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300ZX Z32 Tech – Curing Erratic Idle Issues (Part 1)

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Introduction:Erratic idle is one of the most common problems with our cars. This is caused by the number of  engine components that are affecting it, such as: IAA (Idle Air Adjusting unit), Air Regulator, Throttle Bodies, Injectors, CAS, fuel delivery, vacuum piping. This article will cover the three components mentioned first. IAA-unit:This unit consists mainly […]

Beginner’s Guide to the Z32 300ZX

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A compilation of helpful links, articles, and information sources that should be bookmarked by ANY Nissan 300ZX owner. Factory Service Manuals: https://www.nicoclub.com/archives/nissan-300zx-factory-service-manuals.html Additional Service Manuals: http://www.300zx-twinturbo.com/cgi-bin/manual.cgi Z32 Photo Guide:http://www.z32photoguide.com/ Boost Leak Location Guide:http://www.thumper300zx.com/z32/boostleaks/boost_leak_guide.htm Twin Turbo Swap Guide: https://forums.nicoclub.com/tg-s-tt-swap-thread-officially-started-t342243.html Removing the 300ZX Plenum and Bypassing Coolant Hoseshttp://www.thedevilsz.com/site/technical/articles/Z32_plenum_pull.pdf Changing the Timing Belt on a 300ZX:http://www.ttzd.com/tech/timingbelttech.html Vacuum hose […]

Z32 Tech – Curing Erratic Idle Issues (Part 2)

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General:This article describes further investigation on unstable idle problems. Main topics will include the coolant temp sensor, TPS, power balance test, ignition coils, spark plugs, injectors, CAS, MAS, fuel delivery, PCVs, vacuum leaks and a compression test. Coolant temperature sensor:The ECU coolant temp sensor is a very common cause of high idle, hesitation and safety […]

Finding Vacuum Leaks on a 300ZX Z32

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Thanks to Spongerider on tt.net who suggested this method. Preparations:You need to block the intake pipes right after the filter. You can either plug the both metal pipes that the intake T-hose attaches to or use the T-hose and plug its inlet. Use your imagination here. I plugged the T-hose by using the MAF-dummy that […]

NICO Love Spreads Wild at ZdayZ!

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Christal recently contacted us asking if NICO would be at ZdayZ 2015. We hadn’t planned to be there, but we knew we’d have lots of NICO members there. When she found this out, she wanted to know what she could do to help spread the NICO love around the event. So we shipped a box full of goodies to her to hand out.