Hi guys...

 

I'm a new member to this web site, so i'll say hello 1st!

:D

 

I bought my 90' TT Zed early Sept, and love the driving experience!:D

However the fuel pump went 'oops i'm not playing anymore' at the end of Oct, and under warranty went to Nationwide Auto Centre where it sat for 5 days with the mechanics constantly turning the car over in order to diagnose the problem. Even with the battery flat, i was advised that ther was a problem with the alarm... :wack:

So after aquiring a spare batt and jump leads i showed them the fuel feed pipe and while turning the car over pointed out that there was no fuel pressure coming through... Experts eh??? :smash:

 

So a flat bed was called and it went to Nissan main in Reading, where it sat for a few more days with the mechanics not really wanting to touch it.YTS?

So Nissan-Reading transfered the car to Nissan in Didcott, where they correctly diagnosed the problem and advised me accordingly.(Hooray!)

 

The new fuel pump arrived from Japan last week, but now the garage have informed me the regulator / control circuitry has been fused by the fuel pump failure and this needs to be replaced also. Hence i have now been informed (Along with a bill for £1100.) i now have to wait till end of Jan for this part to arrive in the uk!? :shock:

 

Nissan advised me that there is no where in the uk to source this part...

Is this correct? I would love to hear otherwise.

 

Also, due to the difficulty in recieving adequate service (Most people just spare at the engine with a 'oh' look on their face.) due to the cars exclusivity (Love it!:D) is there anywhere other than Nissan main to take her to in future? Everything seems to take for ever to get sorted and effective communication has been an issue i would prefer to avoid in future.

 

I dont use my TT for commuting (Why would anyone? Shares in BP or Shell would be an advantage here!) as i work in Central London so in the mean time i will enjoy a few more beers while my baby is off the road.

Small compensation but sufficient for the time of year!

:D

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

Pete

Welcome Pete.

 

There are a few people beaking cars at the moment and I'm sure they would have what you need.

PS dont go to Nissan! Have a look at the traders section on here!

mike feeney @ MJP sources genuine parts at discount - he would be best to advise on availability & price :) (in our traders section)

temp fix:

 

http://www.aus300zx.com/tech/fpcu/fpcu.htm (swb)

 

or

 

http://www.aus300zx.com/tech/fpcu/fpcu-2%2B2.html (lwb)

Hi, i have a fuel pump control unit in excellent working order available, whats your email addy ??

dont go to the Main Stealership!! :smash:

 

heres a cut and paste of some info I keep at hand on my computer, maybe will help you ;) (if i'm not allowed to do this sorry) Sorry if it isnt a full list, just maybe some useful contacts.

 

Garages, Parts and Breakers:

Ztech - 01672 541 500 - 07968166640

Zen - 07832 190 184

SouthWestZ - 07706 586022

Zworx - 07795212451

Zworld - 01827 259222

RiceRocketUK - 01372 813861 - 07831 147200 - mjd128@hotmail.com

Supercar parts AndyZ - 01953 498443 - 07761 763474 - andy@supercarparts.co.uk

 

Nissan Parts:

MJP - 01277374201

 

Aftermarket Parts:

Smithys - 01624 618130 - smithy@manx.net

DTA Motorsport - 07044 016586 - info@dta-motorsport.co.uk

Z Centre - 0115 967 6356 - zcentre.co.uk

 

USA Sites:

Concept Z (USA) - http://www.czp.us

Courtesy (USA) - http://www.courtesyparts.com/z32

Z1 (USA) - http://www.z1motorsports.com/index.php

Speciality Z (USA) - http://www.specialtyz.com/

300zx Z32 Information:

Tts of Dallas - http://www.ttzd.com

300zx.org - http://www.300zx.org.uk

Aus300zx - http://www.aus300zx.com/tech/a-z.html

Thumper 300zx - http://www.thumper300zx.com/

Robo’s TT - http://s95014253.onlinehome.us/index2.html

TT.net - http://www.twinturbo.net/ttnettech/tech.aspx

Z Car - http://www.zcar.com/forums/list.php?f=3

Brilliant!

Thanks for all your advice.

I will read through the details t'nite.

 

My Addy is;

peter.noble@virginmobile.com or

schumi_not@hotmail.com

I'm pretty sure you could have got that fixed for a couple of hundered quid at most!

Nissan have no idea about these cars 15 years on from selling them so stay well away.

I wouldn't be suprised if there was nothing wrong with your fuel pump and you're paying for their trial and error fault finding.

hi Chris,

 

in all honesty, it was the AA man who peformed the diag'... Bless 'im.

I bought the car with a warranty so the cost has been deferred.

But i have taken all points raised here seriousely and am wiser for it.

 

So cheers to you guys!

 

P

Its sounds like a wrong diagnosis. When you turn a Zed over with the fuel pipe disconnected, it will squirt for a second and then stop. This is because the fuel pump ECU is timed in with the Main ECU which sends a signal to it only when everything else (spark, injector signal, PTU etc.,) is working. You may only have a bad connection between your PTU and your CAS unit, which will cause the engine not to fire, and will also cause the lack of fuel pressure. I know, I replaced mine and tried a fuel pump ECU and relay, and still no fuel. I even changed the PTU to a Mk2, and still no good. Took the CAS off to test the injectors and bingo, nothing. when I checked the connector it was covered in green rubbish. Cleaned it up, tried it again and the injectors were clicking. re assembled everything and it was all OK, running like a dream.

Okey dokey.

What / where is a PTU and CAS unit?

bolted on the cambelt cover square box is ptu two big electrical plugs on it, and cas unit is the round alloy unit on end of other camshaft with one plug on it

Ok. Problem fixed.

New fuel regulator arrived from Japan is fitted and she is now running sweet apparently.

Pick her up tomorrow.

 

Cheers for all your help / advice chaps.