Going to start this thread for members to post up what they did each day to there zed. I will start with getting my MOT this morning. So what did you do today on your 300?:cool3:

I'm not certain but i'll take a proper look tomorrow, just covered it using a waterproof cover so hopefully if its not raining tomorrow will do a proper inspection. Will give you an update on what the roof fitter says , fingers crossed!!

 

check that the roller that holds window to the door pillar is intact and that it's not broken replacement from z center. rubbers for the windows as I say from cap. if you gonna put new hood on the I would like to think you would be looking at new rubbers.. I will be doing this to mine soon think in total all rubbers around the windows along top etc come to 700 then UK delivery from states plus customs tax. i will be replacing my jood as perspex panel has come away from the stitching..

Dug into the leaky washer bottle problem as I'm bored of getting a wet boot now... it's narked, basically. It's missing a lower mounting tab and has a 5p sized hole in it patched with a bicycle puncture repair patch and siliseal, but the problem was one of the pumps wasn't actually bolted to the tank, meaning every bump shook the pump enough to stretch the rubber hose a bit and drip.

Then I spent some time attacking rear bumper and the gangrenous mass of filler and what appears to be melted plastic where some dolt has overheated it trying to straighten it with hot air... it looks awful, but it's smoother now. I need a big chisel, and some mechanical sanding, or my arms are going to snap. And then I found more filler on the arch section of the bumper so I dred to think what on earth is going on in that region...

 

I'm thinking at this point it may be easier just to get another bumper, even though it'll need paint and I've still no idea what colour it actually is. It's not Nissan Intense Blue Pearl BV4 as I had thought (hoped) but that does seem to match well enough to my eyes that I'll use it to touch up the peeling bits until I can get the whole car de-rusted, de-dented and painted in one go. If anyone's got an unwanted SWB rear bumper, I'd be glad to adopt it and love it...

 

I WILL get this thing right, eventually, although the project E24 needs some loving too after a winter spent completely untouched in its barn. That's not run in 16 years now... But it was 250 quid, and restoring and selling it will hopefully release a wad of cash marked 'Z'.

 

Then I came inside and resubscribed, because the best thing I can do, for the Z at least, is tap into the vast well of knowledge and experience that is you lot.

 

Speaking of which... I've re-siliconed the targa seal edges, so that no longer leaks into the cabin, but that's allowed recent torrential rain to highlight the fact that the drain tube itself is blocked, and probably far too frail to un-bung the traditional way of using a length of stout wire.

I'm not certain but i'll take a proper look tomorrow, just covered it using a waterproof cover so hopefully if its not raining tomorrow will do a proper inspection. Will give you an update on what the roof fitter says , fingers crossed!!

 

These links may also help in solving the problem:

 

If the window rattles:

 

https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-complete-window-upper-slider-bolt-kit-window-rattle-leak-fix-nissan-300zx-90-96-z32-80332-kt_p_9591.php

 

Blocked drain holes:

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/42357/A-fix-for-convertible-top-leak.html

 

Weather stripping seal adjustment:

 

http://forums.nicoclub.com/adjust-convertible-roof-to-stop-leak-at-top-window-line-t548576.html

 

If the windows seal(s) have failed - replacements:

 

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-top-weatherstrip-front-p-3849.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-top-weatherstrip-center-p-3769.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-weatherstrip-rear-door-glass-p-3808.html

Yeah that's the company I've spoke to, going to go see someone local Tommorow so he can give me thr go ahead and order the roof... Oh damn! The water is coming from passenger side window... Hmmm :sweatdrop:

 

 

 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300-ZX-1993-1995-Soft-Top-convertible-car-hood-/271380276101

Starting to look like a proper workshop this.

 

Took all the accessories and engine harness off the breaker ready to pull the engine.

 

And installed the na power steering pump.

Plenty of room in there Al. :thumbup1:

Brought the lady to work for her MOT

It would need to pass :biggrin:

Surely you don’t really need to take the car to work for an MOT Christ? [emoji13] what an absolutely smashing day to do that though! [emoji41]

Surely you don’t really need to take the car to work for an MOT Christ? [emoji13] what an absolutely smashing day to do that though! [emoji41]

I actually went to work in the surf but as the sun was out and the roads have had a good rinse i thought i would shoot home and grab the lady. First time out since before xmas. And roof off too!

Well she passed with no problems, and only 2500 miles since last test.

you drove the black one to Wales??

 

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Starting to look like a proper workshop this.

 

Took all the accessories and engine harness off the breaker ready to pull the engine.

 

And installed the na power steering pump.

 

you drove the black one to Wales mate ?

 

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Starting to look like a proper workshop this.

 

Took all the accessories and engine harness off the breaker ready to pull the engine.

 

And installed the na power steering pump.

 

you drove the black one to Wales mate ?

you drove the black one to Wales??

 

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you drove the black one to Wales mate ?

 

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you drove the black one to Wales mate ?

Dad picked this up :innocent:

 

It's pretty much down now and roadworthy but probably will stay off the road till I finish uni I guess :(

Or until I get a job at least.

