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:

Called in at Jeff's and had the heater Matrix replaced

 

Bloody cold drive up from London with temperature set at 10 degrees !

Repaired the green corrosion on multi plugs in nsf kick panel

Mean headlamps no longer wink at me

And now the running light comes on on the side I indicate too

 

Must be for when your sideways to allow you to see where your going?

 

 

Oh and discovered the air flow controller in glove box isn't connected!!??

My old wheels went to a new owner today ( thanks James for doing the spannering) she now looks like this.

Not seen her like that for quite some time

James turned up in a nice SWB Slick top he just bought and a very nice it was too and looked great with its new wheels on too.

Any pics of the slicktop Ian?

Any pics of the slicktop Ian?

Thats nice :thumbup1:

Still jealous!

 

Today received news that my (was perfectly running) Zed is now broken and won't start after a plenum pull, bypass and some water pipe work.

The mechanic believes that the loom has given up after being disturbed and a wire or two as snapped.

The ECU now reports code 21, he's tried a different PTU, says there is fuel and the injectors are working, but there is no power to the coil packs now.

Looks like a Wiring Specialties RHD loom is required, a snip at nearly $500! :(

You can use a lhd loom if they are cheaper.

if a new loom is too expensive, i can't be that hard to figure which ones are damaged and route a fresh one from coils to ptu. Are any coils firing?

There is always power to the injectors even when the ignition is off, unless you have a later car or a mod. Code 21 is for no spark, could be as simple as a shit connector/connection. Start by investigating the usual culprits for code 21. Here's a start for you.

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/1106815/Is-this-CODE-21-WRITE-UP-tech-article-worthy-IMG-help-plz.html

Whilst it's possible that a cable or connection has broken in the process, heat damage and age make this very possible. I very much doubt any components decided to phantomly break whilst sat there doing nothing, they didn't break in use they worked until the work was done. A new loom would be a. Great solution, if that's the issue. However a new CAS plug might of been all that was necessary.

You can use a lhd loom if they are cheaper.

 

Yes, LHD looms are cheaper, but only by $25 so might as well order the RHD one. :)

if a new loom is too expensive, i can't be that hard to figure which ones are damaged and route a fresh one from coils to ptu. Are any coils firing?

 

I've told my mechanic to spend a little more time investigating, but TBH I had intended to put a fresh loom on at some point as I feel many of these cars reliability problems are loom/connection related now. This might have just brought it forward a bit.

I'm happy to plough lots of money in to this car, I intend to keep it and want it to become one of the best near stock examples! A way to go though ATM. :(

There is always power to the injectors even when the ignition is off, unless you have a later car or a mod. Code 21 is for no spark, could be as simple as a shit connector/connection. Start by investigating the usual culprits for code 21. Here's a start for you.

http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/technical/view/1106815/Is-this-CODE-21-WRITE-UP-tech-article-worthy-IMG-help-plz.html

Whilst it's possible that a cable or connection has broken in the process, heat damage and age make this very possible. I very much doubt any components decided to phantomly break whilst sat there doing nothing, they didn't break in use they worked until the work was done. A new loom would be a. Great solution, if that's the issue. However a new CAS plug might of been all that was necessary.

 

I agree and discussed that with my mechanic, the car was running very nicely before and its very doubtful the PTU, coil packs, CAS or any other component has just died, but sadly the loom is a strong possibility.

Its a late '89' car, they don't get much earlier! Proud of this. :)

Edited April 3, 201510 yr by lonezedder

Mines an 89 too. Although I don't think much of it is actually original lol, it's a right Frankenstein.

Not long back from Jimmer's where my Z underwent pretty much a complete front suspension overhaul. Sterling work as always. Did away with the Midori style solid joints and boy, the car feels so much smoother and far more pleasant. I hate solid joints and wish to hell I'd never bothered.

 

Needs to go back for more work for complete refurbishment of all rear suspension bushings, single peice prop and replacement of all belts + my Brembo brake upgrade once I've gotten the calipers back from the powdercoaters, which should be next week hopefully! :)

Not long back from Jimmer's where my Z underwent pretty much a complete front suspension overhaul. Sterling work as always. Did away with the Midori style solid joints and boy, the car feels so much smoother and far more pleasant. I hate solid joints and wish to hell I'd never bothered.

 

Needs to go back for more work for complete refurbishment of all rear suspension bushings, single peice prop and replacement of all belts + my Brembo brake upgrade once I've gotten the calipers back from the powdercoaters, which should be next week hopefully! :)

 

Awesome dude :thumbup:

^^^ I binned my aftermarket suspension arms and coilovers when I first got my Zed, OEM all the way where possible and not too ridiculous on the pocket.

Just bought myself a brand new Nardi steering wheel too! :)

 

Just bought myself a brand new Nardi steering wheel too! :)

 

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One step closer to the Dark Side and that veilside bodykit Si............. lol

Finally had sometime off work today to get some stuff done

 

Primered the 99 spec inserts along with my Twinz roof spoiler.

 

Unfortunately the primer hasn't taken to the roof spoiler so wil be rubbing it down and tying again with an acrylic primer.

Currently at Protyre getting my camber reset. Hopefully it'll look a little better when done. Looks really saggy at the moment! lol

Finally had sometime off work today to get some stuff done

 

 

Nice picture. Have you lowered it a touch more too?

Just a couple of bits done.....

No it's not a late April fool joke.....