enix187

Thank you sir, same basic procedure as a mustang, and now I see the search bar alls well.

Well, this is different, first off I can't find the search button/location anywhere, so a location on that would be great. On to my question, I'm parting out a 280zx parts car and I honestly don't know if I can drop the transmission (manual)without pulling the motor? A yes or no would be great on that, also are there any snags to watch out for when dropping the transmission. I will be doing this with jackstands and 3 ton floor jacks, no lift.

Well found my problem, injectors were CLOGGED, big time, and now they have blown out my hoses. So yay! found the problem, and bump me. This Z is a lost cause, bout ready to give up on it completely, just get another one.

Might have to try that, i've been fiddling with my afm non-stop. I can go from 10 gears rich to 10 gears lean, absolutely no difference in popping. I think timeing is going to be my next venture. But i might go try that now.

another for eastern NC, not a big market on the cars around here, The yellow looks good, and im hsure its a bit quicker than the scooter, better in the rain too.

I couldn't decide where to post this but it has cleared up a lot of questions i had about adjusting the AFM. http://www.well.com/user/mosk/AFM1.htm

Did anyone ever solve this problem? Im having nearly identical issues with my 83 zx 2+2, slight intermitent puff at idol, then radical popping (backfire?) under initial exeleration, and no pooping at cruise unless im in fifth. The pop is only noticable under light load, ie granny driving, if i get on it it doesn't do it, at least not as bad. The last bastion of hope i have is in my vavles, it sounds like a diesel, would that cause this? edit: non turbo, stock motor, new intake/manifold gasket

the url is evergreenturbo.com

Evergreen Turbo Co., all my svo and assorted turbo ford friends swear by them, and you can look on a certain site (i won't say the name, they kinda pissed me off) and its the only turbo rebuilder they reccomend. I think the last rebuild i qouted was 350 for a stock garret t3 at $350.

Strange? but good news!

Alright, one bit of good news, now the ecu question? any takers?

Will the ecu in an 83 280zxt with an automatic work if I swap in a five speed? or do i need an ecu for a five speed? Also, will i have to swap the crank for a five speed conversion. Did a search on both and i couldn't find anything on my ecu question, and think i have a no on the crank switching. I would appreciate a quick response on this.

Narrowed it down, I believe its a valve problem now. I have replaced the intake exhaust gasket and checked the clearance on the pipes. Seems to be more in the vavles. They're terribly out of adjustment, its currently a diesel , hoping when I get them dialed in it will go away or atleast calm down. Worst case the PO burned up a valve when the gasket blew out. Hoping and praying thats not the case. I don't think it would run as good as it does in the high revs with a burnt valve though.

I have an 83 280 zx 2+2 with the digital dash, lately the speedo fluxtuates widely and then just goes to zero. It seems to progress normally until 22-28 mph, then it will go between 12 and 28 until going to zero. I don't know where to look for anything to adjust. The po had had a fun time playing with wires under the dash, that could be it, but the speedo used to keep up with the car, only going up and down 2-4 mph off of what i was going.

Is there any way to check and see about the control arms trueness?

83 280zx 2+2 stock everything. Im trying to figure out why my right rear tire has a negative camber. I've checked what i know to and have only found one problem, the wheels bearings don't seem out of whack, no to very little movement, all bolts are tight. The only real problem i've found is the fact the shock is shot, I'm pretty shure there is no fluid left in it, would this cause the problem, or do i need to look elsewhere?

he was guessing that, I'll see what he figures out tomorrow

Im asking this question for a friend, 78 280z, just rescued from rotting in a lot, we were told it was running and driving before it was parked. The rear wheels are locked, whats weird is that when you drag it forward only the right rear is locked, and when you drag it backwards both are locked. Just curious what this sounds like to anyone.

Might have answered my own question, would a leak at the EGR make this happen? I forgot to say the car was barely warm

83 280zx 2+2 l28 bone stock, recent purchase. Just replaced the intake/exhaust gasket, all bolts torqued to speck, had to replace the injectors too. It has a fresh tune up, and i just gaped the plugs to find a misfire. Now on to the question, in first gear, with a normal take off, there is about three to four hollow metallic pings from the exhaust behind me. The car is also a little lacking in power (as far as i know). Im just looking for suggestions on where to look for this noise.

I haven't really found any good info on going the cable route. but i was planning on keeping the stock linkage, and i can get a 240 throttle body for free.

thats the stock color of my 83, whats left of it anyway

THIS ISN'T THE SAME OLD QUESTION just an extension of it. I've done some searches on this and other forms, and understand all but one thing, where do i get the spacer for the throttle body?