madmarco

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...

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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?

Thanks everyone for the kind words. The short days and long working hours mean I am limited to working on it weekends only. I just want to get out there and start bolting new bits on!

Dont know if I will be able to make but this looks good. http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/default.aspx

Well, we've been through some tough times lately. I seriously mistreated my baby and she hasn't been speaking to me. :( Tonight I brought her a few gifts and all has been forgiven! HKS Hyper Exhaust Smithy/Leon N/A headers Powertrix upper arms Powertrix tie rods Stillen ARB front and rear Engine mounts Nismo transmission mount Wont be long now till she's back on the road! New wing and mirror are fitted, EGR and AIV removed. Old headers and all bent bits removed. Last of the new parts should arrive next week. :dance:

OK, removed the passenger side EGR feed from the plenum today. Dont think I will be happy with the coin trick, will make up some blank plates at work tomorrow.

Thanks guys, I will remove them today and see how the coin method looks.

Anyone know where I can get EGR blanking plates for the plenum? I'm installing Smithy/Leon headers with no EGR hook up so the EGR must go. Z1 has them in stock for $45 but it will cost another $40 for shipping. I know a few people have made their own, maybe someone made a couple extra or would be willing to machine a few. Failing that, do any local traders carry the 300 degree kit?

Thanks Z friends! Have had a perfect day so far. Slept in till 10:00, had breakfest in bed, followed by 2 hours of Halo 3, opened pressents, had a beer, 2 more hours of Halo 3. Just got back from a nice dinner and movie with the family. Now it's time to clean up and head out for a few beers! :duffer: