ghetto_zhetto Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share #49 Posted June 2, 2015 I'll definitely have to do that Mine kicks out white smoke every now and then but its never kicked out blackAnd I agree I think my coolant sensor has a jank connection I took off some tape that was around the bullet connectors and the wiring looked pretty sketchy I'll probly try and rewire all of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetto_zhetto Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share #50 Posted June 2, 2015 Now I'm questioning what year my car and engine is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted June 2, 2015 Share #51 Posted June 2, 2015 I believe the sensor near the starter would be for oil pressure, but I suppose it could be for oil temperature (a modification someone made). It's not stock. He has a ZX P79 head. Somebody ran the pigtail to connect it to the coolant temp sensor circuit but didn't finish the job. Compare the image below to post 38. If he finds a meter and uses it right it should be an easy job to find the bullet connectors to the coolant temp circuit then run some wire to the CHTS. Can't get much simpler. On the engine - there should be some letters and numbers molded in to the block beside the driver's (left) side motor mount. Either N42 or F54. 1978 stock is N42, 80-83 ZX is F54. They're both good engines. http://www.xenons30.com/Engine.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastWoman Posted June 2, 2015 Share #52 Posted June 2, 2015 Ah, a ZX head! OK, that makes sense. The intake seems to be '77/78, judging from the manifold vacuum ports and EGR. EFI is probably '77/78. Yes, wiring in the translocated CTS should be an easy job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetto_zhetto Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share #53 Posted June 2, 2015 Okay it's starting to make sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetto_zhetto Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share #54 Posted June 2, 2015 Okay so it seems one of the previous owners changed to a zx head for some reason my block is an n42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetto_zhetto Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share #55 Posted June 16, 2015 I've changed out my coolant temp and water temp sensor connectors and have not had a problem in weeksLet's just hope it stays this wayI'll update if anything changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastWoman Posted June 16, 2015 Share #56 Posted June 16, 2015 Cool! I'm certain that was at least 90% of your problem, if not 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetto_zhetto Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share #57 Posted June 17, 2015 Yeah its been running great but only time will tell if it fixed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetto_zhetto Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share #58 Posted October 24, 2015 Sorry for the long wait, I lost access to my account for a while. but after replacing my coolant temp sensor, replacing the connections, and setting my afm back to factory my car runs great, other than it being old and sluggish Thanks everyone for the help I have a fairly happy z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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