- 181. [Roadsters] Clutch problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 08:25:49 -0400
- Hi everyone, I sure wish you guys would stop talking about car problems! HAHAHAHA! Monday I saw a thread beginning about clutch hydraulics problems. Friday, I lost my clutch hydraulics. I put in flui
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-05/msg00271.html (7,774 bytes)
- 182. Re: [Roadsters] clutch hose problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 18:41:57 -0400
- Thank you Everyone, It was the hose. I've got a brass barbed fitting and some hose clamps, so I may try to piece it together just to get to a hydraulic hose place on Monday. It doesn't actually seem
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-05/msg00281.html (8,226 bytes)
- 183. Re: [Roadsters] Are we down or just quiet? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:58:18 -0400
- Does curvy route include Skyline drive?? I used to RIP that sucka up in my Mustangs! Matt Smith (former resident of Alameda CA) class of "83, Go Hornets!" HAHAHAHA! --Original Message-- From: datsun
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-06/msg00051.html (10,904 bytes)
- 184. [Roadsters] Clutch hose update (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:14:08 -0400
- Hi All, Well, its several days later now and I'm "pending parts". They're on the way. Turns out "patching" a clutch hose is every bit as bad an idea as folks said it would be. It being a 3 layer hose
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-06/msg00052.html (8,171 bytes)
- 185. Re: [Roadsters] Clutch hose update (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 05:05:22 -0400
- Thank you Pete, Chattanooga TN is my location. I never even thought about Carquest. There's one about 20 miles away in Cleveland TN. My new hose should be here today, but I'll add them to my "automot
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-06/msg00054.html (10,087 bytes)
- 186. Re: [Roadsters] My recent photo shoot (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:27:17 -0400
- So what the hell did I do wrong then? I'm usually driving with Tater, my hound dog, in the passenger seat. Women love the dog, GUYS love the car! I was actually hoping, when I bought my car, that it
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-06/msg00107.html (11,502 bytes)
- 187. [Roadsters] Advice request (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:06:11 -0400
- Hi All, I'm hours away from tearing into my engine. I'll be having the head done (valve seats, likely a couple of valves replaced, guides, etc), replacing timing chains, water pump, oil pump, fuel pu
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-06/msg00139.html (7,665 bytes)
- 188. [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:09:36 -0400
- You know the one. That nut behind the rear header tube, under the back Solex. It's too far to reach from the front, snaking your arm under the carbs. The starter is in the way to do it from below. I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00003.html (8,775 bytes)
- 189. Re: [Roadsters] Probodies fiberglass parts? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:12:34 -0400
- They REALLY need pix of the parts for roadsters. I'm thinking flares! --Original Message-- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+matthews517=earthlink.net@autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+mat
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00004.html (7,956 bytes)
- 190. Re: [Roadsters] oil gauge (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:54:05 -0400
- Hi Katy, Loreli has once had the same problem. Her issue was easy to see. It WAS a leak in the oil line. Yes, a 70 2000 has a mechanical gauge and the line, though it doesn't hold a lot of oil, is un
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00077.html (10,340 bytes)
- 191. Re: [Roadsters] wiper blades (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:37:36 -0400
- I've gone to the 14 inch Rain-X brand blades and am VERY happy with them. I also use Rain-X repellent on the outside and Rain-X anti-fog on the inside (during the winter). CRAZY good results! Matt Sm
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00133.html (8,020 bytes)
- 192. [Roadsters] Pipe fitting sizes Q (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:45:11 -0400
- Hi Everyone, I have some questions about pipe fittings on a 1970 SRL Solex. Even if you have some, but not all, of the answers, I'd love to hear from ya! What is the thread (size and pitch) on the (f
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00150.html (7,660 bytes)
- 193. Re: [Roadsters] secret to pulling 1600 temp sensor intact? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:55:20 -0400
- I do believe Pat's right. BFH (big f'n hammer)is the answer. :-) Intact is not likely. --Original Message-- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+matthews517=earthlink.net@autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roa
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00152.html (10,443 bytes)
- 194. Re: [Roadsters] 1600 engine "make-over" (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:19:02 -0400
- Hi Chuck, Color coordination usually helps, especially if you can tie it into the rest of the car. Loreli is silver and black, but has yellow accents on the horn button and steering wheel bolts (I ha
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00154.html (9,330 bytes)
- 195. [Roadsters] Roadster vs 240Z (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:13:11 -0400
- Hi All, Anyone know how similar the door mechanics for a Z and a roadster compare? Specifically, I'm looking at hinges and latching. I may have access to a set of vertical door hinges at about half p
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00161.html (7,261 bytes)
- 196. Re: [Roadsters] Roadster vs 240Z (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:14:04 -0400
- This was from Matt in Chatt _____ Hi All, Anyone know how similar the door mechanics for a Z and a roadster compare? Specifically, I'm looking at hinges and latching. I may have access to a set of v
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00162.html (7,516 bytes)
- 197. Re: [Roadsters] spark plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:49:42 -0400
- Hi Tim, I never have any problem getting BP6ES NGK plugs at O'Reilly, Auto Zone, or Advance Auto. Always in stock, not terribly expensive, and readily available. Matt Smith Chattanooga TN --Original
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00179.html (8,472 bytes)
- 198. Re: [Roadsters] one more part! (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:37:54 -0400
- Whatever it is, get it off the tablecloth before your wife sees it! Matt --Original Message-- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+matthews517=earthlink.net@autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces+
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-08/msg00006.html (7,453 bytes)
- 199. Re: [Roadsters] Reminder: Fun Run / BBQ & Wine Tasting This Saturday (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:37:55 -0400
- The "secret ingredient" in Dad's BBQ was a bottle of Ripple. :-) Matt in TN --Original Message-- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+matthews517=earthlink.net@autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounc
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-08/msg00157.html (10,279 bytes)
- 200. [Roadsters] WD40 Alternative - Product endorsement (score: 1)
- Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 06:06:20 -0400
- Hi All, I've seen the posts about WD recently. I thought I'd throw this out there. There is a product called Jig-a-loo. It's a spray silicone lubricant. This stuff is amazing!!! It's super slippery,
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-08/msg00166.html (7,640 bytes)
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