AndrewG

Congratulations on getting your project to that level of loveliness! Look forward to seeing the car in the metal one day.

By way of comparison:

Have you had those timing belt covers off and checked the timing belt for condition and that the hydraulic tensioner is correctly tensioning the belt? The VTCs may also be the cause.

Best wishes on your Birthday Ian!

Is your car a Z31 model?

Cabin temperature sensor - along with clean and applying a light grade oil, you can also adjust the set screw - correct tension is necessary for the fan to work without squealing. Otherwise replace with new Part#27720-31P00 http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/FAQ/FAQpages/tempfan.html

Plausible explanation here: https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/why-the-2023-nissan-z-is-still-a-z34-not-a-z35/

Best wishes on your Birthday!

Dash pods part#'s 25167-40P00 BRACKET-SWITCH 25267-40P00 BRACKET-WIPER S Make sure you use the correct size self tapping screws for the pods as even new they can split the plastic bosses. Before mounting them I carefully wound in the screws (and backed off) to cut the plastic threads.

I asked because of 14A (b) in the ammendment: "(2) After regulation 14, insert the following regulation— “Size and spacing of characters: special cases 14A.—(1) This regulation applies in relation to any vehicle imported into the United Kingdom which— (a)does not have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval; and (b)is so constructed that the area available for the fixing of the registration plate precludes the display on the plate of a registration mark in conformity with the requirements of regulation 14." Clearly the JDM rear bumper number plate area precludes the normal size plate (regulation 14) so this ammendment applies. For the front plate there is no physical restriction on the JDM front bumper on using a regulation 14 compliant plate. So in practice it would be down to the authorities discretion in the matter. At least that's how I read it.

Checked radiator water level and engine oil level on dipstick?

The Nismo bush works very well (I've had them fiited for years). Slighly harder than stock rubber. https://conceptzperformance.com/nismo-tension-rod-bushing-nissan-180sx-240sx-s13-s14-s15-300zx-z32-skyline-2wd-r32-r33-r34-54476-rs590_p_645.php

Great to have you back Marco and looking forward to seeing your Slicktop NA rebuild project.

In the case of the Z32 this Just to clarify for a JDM Z32, this ammendment just applies to the rear number plate?

I'll leave this here re cable entry to throttle cover on a LHD car...

Vintage Nissan garage sign listed on eBay. They are hard to come by. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144156107052

What is the issue?

What an amazing result Nick - well done! You must be bursting with pride. Gets my vote for the NEC.

Well done Paul another UK spec on the path to a full recovery!

Best wishes on your Birthdays!

Best wishes Arthur!

It will have been made for a LHD car with the throttle cable entering from the other side. With space for just the Cruise Control cable which would allow the cover to site down properly onto the fixing point.

Probably for the best.

Try the Japanease Yahoo auction site. Use アルティア or Altia and Fairlady Z, 300ZX or Z32 to narrow search. https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/ or the English Yahoo proxy website (who will also handle the international shipping) https://buyee.jp/yahoo/auction Nothing listed as far as I can see at the moment.

Pity the advertisement dosen't show pictures of the dash or engine compartment. Needs to be seen in the metal.