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:dance::dance: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB & Jan 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest +1 20)Tony C 21)Scotty is ace 22)andyzx 23)Hollandrob81 24)AlanZ 25)Kaza Steve + Niki + 26)wet nose 27)Andyb +1 28)Rustysills (hopefully) 29)Leo-r32gts maybe + 1 maybe not 30)King 31)Lorenzo + 1 :dance::dance: Jeff TT

The autobox fluid should self bleed in less than a minute, any waiting for drive to engage after this time is a worry, assuming of course the correct level of fluid is in and also assuming the old cooler and lines were all cleaned out and the old torque convertor was not used as that will certainly be contaminated from the old box Jeff TT

:dance::dance: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB & Jan 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest +1 20)Tony C 21)Scotty is ace 22)andyzx 23)Hollandrob81 24)AlanZ 25)Kaza Steve + Niki + 26)wet nose 27)Andyb +1 28)Rustysills (hopefully) :dance::dance: Jeff TT

If it was working before as said above its most likely the inhibiter switch circuit either not connected on the gearbox or the switch faulty or even a dodgy cable. The easiest way to check this is to get access to the inhibitor relay which is located in the rear part of the drivers side front wheel arch. Turn the steering wheel fully right and release the wheel arch liner at the rear of the wheel, high up you will see a large BLUE double relay unit, sometimes just taped or cable tied up onto the loom. Unplug the relay and observe that there are two large cables and two smaller cables, bridge the two larger ones, this has effectively cancelled out the inhibitor circuit, now with the selector in park try starting the engine, should be all ok now if the aforementioned is the problem, sound complicated but is really a 5 minute job. Be aware the engine will now start in drive or reverse now so this a test only. Jeff TT

I would hazzard a guess the pressure in the struts is reduced in the lower temperatures, so a weak strut will show up more when its cold. Jeff TT

Mmm....well you have over half a ton of water there based on 1 litre of water weighing in at 1 kilo 500 kilo = 0.551 ton, might consider checking out he floor and the wall fixings. Jeff TT

Thought these might be of use for small to medium jobs if you have no driveway or tools. Jeff TT http://www.autopiaservicecentres.co.uk/index.php http://www.spannerit.com/Prices.html

Reckon you will need one of these outfits to check out the pistons and cylinders! Jeff

:dance::dance: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB & Jan 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest +1 20)Tony C 21)Scotty is ace 22)andyzx 23)Hollandrob81 24)AlanZ 25)Kaza Steve + Niki + 26) wet nose 27)Andyb +1 :dance::dance: Jeff TT

Find it difficult to comprehend how the seller of the engine below thinks its worth £1k!!! well thats e-bay I suppose? :confused: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-300-ZX-3-0-PETROL-TWIN-TURBO-ENGINE-COMPLETE-/200546710377?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb183f369 Jeff

http://www.dhales.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s1&lotId=23242780&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS Good site if your looking for soime salvage. Jeff TT

Yes have swb ones in stock too £30 the pair delivered. Jeff TT

Now this is a shame! you would get and and just cry would you not. only 16k and smashed up,bet he wished he had gone for the optional Brembo calipers!! Jeff

Added :dance::dance: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB & Jan 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest +1 20)Tony C 21)Scotty is ace 22)andyzx 23)Hollandrob81 24)AlanZ 25)Kaza Steve + Niki 26) wet nose :dance::dance: Jeff TT

Ok I see, does sound like they have gone then, the counterbalance is not that heavy and is really just a temp work around, a couple of replacement struts is the way to go. We do have them on the shelf in the stores if you want to go that route. warranted £30 delivered Jeff

Second hand ustrut nits are cheap but as Dragon back said if you have the original spoiler on its water retention properties will be the problem, as a work around remove the counter balance weight from the tailgate behind the trim panel, will help a little. Jeff TT

:dance::dance: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB & Jan 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest +1 20)Tony C 21)Scotty is ace 22)andyzx 23)Hollandrob81 24)AlanZ :dance::dance: Jeff TT

:dance::dance: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB & Jan 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest +1 20)Tony C 21)Scotty is ace 22)andyzx 23)Hollandrob81 :dance::dance: Jeff TT

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Ahem.... :cowboy: Jeff TT

:dance::dance: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB + 1 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest 20)Tony C 21)Scotty is ace :dance::dance: Jeff TT

Looks like a big food shop the day before !:hyper: 1) Gonzo 12c + 1 2) Vern936 +1 3) Vectra 666 + 1 4) Evolution 3 5) ZX-TT +1 6) Daffy 7) Peach +1 8) Mikey Bean 9) Big Jim 10) Murt 11) Artztogo 12) brillomaster + 1 13) TonyB + 1 14) IanL 15) Bantambunny + 1 16) Richard Smith 17) Manta V8 18) Boldy 19)VicThaRealest Jeff TT

Too many unknown factors to consider, such as pevious owner/ driver abuse, engine performance upgrades,even bad servicing, and age. When we remove it we will have a better idea and can let you know whats happened. Jeff

Mmm.......dont take the bait. Jeff TT

Gonzo 12c + 1 Vern936 +1 Vectra 666 + 1 Evolution 3 ZX-TT +1 Daffy Peach +1 Mikey Bean Big Jim Murt Artztogo brillomaster +1 Kepp adding guys. Jeff