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Nissan 300ZX, all models

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Re: skilman31 [Mr_Shiftright] by skilman31
May 13, 2006 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 13, 2006 9:20 am)

oh ya sorry about that i didnt think that it was going to turn out so big sorry about that man
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Re: skilman31 [skilman31] by cphoenix
May 31, 2006 (1:03 pm)
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Replying to: skilman31 (May 13, 2006 9:57 am)

is there any way to get any repair tips in this site? I have a 300zx and I just beggining to learn how to drive stick, im pretty good for a begginer since I made my research on how to. anyways, I have an 87 300zx, an idiot sold it to me real cheap but the problem is, it hasnt been taken care of like it should have been, the engine leaks oil, that it would be left dry, needs all differentkinds of fluid, I want to take care of whats causing it to leak so much does anyone have any idea? well I will take care of the air filter and the fluids and stuff, but since this car is old and was owned by a dumbass, would bringing this car back alive cost alot? I wanna get this thing moving for the time being so I can start going to work and stuff.
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Re: skilman31 [cphoenix] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 31, 2006 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: cphoenix (May 31, 2006 1:03 pm)

Well for an oil leak best thing is to wash or steam clean the engine, then get the car up safely on jack stands and crawl under there and have a look for the leak. Oil leaks can be simple or they can be very hard to fix. With a large leak like you seem to have, first thing I'd check is the oil filter.
 
This isn't a car you'd want to put a lot of money into however, as they aren't worth all that much and probably never will be. So you have to keep your head about this and how far you want to get into it.
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Re: skilman31 [Mr_Shiftright] by cphoenix
May 31, 2006 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 31, 2006 1:15 pm)

I atleast want to get it started, because it wont start, this car has been "mojofied" the paint is screwed up, they put a confusin alarm system, when my bro and I removed it turning it on was easier, but here is another thing, when we try starting it there is no sound what so ever, the only thing that goes on is the "knight rider" looking speedometer, and the antenna goes up nothing seems to go one like the engine or anything, as this is a stick, my bro in law believes that the clutch may be having a prob. I atleast want it to start decently then sell it to get something else, I hate how I was set up to own it and no one seems to help, its like I need an actual expert to look at it, to get all the problems listed.
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help please!!!!!! by 300zx93
Jul 05, 2006 (9:58 pm)
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I recently became the owner of a beautiful 1993 300zx non turbo. There were no recorded problems on the CarFax report, and the previous owner swore on his life that it ran perfectly (I'm starting to think someone should run him over). BUT, these past 2 weeks, I've had repeated problems with the engine cutting out at consistently RANDOM times, RPMS, gears, weather, and inclines/declines. i've tried using the product "HEET" to remove any possible air/water pockets in the fuel line and simply, am out of ideas. I'm thinking it's an electrical problem, but like I said : i'm not sure. Please help as soon as you can, for this is my daily freeway driver and I won't feel comfortable driving it to work and school until this problem is fixed.
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Re: help please!!!!!! [300zx93] by lemmer
Jul 06, 2006 (4:57 am)
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Replying to: 300zx93 (Jul 05, 2006 9:58 pm)

These engines are known for clogged injectors. My '95 NA was starting to develop the issue just a little around the time I sold it. It would occasionally cut out as I was coasting to a stop light with the clutch it.
 
Based on your description, I am not sure if this is your problem or not. Does it restart easily after it cuts out? Is it a very sudden problem?
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Re: help please!!!!!! [300zx93] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 06, 2006 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: 300zx93 (Jul 05, 2006 9:58 pm)

Sounds like a small thing (good news) that might be hard to track down (bad news).
 
Given the random nature one might expect an electrical glitch. You could try a simple test and run your engine at night and look to see if there is spark leakage from your spark plug wires.
 
Otherwise, you might get the engine scanned to see if anything turns up. Possibly you'd have to get a mechanic to just tighten and clean all vital electrical connections. You might get lucky.
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Re: Jcliffro and Shifty [pap5] by zgirl
Jul 08, 2006 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: pap5 (Aug 05, 2002 3:21 am)

Hey there, I'm having a problem with my 91 Z, she's running hot, & when you turn on the air, the temp gauge goes to 3/4 & won't cool down. I've changed the thermostat, had the radiator flushed, also a new fan/clutch....any other ideas? There are no good mechanics around with the Z-touch. Z-Girl
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Re: Jcliffro and Shifty [zgirl] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 08, 2006 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: zgirl (Jul 08, 2006 9:26 am)

Sometimes a radiator flush doesn't do much good, if the radiator is clogged up from many years of use.
 
I don't recall on this car---is there an auxiliary electric cooling fan that is supposed to cut in with the AC on, in addition to the regular fan?
 
You know, 3/4 on the guage isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as the car isn't overheating. Engines like to run on the hot side.
 
Also have you replaced your radiator cap? Any leak in pressure will drop the boiling point of water/coolant.
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Re: Jcliffro and Shifty [Mr_Shiftright] by zgirl
Jul 08, 2006 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 08, 2006 9:58 am)

The flush was discussed last nite. I was told if they didn't do the flush thru the engine, bottom up, something may be stuck in there..... the guy who did it... I don't know......thought of bringing it in to an express place, they do a complete flush for $65.00
Yes there is an auxiliary fan for the a/c, it comes on & works. And now you mention it, the flusher guy did replace the cap. But running at 3/4, it smells like it's hot, it's close to an overheat... that's just too hot, & why after 6 summers did it run at 3/8 & now it's up there? I know they like to run hotter, but really, that it too hot. Ok, I just had it out & about for 1/2 with the air on, it's at 3/8 ! This doesn't make sense.

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