Engine & Drivetrain

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   Sensor Light on Dash comes on

   May 27, 2011 by mvroyal

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   On my 83 ZX, I found a wire unplugged under the dash just below the clove box. I plugged it in and the Sensor Light on the dash came on and stays on. I'm guessing the previous owner got tired of looking at and didn't fix whatever was wrong. Anyone know what the Sensor Light on the dash means?

   

   Last reply by mvroyal, May 28, 2011
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   f54 oil filter adapter?

   May 17, 2011 by sam74260

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   hey, im dropping a f54/p79 in my 77 280, im wondering if im missing a part or if this is for add-on purpose. around the oil filter theres four holes that look like something should be mounted there, i could be wrong though.any ideas? also i read somewhere this combo is 81-83, is that correct? ps, thats not my nasty looking engine, i found it on google

   

   Last reply by sam74260, May 19, 2011
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   motor mounts won't align

   April 16, 2011 by excel8927

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   Ok I disconnected my engine mounts to lift the motor to replace the oil pan gasket. now the job is done and i can't get the mounts to align, the engine is sitting about a half inch back from where its supposed to be.

   

   Last reply by Walter Moore, April 16, 2011
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   I could use some help

   April 15, 2011 by tnab77

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   Does anyone know if a 1983 turbo manifold will fit a 1981 n/a motor?

   

   Last reply by TKR514, April 15, 2011
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   engine weight

   April 13, 2011 by echocluster

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   how much does a 83 zx motor weigh with intake and acc

   

   Last reply by echocluster, April 13, 2011
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   Installed new exhaust gas sensor-Missing

   February 28, 2011 by 81 ZXT

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   81 Turbo - I bought 2 years ago. Fixed a lot of problems but have always thought it was running rich. Changed the exhaust gas (O2) sensor. Now it seems to run leaner (better gas milage and less unburnt gas smell) but it misses at idle. The idle speed has not changed (800 rpm) but there is a miss. Seems to run OK down the road-checked the plugs yesterday and they looked good. Is there anything I should look for? I have already checked: Plug wires - good Plugs - good Dist cap/rotor - good Timing - Spot on Coil - replaced just before o2 sensor Any ideas??

   

   Last reply by 81 ZXT, March 22, 2011
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   oil pan is stuck help!

   March 22, 2011 by excel8927

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   I have an 83 280zx N/A and Im trying to replace the oil pan gasket. I removed all the bolts and the brackets connecting the bell housing to the block. tried to pry off the oil pan with a flat head but it wont come off. Its like its glued or something any ideas?

   

   Last reply by excel8927, March 22, 2011
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   no idle screw?

   September 7, 2010 by Evilelvis

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   is it me or dose the 1983 280zx non turbo have no idle screw?

   

   Last reply by Zed Head, February 11, 2011
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    "Thunk" sound coming from rear end

    January 18, 2011 by mazikowski

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    I have a non-turbo '82 280ZX with (I believe) the R180 diff. Whenever I shift (or otherwise abruptly apply power to the rear end) I hear and feel a loud "THUNK". From what I can tell after jacking the back end up, one of the half-shafts seems loose. With the car in gear, if I try turning it, it moves a few degrees in either direction. If I do the same thing with the other one, it does not move at all. Does anyone know what would cause this and, more importantly, what I can do to fix it. I have already drained and replaced the gear lube in the diff.

    

    Last reply by johntlr1000, February 9, 2011
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    Cold Start Valve

    July 26, 2010 by 81 ZXT

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    I looked yesterday for my cold start valve and could not find it. According to the book I was using I thought it would be just forward of the air regulator. If I am correct in assuming that all models have a cold start valve, where should mine be? 1981 280zx Turbo.

    

    Last reply by 82 turbo z, February 9, 2011
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    need some help please.

    February 9, 2011 by 82 turbo z

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    i took my turbo off and one of the studs came with it. we tried so hard to get the nut off and its just not coming off! i need to know if i can find a replacement stud since im going to be using a different turbo and cant get the stud out from the turbo flange?! thanks any info would be awesome

    

    Last reply by 82 turbo z, February 9, 2011
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    Obscure Shifter/Tranny question

    October 23, 2010 by tlorber

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    I just finished rebuilding a 5 speed that I recently bought (out of an '82 ZX). I will be putting this into my '73. I noticed that the shifter return to center from the right (5th and R) is fine but the return from the left (1st and 2nd) seems weak, if it springs back at all. Is this typical for this tranny? I did try shimming the return spring to add tension but it really didn't help. I hope this description makes sense. Any input is greatly appreciated.

    

    Last reply by Arne, October 26, 2010