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That's unfortunate that they don't respond to you. We didn't have any trouble with them at all. Steve

Try https://rsp-secure.com/rarespares/default.asp?car_type=34A&model=DATSUN%20240Z%20260Z The US to Australian exchange rate is currently is about $1 USD = $1.25 AUD so the door skins are about $195 USD each + shipping. A friend and I bought rear hatch sill panels a few months ago (exchange was 1 to 1.55 then) and it was about $161 for 2 (yes that's *2*) including shipping. A door skin will probably be quite a bit more shipping wise and the exchange rate isn't as good now. I haven't installed it yet but the part looks identical to the one on the car except where the hatch latch striker sticks through. The hole is a little smaller so that's easy to massage. Steve

It's interesting that it's a subjective test. Were they just going by feel when they recorded the torque(or load as several other forums have the article saying) ? BTW it's force * distance for torque. Steve

304 stainless according to the Ebay ad. http://www.matweb.com/search/DataSheet.aspx?MatGUID=abc4415b0f8b490387e3c922237098da&ckck=1 It has a pretty low yield strength so it would dent relatively easily. Steve

Looks great. Much better than the clear. With the clear it's like something is missing. Steve

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Brake fluid only. If you use any kind of petroleum based product, oil, ATF, etc. you will destroy the rubber seals in the system. Steve

If you have a lot of air trapped in the master sometimes gravity bleeding won't work well. But it's easy to try first before moving on to more complex methods. Steve

Most of the time you can just open the bleeder on the slave and gravity will pull the fluid out. Just keep the reservoir full. ' Steve

Have you actually checked the timing with a timing light? Steve

Cutlass372, It is possible that the master cylinder is bad and what you are seeing is the movement of the slave as the pressure bleeds off. This might give the appearance of things moving the opposite of the way they should. Or maybe whoever was helping you was letting off the clutch instead of pushing it down when you were expecting them to be pushing.

Let's hope not at least. :laugh: Steve

Especially considering it was the master that he replaced.

Did you compare rods before hand. I replaced mine a while back and the rod on the new one was too short so I used the old rod. I assume you bled the system? Your clutch fork moves in the wrong direction? You probably need to look at that again. The master cylinder can't make the slave, and or release fork, move backwards. Steve

IIRC, there was a direct drive five speed available from Datsun Competition. Was that a dog leg? I always liked the dog leg pattern as once you are moving you rarely use first again so the gears that you use the most are in the typical H. Steve

http://www.pensketruckrental.com/personal_rental/accessories/towing_tow_dolly.html Look down the page a little where you will see.. "6. Make certain that your vehicle is centered on the tow dolly platform, because the platform swivels during turns. Adequate space is required between the tow dolly fenders and your vehicle." And 14. The parking brake must be released on your vehicle before traveling. Be sure the steering is locked in the straight position, with the wheels pointed straight ahead. 15. Remove your keys from the ignition and lock your vehicle. " Apparently Penske dollies work like I think they do. I saw others that work like you say. Uhaul is the same as Penske, locked wheel. http://www.uhaul.com/about/publication.ashx?id=20517 Penske doesn't recommend backing onto a tow dolly. With the almost 50/50 weight distribution of the Z I don't think that is a concern. YMMV. Steve

If the rear wheels can't steer when fronts are on the dolly then why would the fronts need to steer if the rears were on the dolly? On a tow bar you must leave the steering unlocked but a tow dolly does the steering. Steve

Obviously, but why would it matter. You won't be driving the car. You can refill the trans later or, leave the shaft in the trans but disconnect it from the differential. Or what many people do is plug the transmission. The important point is, if you don't keep the trans output shaft from turning you will burn it up. Steve

Not really any worse than driving it. No wear on the engine and 150 lbs less weight ( the driver) to carry. Steve

You must remove the driveshaft to do so. Otherwise the output shaft of the transmission will turn but no gears will turn to splash oil around to keep it lubricated. You could always tow backwards with the front end on the road. Steve

I bet they are way better than marginal. I've been watching your replies to AC related threads, and I'm no expert, but I'm convinced that you know your stuff. Steve

It wasn't meant as a slight:laugh: I did all my AC work when I lived in Tucson. I've often seen a difference with recirc and fan speed with marginal systems stuggling under 100+ degree temps. I guess under "normal" circumstances it really doesn't make much difference. Underhood temp, I didn't think of that one. Steve

Sleight of hand like being on recirculate and a low fan speed. On a cool California evening as well maybe. Z train is knocking 50 degrees off the outside temp and that ain't too bad. Not disagreeing with your points at all though. Steve

In a sealed PVC tube buried out out in the hay field. Oh wait, wrong message board, I meant in my filing cabinet. Steve

I understand, I just wanted to make sure he didn't over tighten the bearings. I've seen many ruined bearing sets. Almost always sitting behind a spindle nut that was tightened too much. Steve