Hello all, just joined the club, Love my 300zx fairaldy but she is ill.

I need help big time, Exactly the same as Ronflat problems. Sorry pal, i am in same situation. Except my car was bought from a dealer only two weeks ago, and been full serviced or so they said, Very clean looking car in Charcoal grey, went to south of france, not zooming as area notorious for the french plod with cameras, that will issue a 900 euro fine on the spot or take the car as deposit.

Had travelled about 400 mile's all gauges were good, no funny noises, Then totall power loss,, whenstopped the engine was glowing very hot, but the temp gauge read normal, water pouring out of expansion tank, stills turns, cam belt is good, but zero compression, no funny noises, does anyone have any advice?? ARe the heads / valves of safe design ie they have whacked the pistons.? If the head gasket has gone or both have gone this would cause no compression, or has anyone ever had block split. These engines are as strong as anything, but i really need advice or any help.

Also the garage are stating thta it was sold as seen and offer no warranty, i have been talking to trading standards and they say i have a case againest them under the sale of goods act 1979. All motor trades selling cars are legally bound to offer a 3 month warranty, is this ture, help help

Alll i want to do is get her back on the road. but the engine bay scares the crap out of me. any reply gratfully received.

all vehicles sold by the trade are with a basic 3 month warranty now, if the engine was actually glowing then i think we can say serious overheating, and possible head warpage and gasket failure, full stripdown of the top end at least and inspection.

along with the standed oil pressure gauge the water temp gauge is totally crap,my standed water gauge dont move from the middle and the greddy one could go from 65-95 degree so its safe to say you,ve cooked the motor. :(

THanks guys for your advice, now i have to see what the dealer is going to do, not playing ball, its over to trading standards. Hopefully she will be back on the road soon on be at the london to brighton run. thanks stu.