lil Stevie

The hose looks to be on as far as it'll go, due to the little branch coming off. and I've no idea where the other end is. Jeff's is a 3 hour drive, and twice within 6 months is an expensive doo, although I don't fancy getting halfway through the job on my drive and realising I haven't the means to finish it, or worse still I finish the job, plenum off, all new gaskets seals and hoses and realise I've gone and given it another leak water and/or air. I would like to have the plenum off though and give it a polish, would be a shame for someone to go to all the effort of getting it off and it going back on in the sorry state it's in now.

Jeff deleted the EGR before Christmas, I can only assume all the pipes would of been blocked off too. I've had another look and yeah I was wrong saying the red circle is a pipe, I can see now its a sender of some sort, it's got a cable coming off it. As for the water leak I've found it, low and behold it's in the same place we we're digging about yesterday, Strange thing is we never removed that hose, or the touched the clip as far as I can recall. I can actually hear it hissing when I squeeze the rad hose. can't seem to feel a split though, it's as if it's passing the clip. I can't seem to get anymore turns on the screw with my driver, it's in danger of rounding off, and can't get a socket head on far enough to get enough purchase to turn it. I'm debating taking the clip off and replacing with a jubilee clip, Or if that fails dare I say k-seal? Where does the other end of the hose go? If the plenum comes off, will that hose be accessible? or is that an engine out job? how hard is the plenum to take off? is there a how-to?

just to help with the photo, they appear to be pipe exits, one either side of the engine (left and right) they look like they go through the bulkhead, but I could be mistaken it is very tight. The photo is taken from the passenger side with me leaning over the battery.

So for a start, did another boost leak test yesterday, It still seams to be coming from the back at the top. got underneath it and the turbo's sound fine. It appeared to be coming from this thing (red circle) there was some oil around the bolt that was rippling in the breeze (from the boost leak I'm assuming) but no amount of soapy water was making any bubbles, although it was slightly muffling the sound when the rush was around it. Tried tightening both sides which seemed to help a bit, but still didn't stop the leak. Also I was wondering what the thing is the green arrow is pointing too? after boxing it all backup after drove it home and it was all ok (or as it was), took it for a spirited drive last night to the cinema and was also fine, no change. Then today making the most of the sunshine I took the roof off and took it for a drive to buy myself some fish (for a tank not to eat) seemed to be performing fine still, no different from any other time. When I pulled up at the shop and knocked it off I could hear a hissing sound from around the same area that the boost leak seemed to be coming from yesterday. But the engine was off, checked around for some leaks and couldn't find any. everything seemed dry around the area, although it was very hot. Anyway thought I'll just have a look when I get back, so went and bought my fish, checked around the car for any signs of fluid before setting off none to be seen so off I went. No more than a mile down the road I notice my temp gauge is getting dangerously close to the red. So I pulled over in a pub car park panicking, turned the engine off and popped the bonnet to let it cool. After about 15mins checked the gauge and it had dropped a lot, looked no higher than what I would normally expect after a drive, So I braved opening the radiator cap, and there wasn't any coolant to be seen, only wisps of steam. I managed to get a jug of water from the pub, got a full jug in I think about 1 litre, and then got another half in after before it started overflowing, all the time I'm squeezing the radiator pipe to bring some bubbles out. left it for another 20mins or so while trying to fit as much water in as I could. The kitchen staff in the pub gave me a 2 litre bottle to take with me just incase and then I braved the drive home. I didn't take it over 3 grand of revs the whole way home, and had the heaters on full wack, but the temp didn't seam to go above what I would normally expect. And when I got home there was no hissing again. It's been on the drive now for atleast an hour cooling while I've introduced my fish to the tank. going to go check the water level now and see if I can see anything suspect. Anybody have any insight? My guess for the hissing is probably a water pipe that we disturbed yesterday so I'm guna tighten some hose clips at the back. as for the boost leak though I've no idea, my mate thinks we should remove the plenum, ut I've got a feeling that could cause more problems than it'll fix.

yeah that was my next step, I had some there to do it, but because it was only supposed to be a quick test we didn't have time. I'd have to start removing the power lead and other bits in that general area. I'll hopefully get another chance over the weekend.

