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the carb that is popping smoke smells alot of gas. When I rub my finger on the cone it is gas
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Ok, this is slightly off topic, but still has a Z angle and twist to it ... On Wednesday I am going to be driving 1,600 miles to bring my 96' Nissan Sentra to where my fiancee lives. The car has been on regular oil for a while now 135,000 miles (85% highway) but I would like to switch over to synthetic. I was looking at Mobil 10w-40 high mileage blend. Is this a good idea, or should I stick with my old oil because switching over could lead to leaks? Now for the Z angle ... my 75' 280z. I want to run synthetic on it when it's all put back together. The engine was rebuilt only one year before it was parked and was only driven to school or work by the PO. Which oil route wou…
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Hi guys, I have always had this problem to an extent, but it got alot worse today. First off my car is a 75 280Z, Usually when I start my car and the engine is already warm it tends to idle rough kind of like it is choking on fuel a bit, but then after you drive it for about 20 seconds it is fine, but today it got alot worse where it took me up to five times to get it started, it sounded like it was gunna start right up but as soon as i let go of the key it died, finally I was able to hold it at about 3000 rpm for about 30 seconds and i slowly let off the gas and the engne stayed running. This only happens when the engine is warm. Im not sure what is causing this, b…
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I have a stock 1975 280Z with an automatic transmission. My car seems to have had this same problem for about 6 years now and I do not know what there is left to do to fix it. Sometimes when you turn the key the engine does not turn over at all then you turn it again and the engine will start right up. There have been times where I have had to turn the key 7 times to get the engine to crank. I have tried 3 different starters, so I know it is not that, also, a new battery, new alternator, and new voltage regulator, so it's not anything to do with the charging system, and my mechanic has also bypassed the neutral safety switch. I don't know what else to do. …
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I was driving to school today and saw a red 240Z for sale on a parcel off to the side of the road. Once I got out of class I went back and took a closer look. The body is in quite good condition, the paint is not of the hightest quality, but the exterior is otherwise in good condition for its age. Phoned the guy who was selling it, and got a good deal of information from him about the car. -1973 -"Superficial" rust, needs some work, but has not rusted through the floorpans etc. -No engine or transmission -Springs taken out, in the back of the car. Original springs, so even if they were installed I would be getting new ones. -Original rims in the back, but with some attrac…
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alright i have a 1981 280zx and i just swapeda 82 l28 into it.Ok first off, i need to know the pattern of the efi harnest with out buying a 60$ book.and second of all, my starters not working, i bought a brand new one and its still not starting.all it does is smokes the starter and makes the wires hot, and on the tanny theirs this wire thing and one broke and i was wondering if that was part of the problem, but anywho, i know the car starts bc i pull started it today, it was kinda slugish proble bc i didnt have the wires right on the efi. but i need help asap i have a car show in waco sat. to go to.....!!!!
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Just found big leaks in my heater core, want to get a new one ASAP. I wanted to know what years had the same design heater core as a 1976 model (can be removed through the side of the heater block). Sometimes shops list a core for one year, but it will work on several, please, the shops close at 9pm!
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I have a 73 needs tranny work! anyone have any good shops for this? contact me Thank you, Jimmy
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Is there a difference between a 1970 and 1971 speedometer cable. I purchased a spedometer cable for a 240z but noticed a difference on one end. see photos. Mine is the one on the inside taken from a 1970. has anyone had any luck with this.
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Sorry to ask this but i searched and searched and didn't find anything and I can't just go out and measure it off my car since mine is in the body shop. Anyway I few questions I am seeing if I can fit a twin turbo sbc in my z with the stock hood and in between the wheel wells and I need to know the measurements of the engine bay area. The width of the set up is 35" Max and that is toward the front and it is at max 22.5" high from center of crankshaft line and 29" deep with the tallest pullies. In know it all depends on how i position my engine in it but, if anyone has any measurements of any kind this would help a ton!!!! I'm sure with a little tweaking and cutting it…
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I have a 71 240z, it loses power even if I push the accelerator to the floor then eventually it goes dead. If I wait about 5 to 10 minutes it will starts and run very good. I have had a tune up, relaced the gas filter and the problem still exist.. Has anyone ever had this problem. Thanks omega z:
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I recently purchased a '77 280Z that will become my son's car. It's a one owner with 95,800 miles. The car is in great shape for it's age with little work needing to be done to the outside. However, I need help/advice on an idling issue. When you crank the car it will idle at 800 RPM as per the manual. But when you drive the car and shift gears either up or down the engine stays at a high idle, roughly 2,000 RPM. This lasts for about 2 seconds and then it will idle down. As this is the first Z car that I've owned I'm trying to find out what is causing this or if it's normal. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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