What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Fuzzzy · 08-20-2019, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I've got a 20 lb sledge that I use to split logs. Should do the trick.

Just the threat of using that should scare the sumbitch back to life!

Good luck chasing this down!

Spooler · 08-20-2019, 09:08 AM

This ^^^^^^^^^ LOL it is basically whatever you can get to it.

Zezus · 08-20-2019, 10:33 AM

Are you sure the clicking you are hearing isn't the pinion gear extending and the battery simply doesn't have the cranking amps to turn the motor over?

NorthStyle · 08-20-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zezus

Are you sure the clicking you are hearing isn't the pinion gear extending and the battery simply doesn't have the cranking amps to turn the motor over?

Same thing I'm thinking... have you tried jumping the car or replacing the battery (in the event jumping doesn't work)? Both my Z and my Honda Odyssey batteries gave up the ghost without any prior signs. The Z would start with a jump then die but the Odyssey wouldn't start even with a jump; the starter clicked on both, both times.

Zezus · 08-20-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

Same thing I'm thinking... have you tried jumping the car or replacing the battery (in the event jumping doesn't work)? Both my Z and my Honda Odyssey batteries gave up the ghost without any prior signs. The Z would start with a jump then die but the Odyssey wouldn't start even with a jump; the starter clicked on both, both times.

I worked in auto parts for 8+ years, and it was common that people would discount the battery because the lights would turn on or you would get some indication that there was some power to the car. Bad batteries can cause some funky things to happen. I always, always, always suggest starting there before you start looking for electrical issues.

Also sometimes a car with a bad battery wont even take a jump. So that's always something to consider too.

Ghostvette · 08-20-2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zezus

I worked in auto parts for 8+ years, and it was common that people would discount the battery because the lights would turn on or you would get some indication that there was some power to the car. Bad batteries can cause some funky things to happen. I always, always, always suggest starting there before you start looking for electrical issues.

Also sometimes a car with a bad battery wont even take a jump. So that's always something to consider too.

My dad (who taught me almost everything I know about cars) was the same way. He had a Caddy that wouldn't start without being jumped. He had called me up and said the Caddy was dead, so I brought a battery charger. We charged the battery for about 40 minutes, then switched to engine start and it fired up. I told him the car needed a new battery, he said exactly what you posted "it can't be bad, I have lights and the horn works". I told him "humor me & replace the battery". He did and Voila!!!! no more problems.

I'm pretty sure JAR has replaced the battery already...

Rusty · 08-20-2019, 03:02 PM

Cars with ECU's need between 10 to 10.5 volts to operate. Anything less, they won't operate to save themselves. And they don't like voltage spikes either.

A battery can show 12 volts and still be bad.

You if you can't get a car to start by jumping. Remove one cable from the battery and jump the car with the battery out of the circuit.

MZ DAIZY · 08-20-2019, 03:55 PM

Love that exhaust note!

Spooler · 08-20-2019, 04:08 PM

Friend of mine drove home from Tampa, Fl. Car quite charging halfway through the trip. Well, no lights for him the rest of the way home. He made it. I got in the next day and he told me what happened. I tapped on it with a hammer and it started charging again. Hell, he taught me that trick. Not sure what he was thinking. LOL Went and got a new alternator anyway. It was my old car and I had bought a lifetime warranty alternator. This was alternator #3 for that 1978 280z. LOL

Rusty · 08-20-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Friend of mine drove home from Tampa, Fl. Car quite charging halfway through the trip. Well, no lights for him the rest of the way home. He made it. I got in the next day and he told me what happened. I tapped on it with a hammer and it started charging again. Hell, he taught me that trick. Not sure what he was thinking. LOL Went and got a new alternator anyway. It was my old car and I had bought a lifetime warranty alternator. This was alternator #3 for that 1978 280z. LOL

I'm still waiting for my high output alternator from DC Power to show up.

JARblue · 08-20-2019, 09:40 PM

Brand new battery. Recent test showed 640 cold cranking amps. Should be more than enough. For peace of mind, awhile back I threw in another battery that was working fine in another car. No dice.

mishuko · 08-21-2019, 06:21 AM

Not sure why but my right rear is wearing faster than my left... maybe tire pressure? Need to check that on the weekend when car is cold.

Well the right is at the bar, left a tad above bars. Hoping tires are in this week so i can light up my olds

JARblue · 08-21-2019, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

Not sure why but my right rear is wearing faster than my left... maybe tire pressure? Need to check that on the weekend when car is cold.

Well the right is at the bar, left a tad above bars. Hoping tires are in this week so i can light up my olds

Typically uneven wear for me just means I'm not driving it hard enough. The stock camber causes the insides wear much quicker than the outsides if just driving straight. I've found it just needs some regular hard cornering to keep the outside wear even with the inside wear

Rusty · 08-21-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

Not sure why but my right rear is wearing faster than my left... maybe tire pressure? Need to check that on the weekend when car is cold.

Well the right is at the bar, left a tad above bars. Hoping tires are in this week so i can light up my olds

Which diff you have? Open, VLSD, or aftermarket?

Spooler · 08-21-2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Which diff you have? Open, VLSD, or aftermarket?

He has a Nismo VLSD. He is doing the one wheel peeler and doesn't know it.

08-20-2019, 03:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,449 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Cars with ECU's need between 10 to 10.5 volts to operate. Anything less, they won't operate to save themselves. And they don't like voltage spikes either. A battery can show 12 volts and still be bad. You if you can't get a car to start by jumping. Remove one cable from the battery and jump the car with the battery out of the circuit. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-20-2019, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,942 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613734	Winding them out a bit on a beautiful GA afternoon Love that exhaust note!

08-20-2019, 09:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Brand new battery. Recent test showed 640 cold cranking amps. Should be more than enough. For peace of mind, awhile back I threw in another battery that was working fine in another car. No dice. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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