General Discussions - 300ZX Related

As the title states, another blue smoke thread. I have read through some of the previous threads about this but haven't really got anywhere. My issue is.... When I start up from cold I get a little bit of smoke, this continues for about 5 mins of no boost. Once warmed up and boosts for the first time, I see more smoke but then after that its all gone. Is this down to the turbos or something else?

2 years ago, my tax ran out of the zed, sorned it, and started doing various jobs, whilst trying to save cash and doing all the jobs myself, ive replaced with new interior, suspension, and loads of other stuff. BUT MY Main issue was removing the veilside skirts, and it opened a can of worms. rot in the sills, targas draining into them and what started as small areas of rust soon developed into nasty stuff. After choping it all out, it was getting very worrying, as i thought this is the end of a very late spec UK TT Manual. But after a bit of time, i replaced the inner sills and returns with new, and had them welded up. so at least the inside stuff was goo…

anyone know the capacities for the oil change with the filter for my uk tt 1994

Hi, I thought this would be easy to find out, but turns out it isn't...or least not for me! Will a 500Kg engine hoist happily hold an NA engine?

Not really sure where to begin as it was a extremely long day! Anyways here it goes. (Warning it will be a bit long) Got a train from London to Zed world around 5 A.M and got there for around 8.30 am to collect the car, had couple of things fixed crank seal, under seal, consult and general assessment so drove away with a clean bill of health. Drove around 50 miles to get started with the remap and tune by Noel (turboNoz) Managed to get there for around 9:40am. First impressions Noel was a top guy, easy going and easy to work with. I have to mention that he did a BIG favour (under statement) me by doing a one day tune up as he normally keeps the car for a few da…

Hello, When i put my head near gas/cluth/brale pedals i hear something like a air leak. But from where? I look there and i dont have any idea where are from this sound comes... PS. and its not a sound from speaker ;)

I have got horrendous steering wheel shake when braking hard. Is this worn bush related? If so which ones? And where is the best place to get? Thanks, Dan

I know that you can remove the limit stop on the throttle body, buts whats wrong with removing the flap altogether

An indicator of Summer hope from the countries z32 owners, mad changeover last Saturday of cars picked up and cars dropped off does make for serious parking planning!!! roll on the Summer eh? Jeff TT

A big thankyou to yourself for the injector you sent me. Been on test since Saturday and no problems since i have changed it. Checked seals on the one ive taken out none trapped. Again mate i owe u one!:thumbup1:

Hi guys, Got my plenum picked up for the 3rd time today, After they did a really crap job. Its better but still not right his had it about 6wks and getting bored of telling him what I want, he says he will phone me once finished but never does. Have to send misses there cause his shut by the time im home from work, she goes there and they say its done she gets it home and has to take it back cause its still crap, has said 3times in a row like this lol. The studs what hold balance bar some how all the threads are gone, dont ask me how. Its full off shot too, which worrys me.. So do I keep it fix studs, clean it out and live with it, or send it ba…

Hi. Anyone know where I can get a hold of a fuel tank filler neck for a 2+2? checked czp.us and z1motorsport. Couldn't find anything....

as above http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-3-CIGARETTE-LIGHTER-SOCKET-POWER-ADAPTER-SPLITTER-BLACK-FOR-NISSAN-ALL-TYPES-/390511441752?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3A300+ZX&hash=item5aec4bb758#ht_2770wt_1018 :confused:

I plan to clean my throttle bodies over the next few days, can anyone recommend a decent cleaner please? Also, when I have cleaned them, I plan to check that the butterflies shut correctly. Am I right in thinking that they should snap shut? or should there be a gap? My understanding is that they should close off completely, (snap shut) leaving the auxiliary air control system, in conjunction with the ECU to determine the correct tick over. Would that be correct?

Hi the black housing the orginal front fog lights are fitted in i take it i have to remove this to fit ducts .Is this a bumper of job also how are the ducts fitted in bumper .I havent got them yet is car mad still selling these on ebay thanks taff.

anyone with hid's had this when driving or parked you can see lamps moving from side to side slightly after they have been running for a few mins. any easy way to fix it? Cheers all

Could someone help me understand the exact purpose and function of this valve please? Also, are there any multi meter readings that I may be able to try to both the valve itself and the voltage I should be looking for from the harness side? The reason I ask is, due to the cold but dry weather of late, I have been out and about in the zed quite a bit. problem is, my tick over starts at 1200 rpm and gradually settles at 750 rpm once she has reached full temp'. This makes initial driving very difficult especially as I have a troublesome gearbox. If I disconnect it, there appears to be no noticeable effect at all.

Oh yeah, and the crap one :)

Got a mid morning call from my best mate, he had a moment on the M40 this morning going to work and despite been an ace driver could not stop the 180 spin into the barrier!!!!!!!!!!!! Good news he walked away unhurt, which is the most important, but his zed of 14 years ownership is looking less well, thank goodness for the barrier which stopped this been a very different outcome. Jeff TT

Hi there, Does Anyone know where I can get synthetic leather seat trim from, preferably the uk. Cheers James

Ok, so I'm looking at doing a oil swap. What size is the gearbox plug, I know its approx 1/2" but is that 13mm or 12mm? Dont want to buy a whole set of the proper plug tools just the right one :biggrin:

Wondered what others are doing to refurbish the targatops? Problems with mine are: Glass is going milky around the edges in some places - not sure how to fix. Little bit of corrosion on the metalwork - easily sortable. Plastic end caps need replacing on the ends of the metalwork - easy. Plastic trim around the three edges of the glass. Brand new replacement would be ideal - are these parts even available? I'd happily replace the targa with a solid carbon fibre version if such an item existed :)

Hi folks, just saw this whilst poking around in the interwebs: http://wp.me/p10kB8-1AV Thoughts? Cheers, John

Hi Guys I have mentioned this before (also chatted it with Jeff @ Zedworld last time we met as he is REO for midlands and he is happy for me to post this event here) They have this big classic car show every year in Trentham Gardens Stoke-On-Trent with around 1200 cars and 5000 visitors Date: 16 June 2013-16 June 2013 Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm Car Information: Twenty two super years at this great venue which offers over 1200 vehicle entries, 50 Club Stands, Autojumble and Trade - with the beautiful backdrop of the now fully refurbished Trentham Park and Italian Gardens. Over 5,000 visitors enjoy this great day out every year. Event Description: Set …

OK I got my Zed back a few weeks ago from the retrimmers.... but the weather has been so shite this is the first time I had chance to take some pics You can spot on one of the pics (drivers side) that the metal illuminated 300ZX fell off lol but I do have it (in the centre console storage box) and soon as I get chance I'll silicone it back on! Anyway - some quick pics.... Rich