Why did I replace the fuel injectors on my ZS?
Now, it’s no secret for those familiar with ‘90s Zs that the fuel injectors are a common failure point. However, I replaced the fuel injectors during the original overhaul of the car. Surely one hadn’t failed in the 3,000 miles since then. Checking the injector’s resistance.
Is the Z32 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo reliable?
Nobody ever claimed that the Z32 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo was a reliable vehicle. Here’s one of the reasons why. When the topic of 1990s Japanese performance cars comes up, we as car enthusiasts tend to beat the…
Is the 300ZX a good car to drive?
What a wonderful opportunity to take the old 300ZX out for a spin. T-tops off, sunglasses on, music locked in, and turbos spooling as you blast down the highway. The car is a mechanical beast in harmony with nature, and you’re present to orchestrate it all. “Life is good!”, you think.
How are fuel injectors secured to the rail?
I slipped new o-rings over the injector bodies, applied a thin layer of oil over the o-rings, and popped the injectors into the fuel rail. With the new injectors secured to the fuel rail, I flipped the rail over and fitted some new rail-to-intake manifold insulator seals.
Now, it’s no secret for those familiar with ‘90s Zs that the fuel injectors are a common failure point. However, I replaced the fuel injectors during the original overhaul of the car. Surely one hadn’t failed in the 3,000 miles since then. Checking the injector’s resistance.
Nobody ever claimed that the Z32 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo was a reliable vehicle. Here’s one of the reasons why. When the topic of 1990s Japanese performance cars comes up, we as car enthusiasts tend to beat the…
What a wonderful opportunity to take the old 300ZX out for a spin. T-tops off, sunglasses on, music locked in, and turbos spooling as you blast down the highway. The car is a mechanical beast in harmony with nature, and you’re present to orchestrate it all. “Life is good!”, you think.
I slipped new o-rings over the injector bodies, applied a thin layer of oil over the o-rings, and popped the injectors into the fuel rail. With the new injectors secured to the fuel rail, I flipped the rail over and fitted some new rail-to-intake manifold insulator seals.
What causes a fuel injector to stop working?
Over time the nozzle of the injector can become dirty and partially blocked. When you shut off your engine the injector will, soak up the heat of the engine. This causes any fuel left in the injector to evaporate, leaving behind hard deposits, inside the injector. Over time, these will eventually block the injector.
What causes wear and tear on fuel injectors?
Driving a car hard, combined with short start stop journeys, will increase the wear and tear on injectors. Letting the engine cool down, before shutting it off, will increase the lifespan of the injectors. This will also, benefit the rest of the engine too.
Why are my index 12 injectors not working?
The seal would disappear off the tip and cause stutter and misfires. Finally I installed all brand new Index 12 injectors, and when I got to 6 I noticed that it simply fell all the way into the channel without any pressure needed to seat it down.
Is the Nissan 300ZX service manual from 1990?
Page numbers referred to in the Nissan 300ZX Service Manual are taken from the 1990 edition in English. Page numbers may vary according to the edtion. If you have any comments on this article, you are welcome to send them to me at [email protected]
Why did my 1991 TT engine cut out?
With my 1991 TT, last year I was on a 400 mile trip with about 50 miles to run. I decided to pull over in a small town for a break. As I was part way through a U turn, doing about 5 mph, the engine stumbled and cut out.