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1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 50th Anniversary Edition
http://zcluboftexas.org/zcotforum/index.php?topic=73.0
http://picasaweb.google.com/maniaczx/My84AEZ?feat=directlink
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3839152/1984-nissan-300zx
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Aug 10 |
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Car starts really hard after I drive it a while then stop it and start it again You should provide information on any service besides the thermostat that has been done recently. Oil, spark plugs, wires, battery, fuel filter, distributor, etc. Since it has been sitting, we can't assume you have done these items in recent times and they could be affecting operation. |
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Aug 9 |
answered | 2004 Mazda 3 - clank when shifting into reverse |
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Aug 8 |
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Is there any way to determine when a water pump will fail? Also, you may not completely fail and just skip a couple teeth on the belt. My engine was like that (although I think it was dealer error on install as the belt was in good shape), I was off by 2 teeth on one gear. After correcting, I've recorded about a 2 MPG increase (from 20-21 to 22-23 MPG) on my car which pays for the parts after about 6 months (did the work myself so no labor). |
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Aug 8 |
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Is there any way to determine when a water pump will fail? @Brian, a little searching around sounds as if Toyota has both, just depends on the engine. My answer was more to the generic cover all. Yes, if you find that you have a non-interference engine you could push it but still doesn't seem like a good idea. It is only every 60-100k miles and is costly to do, so you are better planning ahead for it instead of having to pony up the cash the moment it lets loose. |
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Aug 8 |
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Is there any way to determine when a water pump will fail? As Bob mentioned, Timing Belt and Water Pump should be done together. Timing Belt you can't wait till it breaks, you have to do it as preventative maintenance so you don't mess up your engine (bent/broken valves). The water pump is going to be right there in the middle of all the timing belt work, so why not spend the extra $50-100 to replace it then instead of paying hours and hours of labor when it starts failing. Plus, good luck replacing the water pump without getting coolant on the timing belt, which then you are supposed to replace the belt. |
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Aug 3 |
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What is a good car to start with if I want to learn auto repair? i was a bit comma crazy |
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Aug 3 |
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Bent radiator fins — how many is too many? Anti-Freeze has poor thermal transfer properties compared to water so the straight anti-freeze would definitely be an issue. Getting 50/50 mix in your reservoir doesn't mean your system is at the proper ratio and you haven't flushed, so I'd agree with Rory and say flush it (with an actual flushing agent, not just empty and refill. The bottle will give you the steps but its essentially empty, run with flush, empty, run with water, empty, fill with 50/50). |
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Aug 3 |
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Bent radiator fins — how many is too many? There is only a filler cap on the radiator, not the condensor. I'm referring to the front shot you posted with the bent fins though. On my car, from under the hood you can tell you are looking at the radiator, the hoses are running right into it. When you look through the front bumper, you think you are looking at the radiator, but the condensor is mounted in front of it. |
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Aug 3 |
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What is a good car to start with if I want to learn auto repair? more detail |
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Aug 3 |
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Bent radiator fins — how many is too many? Also, that may not be your radiator actually, it could be your A/C Condensor which looks just like a radiator but can be mounted in front of the radiator. |
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Aug 3 |
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Bent radiator fins — how many is too many? What did you do that you thought took care of the issue? If you flushed and refilled the radiator, you could have created a blockage in the radiator if it didn't fully flush, gotten some air pockets trapped, refilled with improper coolant mix (should be 50/50 water/anti-freeze typically, more anti-freeze will make it not cool as well, more water will have a lower boiling point and may boil it out). |
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Aug 3 |
answered | What is a good car to start with if I want to learn auto repair? |
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Aug 2 |
awarded | Mortarboard |
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Aug 2 |
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Car enthusiast beginner kit Most AutoZone/O'Reilly/etc parts aren't their own brands but OEM equivalent manufacturers. For the most part, they are good and are built to match OEM Specifications. |
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Aug 2 |
answered | Where can I go to do basic work on my vehicle? |
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Aug 2 |
answered | Where can I go to do basic work on my vehicle? |
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Aug 2 |
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Car enthusiast beginner kit Agreed hydraulics should not be the first job you do, but after going through it once watching/helping a friend on their car or yours, then it is easily repeatable. |
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Aug 2 |
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Tires stick when turning after a car wash You may want to speak with a Ford Tech or someone more familiar with your truck's 4x4 system. I know some 4x4 systems can be damaged by being engaged on dry pavement, especially when turning. By your description, it sounds like yours may be that type, having the locker on when you aren't in a low traction situation. |
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Aug 2 |
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Car enthusiast beginner kit fixed my typo |
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Aug 2 |
answered | Car enthusiast beginner kit |
