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Hello, A squeaking timing belt would be very bad on any car... But no the Z doesn't have a belt - it's chain driven. As you say, the most likely source of the start-up squeek is one of the aux belts (probably the alternator belt, but always worth changing them both). The two belts are the same on all models JDM and UK, part numbers are 117204P102 (alternator belt) and 11920AG900 (a/c belt). Should cost around £35. Give you local nissan part store a call. Also check out my how-to guide for swapping them over, in the guides section: click here. Steve thanks for the two part numbers! your linky to guide isnt working btw. A.

whats the benefit to get ligher pulley?

might do the belt replacement myself doesn't sound to hard to do: http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Drive_an ... eplacement Just need to find what/which belt to get! A quick gander on here and my friend google will help me there

Not sure, I'd look to get an after market one that looks and performs better then the standard one ;-) will chat to my local mech tomorrow have some otherthings I want/need to do and check if I need done. Comp test Change fluids less eng oil Now belt Check clutch.... There goes crimbo gifts A.

Here is my belt sounds a bit squeky when you push on it, might be time to change it? A.

From what I remember Tere posting (very knowledgable member from the States for those of you that dont know her), she said that the shift should be spot on (as is with the B+M if set up right). So while I agree "some" cars might not like it, the Zed can be set up properly if using quality kit. Thats why I said either its not fitted right or its not quality kit, I didnt state which Ahh cool. You see that the type of answer I would expect from a forum with knowledgable members. Instead of is it expensive? No well then its crap. Also sorry Chris didnt mean to say you was one of those people as you didnt say anything of the sort. Soooo when has anyone ever said its good cause its expensive? Look at your avatar end of owned...

prefer 5th gear actually

Keep us posted what Nissan comes back with, I wouldnt hand it in there now to be honest but if you are under some sort of warranty it makes sense? Not sure what a new ECU will set you back if it's fried, make sure to find the problem before you (Nissan) swap it out for a new one. Only thing I can think of is that it got shorted with etc water or corrosion on the harness connection but that’s a bit of a chance. Do you have a good friend that could borrow you an Z ECU to test with? (could be dangerous I suppose...) A.

+1 sounds like immobiliser, did you try the spare key?

They are not brembo's std JDM brakes (same as mine) Looks pretty nice but not enough photos, you might want to have a look under the cage when you look at it, my 03 JDM had a rotten exhaust on it. I would not buy this one for a single reason = it's an automatic. A.

belts make sense, will check tomorrow

call the service place and ask them why they didnt! Make sure you dont mix differnt vicosity type oils.

Can you smell it when around any of the tires, i can smell it from the front right.... I hope its not the clutch as it doesnt slip, changes gear fine etc... sometimes i can be a little heavy acually moving the gearstick into second/ first but i have hear this is normal. Its deffo not the pads (mine a re new and smell was there before and after) If it happens again I'll check. Think its heat on rubber that comes in via vents maybe... my 1st to 2nd is the same as yours, think my clutch is due a change and so is the oil in the tranny. A

get that myself sometimes... think its either the clutch or I've used some rubber Let me know what it is though! Only comes through sometimes AND only through the vent's

nice writeup!

They most have some issues with the server service allright, called them Friday to try and get my PS3 sorted, havent really used it and last time I used it the blue ray vid stopped working and since it's not taking any discs (playing) guess I've burnt the laster or messed up it with dust etc. PS3 support pretty good (that they even talk to me!) Anyway called the line and they start off stating they know about the issues with their new game and they are working on the technical problem... something says that they should have gone with dedicated boxes. 7 odd million copies sold so far?!? btw, is it any good? A

If you need to open up the Z to get the part nr here is a guide (tanks to utec) how to get in where the ECU is. http://www.turboxs.com/uploaded_images/553.pdf A.

180km/h limit A

+1 thats a very tasty styling I'd even get an Orange one

should the company not do that service for you? not trying to be smart...

mm that was before they renamed it to lexus I think and let it go to the general market. Dont think you can get any 6 pots as a JDM. (can be wrong but me browsing the sales forum never saw one)

keep it legal.......... at least until you leave the estate

spot on. for the reactive response of the mods. a.