1985 Nissan 300ZX Engine cooling Problems

“All failures occurred just after the fuel injection recall work was performed in late 1996. After the fuel injection system was replaced per the safety recall, the car was very difficult to start if the weather was hot or the engine was hot from running. The engine failed a few months later in feb 1997. The original fuel injection system never had failed and I was experiencing no mechanical problems. I only had the recall work performed because I was told it was a safety hazard. The car has not worked properly since then. …”

“The contact owns a 1985 Nissan 300ZX. Approximately ten minutes after starting the vehicle, there was an explosion in the engine compartment. The fire destroyed the vehicle. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in january of 2007 under recall number 95i006000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The current and failure mileages were 168,000.”

“Nissan 300ZX 1985 engine wiring and component wiring interior. Wiring is brittle, becomes hot. And breaks very easy.the engine is in excellent condition running wise , the wiring to components brittle breaks easily. I feel that this could be a fire hazard. And a safety defect.”

“This vehicle has been brought into two Nissan dealerships four or more times for the same safety defect. It has also been to a z-doctor who was unable to repair it.the car hesitates and then surges when warming up. Now when driving on the freeway, the accelerator will occasionally stick at the wide open position, which is extremely dangerous. I have to immediately disengage the engine from the power train or a serious accident will result. The defroster/heater/A/C nows doesn't work (after picking it up from the dealer). …”

“The engine caught on fire while driving. Tt consumer states while driving, he noticed gas pedal would not respond when stepping on it, he began to see smoke coming from the hood, he opened the hood and saw fire coming from the engine, engine was cause of fire.”