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#112 of 171 Re: 1985 300ZX [jcliffro] by darkmann Dec 08, 2007 (6:53 am)
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!!!!">
#113 of 171 Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX) by hpmctorque Dec 08, 2007 (8:29 am)
"...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? Replies to this message: darkmann (Dec 08, 2007 11:40 am)
#114 of 171 Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX) [hpmctorque] by darkmann Dec 08, 2007 (11:40 am)
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.
#115 of 171 Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX)(darkmann) by hpmctorque Dec 08, 2007 (3:19 pm)
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. Replies to this message: darkmann (Dec 11, 2007 10:27 pm)
#116 of 171 Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX)(darkmann) [hpmctorque] by darkmann Dec 11, 2007 (10:27 pm)
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.
#117 of 171 Re: 1985 300ZX (Re: 1985 300ZX)(darkmann) by hpmctorque Dec 12, 2007 (4:37 am)
What I had intended to say, was "If I open the window an inch or two..." and then reclose it, the leak is eliminated.   Good Luck on finding a nice Z32TT. Let us know what you buy, and, if you don't mind, what you get for your Z31.
#118 of 171 my clutch pedal by tamitt Dec 24, 2007 (10:18 pm)
goes to the floor, I have checked the master cylinder and adjusted the pedal and bled the system in both places and i think i have pressure, it feels good ...and then I drive it and lose it all. What could I be doing wrong? Nissan 300zx twin turbo Replies to this message: bodawg (Jan 08, 2008 7:23 pm)
#119 of 171 my clutch pedal (tamitt) by hpmctorque Dec 27, 2007 (5:25 pm)
"My clutch pedal goes to the floor."   You probably need a new slave cylinder. I'd be interested in knowing whether that's what's wrong, and, if you care to tell us, how much it cost to fix it.
#120 of 171 voltmeter spike by joe85zx Jan 07, 2008 (8:58 pm)
Hi all. I just bought an '85 300zx turbo (I know, it seems people warn against this often) with about 117,000 miles on it.   At the moment, the only problem I can see is the voltmeter spiking here and there for a couple minutes, and then dropping back down to around 14. It'll hit 18 when it spikes. This has happened a few times now but it usually drops again after a short while running. Nothing has erupted from the battery and no electrical components have stopped functioning, though the lights on the climate control system waver in brightness. However, the electronic gas gauge shifts quite often between 3 and even 4 bars, so I'm not sure if there is a flaw in the voltmeter, or if the sensors for the electronic dash items may be wearing. Should be looking to replace the fan belt/alternator immediately, or is the short term spiking something that isn't too drastic?   Any and all help would be much appreciated.   Joe Replies to this message: texases (Jan 08, 2008 6:24 am) ttoupal (Jul 03, 2008 5:04 am)
#121 of 171 Re: voltmeter spike [joe85zx] by texases Jan 08, 2008 (6:24 am)
Replying to: joe85zx (Jan 07, 2008 8:58 pm) Just make sure it is spiking - borrow a voltmeter and confirm.

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