starter or flywheel.....
my car has been having trouble to start it makes a sound like when you try to start it when its already on
that happen once but I was turning the car on and I quickly tried It again once it didn't turn on the first time so it made a grinding noise I thought it was the starter but since it makes it at random times when it's cold or hot I think it might be the flywheel maybe it's chipped my car is a 90 300zx non turbo 5 speed if it's the flywheel i saw some on ebay for about 450 with a stage 3 clutch are the kits any good? |
It's the starter (caused by not engaging fully)... and if you let it happen enough, it will damage the flywheel. Replace the starter, and while doing so, inspect the teeth on the flywheel to the best of your ability.
And quit shopping on eBay. Quality parts don't come from vendors who sell on there. |
Originally Posted by ZLover4Life
(Post 279706)
It's the starter (caused by not engaging fully)... and if you let it happen enough, it will damage the flywheel. Replace the starter, and while doing so, inspect the teeth on the flywheel to the best of your ability.
And quit shopping on eBay. Quality parts don't come from vendors who sell on there. thanks ill replace it today and ill inspect the flywheel and ill look elsewhere for some parts |
ahh good thread. i've been having the same problem. i've been sure that it's the starter, but is it really only remedied by replacement? i would think that some lube/cleaning around the starter wheel might fix it.
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Originally Posted by ZLover4Life
(Post 279706)
And quit shopping on eBay. Quality parts don't come from vendors who sell on there.
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Given the size of the Z32's 5-speed transmission and how much of a bitch it can be to stab, I would not cut corners on ANYTHING that would risk me having to remove/reinstall it prematurely.
KasbeKZ - You can try cleaning it all you want... but I've never heard of anyone having success by doing so. The reason it doesn't fully engage is that the motor is getting tired, not that it's dirty or "stuck." |
hmm. thanks much.
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no one has it in stock so i odered it should be here in 2 to 3 days
another question i have is ......... can i use the battery from my camaro in my 300zx the one that i currently have in my car is a red duralast Part Number: 24F-DL Weight: 39.7 lbs Warranty: 7 YR Application: With manual transmission Notes: *** 600 cold cranking amps (750 cranking amps). *** 110 reserve minutes. -> 2 year free replacement <- Description: Duralast battery CCA: 600 Reserve Capacity: 110 Free Replacement Warranty: 2 years Prorated Warranty: 7 years Right Or Left Hand Positive: Right hand positive Post Location: Top post Length: 10.750 in. Width: 6.8125 in. Height: 9.000 in. Voltage: 12V Weight: 39.7 lbs. and the one from my camaro is a Gold duralast Part Number: 78-DLG Weight: 37.8 lbs Warranty: 8 YR Notes: *** 800 cold cranking Amps (1000 cranking Amps) *** 110 reserve minutes. -> 3 year free replacement <- Labor intensive installation, 30 minute installation. Located underhood. Description: Duralast Gold battery CCA: 800 Reserve Capacity: 110 Free Replacement Warranty: 3 years Prorated Warranty: 8 years Right Or Left Hand Positive: Left hand positive Post Location: Side post Length: 10.250 in. Width: 7.0625 in. Height: 7.3125 in. Voltage: 12V Weight: 37.8 lbs. will it mess up my starter, alternator, or something in my electrical system the reason i want to change it is because i had bought the gold one and used it for one day so im stuck with a new battery(autozone wont refund my cash) and the red one that the car has is pretty old so i was just wondering. i forgot to add that i will be changing my ground and power cables to 0 gauge |
All car batteries are 12V, it'll work fine. Only difference between car batteries is size (and thus, cranking amps)... smaller batteries have trouble cranking larger engines. You should have no problem.
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First off the starter might be still good i have had the same problem with my starter getting stuck on the on postion. 99.99% of the time its the " STARTER SOLINOID " its a eazy fix.
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Originally Posted by ZLover4Life
(Post 279757)
All car batteries are 12V, it'll work fine. Only difference between car batteries is size (and thus, cranking amps)... smaller batteries have trouble cranking larger engines. You should have no problem.
i will be adding it once i replaced my starter |
Originally Posted by nismo619
(Post 279758)
First off the starter might be still good i have had the same problem with my starter getting stuck on the on postion. 99.99% of the time its the " STARTER SOLINOID " its a eazy fix.
but since im adding a diffrent battery i think its best to get a new starter just to be safe |
Originally Posted by nismo619
(Post 279758)
First off the starter might be still good i have had the same problem with my starter getting stuck on the on postion. 99.99% of the time its the " STARTER SOLINOID " its a eazy fix.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/300zx-p...3_915_922.html |
randy, where would you get a starter from? saw NLA on courtesy. advanced has a rebuilt one though.
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I got mine from Auto Zone... I've never had a problem with Auto Zone parts of that sort (I just wouldn't use Auto Zone for more vital components), and they come with really nice warranties, usually.
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thats where i ordered mine from^^^
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Originally Posted by ZLover4Life
(Post 279763)
Please show me where you can buy a new solenoid for our starter.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/300zx-p...3_915_922.html Or here http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,4188 or am I missing something??? |
sooooo...... i got my new starter installed this pasted weekend and it has been starting/working great :biggrin:
but now this morning when i was heading to work the steering was really hard it felt like if the car was turned off:017: i got to work and parked the car i checked the level of the power steering it was fine i think it might be the power steering pump that needs to be replaced but not sure yet i haven't fully checked it i went to my brothers house from work and when i got there i noticed the temp was about 3/4 so i was like awwwww :009: wtf,,,, when i was there i called a friend with a tow truck to pick up my car and drop it off at his house since i had to go out of town so i haven't checked it yet and i was already disappointed with the power steering not working i just wanted to park it and work on it when i get back(Sat. or Sun) any suggestions on the problem of the power steering and overheating :confused: the car has been running ok since i got it(2 weeks) |
did you put power steering fluid in it? it takes ATF
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There is a computer controlled solenoid on the power steering rack that controls the feel of the steering. Check the connection on the solenoid. Also the steering computer will go into failsafe mode if not receiving the proper signals and that will make the steering stiff. I think the steering computer is under the kick panel on the passenger side. Do you have a shop manual? It gives information on checking all this.
Is the pump making any unusual noise? For overheating is the coolant full? Do you have a new thermostat? Temp sending unit messing up? |
Originally Posted by KasbeKZ
(Post 280195)
did you put power steering fluid in it? it takes ATF
im pretty sure its not ATF |
Originally Posted by xpwarrior
(Post 280199)
There is a computer controlled solenoid on the power steering rack that controls the feel of the steering. Check the connection on the solenoid. Also the steering computer will go into failsafe mode if not receiving the proper signals and that will make the steering stiff. I think the steering computer is under the kick panel on the passenger side. Do you have a shop manual? It gives information on checking all this.
Is the pump making any unusual noise? For overheating is the coolant full? Do you have a new thermostat? Temp sending unit messing up? i changed all the hose clamps and problem fixed :023: now the power steering problem when i was checking out the water leak i noticed the antifreeze fell right above the belt so im thinking the power steering pulley might be slipping from the belt because of the antifreeze im planning on changing the belt tomorrow since it does screech from time to time |
power steering problem was from the water that was leaking from the hose to the belt its back to normal now but im still waiting for the belt to arrive so i can change it anyways
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