AndrewG

As the car being broken is a UK spec it will have a compressor made by Zexel which looks like this: Whilst a Jspec (import) made by Hitachi will look like this:

You know that there are two types of compressor each with different inlet/outlet connections?

The rational behind replacing the FPR and damper as service items is explained here: http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2610744/Here-is-how-it-works.html

Less so here! http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/d144666541

Assuming your engine is warm, here are the FSM steps: ec-69.pdf

Nice interview with Steve Millen of his experiences of racing at Le Mans in '94 in the Nissan 300ZX: https://blog.stillen.com/2018/06/lemans-2018-insights-lemans-veteran-steve-millen/

If your replacement '89 spoiler is made from fibreglass then it will need to be fixed to the tailgate using Sikaflex or equivalent. The black strip, "Nissan" and "Twinturbo" decals are applied after the spoiler has been painted (as was originally done by the factory). For part#'s and pics from a (US retailer): https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-black-strip-under-rear-wing-spoiler-decal-nissan-300zx-90-93-twin-turbo-tt-z32-93094-42p10_p_780.php https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-rear-spoiler-nissan-decal-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-tt-90-93-z32-93094-40p00_p_2569.php https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-rear-spoiler-twin-turbo-decal-nissan-300zx-90-93-twin-turbo-tt-z32-93094-40p02_p_616.php You can also try Mike@MJP (Club trader) or http://allcarpartsfast.co.uk/

Whatever else you do, my advice would be to return the car's engine cooling to the original factory viscous fan setup. Z32 engines run hot and electric fans don't provide the air flow needed to do the job reliably. It's not worth the risk.

Welcome to the Club Andy. Yes it may be still possible to buy an original '89 spec spoiler - part# J6030-42P28. A number of us have recently done so. You won't know until you place the order (Nissan's stock control system). https://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/nissan/nissan-j603042p28-spoiler-kit-rr/

Quite possibly. Out of curiosity, is the car's original mechanical fan still in place?

The force is strong in the Supra family...

If you mean this button, then it is for the headlight washer: This is the full ECCS (engine management ECU) circuit diagram which shows the original electric radiator fan motor and relays (the fan is two speed). This fan is controlled by the ECCS measuring vehicle speed, engine temperature and A/C on/off state. http://www.ttxtz.com/images/ECCS_colored_m.gif You can see in your photo that the red wire spliced into the green wire on the fan plug is taking the ECCS signal switching on the fan to some other circuit (the relay in your first picture).

Liquid gasket sealer is specified (KP610-00250 or equivalent) for the aluminium inlet and outlet pipe connections. Threadlock on the socket caps not required - see below from FSM (also shows correct torque settings for the bolts). Part#'s and pictures for the items affected (from a US dealer): https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-300zx-coolant-bypass-tube-90-96-z32-14053-f651a_p_1914.php https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-300zx-water-pipe-coolant-outlet-bolt-90-96-300zx-z32-16163-f6510_p_4990.php https://conceptzperformance.com/nissan-infiniti-nissan-oem-coolant-bypass-hose-nissan-300zx-z32-14055-f6511_p_1000.php

To get started, LH is nearside/passenger side. You can see L and R markings stamped on the chassis crossmember near the radiator end tanks. The fog light relay (for UK spec rear fogs) is present: Did the car have aftermarket HID's fitted?

Would be fun to have this in a EVZ32!

It's in Japanese. Was this product sold outside the Japanese domestic market?

Here is the Japanese version: https://www.blitz.co.jp/support/manual/electonic/fatt.pdf

Made by Craftsman (see my earlier post #24 on alternatives) marked #8. The bolt head diameter is 13mm. The tool is case hardened and cuts into the bolt head and grips it as you turn it counterclockwise. Just use a ratchet handle and push the tool firmly onto the head of the bolt and turn.

The offending bolt and the tool that removed it.

This type of tool should do the job: https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?32269 The craftsman set referred to is no longer available: https://www.craftsman.com/products/craftsman-10-pc-damaged-bolt-nut-remover-set-low-profile-bolt-out However, there are equivalents: https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-bolt-nut-remover-set-6-pieces/6083d https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p63045

Snap!

How much material are you having removed - you are aware of the limit?

1548. This is broken down by the year made (same for Euro spec) in the link I posted earlier.

1548. This is broken down by the year made (same for Euro spec) in the link I posted earlier.

The total number of LHD Euro cars was 4209.