my 280zx won't hold above 3000rpm
04-24-2018, 09:34 AM
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my 280zx won't hold above 3000rpm
Hi all,
I just picked up a 82 280zx 2+2, auto. It ran fine as I drove it home for over an hour ride. Next day I washed the engine bay. I tried to avoid the distributor, alternator, etc. I idled it for an hour after to let it dry. I took it on the road later that day and power dropped above 2000-3000 RPM. When I park and rev up to 3000 RPM, power drops and bobbing back and fourth. Do you guys have any ideas? I thought it was lack of fuel, but still the same after replaced the fuel filter. Thanks in advance!
I just picked up a 82 280zx 2+2, auto. It ran fine as I drove it home for over an hour ride. Next day I washed the engine bay. I tried to avoid the distributor, alternator, etc. I idled it for an hour after to let it dry. I took it on the road later that day and power dropped above 2000-3000 RPM. When I park and rev up to 3000 RPM, power drops and bobbing back and fourth. Do you guys have any ideas? I thought it was lack of fuel, but still the same after replaced the fuel filter. Thanks in advance!
04-25-2018, 04:33 AM
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Thank you for your add, NismoPick.
I will try what you have suggested. Also, The speedometer was working fine the day I drove it home. At the same time I was encountered the above problem, I noticed the speedometer wasn't working. This must be something non related ? I think the car has cable to the speedo, but does it have a speed sensor that I may wetted? Thanks so much!
I will try what you have suggested. Also, The speedometer was working fine the day I drove it home. At the same time I was encountered the above problem, I noticed the speedometer wasn't working. This must be something non related ? I think the car has cable to the speedo, but does it have a speed sensor that I may wetted? Thanks so much!
Last edited by zman62; 04-25-2018 at 08:41 AM. Reason: just misspell stuff
05-01-2018, 05:03 AM
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That is funny. I just picked up an 82 280zx 2+2. It is in rough shape as far as interior. Engine has 114K. I always wanted one as I had a 280zx coupe a long time ago. I like the look of a 2+2 much better as it is longer. Always a Z fan. I also have a Z31 and a Z33.
I like your engine bay. Hopefully mine can look like that sometime, I think I am done with washing the engine
I like your engine bay. Hopefully mine can look like that sometime, I think I am done with washing the engine
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