General Discussions - 300ZX Related

my next job for the zed that i have put off long enough is to sort the rear hicas, i have the conceptua tuning lockout bar that eliminates the hicas ball joints, i know they are going to be a bitch to get out and figured i would have to take the rear hubs off to do it so can anyone give me some direction as just not mechanicly minded at all. cheers in advance guys

Hi has anyone ever been able to replace the larger bush on the hub that the shock absorber attaches to? I can never seem to find them forsale only the 2 bushes that the camber arm and traction arm bolts to. Thanks Dan

Hi can anyone tell me or have pics of where the battery earth strap bolts to? Im guessing its to the chassis, block and maybe gearbox? But im having trouble working it out. Thanks Dan

Can anyone measure or know the thickness of the rear hub caliper lugs. By memory I think they are 14mm but I need to know quite urgently. Many thanks Dan

Not my car but mate with the black wide arse..............cylinder 6 is not firing...ptu????? Dave

It's completely different to the LWB ABS actuator unit, there are no bleed points on it? I topped up the fluid last night, after 4 pumps of the pedal, the pedal go's from really soft - soft - hard'ish - hard (when the engine isn't running) as soon as the ignition is turned on the pedal go's really soft (air in the system) What are the chances that the procedure is to bleed as per user manual but with engine running (but without bleeding the actuator unit as it self bleeds)??

Evening guys Seen as my car is off the road till I replace the broken ignition barrel, and I've had to pull apart the dashboard, I've decided to replace the lights in the control pods with red LEDs. Everything seems to work as far as I can tell, but the lights are really really dim, and I'm starting to think I've made a mistake with either my LED's or my resistors. I'm hoping someone can help. I was under the impression from reading the guides in the FAQ section that I needed 5mm LED's and some 470 Ohm resistors. The resistors and LED's came from Maplins. The resistors I'm using have the colours yellow violet red on them. The packaging says 1/4 W 5%. The L…

Hey gang ... Had a problem with misfiring recently, was going to check condition of plugs but when was taking them out I stumbled across this ... doesn't look too good! Thought someone here could probably give me a ballpark diagnosis. Haven't taken spark plug out yet thought I'd call it a night before hunting through my tools to find a deep enough extension to get at it. Cheers!

Hi I know there's loads of threads about the stumble/hesitation issue that seems to be a common problem in the 300ZX, and I think I've read them all, and tried most of the suggestions within them, but I'd like some advice please. I have a 1992 UK 300ZX twin turbo, with a +70BHP EEPROM upgrade and Apexi air filter. The previous owner had the car for 9 years and had the EEPROM upgrade done when he first bought it. He thinks the stumble first started about 4 years ago but as he 'drove her like a granddad when she was cold' never really bothered about it. My particular stumble/hesitation ONLY occurs in that first 10-15 minutes. Once the car is fully warmed…

Apparently the kid who was driving the zed survived. (US though so this is the passenger side) More image on the link below. http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=2380514

Hi all I am thinking of taking a punt on a motor near me .... a Z32 TT auto... however .. and i quote from the ad ... let us know what you Zed guru's think......im thinking goosed auto box??? poss clutch too??? "While out for a drive on Sunday Car lost drive in all gears including reverse, I checked the fluid level and it was correct and still spotlesly clean, so I can only assume the torque converter has failed, unless there is some electronic related problem that can cause this symptom. It does creep along slowly but there is more slip than drive.I have not the time or money to fix the car right now but will next year if she doesn't sell. This fairlady is…

seen a few 300's with 6x9" speakers in the front door cords. much cutting involved? and i'm guessing u have to make a mount as they are diff size to stock. pics welcome :)

The car starts fine from cold after about a mile its starts to stutter and lose power with a strong smell of petrol.its a 91 tt import.any ideas before I start pulling bits off would be most appreciated

If anyone has any pistons to hand could they post up a picture of the underside of a stock and a Wiseco piston that I can use for reference to mine please. Just had a trawl through Marks build thread but there is nothing of the bottom of the piston Cheers

Hi!!! I will make a plenum pull in around 2 month, and I am going to change the injectores...and the great doubt... Which injectors????' NISMO....$1700 JECS Deatschwerks The last is half in price, but I have read the following... Subsequent to all of my difficulties with my Deatschwerk 550 cc injector replacement, I wanted to share with you all the conclusion to the story! Please read the prior messages associated with this subject in order to understand the history. I received a "private message" from a zcar forum member recommending that I contact Greg Dupree at Specialty Z and discuss the problems I had with the Deatschwerk injector inst…

Hello . Now I am lucky enough to need to take my sump pan off for a bit of the old welding treatment/patchwork. Question is ( I have looked in horror underneath the car on little ramps) can the sump be removed or is this an engine out job? ..and I will not be taking the engine out.. I will be ringing the scrap merchant. fingers crossed I can avoid that.

Ive now got my nice brand new wheels back refurbed and in satin black, J ust need to find a web site that i can use to get a price comparison for these tyres below falken452s federal 595 rs-s yokahama,orada spec 2 yokahama,a539 toyo tr1 Can i go to 155 35/40 18 at front then 275 30/35 18 at the rear has anyone here run these sizes and any issues. Sorry for another tre thread but need to know.

I have a contact in Northern France who wishes to purchase my car, which is a japanese import to the UK in 2004. He then wishes to drive it back to France and register the vehicle there in his name. What documents will I need to supply to him ?

hi i ve been offered a 300zx turbo auto , but has a sticking valve ! Any info would be great , thanks Jim

does anyone know how you seperate the lens from the rear part . ive had it in the oven but its still solid . cheers in advance andy

Are the 2 heater hoses the same? and does anyone know the part numbers for them please...

Hey, Just a quick note to show my appreciation for Zedworld and their benefit to the Zed community. I guess everyone is aware of the issues I recently had with my engine. The short of it was another car that had been butchered by Ztech. Well Jeff and co. did their best to fit me in early and perform a major heart transplant on it after building a new engine for me (this time, to the specs it should have been in the first place). If it hadn't been for them I would have most likely hung up the keys. Anyway just a big thanks for making a horrific situation bearable.. Cheers, Gerry.

Hi guys Went out to my car tonight to find all the trim around the ignition smashed and the ignition barrel looking like someone has jabbed a screwdriver into it. I'm pretty pissed off, good thing the immobilizer works. Car was locked, looked like something has pulled the drivers side door handle out. Anyway I was wondering if anyone knows how I can start my car up? I can't get the key to turn in the ignition and the steering lock seems stuck on. I really want to move the car away from where it is. Any advice will be really appreciated John

Hi, quick question. Is there any easy way of telling if my zed has a chipped ECU? previous owner thought it may have been done but im not sure.

Well, its had new door rubbers and targa rubbers fitted, but where the targa meets the drivers side A pillar, it doesnt look like its forming a seal correct, well i know it isn't as at the moment i have a pan collecting water inside the car. Ive checked the rear door runner that pulls the window into the rubber, the 10mm nut was missing, so i replaced that and all was good for a while, but we have had torrential down pours for the past 24 hours and its leaking badly again. anyway ive also tried the match stick under the rubber trick but still no luck. any idea's? as id rather the car didn't eat its self alive from inside to out. The arrowed flap, see…