jays280zx Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 i changed the oil, oil filter and spark plugs. it wont start, but cranks (while cranking, produces smoke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zx 2by2 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 what color smoke? and how much oil did you put in? did you gap the plugs and or they the right kind? the plugs should be BP6ES-11, the gap should be (1.0 to 1.1 mm) or (0.039 to 0.043 in.) the oil, if you changed it while the car was warm, should have been close to 3 3/4 qt. its also more likely you knocked some kind of connection or sensor lose if the car does not even sputter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Did it ever run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jays280zx Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 the smoke was white. i tried to start the car this morning and it ran for about a second and died. The car has run for about a year since i bought it. The previous owner had it sitting, but started it about once a week to keep it running. Im going to try to start it again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zx 2by2 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 the smoke was white. i tried to start the car this morning and it ran for about a second and died. The car has run for about a year since i bought it. The previous owner had it sitting, but started it about once a week to keep it running. Im going to try to start it again tomorrow. one idea on the smoke, is it cold outside? cars smoke after cranking in the morn and Z's seem to more than others (or its just that they are old) im still sticking with the loose connection/sensor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borini63 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I agree with 280ZX 2by2 maybe you moved the temp sensor right next to the oil dip stick...you should look at that. Happend to me one time and that was the cause...faulty Head Temp Sensor!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxfiend1967 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 if thats not it it may be a head gasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zx 2by2 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 if thats not it it may be a head gasket lol we try not to use them kinda words round here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It could be the temp sensor like stated above, I'd also make sure you hooked the wires back up in the proper order. 153624 CCW from the first plug to the left of the clamp that is nearest you. The motor would most likely run if it had a bad head gasket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMaxDallas Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Watch your oil pressure gague when cranking the engine. If it does not register pretty quick, it will lock out the starting (coil) I believe. Just another WAG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxfiend1967 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I agree with flatback. I just spent over 2 months banging my head against the wall trying to find a problem and I skipped the most basic thing because I was sure I was right. I replaced heads on my car,my wire looms slipped and #2 and 4 wire got crossed the car ran didnt pop through carb or exhaust started fine but didnt feel right. #2 and 4 header tubes werent getting hot because I had wires tightened in looms I didnt checjk them at this point I tell you get very close to the screen DONT FRICKEN DO THAT!!!!!!! I had a guy that built heads for nascar and every one at summit and jegs stumped as well as dart and msd. all over a stupid wire loom!!! Ok Im stepping down from my soapbox by the way I took my friend for a ride after finding this problem when I shifted from 2nd to 3rd he was screaming like a little girl Uncle Uncle slow this sob down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jays280zx Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 thanks for all the help guys. yea it turned out while i was working on my car one of my friends took the dist cap off and put the wires on wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 It happens;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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