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Mac, in your opinion are the poly bushes safe to use ? Thanks John

The Nissan manual shows the tension rod bushing being removed with a drift..........can you buy just the bushing from Nissan ? John

Any know how much the Nissan Tension rods cost each ? John

While fitting a new starter motor this morning I noticed oily stuff around the drivers side tension rod (Im not sure, I think its the tension rod) I have attached a photo. Does anythone think its anything to worry about ? Thanks, John

John, I really did not look to see if the rear mount was shot, I just replaced it (but the old one did not look worn at all, and compared well to the new one) its only about £64 and 1 hours labour. But even if it was shot, I doubt you could see from underneath the car. The vibration I get starts at about 30 to 50 then goes away, I can feel it in the seat back. Your vibration sounds quite severe, and you can see the rubber under some kind of compression, but what you cant see I suppose is the bearing with loads of play in it. I will have to order a centre bearing soon (Courtesy Nissan in USA, looks to be about £100 including delivery, vat and duty) and get it done. Regards John

I replaced my rear transmission mount just over a week ago, I did not replace the centre prop shaft bearing tho. The vibration seams more noticable now, (unless its my imagination) Does it seam possible that due to the new, stiffer rear mount the vibration is more noticable ? Was the old one absorbing some of the vibration. Regards John

I tried Mer, but I went back to Autoglym. I waxed it early this morning, then put on Autoglym's Gloss Protection, absolutely fantastic, never seen such a deep gloss. John

Whats the top speed of a stock z32 n/a automatic ? (assuming its been delimited) John

Andy, I guess I should change my transmission fluid. Do I just need a new gasket for the pan ? ( dextron - does it make any difference which dextron ? Thanks John

Thanks Bigbscan I would appreciate that, you could give it a test drive and see what you think. I will contact you later in the week By the way, my e-mail is john.dixon50@ntlworld.com

Jack, Yes, I replaced the rear gearbox mount last week. It appears to have reduced the vibration. Its very difficult to tell what is 'normal'. I have never driven another zed, so I dont know if what I have now beyond the normal. Thanks John

Thanks Pete, They are coming off tonight. Cheers, John

Jon, Have you bought one from Courtesy ? How much did it end up costing on top of Courtesy's price ? John

I am thinking of ordering a centre prop shaft bearing from Courtesy. Is there a difference between the USA one and my Jap one. Do they always come mounted in the housing, or is it possible they have quoted me just on a bearing ? Cheers John

Hi, Heres one in Nottingham http://www.autopolishers.co.uk/ I have never used them, so I dont know if they are any good Cheers John

Thanks Pete, The brakes look standard (they are Nissan) so I will try it without the spacers Cheers John

No, I have standard Nissan rims, should I take the spacers off ? Cheers John

I noticed my car has wheel spacers on the front, about 7 or 8mm thick. Did the 300zx import come standard with these spacers ? None on the back though. Cheers John

I just fitted the gearbox rear mounting today, cost about £65 Seems to have cured the vibration, if not thens its £150 for a centre prop shaft bearing and 4 hours of work John

Hi Did you send Craig the cheque for £20 ? If you have then e-mail AndyP (Im not sure if he's back from holiday yet) and tell him you have paid, he will then make you a full member Cheers John

Thanks Jonny I guess I was expecting to see it falling to bits, if this does not stop the vibration than its the centre prop shaft bearing next. Thanks John

I just replaced the rear transmission mount on my 1992 import auto n/a. The old one looked ok though, no splits in the rubber, seemed soft enough. When they deteriorate can you tell by looking at it ? Has anyone replaced theirs and the old one looked knackered ? Thanks John

Thanks Mac Looks good, and simple............and save some money too! Thanks John

Thanks Mac That will be appreciated Regards John

Hi Mac Add an earth wire ? Do you mean you can buy a cheaper bulb and add an earth wire ? Can you give details on this mod please. Thanks John