General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hmmm something bad seems to have happened with the replacement engine I got fitted There didn't appear to be any problem when I picked the car up. The engine sounds OK and it seems to run OK however when I drove it back yesterday my friend who was following me said it was smoking a lot just from the near side exhaust but I didn't notice as the car felt like it was running fine This seems to have gotten worse today when ticking over the nearside ehxaust is 'splutterring' a bit like there is an intermittent misfire on that side and when you rev it you get copious amounts of white smoke from that exhaust - and I mean plenty of it!! I popped to the garage …

ive redone the targa trims and windscreen with plastidip, thats still looks like new nearly 4 years later (see my how to thread) but my door trims and rear glass trims are going a bit faded. is there any product that someone can definatley say yes its great. ive tried ptfe spray, bumper gel, even a peanut oil. all looks good for a while then fade again. is it time to order some more plastidip and do all the trims so they match.

....As I shall be there in the morning collecting my car!! Even though I don't use it every day, I have missed the idea of using it; because I couldn't have done even if I wanted to.....:wink: Richard:biggrin:

What's the difference between the rear light Centre panels. I want a pristine one so I phoned Nissan for a price. My car is a 1990 which is what they based there search on. Before ordering I just wanted to make sure I'm getting the best one and that there aren't other variants which will look better???

As per title really, I need some outer sills for my 1990 Z32 2+2. Any ideas where from and how much? Thnaks Tim PS: If an admin is reading this can I change my email address on my original Login (TT Tim) thanks

Following on from the two "something" good/bad will occur in july, an dthe lack of bean spillage by all parties involved i hve starte dthis thread to keep upto date with this. 17 days now remain until they stop being annoying and tell us the secret! :ninja:

Hi all. Many moons since I visited the site so hello to all the old and new members. I sadley sold my Z last year after 15 year of ownership and trying to help the new owner with some issues. When I had the car the PTU connectors all rusted out, so I replaced the OEM plugs with individual spade clips(was a cheep fix at the time and lasted 10 years). He has replaced the PTU now but still not working, I suspect he may have connected the wires up wrong as the oem plugs are gone. Does anyone have a photo or know which colour wires go on which pins. Cheers

so the title sums it up. bought another pair of t tops and it still drips. the guy said they didn't leak so im thinking its go to be where it sits on the top? its not as drippy as before but still dripping none the less!! has anyone done a diy fix? not really sure if its dripping from where the window and rubber meet or from the top... will have a thorough inspection on Monday but any input and tips will be helpful

Anyone seen my old 300 think it went Man united way , pearl white reg num M365UKM ?.

Got a feeling my clutch Master Cylinder has broken. All fluid has drained away and clutch pedal has no pressure so very easy going to the floor! Even easier when engine running!! Done a bit of searching on the internet but can't seem to find one for my Twin Turbo anywhere... Can I use an NA one or are there any other Nissan's that use the same Clutch master cylinder?? Just to note I did away with the clutch booster years ago so always had a heavy clutch. Also is it easy to get hold of a repair kit for the clutch master cylinder? Any help on this would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Does anyone have any ideas where I can get replacement rotors ands pads from ?

Recieved my radiator hose today :thumbup1: rep comming your way

As above my cruise control stopped working after my manual conversion anyone got any ideas ,the lights still work on the dash just nothing happens Jim

I got underneath the car to do some sealing and rust preventative and managed to make 2 holes using the wire brush and a paintbrush covered in underseal..... Can anyone advise me where to source section of panel I need ? I want to cut out section and replace....... I am trying to track down anyone I know who can weld..... I am going to clean area up later with drill and wire brush to see how far the rot has crept...... Is this sill section or floorpan? any idea of thickness of metal to use to make replacement section if I can't get replacement? I even thought about aluminium mesh and JB weld for about half an hour......( I was a bit depressed when fin…

Anyone know where I can get a reliable twin turbo engine for a manual 300zx I have spent far too much money trying to get mine right and it seems now 3 cylinders on the near side have no compression Done a wet compression test and it comes up Assuming rings gone now and am loosing faith in the turbo on the n/s as well I think a replacement engine and turbos would be a more positive solution Categories Uncategorized

