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Originally Posted by opiate
I just posted the same in the New Member forum, but I'll elaborate and ask for help here...
I just bought an '86 300z, and it's got some problems:
1. it has a digital dash, and most of the dash doesn't work
2. The doors don't latch/lock very well
3. most of the key locks are bordering on broken
4. This probably relates to the dash, but the A/C controls don't work. I think the mechanical portions of the A/C are fine, however.
5. Also probably relates to the dash: there is a power drain somewhere; apparently it will kill the battery in about 3 days.
6. There's some rattling in the vicinity of the front passenger wheel when I hit shallow bumps in the road
Other than that, it needs quite a bit of body work and interior work, and some handles and fixtures (dome light and the like) probably need to be replaced.
I don't have the experience *yet* to do the repairs myself, and I don't have a whole lot of time these days to get the experience, so at this point I am looking for a good shop or two that I can take it to where I can have some of these issues dealt with (especially things like the dash that are going to prevent me from getting it inspected).
If anyone has any recommendations (preferably shops that you've been to before) on where I can get some of this work done without paying exhorbitant rates for it, please let me know.
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1) bad dash or power source. Check all connections behind dash.
2)It's old... get new locks, or have them rebuilt at a reputable locksmith shop. Cutting new keys will help too, but most likely only with rebuilt locks.
3)Refer to #2
4) this is most likely a vacuum issue. There is a round vacuum diaphram with 3 or 4 vacuum lines going into it behind the passenger side light. Check for leaks or cracks in those lines, and the one coming from the firewall near the weird squid looking heater core lines.
5)definately related to the dash. I have seen numerous cases of similar problems caused by the dash. ALSO! A weak battery will cause the digital dash to work improperly. Check battery and battery connections. Check major ground connections as well.
6) not sure, but most likely the brakes. A loose pad will cause rattling while brakes work fine. Replace pads.
Don't let some greasemonkey try to rip you off. If you are in the central texas area, go to the Z clinic. Ed is a great guy, and has been in car and driver magazine (he has a jet dragster) I hope at least a little of this can help you out. Have fun, and welcome to the Z club.