Hi guys. I have an 82 280zx N/A. I recently had my car placed in the shop to take care of some oil leaks and replace a few other things while they had my engine apart. What they replaced was my timing cover gasket, timing chain, water pump, oil pump, oil pan gasket, and rear main seal. I have a feeling they didn't set my timing correctly because it feels like I have lost a significant amount of power. Besides checking the timing is there anything else I should check to figure out why my car won't accelerate now?

 

Maybe call them and ask?

Start with checking the timing... takes about 30 seconds.

 

I would call them to ask, but honestly I don't want them touching the car anymore. When I picked it up, before I started the car, I asked them if they made sure the coolant was full. They said yes and when I started it up the coolant light was on. No big deal, they added some more and everything was fine. Until I started driving it.

That is when I noticed the lack of acceleration and that the engine was running way hotter than before. Also when I got to my office I opened the hood and noticed one of my engine mounts wasn't bolted down. I took it back to them to get that fixed, but I would rather they not do anymore work because they can't seem to get it right the first time.

 

Do you have a timing gun (light)?

 

I don't but a buddy of mine does. Just haven't had time to check it, but I have a feeling that might be it.