1991 Z32 N/A 2+2 cranks but will not fire up!!!

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Car: !991 Nissan 300zx Z32 vg30de 2+2

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I turn the key and the car cranks but will not fire up. Changed 4 of 6 sparkplugs;Did try jumping the car. Got an engine swap to the same vg30de model was bogging alot.. and would die every once in awhile when it was idling like at a stopsign. Then when I was driving home it started to bog bad going upphill got it to the house and it shutoff... I have not a clue what might be the problem.. the brake booster is connected to the prvr solenoid connection closest to the brake booster on the engine... please this is killing me I need help.. thanks


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Ace2cool
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Car: 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT
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You've verified that there is spark? Easiest way to check spark plugs and injectors is by taking the CAS off, having a friend slowly rotate it, and check the components manually. Spark plugs can be grounded to the plenum to check fire, and you can use a long screwdriver up to your ear to check the injectors firing. See if those are good, and report back.

(obviously check for these things with the key in "run")

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Retro-Cow
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Car: 1993 300zx TT
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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I had a problem similar to this.
The problem went away when I cleaned the connections on the Coolant Temp Sensor.

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t.mcginley.jr
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1990 Nissan 300ZX NA 2+0
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Many bogging problems are caused by vacuum leaks, do you have anything deleted like EGR or AIV? And what do you mean about the brake booster connection? There should be a 90 degree brass port on the side of the intake by the balance tube.


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