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 / August 2006

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

Help!  1993 300ZX -- not driven for 4+ years

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
mk15241 - 29 Jul 2006 08:28 GMT
What mechanical problems should I anticipate with a low mileage (approx
36,000) 1993 300ZX that hasn't been driven for about 4 years.  The reason
it wasn't driven is that the owner had health problems.  The car was fine
operating condition at the time he stopped driving it. [I know the owner
and was familiar with the car so I knew what he's saying is true.

I appreciate your help!
freemont - 29 Jul 2006 20:50 GMT
> What mechanical problems should I anticipate with a low mileage (approx
> 36,000) 1993 300ZX that hasn't been driven for about 4 years.  The reason
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> I appreciate your help!

I'm not an expert, but at the very least I'd put fresh gas in it. How
about posting a link to some pics? (Sounds like the car's pretty clean.)

http://tinypic.com/ will let you upload pictures and link to them- please
don't post any pictures directly to this newsgroup. :-)

Good luck with the car.

Signature

"Because all you of Earth are idiots!"
¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·-> freemont© <-·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯

Steve T - 30 Jul 2006 16:47 GMT
> What mechanical problems should I anticipate with a low mileage (approx
> 36,000) 1993 300ZX that hasn't been driven for about 4 years.  The reason
> it wasn't driven is that the owner had health problems.  The car was fine
> operating condition at the time he stopped driving it. [I know the owner
> and was familiar with the car so I knew what he's saying is true.

Fuel system problems are what will be the main issue. Gasoline gets nasty
after sitting that long and I'd be shocked if the car will even start
without cleaning the fuel system out.

Signature


Steve

http://www.atlantaracing.com

mk15241 - 01 Aug 2006 17:40 GMT
Thanks for the info re fuel systems below:

"Fuel system problems are what will be the main issue. Gasoline gets nasty
after sitting that long and I'd be shocked if the car will even start
without cleaning the fuel system out."

Does anyone have an idea of what will be a cost range to clean-out the
fuel system?

Thanks!  I was afraid that sitting for that length of time would require a
new engine.
Peter Hill - 03 Aug 2006 23:00 GMT
>Thanks for the info re fuel systems below:
>
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>Thanks!  I was afraid that sitting for that length of time would require a
>new engine.

I don't like using the tank drain bolt it makes for lots of vapor and
tends to spill fuel everywhere if you have to put the plug back in and
empty the container 1/2 way though.  A definite no no if the car is in
a garage.

Locate the fuel pump relay and make up a switch (should be a sealed
non sparking type switch, about 5amp) on leads that you can plug in to
the relay base.  The relay will show which pins are the switch
contacts and will have small numbers on underside next to the pins, so
you can work out which terminals to plug in to.  Undo the fuel line at
the filter outlet and put a long fuel tube on it to reach a Jerry can.
Switch on and pump fuel in to can.  Switch off when full and if needed
start filling a 2nd can.

When system is drained, replace fuel filter with a new one put a few
gall of fresh fuel in.  Take spark plugs out, disconnect power
transistor.  Switch ignition on and off a few times, each time wait
until fuel pump stops running (about 5 sec).  This will prime system
with fresh fuel, it will be mixed with whatever old fuel is in the
retun line and fuel rails.  Mark CAS (timing sensor) position and
remove.  With  ignition on, use a length of dowel or a screwdriver
(sharp end on injector, blunt end to fleshy part of ear - not in ear)
to listen to each injector as it opens and closes while you spin CAS
by hand (need about 4 hands so an assistant may be needed).  If any
injector doesn't "tick" then it needs stripping out, cleaning, testing
or replacing.  Assuming they all tick then a few ticks will purge the
old fuel from the injector and into the manifold.  Replace CAS to
marked position and crank engine with plugs out to blow the fuel out.
Replace plugs and reconnect power transistor.  Start engine (if you
are lucky).

Once fully warm stop and drain oil, replace with fresh.

Coolant, brake fluid, trans and diff oil could do with a change too
asap.

New drive belts.  Although Nissan say cam belts have a 60K mile life,
4 years standing means they should be done soon as well.
--
Peter Hill
Spamtrap reply domain as per NNTP-Posting-Host in header
Can of worms - what every fisherman wants.
Can of worms - what every PC owner gets!
Steve T - 04 Aug 2006 07:44 GMT
> Thanks!  I was afraid that sitting for that length of time would require a
> new engine.

The engine is probably OK but it's not ideal for it to sit this long.

Signature


Steve

http://www.atlantaracing.com

 
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.