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:

That would be great if we can arrange it at some point?

 

No problem.. You can always send it me and I'll sort it

Went to the Preston Supercar meet this morning with Graham, there's some pics here if anyone's interested....

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?182881-Preston-Supercar-Meet&p=1920283#post1920283

I'm assuming the lack of response that the wiring trouble is not something that a lot of people have had?

I'm gonna make a new loom for the injectors I guess..

 

Anyway, took the balance bar off the plenum today and managed to split the hose to the brake vacuum unit.

I've got a silicone replacement I think, so will install that when I put the balance tube back on.

Finished spraying the balance tube and waiting got it to harden overnight before refitting tomorrow.

Things are nearly all there and ready for doctor dent on Saturday when he begins the surgery beneath my bonnet.

Getting quite excited now :dance:

It's pretty common mate. Obviously the heat all rises into that loom and bakes it. The connectors and cable get damaged. Where you move it the movement makes and breaks connections and shorts. The best solution is a new harness which will cost a fair few quid. If you have patience then you could obviously remove, test, repair. Long road that one though.

I carried out a camper Z conversion of my targas...

 

I carried out a camper Z conversion of my targas...

 

 

All you need now is a side awning JP. :biggrin:

It's pretty common mate. Obviously the heat all rises into that loom and bakes it. The connectors and cable get damaged. Where you move it the movement makes and breaks connections and shorts. The best solution is a new harness which will cost a fair few quid. If you have patience then you could obviously remove, test, repair. Long road that one though.

 

I'm planning on making a new loom for the injectors and coils packs now. If I cut the loom near the bulkhead and build it back from there and at the same time install new plugs for the injectors and coils, it shouldn't be too difficult. Just solder and sleeve the new loom in to the old one.

I don't think the break is a terrible one but then any break isn't good and no doubt others will be found or occur as a result of moving the loom around to repair it.. It's the beginning of one of those cursing periods I think!

I'm planning on making a new loom for the injectors and coils packs now. If I cut the loom near the bulkhead and build it back from there and at the same time install new plugs for the injectors and coils, it shouldn't be too difficult. Just solder and sleeve the new loom in to the old one.

I don't think the break is a terrible one but then any break isn't good and no doubt others will be found or occur as a result of moving the loom around to repair it.. It's the beginning of one of those cursing periods I think!

 

You may find that it's not finically worth while.

Some hose has finally arrived so cracked on with putting the recircs back in and ps hose,. Plenum on and bolted down. Most of the loom is on the engine.... stumped with a couple of connectors lol...

 

Painted and fitted the bonnet catch. Maf back on. Very productive day

Looks like prv and boost solenoid gaz, not sure what the third one is. I'd guess AIV but I thought there was only one solenoid.

All the stuff I have deleted then... cool

You may find that it's not finically worth while.

 

Not sure what you mean Stephen.

The cost of wire isnt that much in comparison to buying a ready made loom unless you use a second hand one which is more likely to have been subjected to the same conditions as the failed one.

The plugs are around £12 each and the wiring will cost around £40 so about £120 total and a few hours work has to be worthwhile to improve the cars electrical reliability surely?

In the grand scheme of things it'll be next to nothing spent in comparison to the bill I'm gonna be paying next week!

Some hose has finally arrived so cracked on with putting the recircs back in and ps hose,. Plenum on and bolted down. Most of the loom is on the engine.... stumped with a couple of connectors lol...

 

Painted and fitted the bonnet catch. Maf back on. Very productive day

 

Those plugs you have in your hand look like the three that are usually held by the plate that fits to the side of the plenum and are secured by the balance bar nuts.

I believe one goes towards the drivers side of the bulkhead and the other two plug in to connections along the inner wing somewhere..

I'll see if I can get a decent photo of mine to help identify them for you

Just noticed Stephen reply! You sneaked that in whilst I weren't looking Stephen lol..

Edited June 20, 20169 yr by NemesizX

Not sure what you mean Stephen.

The cost of wire isnt that much in comparison to buying a ready made loom unless you use a second hand one which is more likely to have been subjected to the same conditions as the failed one.

The plugs are around £12 each and the wiring will cost around £40 so about £120 total and a few hours work has to be worthwhile to improve the cars electrical reliability surely?

In the grand scheme of things it'll be next to nothing spent in comparison to the bill I'm gonna be paying next week!

 

What I'm saying is, a new complete loom is about £300 from wiring specialities. Which will replace the whole bay loom excluding the alternator harness as its separate. I assume your costing was just for the injector and coil pack connections? The trouble is they all suffer that's probably only half the connectors. I appricate your logic and I've considered it myself however by the time you've brought it all you might save yourself, £50? At which point for the hours it takes to remake the loom properly it's worth that for a professional job. Not trying to put your plan down just saying it's worth considering what the cost saving actually is.

What I'm saying is, a new complete loom is about £300 from wiring specialities. Which will replace the whole bay loom excluding the alternator harness as its separate. I assume your costing was just for the injector and coil pack connections? The trouble is they all suffer that's probably only half the connectors. I appricate your logic and I've considered it myself however by the time you've brought it all you might save yourself, £50? At which point for the hours it takes to remake the loom properly it's worth that for a professional job. Not trying to put your plan down just saying it's worth considering what the cost saving actually is.

 

I didn't realise you can get a loom that cheap? I was thinking it was going to be about £500..

Where are wiring specialities based?

Like everything state side.

http://www.wiringspecialties.com/wsprvgenwiha.html

Obviously there's tax and shipping on top, just depends on what you deem worth it and how much you value your time.

Busy day

You're getting there Ted:thumbup:

Yes mate slowly but happy needs a bloody good wash though

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You going to wet sand it?

You going to wet sand it?

 

Yes and ill be s--tting myself haha got G3 and g10 just got to get the wet and dry

Yes and ill be s--tting myself haha got G3 and g10 just got to get the wet and dry

 

I hear you. The corse cut at the beginning is scary as hell.

 

Been painting stuff!

Z passed MOT today :thumbup: She did 2500 miles since last MOT and the examiner said " That car in some shape" :biggrin:

Z passed MOT today :thumbup: She did 2500 miles since last MOT and the examiner said " That car in some shape" :biggrin:

 

Nice one Gary :)