# \#300zx **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/300zx/948.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [85 300zx clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-300zx-clutch/188698)
**Author:** [@willmiddleton42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willmiddleton42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-300zx-clutch/188698 "2023-03-08T22:30:59Z")
I’ve been having shifting issues in the 85 z31 i bought recently. on cold startups its impossible to get it into first and sometimes second. i took out the master cylinder and bench bled it then bled from the slave so i … --- ## [1988 Nissan 300ZX vents work at different temps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-vents-work-at-different-temps/124210)
**Author:** [@StephenSawko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenSawko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-vents-work-at-different-temps/124210 "2018-09-02T19:40:50Z")
When ambient temp is in 60’s works fine, in 70,s air comes out defroster vent, in 80,s heat blends with air out of defroster. Any ideas --- ## [My car is misfiring worse after I tried to fix it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-misfiring-worse-after-i-tried-to-fix-it/122844)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Sherry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wesley_Sherry)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-misfiring-worse-after-i-tried-to-fix-it/122844 "2018-08-15T05:18:54Z")
My 1988 Nissan 300zx was already misfiring at high speeds so I figured changing the spark plug wires would fix the issue because rats chewed them but the car still ran on all cylinders. So I went and got new wires and st… --- ## [1988 Nissan 300ZX value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-value/115274)
**Author:** [@MargeONeill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargeONeill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-nissan-300zx-value/115274 "2018-04-11T02:44:32Z")
what is my car worth? --- ## [Sputtering when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-when-accelerating/111008)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Lasater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle_Lasater)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-when-accelerating/111008 "2018-01-08T13:24:15Z")
Here’s my problem…when I accelerate from a stop it will sputter like its running out of gas then all of a sudden it will catch then will drive somwhat normal with sudden sputters here and there. Seems to do it more when… --- ## [Tail Lights Mysteriously come on when car is parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-mysteriously-come-on-when-car-is-parked/84615)
**Author:** [@ksukarla89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksukarla89)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-mysteriously-come-on-when-car-is-parked/84615 "2017-07-15T15:39:07Z")
My son has a 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. The car has practically been rebuilt. Several mornings a week the car is dead. We have replaced many major car parts over the past 2 years like the ignition switch, alternator, battery… --- ## [Ideas, theories, and wild speculation: '84 300zx electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-theories-and-wild-speculation-84-300zx-electrical-issues/88635)
**Author:** [@rodonnell17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodonnell17)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-theories-and-wild-speculation-84-300zx-electrical-issues/88635 "2015-01-13T08:46:21Z")
Hello! I'm plastering the web looking for ideas and pointers as I prepare to investigate my car's electrical issues. If you have any theories, please, post them! So here's the story... On Friday, I decided to move m… --- ## [Rear wheel alignment 1990 300zx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-alignment-1990-300zx/84722)
**Author:** [@1990300zx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1990300zx)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-alignment-1990-300zx/84722 "2014-04-29T16:24:02Z")
2 yrs ago had new tires installed and wheel alignment done. front was ok, but on back tires shop said were not fully adjustable and would have to do some fairly major work. so now after two summers of driving (5,000 mile… --- ## [Fuel injector connector pigtails](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-connector-pigtails/81828)
**Author:** [@1990300zx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1990300zx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-connector-pigtails/81828 "2013-10-22T19:58:22Z")
i am looking for fuel linjector connector pigtails for 1990 Nissan 300zx, non tubo. any idea where can find or availabiltiy --- ## [Engine surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-surge/79388)
**Author:** [@1990300zx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1990300zx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-surge/79388 "2013-07-03T20:26:20Z")
my 1990 Nissan 300zx with 136,000 miles often surges at highway speeds for several seconds then drops back down to normal. the surge is usually 1,ooo rpm. does not happen if not in overdrive, and will not happen unless h… --- ## [Clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/77751)
**Author:** [@joe300zx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe300zx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/77751 "2013-03-04T07:21:43Z")
i have a 89 nissan fairladyz32 (300zx) and when i push the clutch peddle in it is very hard and i cant put it in 1 and reverse when it is running but when it is off i can just fine. but then if i put it in 1 gear before … --- ## [1985 Nissan 300ZX with Transmission Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-nissan-300zx-with-transmission-problems/65354)
**Author:** [@Tiake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-nissan-300zx-with-transmission-problems/65354 "2011-06-11T05:09:59Z")
The transmission feels like its slipping while in drive. Oddly though, it shifts great using 1st to 2nd to Drive, then using an on / off switch to control 3rd to Overdrive/4th. Its automatic and I am just using the shi… --- ## [Nissan 300ZX Gas Mileage Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-gas-mileage-issue/65275)
**Author:** [@Sivin1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sivin1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-gas-mileage-issue/65275 "2011-06-07T01:27:38Z")
Hi. I have a 1993 300zx. Recently its gas mileage has been not great, as it's lucky to get 200 miles per tank. A couple years ago it was getting 350 or so, but has been slowly declining and this year it's just about t… --- ## [Leaking Gas Tank for Nissan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-gas-tank-for-nissan/64036)
**Author:** [@falcon420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/falcon420)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-gas-tank-for-nissan/64036 "2011-04-25T21:17:42Z")
Hello: I have a Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo 1993, the gas Tank was leaking gas at the bottom of the tank, and I patched the leak with regular materials I found in Advance Auto Parts. But after few weeks, the gas tank leak… --- ## [93 Nissan ZX 2+2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-nissan-zx-2-2/61855)