Hi yesterday I was on the M27 motorway and it was p*ssing down, car running fine, hit the 50 mph restriction for 2 miles, dropped to 4th then 3rd to stay in limit. When I went to accelerate away just misfired and lost power, Cat overheat light came on for 4/5 seconds, changed up and ran ok, but if I tried to go over 3k revs would misfire. A few miles later and back in Pompey, no rain, car was running fine and was ok this morning. Any ideas to the problem? Rob

been meaning to post this for a few days now. i lost my phone in the z and couldnt find so after a stuggle and search i took the matts out and on the driver side i felt that carpet was damp. it wasnt soaking with water and there wasn't any order. but when i rubbed my hand into it did have a funky smell but ive never noticed it. i dont understand who what where when why and how its gotten damp. i havent spilt anything. it hasn't rained hard. but the sun was out when i noticed it. i did have the under carriage washed on the 20th of last month. im thinking maybe that is the reason. but from then till now still damp? i dont drive it when it rains and really only had it on the…

What the heck would cause the 10A Engine Cont fuse to keep blowing? When I replace it with a new one, it'll do 50-100 miles with no problem, then blow for no apparent reason. I can tell it's blown because the stock boost gauge suddenly sits all the way to the left and doesn't respond until I replace the fuse again (actual boost is fine, and measured correctly by my aftermarket gauge). Another symptom of the blown fuse is that the engine revs at idle drop ~50 - 100 rpm which doesn't sound much but I need to give her a bit of extra throttle to pull away otherwise it's as if she's about to stall. :huh:

Went to go to work this morning, got in the Zed turned the key all the dash lights came on as usual. Then turned the key the next click and.... Nothing. All the lights on the dash had gone out. Tried again and literally nothing, no dash light and no starting. Is there a fuse or relay that could have gone? Any help would be appreciated, as can't rely on a lift as my missus works random times, it was just lucky she was leaving this morning at the same time as me.

Fitted a veilside bumper, now trying to work out where to put the number plate, I have bought the sticky type number plate..... The e type jag one 1. Was going to put it on the bottom/splitter part of the bumper but been told coz not front facing this would be illegal :( 2. Stick it on the top of the bumper, but I think it looks pants ! :( 3. Mount the original on the centre mesh grill, again I think it looks pants :( So any ideas/pics of a good location, I've looked on the web but can't find much on the subject ! Help please ! :)

As title, Anyone have one of these or could remove some 2 inner races for me in the telford area? Thanks

I was looking around the web when i came accross a tool/calculator that gives you a measurement in percentage to tell you what you should or shoulnt put on your car. Your tyre siezes from front to back have a difference in diameter and is measured in percentage and you shouldnt go above the recomended 2.5%. Heres a couple of sizes and results that i was playing with. 225 35 18 rear 225 40 18 front = -3.45% rubbish result 265 35 18 rear 245 40 18 front = 1.56% rubbish but within the recomended perameter. 275 35 18 rear 245 40 18 front = 0.46% tonnes better and really low/good but then i got this next result, 265 35 18 rear 235 40 18 front = 0.31% This was …

Anyone know where or who can help in getting a boost leak test done? I'm based in South London but happy to travel (within reason). had the car dyno'd quite a while back and found it wasn't holding boost. Hadn't really though of boost leak and just figure the second hand EBC was to blame and left it at that with the intention to get it changed. Quite some time on now and haven't done anything about it but had some sound advice to get a boost leak test done to be sure. Appreciate any help! Thanks Vig

My zed has just come out of the body shop and the speedo is not working now. They have cut some of the off side wing out due to rust and welded in a small part of another wing. When they cut it out it was right on top of the wireing loom that runs ovet the inner arch. I am cocerned they might have cut a wire in the loome that is to do with the speedo. or it might just be anothe promlem that has just popped up So the question is does the spedo circuit run through that loome?? And can it be repaired without taking the wing off? Thanks Allan

Thinking about a colour change on my slicktop next year its now eh7 pearl yellow but laquer is peeling everywhere . It was respayed in the uk when it was imported in 2005 because the yellow pearl was faded in japan and then repainted in eh7 pearlglow yellow tri coat again .Any suggestions to colour change dont wana go dark and want to avoid pearls thinking of plain white or maybe a orange .I do actually like the dukes of hazard charger orange .any suggestion please thanks taff .