Hey people,
I have a 1983 Paul Newman Edition R30 GT-ES Nissan Skyline with a L20et and Auto gearbox. Everything on it is factory. I bought it off an old gentleman for $650NZ who imported went over to Japan, and found it on a lot and imported it to New Zealand in 1991, he was the 1st NZ owner, now i am the 2nd I have never seen one of these Paul Newman r30s in the condition that this one is in. It's amazingly tidy on the outside and looks great!
But unfortuanly now it won't start for some totaly "random" reason. I have been getting advice from a couple of very helpfull people in NZ who also own R30s. The problem is basically like this:
1.Put key on and turn on ignition
~ Fuel Pump makes its priming noise for about 4 seconds (it could be
longer actuall
~ Dash lights come on, "if" I pump my foot on the gas a couple of the
lights go off.
2. Turn key once fuel pump is on
~ Turns over and runs to around 900-1200rpm for about one second then
dies!
~ Turn key again to give it another go and it just keeps cranking
eventually battery loses power. Altho i never keep trying if it
doesnt start cause i know how bad it is for it.
Since the day i had this problem (over a month ago now). I have replaced the Battery and Spark plugs. I just got a another ECU,Puel Pump Computer and Dizzy Cap today. I put them all in, but its still doing exactly the same thing (i'm jumping it from my r31). It has about 1/4 of a tank of gas in it. It has new oil and a filter. It is getting a spark. I have tried unlplugging the Knock Sensor, Boost Sensor, Idle Sensors, TPS and that other sensor right next to it, something to do with emission i believe and it still wont go. Thats about it....*sigh*
Its driving me nuts, I wanna drive this thing! Its turbo is in AMAZING condition for its age, I'm pleased I got it off a old fella whos probly never put his foot down. I'm hoping someone here can help, i know how informative you guys are. And jsut so you all know, i'm on a very tight budget.
My first help thread is here on SDU, and if I missed anything itll be in there.
Regards, George