Dad picked this up :innocent:

 

It's pretty much down now and roadworthy but probably will stay off the road till I finish uni I guess :(

Or until I get a job at least.

least it will get sorted mate you got different wheels on it aswell ?

Starting to look like a proper workshop this.

 

Took all the accessories and engine harness off the breaker ready to pull the engine.

 

And installed the na power steering pump.

 

Looking good mate

The scary thought is fast forward 15 years and you might be the new go to guy

:thumbup:

least it will get sorted mate you got different wheels on it aswell ?

Got the 17" impul RS wheels on it. In the future I would like step lips to 18", and a larger dish to give it a lower offset and make it flush (also wider to 10J ish), but that's long future and big money it looks like. Barrels will most likely have to be custom machined.

Looking good mate

The scary thought is fast forward 15 years and you might be the new go to guy

[emoji106]

Who knows what the future will hold.

The scary thought is fast forward 15 years and you might be the new go to guy

:thumbup:

 

Don't you think you've done enough already...?? :lol:

Don't you think you've done enough already...?? :lol:

:tt2:

 

I can see the garage sign already " Impul Alic -Z specialist in partnership with Hide and Seat"

So you guys are absolutely right! It's the seals more then the roof! Booked her in with a guy local who deals with this stuff, used him few times for some buggys, Anyway sun was out so finally got a chance to take roof down! The sound of the turbo, that dumb valve, manual gear box, roof down what a buzz... Can't wait to have the seals done then will have her sent in for detailing etc get her polished up! Calibra is also mine both v6 look good together haha 2.5v6 had her ten years plus she needs to be bought back to life!

 

These links may also help in solving the problem:

 

If the window rattles:

 

https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-complete-window-upper-slider-bolt-kit-window-rattle-leak-fix-nissan-300zx-90-96-z32-80332-kt_p_9591.php

 

Blocked drain holes:

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/42357/A-fix-for-convertible-top-leak.html

 

Weather stripping seal adjustment:

 

http://forums.nicoclub.com/adjust-convertible-roof-to-stop-leak-at-top-window-line-t548576.html

 

If the windows seal(s) have failed - replacements:

 

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-top-weatherstrip-front-p-3849.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-top-weatherstrip-center-p-3769.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-weatherstrip-rear-door-glass-p-3808.html

 

 

Thanks! That's brilliant mate :)

These links may also help in solving the problem:

 

If the window rattles:

 

https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-complete-window-upper-slider-bolt-kit-window-rattle-leak-fix-nissan-300zx-90-96-z32-80332-kt_p_9591.php

 

Blocked drain holes:

 

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/42357/A-fix-for-convertible-top-leak.html

 

Weather stripping seal adjustment:

 

http://forums.nicoclub.com/adjust-convertible-roof-to-stop-leak-at-top-window-line-t548576.html

 

If the windows seal(s) have failed - replacements:

 

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-top-weatherstrip-front-p-3849.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-top-weatherstrip-center-p-3769.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/convertible-parts/nissan/oem-convertible-weatherstrip-rear-door-glass-p-3808.html

 

By any chance do you know of any issues with false triggering of pinch protection on the windows? Could be hard to figure out, I'm guessing, as not many cars have it.

So you guys are absolutely right! It's the seals more then the roof! Booked her in with a guy local who deals with this stuff, used him few times for some buggys, Anyway sun was out so finally got a chance to take roof down! The sound of the turbo, that dumb valve, manual gear box, roof down what a buzz... Can't wait to have the seals done then will have her sent in for detailing etc get her polished up! Calibra is also mine both v6 look good together haha 2.5v6 had her ten years plus she needs to be bought back to life!

 

I had a v6 calibra years ago. I dropped a 6 speed 4x4 turbo gearbox in it and run it 2wd only. It went off the clock at 160mph. [emoji16]

I had a v6 calibra years ago. I dropped a 6 speed 4x4 turbo gearbox in it and run it 2wd only. It went off the clock at 160mph. [emoji16]

 

 

 

Haha no way! The v6 in the calibra does sound awesome!! haha but don't encourage me with your 4x4 gearbox and turbo conversion haha! At some point when funds allow I will restore it... For now the fairlady gets the love haha its crazy how many looks we Recieved yesterday... (also the guy who's going to. Repair the seals etc has a 300zx of his own! A proper purple one none turbo, maybe he's on these forums too, goes by name Jay..... I'll take pics when I see him next...

Haha no way! The v6 in the calibra does sound awesome!! haha but don't encourage me with your 4x4 gearbox and turbo conversion haha! At some point when funds allow I will restore it... For now the fairlady gets the love haha its crazy how many looks we Recieved yesterday... (also the guy who's going to. Repair the seals etc has a 300zx of his own! A proper purple one none turbo, maybe he's on these forums too, goes by name Jay..... I'll take pics when I see him next...

I didnt turbo the v6, just fitted a gearbox from a 4x4 turbo. It had plenty of go without a blower [emoji6]

I'll keep that in mind when I get around to bringing it back to life ;)