Mart

Hello, Im Marty, and its been many many moons from I was a member on this site. I had a quick look over Nelsons car as someone here recommended me, even though Its been a few years from Ive worked on Z's. (Tulip if shes still around?) and i done it as a favour, unfortunately i have seen so many dogs in this part of the land its been heart breaking. Unfortunately with falling prices, these cars have been passing hands from Non enthusiast to non enthusiast, people who dont realise they are still a supercar and hence need the care, attention and proper maintenance that a 300zx needs. Again thanks to the traders for commenting, but id like to make a few things on the list a little more clear. O2 Sesnors showed very very little activity at 1500rpms, there was activity but not enough activity so i pronounced them dead ECU coolant temp read a constant 55 degrees with car hot or cold, resistance test failed on the sensor so i pronounced it dead Gauge temp sensor - Although wiring bad, sensor is connection physically damaged internally Oil leaks - Well the sump has been off the car, it had be damaged to the front nearside and had been rewelded. This could be the subject of leaks if it wasnt replaced correctly, but that does not rule out Front seal, until that is inspected. Rear could be also the above, but as the rear seal is common we cant rule that out. Turbo feed is wet, hence why i marked as furthur investigation High pressure line IS leaking around pump area Rear of bulk head - brown coolant stained, lower area of Heater pipes Brown stained Cats - yes, i have seen blocked cats on 300zx's which inturn effected the turbo performance. I advised Nelson NOT TO FIT decats or even an exhaust system as the Turbos are the Original units and with the cars milage this could lead to premature failure off the seals. As said, i dont work on 300zx's anymore, and Have advised Nelson to sit down and decide if this car is for him. It will require work which he could carry out himself. I have pointed him in the Direction of traders such as Paul at SWZ and Smithy if they are still around as a source of parts and that there are plently of guides and online help out there on the Net for the DIY'er. I also advised him to sell, and consider spending a little extra on car which has been owned by a club member/enthusiast on this site, where he can check a bit on the history off the car/owner and maybe get himself a car he will enjoy owning and Driving. Again, nice to pop back to the club, and as said, im a trader and looked at this car as a favour as i know nobody over here knows them, i didnt try and sell or recommend anything that wasnt needed, i give the owner practical non biased advice, and recommended the Traders on here any future business that Nelson may give if he decides to keep the car. Marty