**Author:** [@cbarry216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbarry216)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-nissan-zx-2-2/61855 "2011-02-25T22:53:33Z")
How do I find an expert for this car who will keep it on the road for me? I am retired, and have owned it since 93. It is about due for a tune up. Will the Nissan dealer be able to do a good job on this lovely older car… --- ## [Broward 300zx repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broward-300zx-repairs/61303)
**Author:** [@oldtimer2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broward-300zx-repairs/61303 "2011-02-14T01:47:42Z")
name good shops in broward fl --- ## [Heater core Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-question/58362)
**Author:** [@jccrumpler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jccrumpler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-question/58362 "2010-12-06T19:21:54Z")
while driving my car i started to smell antifreeze and when i turned on my heat i started seeing white smoke and my windows started to fog up terrible. is this a sign on a bad heater core? --- ## [Timing belt/other maintence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-other-maintence/57702)
**Author:** [@raquino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raquino)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-other-maintence/57702 "2010-11-18T21:55:48Z")
I have a 96 Nissan 300zx with 35,000 miles. My sister just recently had her timing belt on her vehicle break. Since then I have been concerned that I may need to replace the timing belt on my car. I have read that Nis… --- ## [Nissan 300ZX not running properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-not-running-properly/57187)
**Author:** [@cawhoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cawhoo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-not-running-properly/57187 "2010-11-12T01:07:04Z")
1990 Nissan 300ZX non-turbo Auto. Background: Purchased car not running with seized engine. Put used engine in car. Compression test good. Teeth on the T-belt have been counted several times to insure correct s… --- ## [Oil Analysis question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-analysis-question/56374)
**Author:** [@wozzy88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wozzy88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-analysis-question/56374 "2010-10-15T13:23:47Z")
Hi guys, I want to do an oil analysis to check for damage to my engine. I had read somewhere on this forum that I could take the filter off my car after 500 miles post-trauma, and submit that. I called Black… --- ## [Nissan 300zx Gas Tank Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-gas-tank-leaking/56217)
**Author:** [@falcon420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/falcon420)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-300zx-gas-tank-leaking/56217 "2010-10-11T15:00:29Z")
I have a 300zx Twin Turbo 1993, the gas tank is leaking gas. I just want to know how to repair it. Or is it good idea to replace it? Thank you! --- ## [Brake shims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-shims/55880)
**Author:** [@Rustibus9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rustibus9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-shims/55880 "2010-10-03T03:20:34Z")
I had my brakes re-done this spring. When summer rolled around & I had the windows down more, I noticed a front end rattle. I recently took my car into a different place for a different problem & asked them about the ra… --- ## [Slow start = Engine damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-start-engine-damage/55184)
**Author:** [@wozzy88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wozzy88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-start-engine-damage/55184 "2010-09-16T17:49:33Z")
My car is increasingly starting slower and slower. It has been getting progressively worse since about 1 week. On top of this, a few weeks ago the oil filter had fallen off and the car was driven maybe a mile wit… --- ## [Air conditioning compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-compressor/54509)
**Author:** [@edkiernan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edkiernan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-compressor/54509 "2010-09-01T17:52:28Z")
Three weeks ago my air conditioner started to blow nothing but hot air (1990 300Z, R134A retrofited in 2008). Dealership tested and ordered a new compressor. Since it would take a few days for the compressor to arrive, … --- ## [Total Oil Loss, Then Water Pump Failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-oil-loss-then-water-pump-failure/54123)
**Author:** [@wozzy88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wozzy88)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-oil-loss-then-water-pump-failure/54123 "2010-08-25T22:39:02Z")
I drove about 1 mile with zero oil (surface streets, little traffic). When I pulled into my driveway, I realized my oil light was on. I could also hear a faint clicking (car was idling), but couldn't smell anyth… --- ## [Rear lights wont turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lights-wont-turn-on/51078)
**Author:** [@jccrumpler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jccrumpler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lights-wont-turn-on/51078 "2010-06-30T17:00:44Z")
when i turn on my lights, only the high beams cut on and the rear wont. the brake lights work and so do the turn signals. i checked all of the fuses and they are good. Any suggestions? --- ## [Gremlin!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlin/50708)
**Author:** [@zgannie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zgannie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlin/50708 "2010-06-24T04:00:04Z")
My 1984 car's headlight (driver's side only) turns on by itself. The switch is always in the "Off" position when this happens. My mechanic is stumped. Any suggestions? --- ## [Lack of power on replaced engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-on-replaced-engine/50458)
**Author:** [@jccrumpler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jccrumpler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2010, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-on-replaced-engine/50458 "2010-06-18T12:40:08Z")
i just got my engine and clutch replaced in my 1993 300zx. when i test drove it today, the response was not what i expected. it ran slower than my Chevy caviler. the engine was less than 70k miles on it, any suggestions… --- ## ['84 300ZX AC compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-300zx-ac-compressor/50294)
**Author:** [@Working98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Working98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-300zx-ac-compressor/50294 "2010-06-14T04:54:23Z")
Just took my recently purchased 1984 Nissan 300ZX to a Firestone dealer to replace the starter. That went well, though Ithe 300 bucks wiped out my grocery money. Now the AC worked when I took it in on Saturday, but… --- ## [1991 Nissan 300ZX automatic transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-300zx-automatic-transmission-problem/50263)
**Author:** [@anne1109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anne1109)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-300zx-automatic-transmission-problem/50263 "2010-06-13T19:04:12Z")
Hi, I have a 1991 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 with just over 100K miles on it. A few years ago, the automatic transmission began to drop out of overdrive at about 60 mph and wouldn't kick back in unless I got up to 70 mph or s… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/300zx/948.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=300zx)