My poor car..

hsvblondie428 · Jun 8th, 2006, 06:03 PM

I have a 1983 280zx..absolutely beautiful...physically.

But she has a few problems. I thought I would post a few of these I have on a daily basis and see what ya'll think. I only know the basics so I apologize for any stupid questions.

1. The car runs great on a half or more tank of gas, after that is lags horribly, I press the gas pedal and sometimes feel like im going backwards.

2. I change the oil every 3000 miles, I checked my oil today and I barely have any oil left. Ive only been about 1500 miles since my last oil change.

3. When I turn on the air condition I hear a horrible squeak/buzzing that continues as long as the air is on. And is loud. Very loud.

4. The heat works, but only comes out of the defrost vents..and no where else..no matter how hard I beg.

Thats all of the things right now that Im not sure how to fix or where to begin, I'm poor (college..) and I'm trying not to take it to a professional all though I know I should. Anyways any input ya'll could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Marcus · Jun 9th, 2006, 12:35 AM

1. Sound like a fuel pump problem
2. You either have a oil leak like a valve cover or your burning oil. Do you see blue smoke on acceleration from the tailpipe?
3. When was the last time you changed the A/C belt? Make sure yours is in okay condition
4. Sounds like a linkage is broken or disconnected somewhere for you HVAC duct doors

placenta · Jun 17th, 2006, 05:39 PM

been a while since i had my 81 Zx. but im in the market for another one.

on #1.. seems simple, but check your fuel filter if you havnt.

#3.. as above poster said, spray that belt and see if the noise goes away. if it doesnt, it might be your A/C clutch.

hsvblondie428 · Jun 18th, 2006, 12:30 AM

Ya'll are wonderful. THANK YOU!!!!!!

p.s. placenta much love on the04 vee dub

placenta · Jun 18th, 2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hsvblondie428

p.s. placenta much love on the04 vee dub

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