Alic

The cambelt change sticker on the case says it was replaced at 62000 kms at 10year (2010), 4th month. (Lucky I speak half Japanese) I've just realised it could be 4th year (2004) 10th month in which case you could be right O.O I will change it after all just for piece of mind.

Thanks Stephan

I have found them Ian, its just the job that is daunting me as there are so many little things I have to remember and I just 'scared' of screwing up. Thanks for everyone's advise anyway, I know I was very dismissive but I'm sure you can understand why.

Can you pm it to me also groover. The whole interior is stripped in my swb and it would help to see what goes where. Thanks

Ok guys, thanks for your help. It is a very valid point but i really wanted to put it off as I don't want to run the risk of putting things together wrong etc etc. As i have the belt now it would only make sense to invest many more weekends to fit it.

Really don't want to make enemies here obviously and i haven't actually said anyone is wrong directly from what I perceive. To which i reply it does deteriorate with time as well, i just wouldn't associate 5 years corresponding to 55k miles. It was his opinion that it should be replaced after 5 years as that's how long it took his one to go. I asked how quickly it took them to break as I've put some miles on it. It is perfectly reasonable to search for advise from a range of people for a topic such as this and I just hope they don't take it personally when I discount their opinions if it doesn't convince me that it does need changing.

I understand the importance of the timing belt, I already have a Timing belt but i just wanted opinions from more people whether it is worth replacing. Obviously everyone is going to say "yes just in case" but as it has been sat in a garage and gone 10k Kms i want more people's actual verdict because there is a likely hood that i will break something and i don't know if its a couple days work with taking the starter out to lock the crank shaft etc... FYI my Dad doesn't think that it is worth replacing and also i have full time education so i only really have Sunday evenings to do things.

Haha, of course i dont, Im trying to get other people's opinions and trying to guide it towards not doing it as I don't think its worth the effort :)

I know you cant tell me how much sitting is too long, but how soon after you ran your 407 did the teeth strip, and you also Rich. 'I' have driven a solid 100 miles and ever since I've had it its been run about once a week.

They do Rich, just not as soon as 5 years IMO, but prob coz yours was just sitting so it deteriorated in the same place.

Timing belts should be replaced every 5 years Ali, regardless of mileage, take it from me I know, that's how I stripped teeth off mine!! "Timing belt recommended replacement intervals vary from 60,000 to 106,000 miles" The condition of the accessory belts look good and the internet says i still have another 50k miles to go before changing it again. Does everyone disagree with me or only Richie?

So i took the radiator out today... only after that and after buying a new timing belt from USA did i see the sticker on the covers that read it was done 5 years 10k km ago... So i guess that i will be selling the brand new timing belt now as it is not worth it to open everything up and put a new one in.

Thats because it has been broken into, has not engine installed and a rusty engine, and needs paintwork. :wacko: IMO if you wanted a project his would be much better value https://www.gumtree.com/p/nissan/ads/1149579372?EDID=OFXMG5N-CO2K2-BVF89W-X76Y52-CW331A-v1

You really dont skimp do you Andy :pinch:

Oh, missread it as limit. oopsy :pinch: If you hold onto the clocks i might be interested in about a month, otherwise sell away, they only cost £50 on ebay so i could probably pick them up easy if i wanted.

The jap ones also limit the speed. I have z sport clocks which as far as I'm aware the only difference from stock ones is it goes up to 300kph (bit hopeful), removes the limiter and puts a logo on it. So I don't see the point. I do agree the UK spec ones look better than jap ones, but I will probably get the indiglow dash faces from zcentre as I think they look more modern.

Alright that's cool, I just thought you took those clocks out to do the led install

Your 'avin a laugh m8, there's a ferrari in that picture

All this is confusing me, would it not just be easier to pulg the dials into the dash if you already got everything dissasembled. :wacko:

Black volcano Because of the power under the hood :lol:

Oh, okay.

Without cats a 300zx TT will still pass emission tests :thumbup1: He probably deleted them to increase exhaust flow.

Why don't you keep the silver UK dials for yourself? Do you not fancy them?

Have you considered Recaros like in Mondo's car?

I told him that pm to clarify :wacko: