What should the engine temperature be on a 280ZX?
I have found that with a Stant thermostat in my 280ZX the engine temperature varies considerably (greater than 10 degrees Fahrenheit variation) while the OEM thermostat regulates the temperature very well (greater than 5 degrees Fahrenheit variation).
What kind of thermostat does a 79 280ZX have?
There are three different thermostats which you can buy for the ’79 280ZX. It seems to me that this is a testament as to how poorly the car can regulate its temperature. I have tried both the tropical 76 degree celsius one and the normal 82 degree celcius one, and, obviously, my car ran cooler with the tropical thermostat.
Why is MY Z car overheating so much?
The early Z car’s are known to have overheating problems. This is due to, among other things, the long, heat trapping hood and the long exhaust manifold.
Where is the engine regulator on a 280ZX?
It is contained insidethe gauge housing (not on back like most cars) and it is hard wired to the case behind the speedometer. Therefore, it is not a replaceable item (one of the few poorly designed features of the ’79 280 ZX). The regulator consists of piece of ~45 ohm wire wrapped around a bi-metalic strip with a contact at the end.
What can I do about my 280ZX engine overheating?
Some attempts to remedy overheating problems include the addition of stock heat vents in the hood and after-market 4 core replacement radiators (where core number indicates the number of “layers” of cooling fins: stock radiators are 3 core).
Who is the owner of the 280ZX engine cooling system?
280ZX Engine Cooling System, Tips and Tricks Contributed By: Joseph R. Demers, IZCC #4072 The Purpose of this page is to give the reader an understanding of how I have solved some of the Cooling System Problems for my 280ZX In 1990, I traded a set of speakers for a Texas area 1979 280 ZX and became its third owner.
The early Z car’s are known to have overheating problems. This is due to, among other things, the long, heat trapping hood and the long exhaust manifold.
There are three different thermostats which you can buy for the ’79 280ZX. It seems to me that this is a testament as to how poorly the car can regulate its temperature. I have tried both the tropical 76 degree celsius one and the normal 82 degree celcius one, and, obviously, my car ran cooler with the tropical thermostat.
What causes engine hesitation and stumble problems in Z Cars?
1 Introduction Every couple of months a Z car owner somewhere cries out “Help, my car is suffering from hesitation/stumble: what could be wrong?” . These types of problems can be a pain to track down, and if the problem is an intermittent one, it can be months before the cause is found.
When did I get my 1979 280 ZX?
In 1990, I traded a set of speakers for a Texas area 1979 280 ZX and became its third owner. I spent two years completely rebuilding the car and will probably spend the rest of my life repairing, upkeeping and re-restoring it.
What kind of car was the Datsun 280ZX?
The 280Z was essentially a 240Z with big impact bumpers and fuel injection. Datsun needed something newer and flashier. Enter the Datsun 280ZX in 1978. Sports car purists who watched the Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) Datsuns clean up were horrified.
I have found that with a Stant thermostat in my 280ZX the engine temperature varies considerably (greater than 10 degrees Fahrenheit variation) while the OEM thermostat regulates the temperature very well (greater than 5 degrees Fahrenheit variation).
When did the Datsun 240Z sports car come out?
The Datsun 240Z was a game changer when it debuted in late 1969. Reliable, fast, and a bargain, the Z instantly redefined what a sports car could be. For British and Italian competition, it was like the comet that killed the dinosaurs.