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Hi Guys,

 

As per my previous post I have 3 Z's and need to get rid of one.

 

I'm selling the 1989 (25 years old this year!) TT Slicktop Auto. 136900 miles but most of this KMS and first registered in the UK in 1998, with 7k miles in the last 4 years. Have all old MOTs bar a couple from 1999 through to 2010 and a wad of history in the original wallet. Also One old bill of sale from 5/11/2000 showing 98035k and the rest as follows;

 

21/12/1999 - 91581

09/11/2000- 98104

28/11/2001 - 100628

08/04/2003 - 102527

22/04/2004 - 107505

17/11/2005 - 116651

28/11/2006 - 120442

13/03/2008 - 122609

03/03/2009 - 124805

06/03/2010 - 129383

18/03/2011 - 131174

06/02/2013 - 134373

18/07/2014 - 136891

 

I bought it last year with a view to converting it to Manual and just garageing it for a few years and maybe getting rid of my UK2+2 but i haven't got the heart to let her go after 14 years of ownership and will hang onto the other grey Slicktop for the time being. When i did my digging around and did my research on it, i found out it was owned by a Nissan Mechanic in Cardiff for a number of years. (have MOTS and service items from Wessex nissan Cardiff) and the mechanic told me who he sold it to etc....Original Reg was G551 UAL in case anyone else on here knows the car???

 

It's totally unmolested and has no mods bar the wheels and fibreglass spoiler. It's a lovely looking car and been very well maintained with loads of history in its original folder along with Japanese service book and Japanese "addZest" Stereo instructions etc (Original stereo not present :-( ) - Pics of this and interior to follow.

 

Bodywork is immaculate and has two small paint blemishes on both rear arches and a slight scuff/blemish on the fiberglass (its been replaced at some point) tailgate (i am being fussy here, but you can see it in the pics)IMG_6023.jpg.

 

It's had 99' rear lens conversion and clear side repeaters and has a nice stainless single exit exhaust which sounds nice, despite me preferring a double exit mongoose on a TT....I hope you'll agree is a lovely looking car with great stance.

 

Bad bits and reason for letting it go - Unfortunately last October it developed an issue on Cylinder5 and is only holding 70psi. I suspect a head gasket across the block to the rear...(no loss of Oil, or water, or mixing of either as they both are clean and runs clean via the exhaust except for smoke from Offside front beneath the bonnet when warm) - common issue with gaskets going on cyl 5 above the heat of the RH Turbo?)

 

All other pots are performing well as per stats below, so suspect a cheap fix for someone, but I neither have the time nor space in my Garage to pull the engine (I also have my daily runner and camper van to contend with alongside a nagging partner!) and another slicktop that i had Jeff convert to manual last year.

 

Cylinder 1= 165psi /11.5 bar

Cylinder 2= 160psi /11.2 bar

Cylinder 3= 164psi /11.4 bar

Cylinder 4= 155psi /10.8 bar

Cylinder 5= 70psi /4.8 bar

Cylinder 6= 160psi /11.2 bar

 

It was MOT'd on the 18th July so that i can retain the reg with the only advisory being the rear brake pads wearing thin and no mention of the misfire (cylinder 5) as it ticks over lovely and unless you know, you wouldn't suspect a running issue without driving it.

 

I'm looking to retain the reg Plate ILZ 6295 (I Love Z's"!) and the Azev Alloys for my grey LWB, but as they look nice on the car would let them go with it if i get the right money, but hopefully you have your own thoughts on what you might like to put on and i could retain these wheels as they do look good.

 

Based on the above issues I was looking for £3750 with the Alloys or £3200 with Standard jap spec alloys. No "Reasonable" and "fair" offer refused, but unfortunately I can't be tempted with a part X as I have too many toys already!

 

I think if someone had the time to sort this themselves and pull the head/s it's a very cheap and rare Z that just needs some time and dedicated TLC to turn it back to showroom condition. I'd like to see it go to a fellow Z owner and for that reason it's only on here at the moment.

 

I think the above is an honest listing, if you have any questions drop me a PM or give me a bell on 07818 607568.

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  • Author

Bump! been away for a couple of days camping. Things are quiet on the Z search front then?!

  • 4 weeks later...
  • Author

Bump - Realise with a couple of other slicktops having come out of the woodwork, this is not the right time to sell with a headgasket issue! - Anyone want to make me an offer?!

  • 3 months later...

Hi mate I must say I am interested. I've had to z's before and now itching to get my third. Yours is the spec im looking for tt auto. However the issue you mentioned is the only thing putting me off. I'm going to look for any z specialit's around my area in West London to see if they would be able to carry out the work for me. Going to z world and automodz was getting a bit too tiring for me. So I am interested mate I'll do some research and get back to you.

  • 10 months later...
  • Author

Bump ...same issue remains, been in my lockup over a year, and with separation, new house and too much on its been stored for over a year now. Started on the button, but still has a h/g issue.

 

Any interest with/without the gasket done.....if I get it repaired? Just been busy and and had my head up my arse with anything car related since separating and waiting for settlement etc..

 

Call me on 07818 607568

 

Damo.

  • Author

Done. Transaction ID: 0E926962XW0406810.

 

Can you replace my post from last night please?! No email subs reminder again?..! Only been a member for 12 years!

Edited by TubZ
Update as original post deleted by mods

Done for you mate, it may be a case that you may not have been on for some time and in the forum updates, which there have been many, it may have affected your being sent an email reminder :thumbup1:

surprised no one's jumped on your slicktop yet. Maybe some interior and engine bay pics might help move it along IMO

Done. Transaction ID: 0E926962XW0406810.

 

Can you replace my post from last night please?! No email subs reminder again?..! Only been a member for 12 years!

 

Everybody gets a reminder mate the fault could be at your end if you have changed your email and not updated it in your profile,

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?167255-Please-check-your-user-profiles!!!

  • 5 months later...

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