nowhereboy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I've just ordered a few bits from CS to service the car, spark plugs, oil, belts. I've also got nissan gearbox oil and diff oil at the ready. I have pretty much zero experience with mechanics. I can change a wheel, I've fitted induction kits and thats about as far as it goes. I really like the idea of doing some work on the car myself. At the same time I'm a bit worried I'll make a complete hash of it I've looked at a few youtube videos and guides etc and from what I can gather the oil change and plugs doesn't look like too much of a problem. How acheivable is this for someone with zero experience? I'll save the gearbox oil and diff for the garage obviously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Really easy, maybe there is a member local who can help you out for the first time to show you how, hardest bit will be getting the belts tight enough and undoing the nut on the pulley (it's not hard). Expect about 3-4 hours to get it all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 you'll be fine, nothing complicated there and the gearbox diff aren't difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Really easy, maybe there is a member local who can help you out for the first time to show you how, hardest bit will be getting the belts tight enough and undoing the nut on the pulley (it's not hard). Expect about 3-4 hours to get it all done Don't forget to put a new nut on the adjuster for the belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 plenty of advice on here if needed, just focus on a single job at a time and make sure you have all the tools needed before you start 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Cheers guys, sounds promising. I'll give it a go on my next days off. I'll do a search for some how to guides soon, I presume theirs plenty kicking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gled350 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hello, just bought my first 350z (04 plate) and going to give it a full service before i start playing and adding to it What oils would people recommend?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Doing the service is pretty straight forward on the zed. I found the most time consuming bit was getting the undertray off under the engine. It had about 18 bolts which were all rusty. The oil filter is easy to get to, along with the air filters etc... both of which you can change with minimal tools needed. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hello, just bought my first 350z (04 plate) and going to give it a full service before i start playing and adding to it What oils would people recommend?? http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/207-clark-motorsport/ do service packs for P1,2,3 they are traders and have quick delivery last service I had they used Millers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gled350 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 cheers, ill have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks Paul We keep everything you need to service a Z, just let me know if I can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Just take your time and make sure you have the proper tools mate. Sparks aren't too bad if you have a long extender and belts are dead easy. Print off the guide, read it a few times and you will be good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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