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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Angry Driving me FLIPPING NUTS

Hope someone out there can help figure this out....
My '81ZX will start idle and run for anywhere from 10 minutes to 10 hours. Depending on it's mood of the day. I've replaced all the relays checked the fusable links replaced fuel pump checked timing and no better (or worse) results. I have a Kameari(spelling?) dizzy and ignition module in it. It's ran fine for 3 years with no problem. One day it stalled while doing 70 then picked up. A couple weeks later it does it again then more often to the point I won't take it out anymore knowing it's going to die multiple times before I get a mile.
Ideas?
Suggestions?
Gasoline a match and hotdog roast over it's burning carcass?
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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Corrosion on some connectors somewhere can do that. ECU starting to give out will do that too. Is everything clean and hooked up right along with no vacuum leaks and the valves adjusted properly? And your oil/coolant isnt milky? also do a compression check just to make sure its not mechanical.
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Racer_ZX
Suggestions?
Gasoline a match and hotdog roast over it's burning carcass?
The only reason why your house is not on fire is because you did not list where you lived...

Smart man...
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Make sure the MAF connector is clean/tight and the retaining clip isn't missing as well. Check all the engine connectors for corrosion, etc....
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by FricFrac
Make sure the MAF connector is clean/tight and the retaining clip isn't missing as well. Check all the engine connectors for corrosion, etc....
AFM actually but same diff
Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune
AFM actually but same diff
Doh! I was thinking AFM.... does that count? :P

Flapper - not the heated wire
Old Aug 1, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Check the CHTS on the passenger side of the motor. It's a little connector just under the #5 spark plug, close to the oil filter. Make sure the connections are clean and that it had a good connection when mated up.
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