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ThreeFiddyZ

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  1. Unfortunately I've still not been able to source a replacement headlight lense. If anyone has one please let me know
  2. Recently replaced my oem radiator with a Mishimoto Aluminum Performance Radiator and after less than 2000 miles its developed a pinhole leak under hot pressure from a weld near the end tank. Do they not pressure test these radiators as part of QC? I get the feeling that they aren't manufactured very well, as the fitment was also poor! Whilst I wait for a response from Mishimoto regarding a warranty claim, I'm pretty disappointed for a £300 radiator. What are others experiences with the Mishimoto Radiator? I'm running it in conjunction with a Mishimoto Fan Shroud.
  3. That's encouraging news! So has your ticking noise now stopped after changing to a slightly thicker oil? When hot 5W - 30 is quite thin, so it wouldn't surprise me if 5W - 40 helps. Does anyone know if 5W - 40 would do any damage? I can't think why it would, I'd just have to wait longer for the oil to get to temp. Edit: I'm starting to think that the previous owner of my car may have ran slightly thicker oil to address the problem previously (before my ownership at 55,000 miles) and when I had my first oil change and replaced the oil with 5W 30 at 60,000 odd miles its reintroduced the problem. I wonder if 5W - 40 would also reduce my oil consumption. Its not bad, but it's not brilliant either (0.5 litre per 600 - 800 miles).
  4. For the record I never got any further with this, nearly 20,000 miles after I last talked about it, Lol. I'm debating switching to 5W - 40 or 10W - 40 oil next time to see if it quietens it up.
  5. Hi Paul PM sent If I can get a replacement facelift headlight offside lense it will save me replacing the entire headlight
  6. Thank you for the responses guys! I have a replacement LED board to slot into one headlight which I will do whilst resealing the nearside headlight. I have another issue now with the offside headlight whereby when I last sanded and polished it, I managed to put heat scores on the inside of the lens by concentrating the buffer on one point of the external lense for too long Does anyone know if the lenses are competely interchangeable between a preface lift and face lift headlight? Can I buy a cheap pre facelift headlight, head the glue up and swap the lense to my facelift headlight?
  7. Hi all I have a 2007 350Z with Facelift Headlights. Unfortunately the seals have deteriorated allowing small water ingress into the headlights either side. How easy is it to remove the headlights, split them, clean them up and effectively reseal them without a professional oven and equipment? I'd also like to replace the orange LEDs inside one of the headlights as one of the LEDs has failed, and I need to polish the inside of one headlight lens. If this is a job best left to a professional, can anyone recommend someone who offers this service with a relatively quick turnaround (one week)? The other alternative would be brand new headlights at £1600 for replacements or sourcing a used pair which I simply cannot afford right now due to other priorities on the Zed. Any advice appreciated. Thank you
  8. I'm interested in a set too please, please PM with order instructions. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  9. Do you still have these available? Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  10. Glad to hear its resolved Fluke. Just wanted to check about the replacement part as I had a nightmare with my clockspring replacement 😄 Happy Zedding! Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  11. Also, you did replace the clockspring with a genuine part didn't you? Not an Ebay special? Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  12. Welcome along Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  13. I was in the same position and downloaded and purchased Nissan Data Scan and using a Vagcom KKL OBD Adapter and Nissan Datascan I was able to reset the angle sensor and resolve the issue. You'll find purchasing the Nissan Data Scan and cable cheaper than paying someone else or taking it to Nissan. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  14. As much as I'd love to tuck my Z away for the Winter, its a daily driver so I have to use it. Although I religiously fully warm it up and down again on each drive Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  15. +1 on buying either good used oem replacement sensors or brand new oem sensors. You buy cheap you buy twice I'm afraid. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  16. I'd be interested on anyones ideas for this too. Alternatively if you're interested I believe ZmanAlex can source you OEM replacement fans, used or new (although new is expensive). Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  17. If you keep deep discharging any car battery frequently, it causes the battery to collapse internally and lose its capacity. In the long run it'll make it harder to jump start and it will eventually die. For a healthy battery a 30 minute drive is ample to top up the battery. If the battery is knackered, who knows how long it will take to charge on a drive. It still won't hold its capacity though. I'd find another way of powering the dashcam otherwise you'll keep going through batteries. Maybe not as fast with a new battery though. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  18. Standard Code Reader won't read and report an airbag fault as its seperate to the main fault code storage for the ECU. I would get the Airbag system fault codes pulled and read before you start replacing parts. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  19. I'd check the AC System for Leaks, failing that check your AC Radiator. Check your Cooling Fans start and stop as well to be on the safe side. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  20. I had to Flash my Sony Xperia Z2 with a custom version of Android after hours of testing and troubleshooting to get my Mobile Phone to work with and stay connected to the Z Bluetooth Module. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  21. Are you using this on a Mobile Device? You are correct in that NDS II is the right version for the Z. However, I purchased NDS II for my Windows Laptop and I also purchased and use a Vagcom KKL USB Cable (£10-£15 on EBay) for a direct connection and Ive used it on many occasions without issue to connect to the Z's ECU and run diagnostic tasks/gather data to log files. I'd highly recommend this method if you're going to be doing a lot with NDS as although NDS supports ELM and Generic Bluetooth adapters results may vary. I have to admit though that I do use the Torque App on my Android Smartphone along with an ELM Bluetooth Adapter without issue (bar the odd hiccup). Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  22. I had this before (a hard start condition once warm) on a BMW. Different car I know, but it was also the camshaft position sensors. Is it throwing any codes or have you had any EML's? Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  23. Glad to hear you got it sorted! Better hide those jump cables from the other half Lol. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  24. Dampers replaced however ticking sound persists. Dampers needed replacing anyway as car had a quiet popping noise at idle which has gone. I'm starting to suspect top end rattle, any common faults? Oil has never been run low in my ownership, I have religiously checked it every 500 miles. And the ticking started at least 10000 miles after buying the car when it was on 54K. How do the lifters work on the car? Could it be an oil circulation problem? Pressures appear normal. Doesn't appear to be ticking from very front of engine its directly over the plenum/cams. Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
  25. Hi Zmanalex, thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately I'm reading this as I'm right in this position now, Lol! I guess my only option now is to seek out another pair or one damper? Do you have a RH Damper plus lines available? Do you only sell as a pair? Sent from my Xperia Z2 using Tapatalk
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