General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Occasionally my Z32 TT turns over really quickly and will not start. I had to get it out of the way yesterday so as I was on my own and my drive is on a slight incline, out of desperation I turned it over in gear to one it out of the way. Having moved it forward a couple of feet on the starter motor in first gear, I tried it again and it started first time!! When it won't start the engine turns over very quickly compared to normal. I'm not a mechanic but I am an engineer. The only thing I can think of is less resistance when its turning over IE. no compression. Can a valve get stuck open or if there in no fuel being injected into the cylinders, does this make it eas…

7 Z's i spotted at japfest on sunday =] .

Anyone know anything about this Zed? On paper it looks super good really, 22k miles and pictures look mint. Its been for sale a while though. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-Nissan-300-ZX-3-0-TWIN-TURBO-TARGA-Auto-2dr/282710104955?hash=item41d2d5db7b:g:FT0AAOSwNWxZ9GYh

Could some one please advise of the exact position of the Twin Turbo decal on the rear hatch...or is it just a case of 'centreing' it within the right hand side of the hatch? Thanks Gary

I'm taking out my old Iridium plugs and going to fit the above listed in the title. Running 14PSi. NGK doesn't list this plug under the 300zx however does anyone know what gap setting I need for these particular plugs? I believe it's 0.36 however my feeler gauges are at 0.4 (stock being 0.44). Is this suitable or do I need a slightly reduced gap? I'll have to buy another feeler gauge as my one does not have this measurement.

Is it possible to remove the bonnet insulation clips without breaking them? :cursing:

A surreal moment. Travelling from Swansea to Windsor in the ZX today indicate to pull out to overtake slower traffic and was kindly allowed to by a silver ZX travelling in convoy with a modified 350Z. It must have made quite a sight the three cars abreast along the M4. Made my day

Hello guys, Just looking at a set of wheels and keen to know if they would fit ok from your experience (don't fully understand offsets etc) They are 19" 9j front 10j rear and 30 offset all round. What do we think? Thanks James.

Hi, was wondering if anyone has a clutch master cylinder for my 300zx fairlady 1990. I was quoted stupid amount and cant afford that, so wondered if anyone has bought one from ebay before ? they are varying from £28-£100 on there. Any advice please? thanks lisa

forgot to buy myself an engine stand so what capacity should i be looking at 450kg or a 680kg ? cheers :sleep1:

Hi peeps, I'm just wondering is there a website where you can buy all the parts for a 300 (i.e windscreen trim or clips ect) , I've tryed looking but i just keep getting nissan dealer websites .

Hi, I'm doing to be doing a major service on my z soon , timing belt, water pump, thermostat , spark plugs, fuel filter, clutch fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, What recommended oil do people use and how many litres? What's the best best brake and clutch fluid to use? Thanks :)

right guys i need wheels, and the ones i have my heart set on im not 100% will fit. due to my lack of understanding with offsets soo 18x8.5 et25 just worried about rubbing on the arches https://www.japshop.co.uk/acatalog/XR521-1885-1BZ---T-18x8.5-ET25-5X114.3-FULL-FLAT-BRONZE-1076.html#SID=1558 thanks for any help lol

Hi guys been quite a while as car has been off the road for a long time. Had it back two weeks ago. When I had her back the light showing the word "lights" was on in lower part of the dashboard and the power button would flash for a few seconds. I know the lights is for a bulb out and the power is for a fault. Took her out a few days ago and these lights weren't on. Tried the power and hold switch and nothing comes on the warning light part of the dash. Tried the O/D and this does come on tho. Wondered if anyone has any ideas as where too start looking to solve this?

Well after having had this Zed now for 6 years i thought id make a thread for it. kinda always seen it as a rough 300 especially compared to some of the stunners you guys have on here, I'm feeling my totally DIY car is finally pretty decent. From start to now im extremely proud even if it has taken 6 years :lol: still have a picture from the Ebay listing where i got it

First part needed a bonnet stay clip as seen in this photo http://shenmue-uk.com/Cars/IMG_20180415_1844560.jpg/img] Second part much more important I need a new Squib as mine appears to be faulty keeps blowing the fuse and leaving me without indication If you don't know which car I have its a 1995 Z32 Non Turbo was Auto (now Manual) Japanese import Thanks

I've bought another Gloria for parts but the cambelt had slipped a tooth at idle. Is the engine a tolerance engine with clearance between the piston & valves or will it more than likely have bent a valve? What other damage could it have done?

Just checking my old records when I suddenly had a misfire. SVA did a compression test on my engine. 125 - 130 when my car was on 119k kms. I think that's pretty good at the time but I hadn't noticed! Z on 135k kms now! I think this equates to 2,500 miles a year.

removing lower steering U joint ive undone both the bolts soaked it in wd and it wont budge is there a magic way of removing it without smashing it with a hammer :hammer:

Can anybody recommend a half decent car cover for a 300zx that has a good fit for the LWB? Having already blown cash on a 'fits-all' cover, to find an off the shelf one that doesn't blow off every other day would be a significant step forward.. :cursing:

I have the Nissan Gloria & I want to source parts to convert it to manual. I have the pedals & the clutch cylinder from my old skyline & from my old nissan 200sx. These are basically the same but I'm after all the mechanical parts. Can you guys recommend & breaker or a forum member that could help with the gearbox, prop, clutch etc? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi Guys, I am searching for a set of LM reps for the Z and running into serious lack of availability for a staggered set in 19". So my thoughts are, do I get a set of 5x112 wheels and use wobble bolts or do I look for a set of 5x120 8.5 and 9.5j 19's and go for hub adaptors? If I go for the second route the minimum adaptor is 20mm, could I get away with that and if so what would the offset need to be to allow for the spacer? Hopefully someone will know how I can get around this wheel issue! Cheers guys!

Hi Everyone, Recently sold one of my cars. The new owner is wanting to get the car chipped and mapped to make the most of the modifications I did. The car had an engine rebuild, refurbished turbo's, aftermarket intercoolers & rad etc. It also had a Greddy Profec B plumbed in, but never setup. Does anyone have any recommendations of where he might take it? He's based in the Surrey area. Thanks

Hi guys I was chatting to Jim today at PowerZed and we got onto the subject of suspension. He told me that there was an option back in the day on UK models (and possibly US) to have electronically adjustable shocks. I’ve been surfing the net trying to find some more information but haven’t had much luck. So I was hoping that some of our more senior members might be able to tell me more about it, does anyone still have them on their car, where can you get the units etc... Cheers, Chris.

Thinking of changing my compressor. Are there 2 types? My Z is a Jap 91 TT Any advice welcome. Art