I'd be interested in the L20 short motor, I'll do you a swap or part
exchange for the instrument cluster.
Call me on 9816-3165 and I'd like to arrange something for this weekend.
Regards,
Nick
----- Original Message -----
From: Geordie Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 12:06 PM
Subject: RE: seized L18
> I believe that if you've blown a head gasket, then usually the next thing
to
> go is the main bearings, and usually in conjunction with siezing the
motor.
> If you wanna check, pull the sump off, undo the main bearings and check if
> the pistons still move.
>
> I have a L20 block that did a head gasket, but the pistons still move ok,
> and it had a mile of compression shortly before doing the head gasket. You
> can bolt on the L18 head to the L20 block and have a absolutely wicked 2
> litre with tons of compression!!!
> I am probably wanting to sell it though, coz it's still allright and has
> only been out of the car for about 3 weeks. It also has a nice electronic
> dizzy as well.
> I am not asking for much money, as the only thing I require at the moment
is
> a instrument cluster to suit a series 2 blurbird TRX. It's the electronic
> cluster I'm after. I found one for $80, so If I can get enough to cover
the
> cost of the new cluster then I'm a happy camper.
> I am in Sydney though, and you'd have to arrange to pick it up.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of luke heymans
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 11:17 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: seized L18
>
>
> list,
> I recently purchased a 180B with standard engine, very cheap.
> My problem is that the engine had a blown head gasket. Easily fixed.
> It has now had an oil change also. The old oil looked like chocolate
> milk, ewww.
> Now my next problem is that the engine won't turn over, and my guess is
> that the bearings may have rusted.
> Would the bottom end still be useful if i can get it cranked over a few
> times or would the bearings be useless??
> I am waiting for a tailshaft so i can attempt to roll start it as the
> starter is not strong enough to kick it over.
> Anyone got a spare L18 block they want to donate to a fellow Datsun
> owner/lover???
>
>
>
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