hi all

 

had my zed for just over a week now

 

few little problems. here are just a couple

 

when i accelerate the temp guage jumps around and goes down. is this a bad engine earth? and would it affect anything else ( idle is not quite as smooth as i would like.

 

also the auto box seems a little lazy into 3rd and 4th untill warm. it changes but i need to back off a little. this is on light throttle not wot.

 

i also just read about replacing the coil pack relay- are these a nissan only part?

 

many thanks

 

pete

 

ps its a 91 jap tt auto

Loose connection on your gauge temp sender. If you look at the enginebay, the metal water hardpipe inbetween the radiator and the engine you will see 2 sensors with connectors.

 

Its the smaller connector (usually black) on the right. Check the contacts for corrosion and make sure it fits on tightly.

 

It has no affect on the rest of the running of the car.

 

idle issues could be so many things.

clean throttle bodys as this can give rough idle as it did on mine. get some carb cleaner open the throttle, spray in and use a rag to wipe around the inside.

Change auto box oil.

thanks for the replies

 

i will have a look at the sensor but it seems a bit wierd it is effected by engine load.

 

the oil in the box looks very clean but i suspect the filter has not been cleaned so ill give that a go. what oil is best? just dexron?

 

i have also noticed that the oil smells a little of petrol. it has only just been changed but not by me with silkoline. it has just passed its mot though and i would have thought that would affect the hc readings. maybe its just the oil.

 

in general the enging is squeaky clean in the cam cover and pulls strong.

 

any more thoughts