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MY OVERHEATING 1989 300ZX NEEDS A NEW RADIATOR CAP
by triggz
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Jul 27, 2007 (5:35 pm)
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GO TO A DEALER OR ARE THEY REDILY AVAILABLE AT AUTO PARTS STORES IN CALIFORNIA?
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- #108 of 171
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Vote For My Z
by theoffender
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Sep 26, 2007 (7:42 pm)
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I entered my '85 Z in a contest at www.texacocarofthedecades.com. Help vote for it by registering for an account first. Here's the link to my car: link title
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- #110 of 171
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i kneed a hood for a 1987 nissan 300zx non turbo
by pat_theisen
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Dec 02, 2007 (5:17 pm)
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hi anyone selling or parting out a 1987 300zx i would like the hood to be red but color doesnt really matter as long as its not gray if you have one could you let me know how much your selling it for.
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- #111 of 171
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Re: i kneed a hood for a 1987 nissan 300zx non turbo [pat_theisen]
by darkmann
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Dec 08, 2007 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: pat_theisen (Dec 02, 2007 5:17 pm)
Don't know your location, but East Coast Z in Chesapeake, VA has a ton of Z and Z parts for reasonable price. Check them out.
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Re: 1985 300ZX [jcliffro]
by darkmann
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Dec 08, 2007 (6:53 am)
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Replying to: jcliffro (Jul 19, 2002 2:14 pm)
Just stumbled upon this post and it jolted my love for my Z. Mine is a 89T GLL. black/black-gray with just over 250K on the ODO?? I really love this car. It's been extremely reliable over the years and does its job very well. Over the past 10yrs, it became my daily driver, consuming 90miles/day as I commute back/forth to work. The A/T died on me several years ago and I swapped for a 5-spd. Car's character changed completely. I upgraded the suspension - Illuminas all around along with stiffer SS springs. I put in a new driver's seat just this summer, and have had to replace several wear items, mostly in the front suspension area. However, with old age comes leaks and in the past few months I have had to do a rear main seal, clutch, flywheel and associated bearings, replaced front wheel bearings and decided not to fix the small oil pan leak - not yet. But other than that, the car still kicks. Unfortunately, I have gotten older and have been blessed tremendously with the opportunity to drive some of the best from Japan and Germany, and as much as I love my Z, it's really no match for the newer cars. So, I'm in the market for a Z32TT. Just can't give up on these cars, no way!!!!">
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Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX)
by hpmctorque
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Dec 08, 2007 (8:29 am)
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"...Illuminas all around..." What are "illuminas"?
Also, does your '85 Z have rust? I understand the floor area under the hatch is vulnerable to rust on the Z31s. Is that where yours leaks, or is it the T-Top?
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- #114 of 171
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Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX) [hpmctorque]
by darkmann
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Dec 08, 2007 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Dec 08, 2007 8:29 am)
Mine is a 89 not a 85. The car came with adjustable shocks. I took the shocks and springs out a few years back and replaced the shocks with Tokicko Illumina adjustable shocks. I also upgraded the springs to those found on the SS model - the high end special edition Z31 that was made in 1988. No rust on mine and no water leaks. But you're correct about the rut thing, especially in the snow/salt belts in the north. I do get a small spray of water on the driver's window glass (through the window trim/seal) when I use the high pressure car wash system. Lately, I have started seeing a drop/couple of days of oil on the floor. My bet is the oil pan gasket, which is about a $700 repair work at the dealer.
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Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX)(darkmann)
by hpmctorque
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Dec 08, 2007 (3:19 pm)
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Yes, you did say yours is an '89, which is the last model year for the Z31 series. I have an '88 2+2 with 174,000 miles, and it's been an excellent car. Some rust has started to appear on the left rear wheel well. It's pretty leak free, except on occasion, during a heavy down pour, a few drops will enter from the passenger side window. If I open the window an inch or two, it seals completely.
This year I had the valve cover gaskets replaced because they leaked. The leak wasn't real bad, but enough to leave a visible amount of oil on the pavement. The engine is very tight, and gives the impression it has a lot of miles left in it.
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Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX)(darkmann) [hpmctorque]
by darkmann
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Dec 11, 2007 (10:27 pm)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Dec 08, 2007 3:19 pm)
Totally agree. Mine is still pulling strong. No rust whatsoever and the car still looks very good!!!! But I will have to let her go because I want a 90-96 Z32TT.
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