NSAgent Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I just bought a 83 280zx turbo (auto tranny) a couple of days ago and this is what happened. I had to bring a battery, because the one the PO had was dead. I put the battery in, it started fine, idled a little rough not bad but it was fine to drive I thought. So I'm on my way home I make 2 stops, each time turning the car off and back on and it started fine. I get close to my house and boom the car dies. I put it in park, try to start and it takes awhile but I get it up and running again and now it dies everytime I stop or the rpms get to low. If someone could help me with this, or at least point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Definately need more information but sounds like a bad alternator or belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSAgent Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Definately need more information but sounds like a bad alternator or belt. Just let me know what info you need. The po said the car sat for 4-5weeks without him even starting it but he said it ran like a champ when he parked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'd put money on the alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSAgent Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 I will be checking the alternator tomorrow after work, thanks guys. But while the topic is open, in was idleing slightly rough also, does that have anything to do with a bad alternator too? I was thinking it was a fuel problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linchpin360 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 depending on how low the voltage is and if you have any load on the motor ie. ac, headlights, stereo, etc. it could make it run rough. check your plugs, wires, and vac lines as well in regards to running rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSAgent Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Update... Today afterwork I checked a few things (spark plugs, fuel pump, injectors, alternator belt, fluid levels) and started her up again. Idled fine for about 5 min. took it for a spin around the surrounding area for about ten mins. or so, everything ran fine, hell almost as good as my 2003 lancer. Got back home, once again idled fine until I turned it off. But as it was idleing I opened the hood to see a little white smoke coming from the spot where the intake bolts up to the engine. What is causing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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