General Discussions - 300ZX Related

Hi all, Does anyone know if or how much approx the rear of the the turbo expands by when hits hot? Not sure how true this is but after thinking about it as well most things expand when they are hot.....so it got me thinking because the right hand side turbo sits about 1 to 1.5mm away from the block in one area. Do i have anything to worry about? My turbos are ceramic coated if that helps in anyway! Cheers Dan

Got a slight air leak where the air induction pipe bolts onto the passenger side turbo. Can I just use and type of gasket paper and cut it to shape to form a proper seal or does it have to be of the high temperature variety or even a metal one?? Also can you just get a replacement gasket for this pipe from someone like Mike at MJP?? Any advice would be great thanks!

Hey folks im wanting to do a few vacuum lines deletion and was searching for blanking caps to use. What has everyone else used as ive done a search on a few sites and cant find any blanking caps to use on the balance pipe cheers Marty

Does this look familiar.lol:tank: You have a twin:wacko: :walkman:Craig:gunsmilie:

the wiper would wipe OK until it got near the position where it should stop and would slow down and the later that day it stooped half way and wont move any more got to asda and was so angry at it that i gave it a shake and now the wiper ends at the top when i turn it of and making a funny clanking sound during operation so i got even more fiscally aggressive with the wiper arm and now motor is stuck all together and i have a error light that look like a windscreen. any one now what i can do to fix it or where i can get my self a new wiper motor i have a import from japan and i think the connection is different if am not mistaken i need to get this sorted as it is no…

http://www.zcentre.co.uk/shop/popup_image.php?pID=85&invis=0 I like the look of these back lights, what the best way of doing it?

Was it you in the grey Z just round the corner from co op? I was in a co op lorry passing you on my way down the hill. Its wierd and maybe a bit sad that I get an urge to wave and flash lights even when im not in my Z... I didnt wave or flash lights tho, I resisted lol

my car was running fine, nice and smooth, lent a AFM to someone but went missing in the post :huh: anyone after buying another one, its very spluttery on boost, if you nurse the gas pedal to boost its ok, but try accelarate hard and it holds back & splutters. (like boost lea,k/missing sound) im asuming its the AFM, the new/crap one i have has damaged mesh, can i replace this? does the mesh really matter? or is it the sensor inside what counts.

Just wanted to say a big thanks to Bobgenie, just picked up a complete interior from him all for the princely sum of 1 bottle of booze. Top bloke with a couple of proper lovely zeds in his garage. :drool: :drool: Thanks mate

Hey folks im after a few tips on threading wires from the inside of the car through the rubber insulator that goes into the doors as ive got some jap spec mirrors that im going to wire in on a switch for the folding motion. Ive looked at the doors already and it looks pretty tight so just wanted to get some advice cheers Marty

Is any one running Conzult on Windows 7? I'm thinking about getting a new laptop which will have win7 on it, but I need to know if Conzult will still work as this is the main reason for the laptop. I've got the usb convertor so connecting it isn't a problem. Cheers Dave

Maddest Zs ever!! u seen better? i think not!! http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=6971&highlight=digital+dashboard I cant see the pics, and its bugging me as i want to see how mad this zed is.

Hi - I have a problem with a braking system air leak and wondered if anyone knows of a diagram of the master cylinder and associated pipes online anywhere? Symptoms are that the brake pedal is spongy, goes right down to the floor, and I can hear air escaping while pumping the brakes. Are there any known common faults? Thanks in anticipation for your help as always :helpsmilie:

After almost 3 weeks of standing still (loads of snow before and after Christmas), finally drove the Z today. How I missed it and the rain, for once, was very welcome. I have to admire my wife's N-reg Micra though; performed brilliantly in terrible conditions and as is the case with Nissans and especially Micras, reliable and dependable beyond belief. Every home should have one (alongside your Z!).

I nervously started the old girl up today. its been exactly a month since I last drove her and she started first time! (albeit she'd been on charge the whole time). took her out for a nice long drive and apart from the occasional creak or groan the only things i noticed were a light tapping from the engine (which went after a few minutes), and the steering column vibrated slightly as i turned the wheel at rest, but that went after a few minutes too. i'm chuffed to bits that she survived the weather we've been having - i 'treated' her to a quick wash with warm water and hope to use her again as a daily driver :gunsmilie: ...the only problem is I'd promised myself no…

Does r33 skyline gtst coilpacks fit in the z32 tt? Do you have to take the plennum off to change them?

I've got to change my passenger door lock mechanism as it doesn't always lock - is it quite easy to do this?

Not sure if this link has been posted before and not able to take a look just yet but i'm guessing the old skyline hicas is the same as the 300zx? I've been wanting to get shot of the anoying hicas light on the dash without having to just remove the bulb and loose the ability to warn me of low power steering fluid :clap: http://forums.gtrcanada.com/showthread.php?t=20736

Hi im still having problems with my power steering, i got one of my mates to have a look at it and he said the pas lines at the rear of the car are badly corroded and need replacing, i went to a garage with it and he said its a disaster of a job to do as other pipes are near ps ones. i also called a power steering repair garage today and he said that he wouldnt touch it either and would need to go to dealer for new pipes, please someone help... can the pipes be repaired or replaced or am i better to strip out hicas and put a bar in, how easy or difficult is this to do many thanks..

Hello, was wondering if anyone knows how I may get nprobe? http://www.300degree.com/electronics/nprobe/ Its no longer available, and I note that these guys are selling the palm m500 for £20 today. http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=190330

Im picking up another engine next week, nothing serious with mine yet but fancied having a spare, its apparently got about 60k miles, but although it may be good as it is, i fancy doing a rebuild to make it like new again before i drop the engine and manual box in the car. Im not looking to do a slickpete, im after making it strong and reliable for the years ahead. So if i replace the pistons, rings and conrods, etc, whats the best way to go and where to get the bits. Im in no rush, just going to take my time and do it bit by bit, but would maybe like to get it all finished before the summer starts. Im after it basically being like new, internally, for peace…

Working today and have seen 3 zeds 2 In fort fareham 1 nice white one in gudge heath road. Was it you???

been looking at the D2 big brake kits,and thought what do you do when the pads need replacing? what pads do you order? and more importantly what about when the discs need replacing? there a lot of money but surely dont last forever

A bit of work and it might fit :thumbdown: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Painted-Nissan-300ZX-Z32-Boot-lip-spoiler-89-00-Coupe_W0QQitemZ270514673101QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3efbee55cd

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=21354 Nissans new roadster is a real beauty, better and cheaper than a Porsche Boxter and Mercedes SLK who wants one:yes:on sale from march for your summer fun:cool: