L28 front cover

[ennisdavis]

Are all of the bolts not only for the front cover but for other pieces on the engine have blind holes that do NOT go to water or oil jackets. I dont want to miss one and then spring a leak.

[Dave WM]

never mind, ZKars was able to follow.

Edited March 28, 2022 by Dave WM

[zKars]

The only one (other than the few on the front cover), that is open to the inside of the engine is the front long thermostat housing bolt. Racking my brain, but can’t think of any others.  

Must include the usual warning about that one thermostat housing bolt, make sure it does not protrude and come against the chain guide that is right there. 

Edited March 28, 2022 by zKars

[ennisdavis]

Do you put high temp silicone on those threads into jackets?

[zKars]

2 hours ago, ennisdavis said:

Do you put high temp silicone on those threads into jackets?

You can, but I’ve never used anything but anti-seize on the threads and never ever seen an oil leak there. 

[Dave WM]

I used thread seal. I too never had a leak until I used BRAND NEW bolts, then even with anti-seize, it leaked.

 

So Z Kars, were the bolts new or used (with residue of some kind on them) enquiring mind would like to know.

[siteunseen]

If you don't want to say I understand but where did those new bolts come from?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[Dave WM]

12 hours ago, siteunseen said:

If you don't want to say I understand but where did those new bolts come from?

Inquiring minds want to know.

really dont recall, smallish vendor datsun specialist. sells the whole shabang, including the hard to find long skinny one. If I run across it I will post up. it was a few years ago. pretty reasonable too IIRC. oh and they were NOT stainless either. 

Edited March 30, 2022 by Dave WM

[Yarb]

I think Banzai sells NOS kits.

[Dave WM]

6 hours ago, Yarb said:

I think Banzai sells NOS kits.

thats it, 15$ on the website FAS-01