RayG1988 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I think it's about time that I run an overhaul on the old 280zx, my fuel injection's all messed up. Gas is leaking all over the cylinders, so tomorrow I'm gonna mess with it. Get it all fixed up, since not only am I losing power (all of them are leaking except 2!) but gas is pretty bad...I'm also going to try to patch up the leaks on my radiator. If anyone knows if any other radiators are interchangeable with mine, please let me know since I'll also be at the junkyard and I'd rather pick up a radiator there then have to order an expensive one online. And since I'll be at the junkyard, if anyone's got any cheap NA junkyard build ideas please let me know. I'll probably be picking up a throttle body off a 240sx for better response. Thanks in advance. I'll probably take pictures ad post them for you guys tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.svoboda Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 You can solder up the leaks pretty easy. Super clean the brass and use good flux and enough heat to get a good bond. Usual leakage spot is around the filler neck at the top. Look for green slime or dry dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks, I haven't been able to do any of this stuff yet because someone stole my tools However, this weekend I'll be doing this as well as switching over to electric fans from a junkyard car. Anyone have any recommendations on a donor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 people like Taurus fans units, I don't know how well it fits personally. I like the looks of the fans used on many Mercedes-Benz vehicles.. slim line, ought to be high quality.. See if you can find a 280ZX out there that you can play "test-fit the new fan" on. From what I hear, the throttle body upgrade all by itself is fairly limited in effect; its a good piece but the intake runners are at least as much a restriction as the throttle body. Do it, but don't expect much until later upgrades to fuel and spark and turbosity have been added. Injector leaks? If you find that you need to replace the hoses on the injectors, you NEED to use high pressure fuel injection line, and you NEED to use a specific kind of hose clamp, too, or you WILL leak again. Good luck, and HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks man, lots of good advice there. I'll try to see if I can find Mercedes or something of good quality. But if I don't I'll head the Taurus route. Does anyone know what Gen is the best to use? Is there anything that I have to do to my ECU? Extra sensors I should pull off the Taurus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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