AndrewG

Your car will be TK3 colour Marine Blue Graphite Pearl (like mine - click "View my Z Profile" on the left). If you put your VIN into the search box in the link below you can get the build date and factory spec. http://gtr-registry.com/en-300zx-z32-uk-europe.php If you let me have the details (and reg) I will add your car to the UK specs database I'm building.

BTW, the brown finish on the springs is an anti corrosion coating applied by the factory.

For all the effort you put into your Z32 a well deserved feature Gary!

Welcome to the Club and all the best with your UK spec restoration.

What was the hold-up?

If you mean these items: https://zcentre.co.uk/index.php/click-here-for-parts/body-exterior-trim/300zx-nissan-door-skin-top-edge-trim Part#s 80820-30P01 and 8082130P01. Also available here: https://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/nissan/nissan-8082030p01-moulding-assy-f/ https://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/nissan/nissan-8082130p01-moulding-assy-f/

I've used them without problem. Why not call them?

US FSMs here: https://conceptzperformance.com/wiki/index.php/Factory_Service_Manual

The above is for TT coilpacks.

These are the scanned pages from my UK/Euro FSM. EL-39+.pdf

Yes, I gave CL the complete list of mods and in my case they were happy to insure without referring to the underwriters. I had asked Howard (BigH) who he was insuring his beast with and he said CL for a sensible premium. The person who dealt with my application was actually interested in the car which was nice.

It was all those baffles with their spot welded overlapping seams I was thinking of.

My insurer (Classicline Insurance) just asked me for six photos and the value I had in mind which they agreed to. That gives me a starting point to build up from. When the final engine work etc is completed they will revise the valuation again. That may involve their own people or a recognised third party depending on the value I think the car is worth at that time and how they feel about it. I've been a member of the ZClub for many years and will use their valuation service if required. At the end of the day the higher the agreed valuation is the more risk they are insuring against and the higher the premium is likely to be.

Is sand/grit blasting the inside of an oil sump a good idea?

Do you have the FSM pages for the headlight system?

Headlamp fuses all checked? My '94 UK spec has the relays you describe:

Part #17342-01L00 https://nissan.epc-data.com/fairlady_z/gcz32/6033-vg30dtt/engine/172/17342~A/ https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-fuel-tank-to-filler-neck-pipe-o-ring-nissan-300zx-z32-17342-01l00_p_8602.php

The Ambient temperature sensor lives under the plastic front bumper reinforcement bar. The sensor in the roof is passenger cell temperature.

Who does this one belong to? https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1118897

Best wishes on your Birthday Tom!

So where did the fire start?

Can't answer the first part but I would suggest that they are not subjected to the hot heat cycles of the engine bay which harden rubber pipes over time. Along with plastic connectors and engine harnesses.

One of a generation that has now all but gone. Rest in peace, Dame Vera Lynn.

If you do replace the old style clamps with the new spring clamps it is sensible to replace the hoses at the same time. You can buy a 2.2m (7ft) Nissan fuel hose and cut to the individual lengths required. https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-high-pressure-fuel-hose-kit-7ft-516-8mm-a6d40-n7686-universal_p_716.php

For those using old style screw clamps for their fuel lines - Nissan fixed the fuel clamp problem later in the Z32 production cycle with spring clips (part # 16439-16E0A) which allow for the contraction of the pipes with age.