General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Come on, someone must own a really high miler that they've owned for years and not had a blink out of it??? Anyone??? Go on, tell us, we won't be jealous you know! HONEST...wibble! Black...black...black...everythings' gone black...........

Hi All, For the past few days I have been getting a slight crunching sound as I engage the starter motor. Do I need a new starter? It definatly sounds like there's something iffy as the cog engages, could a tooth on the flywheel be broken? Any suggestion on new and second-hand prices would be welcome. Ta Eddie ;-)

Not good news today, summoned to view the internals of my engine. Can anyone sort of confirm what I've been told as being gen. without seeing with their own eyes? If I descibe what I've been shown? Piston linings have grooves which shouldn't exist apparently, you can see them, they're like the rings you see through a tree stump that tells its age, tech. guy told me to push my finger nail against certain areas of the cylinder wall and you could feel them. Is this bad? Also three out of six pistons were moving from side-to-side inside the lining by a few mm's. Is this bad? Told that this causes "piston slap". On the heads side, he showed me some of the valves and …

I have just done an ecu check when it was cold and it came up with code 13 & 34. 13 is the coolant sensor and 34 is the detonation sensor. After going up the road and warming it up I checked it again. The coolant sensor has gone but the detonation sensor is still there. Is it something to worry about, because it is in the middle of the engine and not the easiest thing to get to. Will this cause a hesitation.

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can anybody tell me a reputable source to obtain a modified 300zx, i have advertised but just get swamped with importers offering to bring me one in for silly deposits. Tim

If you looked under the for sale/wanted forum you'll know I'm in the process of dismantling a 300ZX Twin Turbo. I seem to be getting a lot of enquiries already (Thanks partly to this forum (-: ) The only problem I'm having though is not knowing how much anything is worth. I've been told to expect anything from 25% to 50% of a parts new value, depending on desirability. Does anyone have any ideas on a quick and easy way to determine values?? Perhaps someone knows of a trade website that contains a 2nd hand price list ????? Any help greatly appreciated. Andy (geewhizz@onetel.net.uk)

Suddenly I cant see any posts on any forums! After the 16th, even though I posted on the general forum today. Is it my pc or is there a problem?

Hi guys and welcome to another dreary rainy weekend. Went to start my Zed after 1 month of not driving it to find that the battery has gone completely flat. I've had car's before that start first time even after a prolonged absence of starting them and they've all started first time and never has the battery gone COMPLETELY FLAT. The only thing I can think of is that the Thatcham alarm drains the battery big time. Is this normal??? What else could be draining it?? Has anyone else experience this after a prolonged absence of using their Zed? Cheers, PS- only 2 weeks to the meetup.

Hi All, Following an aging G reg Sierra Saphire down some country lanes. This car was doing the usual Ford thing of chucking out tonnes of blue smoke as soon as the driver hits the gas. At an opportune moment I overtake, indicating and giving loadsa room. Once past the guy in the sierra must of booted it (as more smoke appeared) and came after me. He prooved his point about me overtaking by tale-gating me and then giving up as I found a clear spot and showed him what a Z does when you put your foot down. Does anyone else get this after overtaking slower cars?? Ta Eddie ;-) PS: I did not have a Kebab on me at the time to stick on his bo…

Even after compairing pipe layout with Lack300's Z yesterday, mine are all over the place, no real similarity at all. Same pipes different connections!! Or is there a differance between uk & import? Both of us were a bit puzzled. It seems things are blowing instead of sucking - no pun intended- honest ;-0 This must have been when a new lump was fitted sep/99. Perhaps on the 1st April I can be advised/overseen on a pipe swap around. Or any other ideas welcome.

For a 1991 jap import tt.

Just got pulled for doing 112mph on the M40..Two cops in an unmarked Honda! with video camera caught me as I turned off the motorway. They said my average speed was 112.45mph over 1.8 miles and reckoned I was braking during this time, so I must have been doing over 120mph. What sort of ban am I likely to get, and how much of a fine? My licence was clean for the last few years...until now. JEZ

