Trouble Shooting / General Engine

2136 topics in this forum

1. why IM NOT a big fan of two post lift designs

   By grumpyvette, November 18, 2005
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   • dmyntti
   • November 21, 2005

3. Should my car quit running if I disconnect the battery?

   By J240ZTurbo, July 25, 2009
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   • aplyedmind
   • August 31, 2010

4. 1978 280z Fuel problems

   By Lighft01, April 24, 2008
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   • kciuq
   • September 1, 2009

5. shaved intake 280zx, now won't start 1 2 3

   By Mobious5, March 31, 2009
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   • Chickenman
   • February 3, 2017

6. Car not starting 1983 280zx turbo 1 2

   By WaiDai, November 6, 2010
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   • mr.z
   • February 26, 2018

7. "rebuilt" engine burning oil 1 2

   By stravi757, September 11, 2011
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   • HowlerMonkey
   • October 12, 2011

8. oil halfway up the dipstick?

   By idylan123, April 3, 2009
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   • woldson
   • April 4, 2009

9. 280z Backfires, can't find problem 1 2

   By Phillip, August 18, 2009
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   • Phillip
   • April 8, 2010

10. Idles smooth but dies when revved

    By JayBee280, August 23, 2009
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    • zuum
    • September 15, 2009

11. 1977 280z fuel injection problem

    By zsteelman, January 18, 2011
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    • NewZed
    • February 9, 2011

12. HELP!!!! Black liquid from Exhaust

    By darkangel23, June 30, 2007
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    • cygnusx1
    • July 1, 2007

13. Need Ideas, Keep Popping Freeze Plugs! 1 2

    By Garrett76Zt, October 14, 2006
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    • Tony D
    • October 28, 2007

14. Rebuilding 1977 280Z A/C

    By jgkurz, September 3, 2009
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    • jgkurz
    • September 28, 2009

15. Help: 71 240z Dash Wiring, no start or lights.

    By spitsnaugle, March 17, 2011
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    • spitsnaugle
    • March 23, 2011

16. '78 280Z Charging Issues 1 2

    By TheWeekendWagon, December 8, 2018
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    • Randall.K12
    • September 4, 2023

17. Overheating problems/symptoms 1 2 3 4

    By Gollum, July 7, 2006
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    • Gollum
    • August 20, 2006

18. 280zx sputtering problems/backfiring while driving. 1 2

    By Iowa280zx, June 8, 2009
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    • Iowa280zx
    • July 19, 2009

19. Temperature Gauge Issues

    By TieFighter88, June 23, 2012
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    • BluDestiny
    • June 23, 2012

20. L28et powerband issue

    By Nicksturboz2, June 3, 2018   

    • turbo
    • wont rev
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      • wont rev
      • engine rotated backwards
    • 15 replies
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    • Zetsaz
    • August 1, 2025

21. 280z Overheating at low speeds 1 2 3

    By sugisan, June 11, 2017   

    • overheat
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    • sugisan
    • August 3, 2017

22. 280ZX Misfire under idle or slight acceleration

    By Connor280ZX, January 18, 2013
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    • Connor280ZX
    • May 31, 2013

23. EFI Fuseable Link 1 2 3 4

    By zmaster, March 27, 2008
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    • zmaster
    • April 30, 2008

24. Float bowls empty out after a few days on my holley

    By 280zwitha383, February 6, 2007
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    • 280zwitha383
    • March 12, 2007

25. How do I test a clutch master cylinder?!

    By proxlamus©, November 19, 2008
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    • peranaman
    • February 24, 2011

26. 350 sbc white smoke on start up

    By Miles, October 5, 2002
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    • Miles
    • October 12, 2002