Electrical plug next to #5 spark plug

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ThaDriver - 17 Jul 2004 08:58 GMT

What is it, & is it needed? '83 280 ZX: I'm swapping in an '80 model engine
& it dosen't have that plug. Can I do without it? If not, can I drill &
tap the '80 head?
TIA,
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

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Steve T - 17 Jul 2004 19:54 GMT

> What is it, & is it needed? '83 280 ZX: I'm swapping in an '80 model
> engine & it dosen't have that plug. Can I do without it?

Nope, it's the temp sensor for the fuel injection.

> If not, can I
> drill & tap the '80 head?

Nope, you're likely to ruin the head trying. You need the thermostat housing
from the 80 model as that's where the sensor was located on the earlier
models, then you have to extend the wires on the harness to reach up to
that location. The car won't run without that sensor and the other holes in
your 83 housing won't accept that specific sensor.

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ThaDriver - 17 Jul 2004 20:11 GMT

Thanks, Steve: that's pretty much what I expected. I don't think I have the
other housing or sensor, so I'll give you a call if I ever get any money.
I guess this car is parked for awhile longer...
Know anyone that would be interested in it? It's *really* nice, with air
dam, sideskirts, rear spoiler, & custom paint. It's a 5-speed, too, & has
new tires & battery. Beautiful "French Beige" with candy red
panels/stripes w/smoke & black fogged around the edges, & a nice red
interior.
Thanks again,
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

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Steve T - 18 Jul 2004 00:52 GMT

> Know anyone that would be interested in it?

These don't seem to be bringing much money right now. All the z's from the
79's to the 88's are a pretty dead market, they either want the early cars
or the late model ones.

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