Finally got around to doing a boost leak test the other weekend, was surprised at how easy it was to do. however didn't have much time with the compressor so it was just a quick test, and surprise surprise I have leaks. a couple at the top but that just appears to be where the connection has weakened due to old 24 year old hose. But there sounded like there was a big one at the back of the engine, definitely louder from the top than the bottom though so I don't think it's from the turbo's themselves although I could be wrong. Is there a decent diagram of just the boost system? just to make it easier to find possible leak points? I started panicking thinking it was a cracked head, but thought surely I'd see a greater performance loss. Also anybody got a link to order some boost hose? I tried to order some red a silicone a year or two ago and unfortunately it was too big, and never bothered again after that. Any help or advice greatly appreciated as always.

Yeah sorry, I ended up having shit to do. :sad:

I may pop over to falcon to say hello, but no carting for me.

Hello Nat, glad you got the zed, will be nice to have another number for the north east meets. I've always thought it would be nice to have a blast round Teesside track, I'd be too concerned about getting it home from any others but I could push it from Teesside if it blew up. As for static shoots, I'd love some good photos of mine, i've had a dream of getting one blown up on a big canvas for my wall. we may have to work something out. Anyway welcome again and happy Zeding.

I've been refused insurance from company's just down to it been an import, but I've always had reasonable quotes from confused.com or other comparison sites. Just put every man and his dog as named drivers, providing they're old and have been driving a while they always make my insurance cheaper, regardless of convictions or claims.

here's one I made earlier... :cool2: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?143047-How-to-fit-new-dials&highlight=plasma+glow+dials

here's one I made earlier... :cool2: http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?143047-How-to-fit-new-dials&highlight=plasma+glow+dials

There's a thread in the how-to section if my memory serves correctly, I think you just wire it into the connections on the rear of the cluster, and both dimmers work. I'll have a look for the thread.

There's a thread in the how-to section if my memory serves correctly, I think you just wire it into the connections on the rear of the cluster, and both dimmers work. I'll have a look for the thread.

Not going to lie, I liked it black too. still looks nice as it is though, it's a lovely orange :thumbup1: On another note, where did you get your number plate from? It's a full 7 digits and doesn't look too obviously smaller. Was it the same place as Si?

I've got similar mods on mine, and after a talk with Noz he may of mentioned figures similar to what your after with just a remap. I was going to get mine done as soon as I've sorted my possible boost leak.

Now that you mention it, a new door glass may not go a miss, and the wheel arch lining on the passenger side if you've got one.

Steven Davies Teesside Nissan 300zx Zeta R's Car is road use only, but even though it's pretty low it's not a harsh ride it's still comfy, and no where near the softest setting. And feels so much better on them nice B roads! Real easy to fit and set up, and the adjustment options are more than enough. You can really make the car feel your own. Spot on bit of kit, would recommend and would buy again. :biggrin: :thumbup:

Found it, thanks guys.

Not so much a forum issue, just me been a bit slow :confused1:

It was a tough decision, but I'm glad I went with the stillen, the quality is so much better been plastic. I think the impul would of been nice, but knowing my luck it wouldn't last the year. And I am really pleased with the finished result, So much better than the Greddy.

Well, It's finally finished, had to rush the reuild due to some work coming in, so didn't get chance to polish the exhaust, or do the boost leak test. but I can do that at a later date. unfortunately I lost one of the clips to allow the rear marker to e screwed in, so I'm going to have to find one of them, but apart from that she's looking good. Going to buy some wax today while the weathers nice and get it on. I'll start a new post with the finished photo's. but here's a few for now. Still haven't got any side lights yet, but the switchbacks are on order. just need to sort the front plate out today ebay here I come!!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Yeah that's how I thought it would work. I've ordered a relay anyway. Thanks again bud.

Yeah that's how I thought it would work. I've ordered a relay anyway. Thanks again bud.

I took it to a place near teesport, he's just started out by himself. Only reason because he owed me some cash for some electrical work. He's done a class job though, it looks awesome, may even be home at the weekend.