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    New Brakes

    in Brakes

    Posted

    Hi All,

    Just fitted new Discs and Pads to my Zed, Stop Techs (Thanks Adrian at Torqen). All went surprisingly easy apart from the front pads that didn't want to slide out!

    Had to wait till I removed the caliper then got them out by pulling them from the rear. Had to skim the top and bottom of the new pads to fit them.

    Anyway, anyone in the Portsmouth/Waterlooville area who needs to work on their car and doesn't have a garage I can recommend http://www.autobarnmotorservices.co.uk/ , they have a vehicle lift which is available to hire so you can diy without crawling on the floor!

    The lads there are helpful and will lend you tools etc ( I borrowed a Torque Wrench for the caliper bolts, 22mm front 19mm rear).  

    Rocker cover replacement guide

    in 350Z Technical

    Posted

    Hello,

    Tried to replace the covers at the weekend, but couldn't get to bolt 7 on the rear of the covers!

    Presume that I will need a flexible extension bar, can anyone recommend a suitable item that would be able to handle the torque required.

    Many Thanks

    Trip to Abbey

    in Abbey Motorsport

    Posted

    Took my aged (2004) Zed to Abbey for it's 108K P3 and clutch change-Exedy + Lightweight Flywheel.

    All the parts were supplied by Alex/Clark Motorsport :thumbs:

    During the service found out that one of the rear droplinks was missing! Luckily they had some in stock so all's OK.

     

    Very pleased with the work, car feels like it's had a new lease of life!!

    Tyre pressures

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    35psi seems to be the norm. I've had my tyres filled with nitrogen, so hopefully the pressure will stay steady for at least 6 months with no need for topping up!!! (s'wat the garage said).

    'Tappet' Update

    in 350Z Technical

    Posted

    Hello All,

    Just an update on the ticking noise from my engine.

    The Z is in the garage and the problem is a valve bucket, the hardened centre has failed creating a gap between it and the valve stem, causing the noise.

    The technician says that he has never seen this problem before, so I think that I am lucky to have a bucket that missed the quality control at Renault or whoever made the engine!!

    Anyway, the replacement parts are on order (from Europe) so hopefully I'll have my car back next week. :bounce:

    The cost will be around £1000 but hopefully the warranty company will cover this :scare::scare:

    BTW the Z is a UK 04 GT on 49000m!

    Scorpion Exhaust

    in Exhaust

    Posted

    Hi,

    I forgot, I also had to remove this right hand bracket/plastic cover to fit the back box on! No idea what it is for, but I suppose the car is lighter now!! :lol:

    Scorpion Exhaust

    in Exhaust

    Posted

    Hi All,

    Just had a Scorpion Exhaust fitted, and unfortunately it was a pain!! The mid pipe was straight and butted up against the rear diff. :wacko: The origional pipe has a bend in it to compensate for this. Luckily I took the Zed to Fastfit in Basingstoke who make their own custom exhausts, the technician there,Matt, made a plug out of thicker gauge steel and was able to get the exhaust all lined up! :D What I thought was going to be a 30 min job took about 2 hrs!!

    Will E-mail Scorpion with my thoughts though.

    I know some of you have had Scorpions fitted with no problems, I suppose I'm just lucky!!

    Just glad I didn't decide to do it DIY, I would still be swearing at it now :bangin:

    Tappets

    in Servicing

    Posted

    Thanks Alex,

    I've had a listen to the engine again and the ticking seems to be on one side.

    Does anyone know of any Zed specialists (not a nissan dealer) around the Hants/Sussex area?

    Many Thanks again

    Tappets

    in Servicing

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    I Have a 04 GT that's done 43000miles.

    I have got a 'ticking' noise going on in the engine, confirmed at a garage that it is one of the Hydraulic Tappets stuck!!

    Quote from said garage for labour-£950 :scare:

    Just wondering if anybody else has had/heard of this problem.

    Thanks

     

    Take care anybody driving in the snow, I tried to drive to work today-turned round after 10 miles of slip-sliding and hid indoors :surrender:

    camera detectors

    in Off Topic Discussion

    Posted

    Hi All,

    I've got a Micro Fuzion detector(£99), it detects nearly all types of cameras-so it says in the handbook ;) I got it from an A1 Autoshop, couldn't find it anywhere else, after checking it out on its website.

    It fits to a small magnetic mount that you can fit on your dash, I've got mine next to the voltmeter and plugged into the powerpoint below the cup holder!

    It's not as intrusive as a SatNav and has a soft female voice to warn you!! dribble etc :wacko:

    UnJustified Insurance! Help!!!!

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    Leenx

     

    I shopped around for quotes before getting my Z and found the best deal with Admiral.

    Unfortunatley, most insurers put premiums up each year to cover the costs from claims from uninsured drivers(scum)!!

    I passed my Advanced Driving Test a few years ago which also helped with my premium.

    Best advice is to shop around-there are so many Insurance companies out there, Good luck!

    Hello Everybody

    in Introductions & Welcome Messages

    Posted

    Just joined the site, I've got a 04 Azure GT that gets grins from girls in Subaru Imps!! (don't think the driver was impressed!!)

     

    Anyway looking forward to visiting the site and having a chat/getting advice etc

     

    Cheers

     

    I'll post some piccies as soon as I work out how to!

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