Trouble Shooting / General Engine

2134 topics in this forum

1. My car sounds like a jackhammer!

   By lifegrddude, March 10, 2003
   • 5 replies
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   • 72zcar
   • March 25, 2003

3. 1978 280z Engine Sputtering/Bogging .. 1 2

   By cclxxxz, February 6, 2019
   • 23 replies
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   • cclxxxz
   • February 26, 2019

4. L28 oil pressure - how much is too much?

   By ryant67, October 3, 2015
   • 6 replies
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   • ryant67
   • October 11, 2015

5. Still overheating 1 2

   By necrotosin, September 12, 2011
   • 22 replies
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   • necrotosin
   • November 9, 2011

6. RB25DET won't crank!

   By 240zwannabe, April 2, 2011
   • 6 replies
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   • 240zwannabe
   • April 7, 2011

7. Pilot Bushing? Throwout Bearing? Need Definite Answer

   By Nomake Wan, May 6, 2009
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   • Nomake Wan
   • May 7, 2009

8. Z31 Power window problem Help

   By Dmartin_1, March 3, 2007
   • 7 replies
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   • Dmartin_1
   • March 7, 2007

9. 1975 valve started making noise? 1 2 3

   By 1rad280, March 23, 2008
   • 48 replies
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   • 1rad280
   • March 31, 2008

10. Heavily modified Z, blows fuel pump fuse, possible vacuum leak 1 2

    By ASenna, April 29, 2009
    • 31 replies
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    • ASenna
    • May 11, 2009

11. Car starts but backfires and loss of power

    By Naroko, May 25, 2011
    • 5 replies
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    • Naroko
    • June 13, 2011

12. Clutch will not disengage: Tried everything 1 2

    By Ben's Z, August 18, 2013
    • 20 replies
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    • Milenko2121
    • October 24, 2013

13. SU's and vapor lock

    By PurePontiacKid, July 8, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • madkaw
    • July 10, 2012

14. Valve Lapping ... or ... New Seats

    By Guest tony78_280z, December 15, 2005
    • 8 replies
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    • mom'sZ
    • December 21, 2005

15. Fuel pump relay with oil pressure saftey switch wiring question, Scotty?

    By Guest 350zgto, March 28, 2005
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    • Guest
    • March 28, 2005

16. 78 280Z Fuel Pump Relay

    By gmanatc97, August 16, 2009
    • 3 replies
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    • Guest
    • August 17, 2009

17. HELP! white smoke @ idle

    By Guest fl1phop, May 18, 2006
    • 8 replies
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    • Shift
    • June 30, 2006

18. L28et won't build boost and falls on its face 1 2

    By calpoly-z, May 23, 2009
    • 26 replies
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    • drive185mph
    • November 20, 2009

19. My Z is Shaking Itself to Death!!!! Help!!!! 1 2

    By dhp123166, June 29, 2008
    • 26 replies
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    • MatMan
    • July 1, 2008

20. Tachometer jumps when ignition is turned but drops back to zero once car starts

    By Ptero, July 9, 2011
    • 3 replies
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    • NewZed
    • April 17, 2012

21. Stumble at idle, lost gas mileage, black soot in tail pipe

    By zgeezer, February 19, 2007
    • 6 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • zgeezer
    • March 7, 2007

22. Aluminum Radiator with electric fan shroud

    By Mace.un, February 18, 2013   

    • radiator
    • aluminum
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • radiator
      • aluminum
      • electric fan
    • 19 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • Mace.un
    • March 14, 2013

23. Radiator hose question " colapsing" hot at idle

    By gretchen/jason, March 22, 2008
    • 19 replies
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    • gretchen/jason
    • April 6, 2008

24. out of ideas! car wont start 81 280zx turbo

    By Daniel13brx7, March 5, 2011
    • 12 replies
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    • misterZ
    • March 7, 2011

25. Idling woes but not the usual (77 280z)

    By dashpot, June 23, 2015   

    • high idle
    • Fuel injection
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • high idle
      • Fuel injection
      • 1977 280z
    • 4 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • rickyellow zee
    • June 25, 2015

26. L28ET swapped 72 240z idling funky & lack of power

    By superduner, June 3, 2013   

    • L28ET
    • 240z
    • (and 6 more)

      Tagged with:

      • L28ET
      • 240z
      • boosting
      • idling
      • power
      • swap
      • boostleak
      • troubleshooting
    • 13 replies
    • 4k views
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    • NewZed
    • June 26, 2013