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LOL - thanks Andrew..... I knew I wasn't going mad, when I thought I'd replied to a similar thread previously....:lol:

Hi and welcome Ryan! Richard:cool::thumbup:

Here's mine for today....:cool:

Very nice Lexus mate....:thumbup: PMSL - but I am also a dinosaur who subscribes to that school of thought....:oops::wink:

Hi folks, As in previous years, I am pleased to be running the club's Formula 1 competition - as per this thread: https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?188849-2018-Formula-One-Competition Ordinarily, with the first race this Sunday, any entries received after midnight Wednesday would be deemed late. However I would like to see a few more participants; and since those already signed up have shown great spirit, I am holding entries open until midnight Friday. There are Halfords vouchers up for grabs for the top three places at the end of the season - so what are you waiting for. Please get your names down and your entries in here (subbed members only, though): https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?188850-Australian-GP-2018 Thanks - and good luck:clover: Richard:cool:

Happy birthday for yesterday Lee - hope you had a great day mate!! Richard:happybday::thumbup:

Sounds interesting - but as title, I shall reserve judgement until I see it...... .....However with Toyota resurrecting the Supra (albeit in conjunction with BMW), then it's only reasonable to assume Nissan will launch something to compete with it.....

Many happy returns Kev - hope you have a good one mate!! Richard:thumbup::cool:

Many happy returns Scott - have a great day mate! Richard:happybday:

Happy birthday for yesterday Craig - hope you had a good one mate! Richard:happybday:

LOL - cheers Si; I knew I hadn't imagined it....:lol::biggrin:

Yep - OEM is the ONLY choice....!! Whilst you have everything off at the front end, you're best off replacing the water pump anyway. It's not too expensive and sod's law says it will fail within a few months, so you'll have that labour cost all over again. You should also replace the thermostat - again stick to Nissan OEM - and again it just makes economic sense to do it whilst the front of the engine is off; irrespective of whether it's still good or not. It's vital to replace the two little water hoses - re-fitting the old ones is just not worth it..... .......The only thing I would consider not changing is the big idler pulley. That is the most expensive item in the kit at around £200-£250 - and is generally replaced at 120k miles - so if yours is low mileage, then you might get away with leaving it this time. JeffTT did my cambelt when I bought the blue Zed at 69k miles - and did not feel the need to change the big pulley. He replaced the belt again at 85k miles, when the water pump went; and still left the original pulley in place. I'm now on 106k miles, so no doubt Jimmer will recommend replacing it when he does the next belt change.... The pulley often squeals on start-up when it shows signs of wear.

Nice one Art - thanks for your continued support mate! Richard:thumbup:

Yup - a deserved win.... .....And the Grand Slam on St Paddy's day...:clover:

Didn't someone on here have their Zed resprayed in Pink some years ago....? I'm thinking Paul at SWZ's missus - or another female member in that region....

Hi and welcome to the club James....:thumbup:

Seconded - welcome indeed Deegan. A d good luck with your new project! Richard:cool:

For all our Irish members - and for those who just like to celebrate - happy St Paddy's day folks. Enjoy the craic....:clover:

Good choice Dave - I like the current Jaguar range; and that's supposed to be a decent engine too....:thumbup:

That makes sense to me Craig - I'm happy either way, go for it!

Ditto - but will happily go with the majority:cool: Like you say, have a good lunch and we may be grateful of the later slot..:wink:

What a week it's been for the passing of famous people....:sad: So, in no particular order, RIP to Ken Dodd Stephen Hawking Jim Bowen :flowers:

A belated "many happy returns" Alan - hope you had a great day mate....:happybday: Richard:thumbup:

Happy birthday for yesterday Trish - hope you had a lovely day....:happybday: Richard:thumbup:

A belated happy birthday mate...:happybday: Richard:cool: