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#322 of 336 nissan 300zx non turbo automatic by codymaddy

Aug 27, 2010 (7:28 pm)

i have a 1985 nissan 300zx non turbo with 111.xxx miles not to bad for an 85 but my question is what can i do to enhance performance and where can i find the parts to do it this car is almost mint condition inside and out i have been trying to sell it all i want is 2500.00 but no takers why. this is a collector item now its in hickory nc craigslist.
what do i need to do to give it more pep and how much would it cost
                                                                                              Thanks - Cody
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#324 of 336 1985 nissan 300zx not starting by codymaddy

Aug 27, 2010 (7:45 pm)

its me again but i forgot something i have a problem with not starting after i drive the car for a while (30mi) or so its like it gets hot and will not crank i have new plugs,distributor cap rotor button IAC is clean and So is the air injection and fuel injection i also put a new fuel filer on it.
what else can i do to prevent this problem.
please help
and how hard is it to change the lifters in this car 1985 3.0l non turbo 300zx there are 12 lifters i know a little about cars but maybe not enough once again
PLEASE HELP

#325 of 336 1990 300zx - 2 cylinders not firing by 55396

Oct 08, 2010 (5:19 pm)

I found a 1990 300zx with manual trans and 59k. Interior is good, but body has dings and bottom of front bumper is broken off but there. It looks like it may have been damaged and repaired right front as front hood gap narrows and paint has a different texture. Bumper is yellow plastic. is that original material/color? Plastic looks aged like it was outside. Supposedly came from Texas. Would need some body work and a repaint to make right. BUT:
 
The real problem is that upon starting it, it sounds like one or 2 cylinders are not firing at all. The owner jockeys cars, and I think he is trying to dump this one. He bought it this way. I suspect he knows it's not a simple problem as he has been through an auto tech course. Claims he put Seafoam through it and it helped. Also says it smoothes out when you drive it. I didn't drive it as I didn't believe him. There are no unusual noises. Could it just be injectors or electronics? Exhausts are both burning black. Clutch is solid.
 
Is this a common problem? Anyone have any ideas what the problem is? He just put $600 worth of new BFG tires on it. Any idea what this car would be worth considering it's problems? Could be a money pit.

#326 of 336 1992300 ZX by mickey_1

Oct 25, 2010 (10:15 am)

I have a 1992 300ZX, the tail lights stay on all the time even when the car is off. I have checked all the fuses and changed all the bulbs. Does anybody know the solution to this?
 
Thank you,

#327 of 336 Re: 1992300 ZX [mickey_1] by 55396

Oct 25, 2010 (11:08 am)

Replying to: mickey_1 (Oct 25, 2010 10:15 am)
Sounds like magic. Mabe it's haunted. See a priest and have it exorcised.
  
Is it tail lights or brake lights? Are the front parking lights on? Do the tail lights get brighter when you apply the brake? If no, maybe it is the brake light switch.

#328 of 336 Re: 1992300 ZX [55396] by mickey_1

Oct 25, 2010 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: 55396 (Oct 25, 2010 11:08 am)
Its just the tail lights. The brake lights dont come on when you press the brake pedal and the the front parking lights arent on.

#329 of 336 Re: 1990 300zx - 2 cylinders not firing [55396] by brihi

Jun 28, 2011 (10:24 am)

Replying to: 55396 (Oct 08, 2010 5:19 pm)
I have the same problem, just started 40k 1990zx. Cylinder 3 and 4 not firing, coils good. Any help

#330 of 336 Re: Help! 1990 300ZX Turbo with upgrades [leet2] by bigpimpun

Feb 04, 2012 (11:29 am)

Replying to: leet2 (Jun 23, 2005 11:33 am)
mass air flow censor if you havent checked it then DO IT =)

#331 of 336 Takes 2 starts by xro5

May 17, 2012 (9:07 pm)

Hey all! I just purchased a used 1986 300zx turbo 5spd. It runs great but always on the second startup. The first time I start it, especially in the mornings, it idles rough and stalls. Runs fine on second start after giving it a lil gas. It even does it when the engine is warm and has been running at running temp. Say I go to the store. In there for 5-10 min. I come out and start the car, it sputters and dies. I start it up again and give a little gas and presto! I'm just trying to figure out what could cause this. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance! -Matt

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