burning underhood
08-25-2009, 07:20 PM
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burning underhood
i got a 81 280zx nt. under hard acceleration it smells like somethings burning under the hood. ive checked a few times but i am not entirely certain of what it is. also i was caught in the rain recently and it squealed under hard acceleration...so therefore im thinking its my fan belt...
not really sure what this could be, what do u think?
thanks for your help guys!!!
not really sure what this could be, what do u think?
thanks for your help guys!!!
08-26-2009, 07:26 AM
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i have popped the hood on several occasions to check it out...cant really find it though. i checked all belt tensions, seems good. its really snug. however the edges are "glossy" like its been slipping. so i dont really know. i think ill just replace the belts in the front. and leave the timing belt alone.
anyways, thanks for your help guys.
every response helps.
anyways, thanks for your help guys.
every response helps.
08-26-2009, 09:28 AM
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08-26-2009, 12:12 PM
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never hurts
[thats seriously the look I gave when I read that]
when your at the parts store, get a chiltons or hains manual for your car.
then read it from cover to cover like a book. Best $20 you can spend on your car.
Hopefully this gets you started on getting to know your car very well.
Iv been at this for a bit and have gone far past general maintenance but I still have my first tattered, greasy chiltons manual and a copy of the FSM.
They are never not useful.
for those that are not willing (or able) to learn and get their hands good and dirty they need to either:
A: sell there car
or
B: get deep pockets
[thats seriously the look I gave when I read that]
when your at the parts store, get a chiltons or hains manual for your car.
then read it from cover to cover like a book. Best $20 you can spend on your car.
Hopefully this gets you started on getting to know your car very well.
Iv been at this for a bit and have gone far past general maintenance but I still have my first tattered, greasy chiltons manual and a copy of the FSM.
They are never not useful.
for those that are not willing (or able) to learn and get their hands good and dirty they need to either:
A: sell there car
or
B: get deep pockets
Last edited by skib; 08-26-2009 at 12:20 PM.
08-26-2009, 12:30 PM
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never hurts
[thats seriously the look I gave when I read that]
when your at the parts store, get a chiltons or hains manual for your car.
then read it from cover to cover like a book. Best $20 you can spend on your car.
Hopefully this gets you started on getting to know your car very well.
Iv been at this for a bit and have gone far past general maintenance but I still have my first tattered, greasy chiltons manual and a copy of the FSM.
They are never not useful.
for those that are not willing (or able) to learn and get their hands good and dirty they need to either:
A: sell there car
or
B: get deep pockets
[thats seriously the look I gave when I read that]
when your at the parts store, get a chiltons or hains manual for your car.
then read it from cover to cover like a book. Best $20 you can spend on your car.
Hopefully this gets you started on getting to know your car very well.
Iv been at this for a bit and have gone far past general maintenance but I still have my first tattered, greasy chiltons manual and a copy of the FSM.
They are never not useful.
for those that are not willing (or able) to learn and get their hands good and dirty they need to either:
A: sell there car
or
B: get deep pockets
but right now im currently at the bottom of knowelgeable car mechanics.
i am planning on ordering me a copy of that manual within a week.
but thanks for your help guys!! it really helps me.
09-05-2009, 10:08 AM
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The Datsun 280ZX 83 2+2 was the first thing i ever turned a wrench on. factory it was a 83 2+2 auto with a 3:54 and 364K miles. Now it's a 83 2+2 with a nice sound system replaced the back seat, 5 speed and a 3:90. 402K miles. and still runs like a champ. best fckin car EVER!
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