Z31 non-turbo running rough
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Asked by brucez31 Sep 10, 2011 at 09:56 PM about the 1985 Nissan 300ZX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car idles and runs rough

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Devin answered 12 years ago

theres lots of things it could be, check if you're getting spark and fuel to all cylinders, check for vacuum leaks, make sure your MAF works right, the list goes on...

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brucez31 answered 12 years ago

A mechanic friend says the hoses that connect to the throttle are leaking air. I am having a hell of a time looking for them in auto parts stores. I will probably end up taking them off in a junk yard! I already replaced the mass air sensor.

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Devin answered 12 years ago

i dont know if they are form air lines on the z31, but on my z32 its just regular 3mm vacuum line

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