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420xsGuy · 08-13-2012, 09:18 PM

okay well im really a s14 guy but my younger brother bought a 300zx the other day. I was just wondering what are some of the common things that go out with these cars. Ive read that the fuel pump is one of them. But i just wanna know more. hes just about to start his first year of college so before he goes off to school i wanna make sure his car is as good as i can get before he leaves. Thanks in advance

MrSanchez925 · 08-13-2012, 09:25 PM

I has a tt z32 before my s13 so I can inform you.

Fuel pumps are good they hardly ever go.bad.

Common problems are.
-old style injectors are prone to failure.
-coolant hoses usually tend to crack and leak do to the excessive amount of heat in the cramped bay
-idle issues.
-cooling system is old so it is prone to heating issues.
- its a 20 year old car, its gonna have problems.

Be sure to do a full 120k maint kit right away. Unless you like broeken motora
And only use OEM parts when it comes to maintenance.
.
300zxclub.com and twinturbo.net will be your best friends

MrSanchez925 · 08-13-2012, 09:30 PM

Also corrosion is a big thing with the electrical connectors, clean the connectors and I promise most issues will disappear.

The 2 websites I gave you contain awesome write Ups and info.

The search function also works 100 timea better.then zilvias since the site is better organized into sub sections.

So search first Then ask if you cant find the answer.

420xsGuy · 08-14-2012, 06:42 PM

okay then thank you very much mrsanchez.... yeah seems to me like its just theusual maintenance then. I will definately be checkin out those sites you gave me and thanks again man appreciate it

MrSanchez925 · 08-14-2012, 09:27 PM

No problemo!

Yeah maintenance is the biggest thing with these cars. Simply because many owners neglect it do to the cost/labor/hard work it is to get it done.

at very least make sure the T belt, Idler pulleys, water pump, and T stat get changed. (with only oem)

MrSanchez925 · 08-14-2012, 09:29 PM

other than then the motors are pretty solid and will last you 200k+ if taken care of properly.

oh and one more common problem,
The 4th gear synchro tends to grind when shifting fast.

08-13-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
420xsGuy Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2012 Location: Santa FE springs Age: 31 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	noob question common flaws about 93 300z okay well im really a s14 guy but my younger brother bought a 300zx the other day. I was just wondering what are some of the common things that go out with these cars. Ive read that the fuel pump is one of them. But i just wanna know more. hes just about to start his first year of college so before he goes off to school i wanna make sure his car is as good as i can get before he leaves. Thanks in advance

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08-13-2012, 09:25 PM	#2
MrSanchez925 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Martinez, Ca Age: 32 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I has a tt z32 before my s13 so I can inform you. Fuel pumps are good they hardly ever go.bad. Common problems are. -old style injectors are prone to failure. -coolant hoses usually tend to crack and leak do to the excessive amount of heat in the cramped bay -idle issues. -cooling system is old so it is prone to heating issues. - its a 20 year old car, its gonna have problems. Be sure to do a full 120k maint kit right away. Unless you like broeken motora And only use OEM parts when it comes to maintenance. . 300zxclub.com and twinturbo.net will be your best friends

08-13-2012, 09:30 PM	#3
MrSanchez925 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Martinez, Ca Age: 32 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Also corrosion is a big thing with the electrical connectors, clean the connectors and I promise most issues will disappear. The 2 websites I gave you contain awesome write Ups and info. The search function also works 100 timea better.then zilvias since the site is better organized into sub sections. So search first Then ask if you cant find the answer.

08-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#4
420xsGuy Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2012 Location: Santa FE springs Age: 31 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay then thank you very much mrsanchez.... yeah seems to me like its just theusual maintenance then. I will definately be checkin out those sites you gave me and thanks again man appreciate it

08-14-2012, 09:27 PM	#5
MrSanchez925 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Martinez, Ca Age: 32 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	No problemo! Yeah maintenance is the biggest thing with these cars. Simply because many owners neglect it do to the cost/labor/hard work it is to get it done. at very least make sure the T belt, Idler pulleys, water pump, and T stat get changed. (with only oem)

08-14-2012, 09:29 PM	#6
MrSanchez925 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Martinez, Ca Age: 32 Posts: 412 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	other than then the motors are pretty solid and will last you 200k+ if taken care of properly. oh and one more common problem, The 4th gear synchro tends to grind when shifting fast.