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by nustad
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:50 am
Forum: FAQ, Tutorials and Specifications
Topic: Getting a crank out of an LD28 - stuck
Replies: 6
Views: 9422

Thanks

Thanks Anthony - helpful trick!

I have just used Ricky’s home made tool and it is a complete pleasure using a tool perfectly designed to do the job. Made it super easy! Thanks to Ricky for being a good bugger.

Job done!
by nustad
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: FAQ, Tutorials and Specifications
Topic: Getting a crank out of an LD28 - stuck
Replies: 6
Views: 9422

Ricky

Hi Ricky - tried to send two PM messages to you but they are just sitting in my outbox..........can I lean on you further by asking you to email me on glenn@waitete.com

Thanks!

G
by nustad
Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: FAQ, Tutorials and Specifications
Topic: Getting a crank out of an LD28 - stuck
Replies: 6
Views: 9422

Thanks

Thanks guys - tried a range of approaches but I think I might need to take up your offer Ricky. Perhaps a rental would be in order! Will PM you.
by nustad
Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: FAQ, Tutorials and Specifications
Topic: Getting a crank out of an LD28 - stuck
Replies: 6
Views: 9422

Getting a crank out of an LD28 - stuck

Hey team, I am pulling an engine apart for the first time and it happens to be an LD28. I want the crank for a potential build one day.......although it will probably just sit on a shelf! I am a little stuck and need some tuition! There are two big end bearing caps still holding the crank hostage an...
by nustad
Sat May 19, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: 1971 Datsun 240z: From blown head gasket to full monty
Replies: 10
Views: 11815

Shudder

Also check the front diff mount as it might be in the driveline?
by nustad
Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car SOS - 240Z refurb
Replies: 3
Views: 2809

Cheers

Cheers for posting that link - my favourite type of car show. Seen the garage rescue 240z episode in the states?
by nustad
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: What's a L26 engine wit manual gbox worth?
Replies: 4
Views: 5613

Hmmmm

Are you selling or buying?

Selling - start high and be patient

Carbs 200 - block and head 500 plus another 500 for gear box? Pulling numbers from thin air as I haven’t seen a complete combo for sale for a while. Can’t say there would be high demand. Most people go for 240/280zx combos
by nustad
Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:58 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto
Replies: 11
Views: 9777

Nice

Thanks for sharing - as you say a good time to restore given what you have found. Liking those rare Datsun wheels!
by nustad
Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: ZClub Events
Topic: Caffeine & Classics / Gasoline - Sunday 30 Aug 2020
Replies: 133
Views: 240023

Cool

Excellent - will there - that’s where Porsches usually park.......the battle continues......
by nustad
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1974 260z future options
Replies: 7
Views: 3082

Nice

Looks like a nice survivor - should find a willing market.

I would say it comes down to how patient you are in waiting for the right buyer

I would say 20+ all day long and potentially quite a bit more if you wait....
by nustad
Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BH Auction - Tokyo Auto Saloon
Replies: 5
Views: 3264

Cheers

Very interesting - thanks. Surprised at the modern Skyline prices.

2000gt......yes please!
by nustad
Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wiring loom funnies after engine reinstall
Replies: 3
Views: 2020

Earthing

Yep - check your earthing points to make sure they are in place or have decent metal contact points.
by nustad
Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:49 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Karl's 240z Project :)
Replies: 52
Views: 46099

Woop woop

Nice one - great choice of engine - will be a fabulous weapon. Going twins.....single......or NA?
by nustad
Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got Bored - so i found a another toy
Replies: 126
Views: 40993

Mmmmmm

Nice looking 964 - how do you rate it as a driving experience compared to the old school z?
by nustad
Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Grant's LHD 1970 Datsun 240z
Replies: 59
Views: 84706

Wheels

Nice dish and charcoal a good choice.