AndrewG

Very nice Work wheels.

The correct torque setting for the pulley bolt is 159-174 ft-lb. I've attached the FSM page showing this for you. I always follow Nissan's recommended torque settings when working on the car and would urge you to do the same - it is good engineering practice. em-12.pdf

The chart shows 5W/30 is OK to use between -30C and +15C whist 10W/30 is OK between -20C and +40C. They have shown the 10W30 in the same group as 10W/40 and 10W/50 which to me is pushing the upper limits of a 10W/30 oil in a VG30DETT and to me makes that chart somewhat confusing. I feel that Nissan was limited in the viscosity range (?W to /??) and performance of multigrade oils available circa '90. So they are showing owners what was generally available at the time and their suitability in a range of conditions. Since I have owned the car (18 years and 45K miles) I have allways used Mobil 1 5W/40 and more recently Mobil 1 0W/40 oils. I don't use the car on the track and have had no problems with that grade of oil. The car doesn't use oil between changes.

It does? If you mean the 5W/20 and 5W/30 for turbos, then the /20 and /30 bits are the parts of interest (in the chart you posted). 5W/20 is too thin under any circumstances and 5W/30 unless in very cold environments.

Not sure which bit you mean is too thin. The viscosity performance at 100°C is the the /30 and /40 bits and normally /40 (and up) are suitable for use in the UK. The winter values (5/, 10/) are all in the range suitable for use in the UK.

I'd love to see a photo of the car when you have a minute, not many UK spec cars around now.

Thanks, I'll buy a copy tomorrow. I'm sure Joel is chuffed to bits to have his car featured, well done!

According to the Diablo owner I meet at the NEC Classic car show Lamborghini have their own stock of new Z32 headlights. He also mentioned that the carbon fiber strip added by Lamborghini to hide the Nissan logo cost £300 a pair to buy!

Nice read, thank you.

I went with replacing the stock bushes with ones from Nismo. This link covers the details (the first pic with the eight bushes are the ones 54541-RS580 and 54545-RS580): http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?180283-Stock-tension-rods-and-upper-control-arms-(front)&p=1858071&viewfull=1#post1858071

Yes, for service access to the ABS unit's bleed nipples. Although yours looks to be the type that Nissan used which didn't come with them. The insulation on mine is the same. You should have a plastic trim cover that hides all that.

What is wrong with it? Looks stock to me.

Best wishes on your Birthday Jason!

Wishing you all a jingly, jolly Christmas!

How many UK cars are still running stock boost though? For the number of miles a year I do the difference in cost is not significant and I always use V-Power.

Give your light's optics a good clean. This is the method I used when I installed an HID kit: http://www.zcar-owners.net/cgi-bin/diy_bbs/cbbs.cgi?mode=al2&namber=25&rev=&no=0 It makes an amazing difference and avoids having to split the headlights. You can also clean the rear of the projector lens using the same technique. You will need to remove the headlight units from the car.

Signs of impact damage on n/s front corner.

Whilst on the upgrade subject, the "Gallery" has changed appearance (at least for me). The top level used to be each members named "folder" - now it defaults to latest pictures. If you select "username" from the pull down it shows groups of untitled pics from each member, but not the top members named "folder".

I bought her from Howards Nissan in Weston Super Mare in March 1998 so that makes 17 years. I've loved every minute!

Here is a useful guide on boost leak location: http://www.thumper300zx.com/z32/boostleaks/boost_leak_guide.htm 5 psi is considered the safe maximum when pressurising the system.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Ian!

Used these guys last time: http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/ to buy Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tyres. Very happy with their performance to date.

Best wishes for your surgery and recovery Ian.

Welcome to the Club Graeme! Darren is a Nissan trained master technician on the 300ZX. As Joel says post up a thread in the "wanted section". Looking forward to seeing your car in the metal!