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by Bluebird_U
Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: General Datsun Chat
Topic: 180B
Replies: 8
Views: 6555

Re: 180B

Ive got one. The rego has Datsun 180b Coupe S written on it. There was 4 turn up for the 2015 labour day Taupo. Maybe list the people with them to get proper numbers? Theres probably the same number in parts too.
by Bluebird_U
Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: Wtd-ignition switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2383

Re: Wtd-ignition switch

Just a thought, can you get a picture up of what you need and maybe a few measurements. I have found that the A series stuff over the years was pretty much the same (plug at the back needs to be checked) so maybe L series is too.
by Bluebird_U
Sat Oct 29, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: Wtd-ignition switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2383

Re: Wtd-ignition switch

Would that blue wreak on TM be the right kind?
by Bluebird_U
Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: North Island Events
Topic: NZ Datsun Nationals Taupo Labour weekend October 2016 (NI)
Replies: 43
Views: 64454

Re: NZ Datsun Nationals Taupo Labour weekend October 2016 (N

Thanks again Rob and Alice, and good to catch up and see a few familiar and new faces - and the cars too. Good times thanks everyone.
by Bluebird_U
Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: North Island Events
Topic: NZ Datsun Nationals Taupo Labour weekend October 2016 (NI)
Replies: 43
Views: 64454

Re: NZ Datsun Nationals Taupo Labour weekend October 2016 (N

Hi Rob, put me down as a possible for the cruise only - need to get a new head gasket and test it out.
by Bluebird_U
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: Laurel C31 parts, please help me out!
Replies: 28
Views: 16286

Re: Laurel C31 RHS front wing/fender

Hi Jelmer, I don't have any parts but one of the places to look for stuff over here is http://www.trademe.co.nz" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; which I think currently has a couple of C31's being parted out - hopefully they have what you need, but postage could be an issue e...
by Bluebird_U
Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: DIY Workshop
Replies: 2
Views: 3032

Re: DIY Workshop

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by Bluebird_U
Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: Blown head gasket? L18
Replies: 3
Views: 11933

Re: Blown head gasket? L18

Thanks for that. Cant see any water stains down the block and when I took the carbs off it was only down to the insulators. When re-installing the head do the head bolts need to be oiled or dry? Have been looking on Youtube/ Ozdat/ Ratsun to just check everything out first and theres a bit of discus...
by Bluebird_U
Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: Blown head gasket? L18
Replies: 3
Views: 11933

Blown head gasket? L18

Well...... After fixing the problems with the SU's due to an air leak around one throttle shaft I have taken it out on the road and have found that it is using water - no, it doesnt have water injection (or at least a proper system) but about 2L disappeared from the radiator. Maybe it ran lean on 3 ...
by Bluebird_U
Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: WTB: L18 distributor base/ pedestal
Replies: 1
Views: 1980

WTB: L18 distributor base/ pedestal

Hi, I'm after the base bit that goes between the distributor and the front cover. Thanks