Hi Guys,

 

Finally picked up my 1st Zed on Saturday and had a couple of problems. ('92 Auto Twin Turbo LWB Jap import with Silvia Engineering chip (330Bhp) and HKS Turbo Timer)

 

In case it matters, the gearbox on this car has literally just been changed for a reconditioned unit by Jeff at Zedworld.

 

I had been driving the car, stop start for most of the day but after a particularly spirited drive in the afternoon, I stopped at a petrol station to find light wisps of smoke coming from under the bonnet and into the cabin through around the air ducts (very light, but enough to worry me) and the car electrics were completely dead. Now I discovered, one of the battery terminals was loose so any fan etc that was meant to be running directly off the battery wasn't (to the point where I had no electrics to start the car!). I have tightened the battery terminal but am now concerned about driving the car fast again incase the engine catches fire!!! Engine oil temp seemed fine and I drove home without a problem - radiator coolant was full - It might have been hot brakes as my brakes are stock and there were a couple of big stops from 3 figure speeds just before I pulled up but when I lifted the bonnet these wisps of smoke took a good minute or so to disappear.

 

Any suggestions of other things I might check? I must apologise if you guys think I am worrying about nothing but I am a complete NUMPTY when it comes to engine electrics.

 

Having just bought the car and done the gearbox change cash is a bit tight (isn't it for everyone!!) but I will take it back to Jeff if I can't come up with anything here because I am sure he can sort it out (best garage in the world!! - Zedworld!)

 

Thanks in advance for your help - Cyrus

Might have been smoke from the work done by zed world,as they get oil on there hands and then touch the exhaust , like when you have a new exhaust you get a bit of smell and smoke for a bit it will dissaper but have a good look on the ground when you move the car for oil spills

'92 - do they have an electric fan or viscous fan? sounds like a stupid question but what water temp reading were you getting? i know stock gauges can be unreliable at the best of times, but on the two occasions in my Zs history where I've overheated big time, the stock gauge has lifted right up and shown there's a problem!

I think the only two stock gauges I have are oil pressure and turbo pressure - no water gauge that I can see - Sorry

A chip won't give you a power increase.

 

Has your dip stick popped out of its tube?

Hey up Cyrus, dont worry, as said by Atlas most likely oily hands on the exhaust etc, the later non starting sounds like the imobiliser, as your close by will can come to you tomorrow and sort it for you no problems, ( have pmed time / arrangements )

 

Cheers

 

Jeff