IneedAmotor Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 got my first car in Jan. which was a 77 2+2 280z. drove fine untill about a month ago when on my way home it began to overheat. i had just changed the water pump and gasket so i had no idea whgat it was. it hasnt been able to start since then! someone HEEEEELP. Im only 16 and just learning about datsuns. I think it may be the head gasket but im not positive. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Compression test to check the head gasket. Do you know if the coolant leaked out? is it in the oil? was there steam when it was overheating? Just fyi being 16 will grant you no mercy here and neither will begging for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Check the fan belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Define "overheated"!It's an oft-misused term by many a noob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IneedAmotor Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Well I took off the oil cap and a little smoke came out so i assumed is was the head gasket. i had no money left so i let it sit for a month then tried to restart it. it started right up and runs fine! i dont know what it is but just to be safe i will change the head gasket soon. also i read from another post that it could have been rust clogging the fuel filter causing rpm's to drop so i will drop the tank also. And when i say overheat i mean in the red zone with radiator fluid nearly blowing the cap off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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