I'm in the process of dismantling a G reg 300ZX Twin Turbo 2+2. Its an auto and an import. I'm dismantling it due to the relatively poor paintwork, a noisy diff and an engine oil leak which will probably be easily rectified now the engine is coming out. Also, I've spent a fortune on new parts which will hopefully be worth a fair amount. Nearly all parts are now available. The many new parts include a gearbox that cost me £1700 only 5000 miles ago, new standard exhaust, new shocks, gearbox mounting, engine mounting, cat 1 alarm system (with remote central locking) etc etc. I live near Rochester in Kent (15 mins from M25 at Dartford). You can call me on 01634 221783 or Emai…

I just got some abuse off a car full of young asian lads who pulled up and started calling me a poser etc. They were in a white Nova with loads of chrome and a hideous body kit with blue underlighting and I'd watched them doing laps round town! They were not happy when I got out and emptied the remains of my kebab on their bonnet... The cheeky bastards even tried to keep up with me as I left the scene! LOL

Hi Peeps, I am now on the verge of getting my AVC type R 8-). What benefits does the AFC have. TT net talks about it a bit. I have just had SE Chip upgrade which has released my engine from it's restrictive standard ECU 8-) I understand that the AFC basically frigs sensor readings to the ECU so you can manage your air/fuel mixture. Is this device of some use or am I better off re-programming the e-prom in my ECU for better performance?? Ta Eddie ;-)

hi folks just poppin bye to thank u all there has been a bit!! of misinformation about but understanderbly so.things werent lookin good THANX for all your wishes KEEP POSITIVE 4 HIM FOLKS I HOPE [JOHNNY CATCHES THIS ] KIND REGARDS FOLKS ,FINGERS CROSSED HIS CUS JOHN WOOD ILL TRY TO KEEP U FOLKS INFORMED [POSITIVE THOUGHT CAN ONLY BE GOOD FOR YOUNG JAMES] THANX AGAIN

HAS ANYONE EVERHAD A LOW WHISTLE WEN THEY BOOST THE CAR,IT ONLY WHISTLES WEN THE CAR IS HOT AND AT 3/4 BOOST BEFORE AND AFTER THAT IT ISNT THERE, I HAVE ALSO FOUND KNOCKING VIBRATING COMING FROM UNDER CAR I TAP MID EXHAUSTS AND IT RATTLES CUD THESE B CONNECTED AND WAT THE BLOODY HELL IS THE WHISTLE IT ALL STARTED AFTER I CHANGED MY OIL AND FILTER AND SPARK PLUGS,PLEASE HELP IM PULLING MY HAIR OUT. PS DOES ANYONE KNOW WERE I CAN GET A COUPLE OF NAVAN AUTO GEAR STICKS CHEAP AS IM SKINT FROM FORKING OUT ON A FULL WINGS WEST KIT THANX.

'91 UK Manual TT Targa Blaze Red, Black Leather, Cat Back Mongoose, 10 Stack Sony ICE, 4 new tyres, new clutch & slave cylinder, new front disks & 4 pot calipers, taxed & MOT Jul 01 135K & FMDSH (no expense spaired) Sensible OIRO 5800 pounds Contact: John on 07958 294021 E-mail: jthompson300@yahoo.com

Being pretty new to all this I could do with a little advice. The two back boxes on my 300TT (jap/2 seater) have developed large holes. Would I be able to fit a Magnex?, are there other options. all replies appriciated.

Hi All, After reading Johnny's post I was wondering if anyone has got a copy of the afore mentioned??? Search for Curlies Golden Shower!

Guys, Need some idea of how much a decent recon. unit would cost to buy and does anyone know a reputable place to get one? The Smith :-@)

This has already been explained on TT.Net but I can't reiterate it enough. I have had bad vibrations for a long time now. You can hear and feel it coming from the centre console area. Do not assume that it's the prop shaft! I have had the tranny mount replaced and ALL vibrations from that area have disappeared even though my prop looks as though it needs sorting. A guy in the US replaced his prop and experienced the same vibrations fairly soon after. The vibrations disappeared when he replace the tranny mount. I would guess that the tranny drops and alters the geometry slightly. I have an auto tranny. I Don't know if its the same with a manual but I would have…

Hi guys, Has anyone got - nearside sidelight/ indicator unit uk spec, nearside light washer jet, mine got pinched! cheers harve.

For sale 1 Pr of throttle bodies/linkage. 1 Pr of s/H turbos.(stock) Coil packs,TPS,CAS,Upper plenum parts,o2 sensors,Cam sensors Cam gears,Heads(need Testing/skimming)c/w valves,springs etc.Sensible offers welcome