madmarco

Thanks everyone, ended up putting it into self diagnostic mode and detecting a problem with the temp sensor (code 13). Tested the sensor and cleaned up the connector, got a code 55! Will keep Dave, Topless, SMW, and AndyP on my short list for next time I need a Conzult.

Anyone in the South Central area have a conzult? Just installed a JD chip and need to check my ECU.

I feel for ya mate. All I can say is sue the b@stards and get every cent you can! If you want to attend any of the meets, just let me know. I'm just down the M3 from you and would be happy for you to ride along.

Bought one of these last week. Not cheap but worth it. http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=1594

Welcome to the slicktop club! (they are the best) :D Saw this advertised by Lee, very nice example. :bow:

Doh!

Incredible car, I'm guessing the noise when they let off is gear-driven cams. Spotted this video on a related link (make sure you watch it to the end). http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ySLvePpB1vw&feature=related

Oh, I forgot to thank everyone that made today possible - :bow: Andy, Paul, Pete, Greg, and Gaz's invaluable advice Hellraiser - OEM suspension bits. Mr. F at MJP - wing and mirrors Dan at DTA - KYB Z1 motorsports - Powertrix and Nismo stuff Zedworld - HKS Hyper cat back for a bargain. Alex300zx - Smithy Headers for a bargain. Everyone - positive thoughts!

Ummm, lets just say after messing about with it all day, it turned out to be the simplest thing possible. :headvswal And if 300zx girl and I pass a little "stuff" between us it's nobody's business but ours... :D

Black Sunshine is prowling the streets of Winchester again! :D :D :D :D :D Everythings fixed and working as it should, took her out for a half hour test drive and still haven't wiped the grin off my face. Upgraded the front and rear suspension while I was at it, fully adjustable everything, and new Stillen anti sway bars. Will take it to Micheldever tyres tomorrow for alignment (and new rear tyres). New exhaust starting with the Smithy/Leon headers, decats, and HKS Hyper cat back. The sound is unbelievable and definitly picked up some power. Very pleased with myself, I think installing the headers was the biggest job but every job seemed to throw up a challenge. Anyway, tomorrow morning she will get a good wash and polish and I'll see how bad she's scratched. After that it's time to install the John Dixon chip...

j1mmytt (and his ass) Joely P deve8uk madmarco

Thanks everyone! I'll go over the lines again and check the fluid. Looks like the power steering control unit is mounted next to the ECU so I'll check those connections also. Possible a connector, fuse, or relay got knocked loose. It's a 1990 N/A so no Hicas to worry about.

Checked everything I could see... I was just reviewing the online manual. It talks about checks at the connectors. When you asked if I plugged it in I assumed you meant the solenoid connection. The manual talks about testing outputs at a seven pin connector, do you know where this one is located?

OK, trying to flush it doesn't sound like a good idea... Andy, if you had the same problem what would would you do? Should I just bite the bullet and replace the steering rack?

Now lets not get personal.... Seriously, traced all the lines and they look OK. So, this problem could be caused by something obstructing the flow of fluid. Any way to flush it?

Yep, switch reconnected. I was afraid of the rack being damaged but evrything seems to be moving smoothly. The noise is coming from the power steering pump, hard to describe the sound, sounds like it's gone dry.

Nope

No problem, just move to Kentucky!

Possible air lock, belt looks and is adjusted fine. It has to something that was caused in the wreck or when I had it torn apart while replacing bits. Andy, Paul, Pete, any advice? Please start with the simplest possibility and then to the more severe. I'm determined to get this sorted today so I can go get the alignment and tyres sorted tomorrow.

Finished the repairs yesterday and took the old girl for a drive. Everything seems to working OK except the steering. Getting the typical sound you get when power steering fluid is low, gets worse at full lock. Feels like the power steering is cutting in and out, although everything moves smoothly when car is turned off and on the jack stands. No leaks anywhere and fluid is OK. Any ideas?

Few more pics of this very clean BLACK Z.

Gotta be black.

Geeez, where do I begin? 1. Took moms 69 Camaro for a drive on the fire roads in LA. Broke down and coasted/pushed it back to the highway and walked home. Didn't tell my dad till the next morning, we went to pick it up and some A-hole had stuffed a matress under it and lit it on fire, completely gutting the car. Never drove my parents car again... 2. At a party with friends late Friday night and decided it would be a good idea to drive to Mammoth mountain to go sking the next morning ( a six hour drive). Drove all night, skied all day, and then drove home feeling a bit tired. About one hour from home fell asleep, drove right over the back on a little MG. When I woke up the MG was spinning in circles in my rear view mirror and I was heading for the barier. Just manged to pull up before I hit the wall. (ended up rolling the truck and totaling it two months later with my brother as passenger and his friend in the back, everyone walked away). 3. Riding the GSXR from work in Italy when it started pouring rain. Got off at the next exit to put on the water proofs but as I drove off the exit decided that I could just make a U turn on the off ramp and pull back onto the motorway under a bridge. Problem was when I looked over my left shoulder to check traffic I drove right in the barrier on my right... broken frame, panels, etc, but no injury. 4. see most embarassing moments thread There's more...

Wecome back! A bar in the house? That could be deadly! :duffer: :duffer: :duffer:

Oh, Chris I was running Kumo's on the back which are the worst tires in the wet I have ever experienced. I will be upgrading them as soon as the cars drivable. What do the Bridgstones cost?