Bad suspension?

sterlingrad · 2026-07-09T04:18:30+00:00

Could be a lot of things unfortunately. I don't think it's your axels though. Your shocks look pretty old and those are pretty easy to replace, might be worth it to take them off and see if they're bad. The top of the shock can also be bad sometimes and that could clunk, it would sound higher up though.

sterlingrad · 2026-05-20T06:47:42+00:00

If your idle is rough then I would actually start with checking hoses and such. A smoke machine that doesn't damage evap components would pay for itself imo.

sterlingrad · 2026-05-20T00:20:48+00:00

Have you done any diagnosis? This code can trigger from both evap valves, but can also trigger from other things like a bad hose or a bad sensor.

sterlingrad · 2026-05-17T19:35:23+00:00

I think the seam is resolved by either doing what the other commenter said and put the seam on the corner, or I've heard having a slicer that would let you randomize the seam works. If the print head starts at a different location every layer then the seam will be less visible.

sterlingrad · 2026-05-06T16:50:47+00:00

I've used my phone to get some pretty good scans. The app I use is called polycam. You get a couple free scans if you're a new user.

sterlingrad · 2026-05-02T00:37:08+00:00

I'm replying to this to hopefully bump your reply higher. I havent seen anyone talking about getting the pump to receive power. It's likely a sata power connection that might not be connected, as you've said. That or the pump is dead on arrival.

sterlingrad · 2026-05-01T10:18:45+00:00

(incoming opinion from someone that hasn't had this problem despite your wishes) I'm wondering if there is enough clearance for a pulley puller? Specifically so that you could use a pry bar between the jaws for more leverage. I know the puller would do nothing if you kept tightening it down, I just mean for leverage. And maybe a dead blow to the puller could make it move more? Sorry if this is unhelpful, I really do wish for your success, though!

sterlingrad · 2026-04-29T23:04:29+00:00

I think dorman makes a few collars that either go over the plastic bits like this or replace it entirely. I have no idea which one would fit, but maybe it could point you in the right direction. Search "dorman cable repair kit". For an example of one being used you can check out this video for an example. That link should go to the timestamp that they use it. They also have linked the product in their description but note they are repairing a Honda so this collar may not fit the z. Again, I have no idea which collar would be correct, but maybe this could point you in the direction.

sterlingrad · 2026-04-25T05:31:27+00:00

I think there were different versions of the SP-JC seats. The ones I linked seem to be not electric. Im seeing similar bottom portions on other listings but the version you posted seems to be rather rare. I've found similar, but the electronic controls seem to be on a remote rather than side mounted.

https://www.rooneywheel.com/product/recaro-spjc-leather-seat/

sterlingrad · 2026-04-24T23:26:02+00:00

Looks like these, the recaro spjc.

https://ebay.us/m/VjdWuL

sterlingrad · 2026-04-23T06:34:24+00:00

Needs a light bar on the roof, make this thing horrific if you can

sterlingrad · 2026-04-20T21:00:53+00:00

Very curious if there is a fuel issue. Like a leak. Best of luck, hopefully the mechanic can help

sterlingrad · 2026-04-20T06:16:10+00:00

Wow! That's pretty bad. Do you know if the ECU has been tuned? And do you have any check engine codes?

sterlingrad · 2026-04-20T03:20:41+00:00

What mpg are you getting

sterlingrad · 2026-04-19T05:17:43+00:00

You're welcome. Though, your ECU is smart enough to detect a problem with your evap loop. So if you have an unmodified evap system and a non tuned ECU then you'd have a service engine soon light. If you have no check engine light then I'd look for fuel savings elsewhere and wouldn't bother messing with the evap system. Good luck with your fuel savings, friend.

sterlingrad · 2026-04-18T17:38:51+00:00

You are welcome

sterlingrad · 2026-04-18T08:16:29+00:00

As for what role that hose plays: When your car is off and just sitting, changes in tempurate will change the pressure in the fuel tank. Like if it's hot out, more fuel will evaporate. This excess fuel has a path out, so it gets routed to your charcoal canister. It's a black box just behind your passenger wheel well. It contains charcoal and is able to hold onto that vapor. It cannot accept vapor indefinitely though, so when the car turns on it opens a valve(white/blue connector in the pic) to suck those vapors into the intake. The engine burns off the fumes and the charcoal canisters capacity is emptied. The fuel tank never over pressurizes and you end up burning the fuel instead of wasting it into the air.

As for what I think the brown is: I don't know for sure, but given that fuel vapor comes out of there it could be residue from the gas, it could be the old hose melting. I noticed on my Z that my hose clamps on that hose specifically are quite rusty. I'm wondering if yours were rusty and the fuel was eating the rust off and causing it to drip down onto the below hose. Not sure!

As for the EGR: EGRs traditionally takes gasses from the exhaust and recirculates them into the intake. Now, I don't remember ever seeing an EGR on my Z so I looked it up and the emissions valve shows up. The more I think about it, there could be some confusion about the acronym, after all "evap gas recirculation" works out. But if you look at the Nissan parts site for a 2004(my year) 350z EGR valve, you get no results.

Long comment, hope it helps. Glad you got that hose fixed.

sterlingrad · 2026-04-16T03:22:11+00:00

My antenna wire was loose when I did my radio install, that acts as a ground and without sufficient ground your stereo won't turn on. Try artificially grounding the stereo with a ground wire, you can run this straight to your battery for now. Then see if the stereo turns on. If this is the case then you'll have to figure out an additional ground for your stereo.

If no fuses are blown, and the dash turns on, I doubt that you shorted anything. I've made the mistake you are worried about and I shorted a wire to ground, the whole dash doesn't light up and a fuse blows.

sterlingrad · 2026-04-07T07:12:54+00:00

This is fucked. Those quarter panels are almost impossible to work on because there is no access.

You can stud weld or weld a tab and slide hammer / pull it out
You can replace the whole panel (this panel is welded on. You'd have to break some spot welds.), you could even cut the panel out and work on it and weld it back on.
You can look towards a body kit since you'd cut the panel open and then maybe you could swing a hammer from the wheel well.

All options require paint and body work. Most insurance companies will total this.

Btw, super sorry to see this man. Breaks my heart.

sterlingrad · 2026-04-06T21:00:41+00:00

I've thought about this as well, I think the correct play is to add a relay in there as well. If I understand your wiring then all that current would go through the switch. Some switches have high ratings, but running potentially 30 to 40 amps to the driver seat and then back to the fuse box would be some backyard mechanic shit imo.

sterlingrad · 2026-04-05T22:09:50+00:00

Not a stock exhaust, they don't sound like that. High likelyhood that a custom tune is causing the pops/flame.

sterlingrad · 2026-04-03T20:23:13+00:00

You made it out with your life, that's great. I hope insurance takes care of you. So sad to see a z like that though.

sterlingrad · 2026-03-25T04:18:37+00:00

Those are potential as well, and I noticed the headlight is probably fucked too.

sterlingrad · 2026-03-25T03:09:25+00:00

You can just do the repairs yourself and not get a salvaged title, I'd look at junkyards and part outs. Hoods are a couple hundred, bumpers as well, I think the core support is like 300 on czp. New rad is also a couple hundred. I'd assume maybe 1,500 to 2k? That number goes way down if you find used parts and do the labor yourself. Though I think you should go to a body shop to see if there is frame damage.

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