Restoring a 85 300ZX tt

[buzsaw]

Im going to start restoring a 1985 300ZX tt 2+2 collectors edition next week, the car has been sitting in a heated garauge for 5 years, but now its time to get her on the road. the car has travelled 160 000 km but the motor was totally rebiult 40 000km ago. I just want to hear about some of the unforseen problems people have run into try to restore old Z's, thanks

[ZXTT]

Wasn't the 85 300zx a single turbo?

[S14Kyle]

Originally posted by ZXTT
Wasn't the 85 300zx a single turbo?

i HOPE he means T Tops... lol
did the 2+2 come with t-tops?

also, maybe he mistyped the 9 as an 8...

[Z Babe]

ZXTT: Yes, unless otherwise modified, the '85 300ZX has a VG30DET engine (single turbo). The first twin turbo was manufactured in the 1990 model (your VG30DETT engine).

S14Kyle: Yes, the '85 model came standard with T-Tops ('84 did not).

Buzsaw: Here's a link that might be helpful with your restoration project (specs, mods, Q&A, common problems, parts #'s, etc.): http://www.zeeyalater.net/comprobs.htm. Congrats on your new "baby"! Please post a pic. I'd love to see it.

If any of you want links for parts, let me know, and I'll post them here (my own personal picks).

[Z Babe]

Originally posted by buzsaw
Im going to start restoring a 1985 300ZX tt 2+2 collectors edition . . .

Are you sure it isn't an '84 300ZX Turbo -- silver (Light Pewter Metallic)? That's the Special 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, a very rare find (only 5,000 were produced) -- even has vibrating seats. If that's what you have, then way to go!