General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Just a quick one. I want to change all the oil in my car. What amounts do i need? Engine oil Gearbox oil Diff oil. Cheers

Hi Guys, would anyone use Quinton Hazell parts on there zed, ie, cam belt, water pump ect? Just that I`ve never heard of them? and I`ve always used Nissan parts. Thanks.

hi guys,what rpm are the turbos set to kick in?

My aftermarket Stack Boost Gauge does not rest at zero, it is under at approx 1.5 out :thumbdown: I also know it's 'out' as my EBC records the peak and is always a higher reading than what my eyes see on the gauge :pinch: It is this gauge http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p13905/STACK-BOOST-PRESSURE-GAUGE--30-TO-+30PSI/product_info.html As the thread title hints - how can I get it or adjust so it sits at zero. Thank you. :helpsmilie:

oki now the car was smoking on the right side badly and the car was running with out missing a beat beautifull and ive checked compression it was good both side reading the same cant remember it few days back now today i got the turbo out the exhaust manifold also has oil in it :S right hand side...

I read on these pages that somebody had what sounded like the exhaust blowing, one reply stated that the AIV as a cannister and this fills up, the noise could be coming from here which is somewhere near the wings on each side? Does this cannister need emptying is another question I have? Mine as been 'blowing' for about 6 weeks now, it just started one day and as not got any worse, not really causing me any bother. I have been under the car with it running and is near on impossible to locate where this noise is coming from, the exhaust is perfect by the way, it was suggested it could be from the manifold? :surrender: Now, lunchtime today, started perfect from …

How would these fit? front's offset 33 8j, rear's 38 offset 9j. all so what size tyres could i get on these?

Not looking like a decent set of 2nd handers around. had my existing 450cc injectors flow tested and wasn't happy {ignore my rides section... was told I had 740's by seller, but just wasn't the case}. if i don't find a good used set Tuesday, I am going to bite the bullet and buy a set of new ones. Any suggestions on where, why and for how much I should and probably will be looking at? I've got a pre '94 car.... so I may have to buy a rail also... depending on which way I go. I prefer 650cc's. am being pushed to get 740's,, but would look at 550's Regardless of cost, I'm going to have to order some by tuesday... so any advice, insight is much …

what stuff is there on my z that i dont need i all ready no about the AIV. EGR. Rear Steer.i just want to make it more simple. Like me! Lol

In the 3 years iv owned this car (na and tt) it's always had a crap battary. Ie it would be randomly flat if I left it over night and would leak from the top after a long drive. So I replaced it after the tt conversion, the exact same thing is happening again it's only been in for a few months and it's flat again not holding charge and it's leaking from the top... Assuming iv not accidentaly bought another duff battary that just happened to have the same problem I'm assuming there is some sort of voltage regulator? I get the feeling it's over charging? Is it a case of new alternater? Or new regulater? Because obvioulsy iv had the same battary fault with two diff…

Hi Im having really trouble with my 300zx..only brought it 2 weeks ago..firstly gearbox has decided to play up.. im now having another prob... i had it running for a few mins ats its not been used for a day or two and its not misfiring..it ticksover ok but is still missing. ..this misfire just randomly started and not sure why?? The car is very low on fuel could this be anything to do with it? Matt

Hi all, just a quick question, but where can you get a decatted zx mot'd (in north west)? Cheers

Mite sound a bit daft but ive just had a look round my engine bay and Ive not got an air filter ive took the panel of between the lights and ive just got 2 oval pipes 1 each side and a black sensor looking thing in the middle but nothing connected. Can any1 tell me where the filter goes and if it could have done any damage .

i spoke to our good old Jeff yesterday, he sent some pics of the car , in the body shop...its getting there now ....when its all done and back to life i will post up the pics..finally getting some enthusiasm to carry on with the project now ...lost all heart a year or so ago ..but now im hyper again :0 :0 watch this space

Turbo Wastegates Im looking at upgrading my hybrid turbo wastegates, Is their any point will it make much difference??? is so can universal ones like these be used http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/38MM-V-BAND-UNIVERSAL-WASTEGATE-TOYOTA-MR2-GTST-300ZX-/310250954180?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483c65ddc4 or can anyone recommend a good set? thanks Craig

i need some new front tyres for the z. ive done some home work and it seems that bridgestone potenza so2's are are good bet, but they are really hard to get hold of. Any others suggesstions would be much appriciated.

Hey got a prob with my aircon pod, all the features work eh aircon heater hazard switch wipers etc but none of the button backlights are working?? anyone had this before? will take it off tonight and chech connectors. thanks Craig

A simple autobox replacement a couple of weeks go went wrong from the offset, the customer wanted to supply his own unit he had purchased on ebay and packed into his zed and set off . However with his limited gears the engine was revving high for the relative road speed and soon an additional problem with a leaking water pipe forced him to stop and call the AA, they dually recovered the car off to us the following day. However when we removed the replacement gearbox from the boot we were shocked how someone could sell a gearbox in such a bad state. All the external sensors where missing, as was the dipstick, the shift lever assembly, no torque convertor an…

got another zx now and this time i got it next to nothing ... had it mot cheked in my garage nothing wrong no bearing problems etc etc all in good shape and engine sounds great the left side turbo is new i have problem with the right hand side turbo oki now its smokey ive checkd it and will bee looking to doo it do i have to take the engine out or is there a way of doing it with the engine in ... i dont mind struggling abit, i have the ramp facility with me and loads of special tools for small places

I'm about to by some fuel hose from the bay. How much will I need to replace all the rubber fuel and water hoses on the engine? i.e. will 2metres be enough. And will I need another size other than 8mm? i.e 6mm cheers dave

No rush, but when i get to the next step in power upgrades, what is the best thing to do re turbos? Ive been told today, that a place can recon the turbos, to hybrid spec etc, for £300 each. Does that sound about right? What power/boost level would they be limited to? Cheers

...unless my eyesight is starting to play tricks on me... click here to go to the feature, then click on the picture with all the cars, then zoom in. right-most column, 2nd yellow car from the top.

Well after buying my 1990 Manual TT and having a lot of bother starting from cold etc. I'm contemplating trying to get the winter out of this engine (If she'll prove reliable enough to start through the winter) and making a visit to Zedworld for a replacement engine. Pretty annoyed to say the least after paying the money for it and it to turn out to be as unreliable (contrary to what the seller made it out to be) but the car has to last me roughly 4 years so I suppose it's a piece of mind as well to have a good engine in. To get to the point what I'm asking here is how much am I talking for an engine/fitting from Zedworld and I'd probably be looking down the lin…

Hi Does anyone know whether z31 turbo front discs fit our n/a early z32'. They are both 280mm diameter and 26mm width. I urgently need some cheap early n/a discs to get my car through its MOT. thanks Mark

after not driving the zed for three weeks i drove over to zedworld this morning to get the rest of the new matrix install finished . there were a few things i couldnt get right so off to jeff and jamie . after a nice couple of cups of coffee from linda and an hour or so later i had a lovely toasty drive home . thanks guys for the technical help and thanks linda for the refreshments.