Adam87

Original post Finally had time / money to get her running. Tune up:plugs, wires, d cap, rotor, hoses, belts Changed fluids - didn't get much oil out so I'm sure there is some thick oil still in there. Going to have to clean that out(suggestions anyone) Dropped fuel tank going to get it cleaned an relined Cleaned fuel lines. Ran them to a 5gal gas can for the moment. New fuel pump and injectors. Started up fairly easy without much help from the gas pedal. Idled a little rough then smoothed out. Shut it off, and it started right back up with one turn. Oil pressure was up around 70, then dropped to around 20 as it idled for a while. Not bad considering it hasn't ran since 1989.

Alright, I searched enough till I got my answer. It will fit so, I'm good to go. Thanks.

I have a 1988 300zx 2+2. The auto tranny just died on me. My question is, can I put an automatic from a 1985 300zx in it without any problems. I know all z31 auto transmission are the same but is there any thing that would keep me from using an 85 auto in an 88. I have had a couple people tell me that 84-86 & 87-89 are different, but from what I have read that difference is the drive shaft flang at the rear, I plan on using my drive shaft which should bolt up to the tranny fine right? This car is my daily driver so I need to get it back on the road as soon as possible.. like tomorrow. So any help is greatly appreciated

So did I when I seen the pics he sent. I didn't know it was black untill I seen the car in person and saw the traces of black under the brown. lol

haha. Actually yea. Found what looks like a decomposed rat... gross. Apparently the original owner like cigars, Marlboro, Country music and golf. Found Cigar tubes, Lighters, Golf Ts and balls, like 5 cassette tapes and this weird marlboro key chain dated 1985 still in the pack... lol

She was dropped off at my house friday. Spent the weekend cleaning it up. Before.... After... Going to put new carpet in after shes running good. Everything else cleaned up nicely.

I know right.. .haha... I just moved from belmont to charlotte a few months ago. Finally got out of my parents house . My initial plans are to get it back to original condition, running and handling good and clean inside and out. As far as upgrades to start off: manual boost controller, intercool, exhaust. One day maybe megasquirts, bigger injects / fuel pump and turbo....maybe...

I know! I can't wait to pick it up. Plus my birthday is next week, so I have my parents and my girlfriend giving me money to get it .

I'm definitely going to try cleaning it all out first. Hopefully thats all it'll need. Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind.

Any idea where I could order a fuel tank?

Hi, My name is Adam, I've lurked these forums and others for a while. I use to have an 81 280zx NA, now my daily driver is an 88 300zx NA GLL although 280's are my favorite. Here is why I am posting, Hopefully in a couple of weeks I'll be getting a 1983 280zx turbo that I found. So here is the story. I found this guy that is selling this 280 for parts. He bought it just to rip it apart for scrap metal. The car looks to be in decent shape, outside anyway. It has 700037 original miles on it. The original own had trouble with it, said it started sputtering and he thought the turbo was going out so he parked it. That was in 1989, per the inspection stick thats on it. Apparently someone busted out the driver window and stole the t-tops so the guy replaced them but didn't fix the window. So the car has been sitting on a concrete pad under a car port with the window open so the interior has a lot of trash and dirt in it. The scrap metal guy had a mechanic look at. He turned the engine over buy hand to make sure it wasn't locked up and I guess he tried to start it because he said the started wouldn't engage. I am going to look at Thursday. I have been looking around online about starting a car thats been sitting for years and I have some questions. I know i have to change the fluids: water, oil, fuel :: all the filters, air, oil, fuel. and I'll give it a tune up and troubleshoot the ignition problem. Do yall think I will need to replace the fuel tank, line and pump, or can I just pull them off clean them and put them back on? I'll attach some pics he sent me. Oh and he wants $500 for it and will deliver it to my house for free. I'm really excited about this car. Thanks, Adam