JeffTT

1st one has nasty Mot history, been chasing rust and corrosion since 2007, and year on year ignored advisories shows a lack of love, a shiny paint job is not always what it seems sadly. Jeff

Most times the switches are the issue.

Sounds like you should concider fitting lowered springs, progressive one`s give reasonable ride comfort when cruising along whilst been able to firm up in the twisty bits. Chassis Dynamics 50 mm drop, tricky to get hold of these days though, pics below with 18" wheels https://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/category_results.mhtml?category=hrsprings&car=nissan300zx&manufacturer=hr&sub_category=1&category_sub=loweringsprings Jeff

One thing about road use cars, changing old, worn units for new of any make will have positive effect and can cloud whether the improvement is due to the quality of the new suspension be after market / custom or really because it is just new kit. Taking Gaz point about new standard units, I did the same but fitted progressive lowered springs and found the set up very effective for road use, I fitted scores of standard shocks and springs over the years to customers zeds who were always amazed and pleased with the results, would not take much to get the same answer when fitting after market parts, do not be quick to dismiss the standard set up when new. Jeff

I am minded to agree Joely, the low numbers, meet apathy, just living and making a living in 2018 does leave less time for the owners left, I guess though unless changes are tried the outcome is unknown. Jeff

Ok way back in 2007, but what a day, the parade around Silverstone was epic to see all those zeds together !! sign up for the 2019 one asap !! Jeff

Possibly incompatible protocol?

I was thinking the same?? Jeff

Oh dear sad news indeed. Jeff

Interesting z on ebay >> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300-3-0-ZX-Targa-3dr-UK-TWIN-TURBO/372479490668?hash=item56b981fa6c:g:fwEAAOSwQwRbz8AG £3,499 for a 1994 L.reg Uk car, in red with leather etc., ok, mileage is high 160k but it is a 24 year old car so actually under the 10k per year thing. So a quick MOT search and the corossion issue has dogged this zed since 2008, when the car was just 14 years old, take a look, now the £3.5k price makes sense>> Date Result Details 01/09/2018 09:36 Pass Mileage: 162,146 miles + 526 miles travelled since last MOT. Advisory Notices Some corrosion in nearside front floorpan 14/09/2017 12:29 Pass Mileage: 161,620 miles + 3 miles travelled since last MOT. Advisory Notices Nearside and offside front outer sills corroded, not considered to be load bearing Nearside front brake still rubbing, but not binding 08/09/2017 16:11 Fail Mileage: 161,617 miles + 439 miles travelled since last MOT. Refusal Notices Nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.a.3) Nearside front brake caliper has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k) Advisory Notices Nearside and offside front outer sills corroded, not considered to be load bearing 03/09/2016 11:20 Pass Mileage: 161,178 miles + 679 miles travelled since last MOT. 15/09/2015 15:16 Pass Mileage: 160,499 miles + 413 miles travelled since last MOT. 06/09/2014 15:19 Pass Mileage: 160,086 miles + 5 miles travelled since last MOT. Advisory Notices Rear brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.b.2c) Oil leak Fuel pipe/s corroded 23/08/2014 10:54 Fail Mileage: 160,081 miles + 1,660 miles travelled since last MOT. Refusal Notices Nearside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.a.1) Nearside front anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.g.2) Advisory Notices Rear brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.b.2c) Oil leak Fuel pipe/s corroded 03/08/2013 11:54 Pass Mileage: 158,421 miles + 137 miles travelled since last MOT. 26/07/2013 15:28 Fail Mileage: 158,284 miles + 238 miles travelled since last MOT. Refusal Notices Nearside inner rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3) Nearside inner rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3) Advisory Notices N/s and o/s front chassis rail corroded 07/08/2012 12:02 Pass Mileage: 158,046 miles 04/08/2012 11:11 Fail Mileage: 158,046 miles + 447 miles travelled since last MOT. Refusal Notices Offside headlamp aim too high (1.8) Nearside headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) Offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3) 06/08/2011 10:18 Pass Mileage: 157,599 miles 06/08/2011 10:18 Fail Mileage: 157,599 miles + 1,582 miles travelled since last MOT. Refusal Notices Offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) 21/08/2010 12:48 Pass Mileage: 156,017 miles + 1,552 miles travelled since last MOT. Advisory Notices Nearside and offside front outer sill has been repaired 27/11/2009 15:59 Pass Mileage: 154,465 miles 26/11/2009 16:28 Fail Mileage: 154,465 miles + 2,280 miles travelled since last MOT. Refusal Notices Nearside inner front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) Advisory Notices Offside inner front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) Nearside inner rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) 14/11/2008 15:29 Pass Mileage: 152,185 miles + 6 miles travelled since last MOT. 13/11/2008 12:59 Fail Mileage: 152,179 miles + 6,213 miles travelled since last MOT. Refusal Notices Nearside headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) Offside headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) Offside outer rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3) Offside inner rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.a.3) Nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Advisory Notices N/s front floor/inner sill corroded

Have you considered that the engine is still unproven? with all of the issues and problems you have come across with this engine not been correct it really would be worth thinking about stopping and get another correct engine, you have lost so much time messing with the issues, the seller and the garage are all making it worse for you. Call it a day on this engine and get another one that will drop straight in is my advise. Jeff

Crumbs, if that does not potential buyers off I don`t know what would, purchase cost $3,100 "for a 300zx in a marginally good working condition" (no boost ) To get it back working fully $11,300 in parts, + 450 labour hours on the car (which might actually double the price of the car, depending on where you go). Now does that sound like an investment ? HELL NO !! Jeff

oh ..... ....lol

https://www.driveawaycarsltd.co.uk/ Ltd company, checkout their balance sheet, something odd, looks like a shell company to me... Jeff

The steering wheel does not look that from a car with just 28k miles on it ??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-Z32-Series-2-PTU-Direct-Plug-Play-Upgrade-Kits-/222323895813

Hi Jamie and welcome, so, I see your zed has mot and is usable, my advise, do not put it away till next year, use it, get use of it and get used to it. I see the words, "my first zed and Project" and my thoughts are immediately NOOOOO !! way too many of these cars that become projects NEVER get finished, and after much money and time the sale add will read " unfinished project, thousands spent " So my advise would be to use the car now and shake down any issues before getting into that project mentality and just enjoy the ride !! Jeff

Ok that video is not convincing me at all, usually over pressure will shoot the water out like a geezer !! not saying your wrong and it maybe just a small issue that you have caught early. I assume your loosing water out of the expansion vessel ? that could be a bad radiator cap, I would be looking at a few more tests yet to be honest. Jeff

Well the block test method is the least accurate method, and some doggy parts of the motor trade its well know as a money maker as it is can be so convincing to see it change colour, doggy mechanics just breathe into it when the customer is not looking, and they are very sensitive. But if your getting over pressure etc. then it likely you will need the heads crack tested and skimmed to get the best results. Jeff

All finished and topping up >>>

Here is a non turbo I did around four years ago, in this instance the cam had seized ripping the belt teeth off and crashing the valves and pistons. I did have a couple of heads ready to fit so not too bad, a good days work for sure. Jeff - - - Updated - - -

How have you determined the problem, what method? Can be done in the car, not too bad on a non turbo Mmm, tried this stuff twice and did not work either time.

It is a straight forward job, have done it myself but given the amount of parts needed it is way easier if you can buy a whole donor car, maybe an mot failure that said, the cost effectiveness would be based on the condition of your na car and the quality / cost of the donor car.

Double post ??