- 1. Re: horns (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 19:33:04 -0600
- Before replacing the horns: When you press the horn button, do you hear the relay clicking? It is under the hood, should be up near the master cylinders on the drivers side. With the hood open you sh
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-02/msg00035.html (7,042 bytes)
- 2. Re: 2L fuel pump (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 11:13:03 -0600
- Jim, As Mike pointed out, not all fuel pumps are rebuildable. Take a look at your pump. Crimped edges, or do you see FOUR screws on the "top hat" and many more down on a ledge below? If there are scr
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-02/msg00078.html (8,107 bytes)
- 3. Re: Remember your first time? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 14:05:44 -0600
- Around 1968. My father bought a '67 Sunbeam Alpine for my sister. I remember being very aware of sport cars at the time.Bought it in 1968 (clue should have been the seller wanting a car only a year o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00010.html (8,176 bytes)
- 4. Re: Paintless dent removal system (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 20:11:37 -0600
- Couple of variations on this. The one I am familiar with is basically dry ice. Work really well on modern vehicles with a high stressed steel sheetmetal (which is much thinner than our roadsters eve
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00019.html (7,337 bytes)
- 5. Re: Shipping an engine (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 19:00:19 -0600
- Sorry, not sure on the shipping. Forward Air is good, but no Canadian locations. If the seller has a commerical account, usually shipping by road freight is reasonable. There is a "engine importer"
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00048.html (7,690 bytes)
- 6. Re: e-bay 2000 (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 15:58:09 -0600
- Odd thing about "private auctions".... when you bid on some high end vehicles, you'll get some other folks who claim to have the same vehicle, better deal, and will save your THOUSANDS by bidding ou
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00331.html (7,103 bytes)
- 7. Re: Stolen Z car RECOVERED!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 00:01:41 -0600
- Glad to hear it got home. Can you post the rest of the details (how you located it, or just some kid out for a joy ride?). My Aunt had a '57 Thunderbird. It was a anniversary present. Sadly stolen o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00453.html (6,856 bytes)
- 8. Re: topless ad (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 13:39:13 -0600
- First appeared in Playboy in 1968 (?) It featured both the 1600 and 2000. Uh, I think the Playmate was a redhead that month. :) (been a while). Tom
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00460.html (6,547 bytes)
- 9. Re: Banjo Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:19:15 -0600
- On the float TOP cover. Does is have the "ISO" standard marking on it? '66 & '67 used SAE pitch threads. 67.5 was the "early metric" carb. These carbs had the very odd size of 5mm x 0.75mm pitch (fr
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00467.html (7,788 bytes)
- 10. does anyone know: jane@australon.com.au ??? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 06:57:13 -0600
- if you recognize that email address, please update your virus software. It was bounced back to me as the sender, which is a common trick of the email virus. Just a public service announcement. Thanks
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-01/msg00499.html (6,809 bytes)
- 11. Re: Electrical Schematics (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 08:01:10 -0600
- Their are some on Sports Imports web site: I seem to remember someone did a very nice poster with the schmeatic, and was kind enought to send me one for my '68. Hopefully someone will comment, but I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-12/msg00060.html (7,772 bytes)
- 12. Re: Is coolant flow to intake manifold needed? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 16:55:27 -0600
- I wouldn't recommend doing that for the street. The heated intake manifold helps prevent fuel wetting on the intake walls. Admitted the heated air means something like 3% less performance, but does
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-12/msg00159.html (8,146 bytes)
- 13. The Cardinal (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 17:28:41 -0600
- Kept hearing a peck-peck-peck sound out by the roadster. Took a few moments, finally noticed a Cardinal pecking at the fender mounted mirror. Seems he was chasing off any other males in his territory
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-12/msg00293.html (6,729 bytes)
- 14. Re: Car wanted - addendum (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 09:31:28 -0600
- Take a look at the Roadster Buying FAQ. http://www.datsun.org/roadster/info/buyers_guide.html It is a bit dated (last updated in 1996), but should still have plenty of good tips for you to look at. C
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-12/msg00328.html (7,083 bytes)
- 15. Re: torque wrenches (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 18:59:06 -0600
- Go with the beam torque wrench for engine rebuild. I do use a "clicker" for lug nuts, just easier to "feel" but I hate using it on a engine rebuild. Many moons ago I built a simple "calibrator". Noth
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-11/msg00220.html (8,137 bytes)
- 16. Re: Why is the email list being edited?? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 18:49:27 -0600
- You need to REMOVE THE BOTTOM PART of the email. If the reply is not edited, but sent the the whole original message... it gets trashed. Kept wondering my replies never showed up. <grin> Tom Walter
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-11/msg00321.html (8,221 bytes)
- 17. Re: Ebay Parts Prices (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:23:15 -0600
- True... but a bidder will appear at the last moment, and kindly send the seller a money order for $1000, asking the kind seller to wire back the difference after shipping the item. :) A couple of fri
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-11/msg00459.html (7,904 bytes)
- 18. Re: beware of scams. sorta OT but benefitial (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 11:59:46 -0600
- Sad thing is they will quite often be "high bidder" on eBay, which just blocks anyone a legitimate buyer from buying it. Write back and tell him your BANK needs 30 days to verify the check... and th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-11/msg00467.html (9,691 bytes)
- 19. Re: Trying to identify a Nissan model (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2003 16:15:32 -0500
- Lots of variations but a quick search of Nissan Homy turned up a few listings on google. One listing (for sale), in Japan: http://www.dolphinmotors.net/am/listings/l0022.html Looks like a VW Vanagon
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-10/msg00057.html (7,293 bytes)
- 20. Re: heater core question / temp sender (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 18:41:19 -0500
- Roadsters originally used a 7psi radiator cap. I used to run a JAG one that was rated at 4 psi. Problem is the 14 psi cap is more common, and easily installed. Not a problem for a recored radiator, b
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-10/msg00111.html (7,920 bytes)
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