Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
HomeAnnouncements
Discussion Groups
By Brand
BMWChevroletDodgeFordGMHondaLexusMercedes-BenzNissanPeugeotToyotaVolkswagenOther Brands
By Topic
4x4 CarsRVsDrivingMaintenance & RepairCar AudioCollectible Cars
Country Specific
Australian ForumsUK Forums
ArticlesAuto InsuranceBuyingCars & TechnologyMaintenanceMiscellaneousSafety
DMV Resources
Related Topics
MotorcyclesBoatsMore Topics ...

Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Z Cars / July 2004

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

1987 300zx won't start!

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
hreyesg - 16 Jul 2004 05:16 GMT
Just got my old 300 about two months ago, was working fine, replaced fuel
filter wires, rotor and distributor cap and started cleaning and some
restoration. About a week ago went to work park the car and when I came
back about a hour after the car just won't start. Checked again wires rotor
and everything looks normal. After trying several minutes the car started
again and went home. The car in low rpm works fine however when press gas
hesitates.My car is now home and still unable to make it work. Car has
about 147k. trying to start and when releasing ignition key sounds like
it's trying but that's it. Found one vacum hose broken, replaced but still
with the problem. Any coments will be appreciated thanks group...
Steve T - 17 Jul 2004 05:56 GMT
> Just got my old 300 about two months ago, was working fine, replaced fuel
> filter wires, rotor and distributor cap and started cleaning and some
> restoration. About a week ago went to work park the car and when I came
> back about a hour after the car just won't start. Checked again wires
> rotor and everything looks normal.

Any spark when it won't start? Common problem is for the guts of the
distributor to crap out.
Signature


Steve

http://www.atlantaracing.com

hreyesg - 17 Jul 2004 14:16 GMT
> Any spark when it won't start? Common problem is for the guts of the
> distributor to crap out.

Yes, I do have spark in plugs and fuel supply is ok I guess pressure
regulator is ok looks new.
hreyesg - 17 Jul 2004 14:28 GMT
Yesterday checked fuel supply and it's fine pressure regulator I'm guessing  
it's fine looks new. Trying to start car several times and it did in the
begining hesitating in low rpm it's ok but if gas is pressed car responds
bad like bad spark plugs? Now, 2 or 3 weeks ago tried replace spark plug in
shop they try but didn't do it because they are really hard to take off and
the mechanic don't want to do something to head.
Jim - 17 Jul 2004 14:57 GMT
> Yesterday checked fuel supply and it's fine pressure regulator I'm guessing  
> it's fine looks new. Trying to start car several times and it did in the
> begining hesitating in low rpm it's ok but if gas is pressed car responds
> bad like bad spark plugs? Now, 2 or 3 weeks ago tried replace spark plug in
> shop they try but didn't do it because they are really hard to take off and
> the mechanic don't want to do something to head.

If you have spark and fuel pressure, the next thing to check is if the
injectors are firing. Hook a noid light to it.
Steve T - 17 Jul 2004 19:59 GMT
> Yesterday checked fuel supply and it's fine pressure regulator I'm
> guessing it's fine looks new. Trying to start car several times and it did
> in the begining hesitating in low rpm it's ok but if gas is pressed car
> responds bad like bad spark plugs?

It's hard to tell from your description. Coments like "responds like bad
spark plugs" doesn't mean much. I doubt the plugs would just die i.e. run
fine one day and the car not start the next. Unless they are bosch
platinums then that is likely the cause!

Sounds more like the MAS sensor is flaking out, try unplugging it and see
if the car starts and runs OK up to 2200 RPM. Could be a bad EFI temp
sending unit or the conection to it as well. And at some point the plugs
will have to be replaced even if it does damage the head removing them.
Good luck!
Signature


Steve

http://www.atlantaracing.com

john smith - 18 Jul 2004 03:59 GMT
Check the intake hose between the air flow meter and the throttle body.
 If the hose is cracked the engine will get unmetered air and it will
be hard to start and when it does start it will run improperly.

> Just got my old 300 about two months ago, was working fine, replaced fuel
> filter wires, rotor and distributor cap and started cleaning and some
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> it's trying but that's it. Found one vacum hose broken, replaced but still
> with the problem. Any coments will be appreciated thanks group...
 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.