly the info about headlight bulbs for imports, fuses (indecipherable before!) and introductions to people like Luke at the z-centre. The reason that …

No, not mine, thank any gods who happen to be listening. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598796823&r=0&t=0 I was under the impression that if airbags were deployed that the car was a write-off, usually as a C. But, having just read that, it is a write-off as you get salvage title with it.