General Discussions - 300ZX Related

After having 2 zeds for a while i want to compile a basic list of regular checks that us as owners should be doing to help maintain and keep out cars alive. other than the usual checks such as oil, water, lights etc, what else should be checked in order to keep the car as good as can be. couple of ideas i have so far. 1. Targa drain tubes, check at least once a month, to ensure the pipe is clear and draining away. As nissan decided to join two bits of pipe with a metal insert. if it gets blocked over time, the insert then rusts away, thus emptying water into the bodywork, causing sill damage. 2. wind deflectors. check every 2-3 months. just a bit of silicone spray w…

.....I found these if anyone is interested....!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-300ZX-UK-INSTRUMENT-CLUSTER-MPH-CLOCKS-Z32-/110722612206?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c794fbee Richard:chef:

Wowwwwwwwwww Guy,s, Check this guy out on the bay, got loads of chrome bits for sale. I sent him a message and have some bits coming, AND GET THIS,,,,,,, HE GIVES DISCOUNT TOOOOOOOOO Cheers http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT

Your inbox is full matey........ Just to let you know, posted items this morning, first class recorded delivery. Can you let me know when you get them. Cheerz, Alz.

my heater fan decided not to work this morning it has been fine and shown no signs of slowing down or strange noises associated with failiure, i have check 2x 15a fuses on the internal fuse box and the 7.5a aircon fuse on the internal fuse box these were all ok have also checked the10a fuse in the engine bay fuse box gain this was ok only work i've done is fit a hid conversion (using pin5 from relay under bonnet mod) so looking for ideas on this one.

Well i think the time has come to finally take my engine out!!! I have got poor idleing at the mo plus i sometimes get blue smoke on idle and i have low boost! so im thinking i want to check and recondition the turbos. plus the tax is due and im buying some down pipes and de cats. i also need to do the rocker cover gaskets, the centre prop bearing, some welding, new det sensor and a water by pass! Im also thinking ill change the clutch while im there but is there anything else i should do while the engine is out? Cambelt has already been done. Also can anyone recommend a company to replace/recondition my turbos? thanks

..Or at least very similar, look like Equips but I dont recognise the centre cap lol. Someone needs to buy them, one of the best wheels you can get for the Z! (albeit they are only 17s) :euro: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-300ZX-FAIRLADY-ALLOY-WHEELS-TYRES-/280718856493?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item415c25d12d

does anybody know if coilovers that fit skylines r32/33/34 or any ones that fit the silvias would fit the 300zx cause iam finding it hard to find any second hand ones, i dont have the budget to order new ones for it at the moment if anybody could advise me that be grand id have better chance of finding second hand skyline/silvia ones if they fit cheers:gunsmilie:

oh, just a question..... This wont fit on my 300 ;-/ the plastic blue clips are in the wrong places and the brake light plastics where the screws are set in get stuck on the metal ‘o’ rings they’re meant to go through to fasten. It wont be pushed in the old brake hole for the old spoiler, any ideas??? I've now developed a bloody hairline fracture in the thing and think I am going to have to go over it in silver to match the bodywork... maybe mould it into the tailgate ggggggrrrrrrrrrr, I was so careful too! If you do get one, the Z Centre sells them and is fookin' lush!

a big thank you to smithy for all his help and time to get his zed over to jeffs for me to purchase. also thanks to linda, jeff & jamie for there time and making me feel welcome.

had a small code brown emergency tonight! was sitting in traffic when the lights went green, so went to pull away and heard an almighty bang and then a constant kinda fizzle sound:cursing:. anyway pulled into a street a few yards down the road expecting death as the noise was seriously bad and was still doing it.... looked underneath...bone dry, lifted the bonnet to see that my bloody viscous fan had pulled a plastic bag of the street and tangled its self and was shredding it up and throwing it all over my bay:glare:. pulled it all off and all is well but what a scare i got, the noise was so loud i really was expecting the worst... but happy days:chinese:

Hi guys, Just wondering, this is for the new system I have bought in bits.... I have the divorced downpipes, the decats and the rear backboxes... I'm sure there is a piece missing in the middle where the original H pipe goes, what would go there with the new system as I gather the old H pipe is back to 2" from the going to be new 2.5"??? :helpsmilie:

Could anyone tell me what i need to connect my short shifter I got two white plastic inserts with it does a standard bush fit inside them thanks Jim

My local trye garage only sells ZE912's, at £75 each. This seemed pretty reasonable to me, but is there a big difference between the ZE912 and the FK452's?

looking to loss a bit of weight from the car anybody know of any links on how2 remove aircon,cruise control,aiv's,egr, or anything else thats not needed or any advise on weight saving tips, cheers:helpsmilie::helpsmilie:

I've acquired a brand new fibreglass 89 spec spoiler from a member. after rubbing down with wet and dry, done 3 coats of primer, wet n dry between each coat, now had 3 coats of KH3 Nissan black, again with wet n dry between. shine looks fantastic. My question is. Is it better to polish to a super shine then lacquer with say 2 coats. or laquer then polish the hell out of it. I want it to last the way it looks now.

Just got a wee bargain off ebay :clap: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350480496992&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Jim

Yep been down to Nottigham for the photo shoot with my zed and Luke from the zcenter's zed. Nice day but went overcast and frw dropd of rain but other wise all okay!!! OUT IN October issue!! Cheers guys Paul:thumbup::thumbup:

Driving along the other day with a mate in the car and he said that I had either a noisy wheel bearing or possibly diff. Q1. How do I tell what causing the noise, jack up car and check for movement by rocking wheel? Q2. How easy is it to fit new wheel bearing, do they need 'pressed' in? I don't really want to contemplate a new diff but, if so, how easy/difficult to fit a replacement? Q3. I've seen bearings on 'ebay' circa the £60 mark, would these be ok or should I be looking to spend more for better quality? As ever, all comments welcome from knowledgeable Zedders. Regards

hello :) whilst fitting my new boost gauge tonight i came accross this behind the drivers trim panel just next to the fuse box. the connections look too good to be someone bodging something but I dont have a clue where it goes as it looks to go in to the loom!? Any ideas!?

Hi am lookin for a swb manual but not sure if I should go for turbo or not. Which is better any advice is appreciated.

is anyone going to the above at all? i did post this in the north wales region, but just thought ide post here for a wider audience. any taker?

Could anyone tell me how hard it would be to replace a manual gearbox mainshaft bearing Is it a case of remove speedo drive etc split the box pull the mainshaft bearing off then fit new one and put back together :thumbup1: jim

Anyone used this in a Zed gearbox with good results?

Front and Rear Strut brace's price looks good for both dont ya think ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400221102409&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT