Got the gearbox back today. It has 63A #3 stamped on it. Does anyone know what the #3 part means?

Anyway, 2nd was shot and seeing how on a hillclimb you spend a lot of time in 2ns i had it replaced along with synchros. It has a 3 month warranty so ill have to try it out hardstyle

JP510 has taken my block off me to try and get my sheared bolt out what a legend Still waiting on engine hoist from a mate so everythings on hold till either the blocks fixed or i get the hoist. Whatever comes first

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

This build is inspiring me, I'm seriously thinking of having a crack at rebuilding an L20B myself, I mean I have enough of the sitting here! Good luck with getting it all going, are you using standard pistons or flat tops? They'll give you a bit more power.

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

Cheers mate

Got the old L16 out yesterday... filty is an understatement...

Also, def a blown headgasket for the old girl, rusty cam lobes and timing sprocket a bit of a giveaway.

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

Got the gearbox off, clutch looks good plenty of meat left for re-use. Flywheel also immac.

Strarted stripping off all the hangons (alternator etc) off the old motor.

Checked out the 5 speed SSS box next to the 4 speed and there are some subtle differences in terms of the bolts but it will bolt straight on

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

I had my alternator re-conditioned recently and that cost me $150 fitted, so it might be worth getting that done, and perhaps also the starter motor? Depends on what condition they're in I guess.

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

Hey mate, the starters only a year old so it should be right and ive got a spare alternator kicking around too

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

Never! let it be said im not up for a challenge.

Having answered Simons call for a bit of help, I decided to offer my limited experience and took on the task of fixing the very small, and easily fixed, problem of a sheared off timing chain tensioner bolt removal.

What a Cnut of a job it turned out to be (understatement).

I've done one or two (not hundreds as some posters on this forum may state) types of jobs in the past. This one was a different prospect. The broken ezy out was not able to be removed (long story there) and I tried everything from drilling out the outer circumference of the bolt with wire drills (1mm and smaller) to attempting to weld a nut to the end of the broken bolt/ezy out and removing the obstruction that way.

Following the failure of this, I drilled an oversize hole in the block and tensioner and then machined up a plug which, with a tolerance fit, would I thought hopefully solve the problem (wrong) coupled with some of Mr Loctites finest.

To cut a long, long story very short, I ended up tapping the block with a metric 9 * 1.25 tap and machining up another plug to screw into the block (albeit, due to the broken ezy out, only about two turns). The opposite end of the tap has a metric 6mm thread tapped into it to take a (shortened) bolt to hold the tensioner block in place.

I'm 99.5% sure it willwork like a charm

Back to fixing the wagon

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What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldnt fail?

13B N/A powered 1600 racecar build (Built, not bought) http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=12316

Munch Munch, L series pistons for lunch

I remember having to easy-out three camshaft bolts on my old Ford's engine, because they decided to round off when I tried to remove them. That was a horrible job, and afterwards there were metal shavings everywhere. Even worse, it was all w waste in the end because I then couldn't get the inlet manifold off to remove the head, and when I paid a mechanic to do it, he called me and said the engine was stuffed and I'll need a new one.

Bloody Fords. I feel your pain JP510

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

This man, is my hero (massive understatement)

I am forever indebted to Jason for his efforts, I cannot wait to get going again on my build.

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

ripped open the old L16 last night and to say it was STUFFED is an understatement. If youre motor looks like this get a new one. I found bits of metal in the sump and am yet to find where from

I dont think the headgasket went this time though as theres no sign of wear or splitting on it, think the blocks cracked through finally. Ive taken what i want from it now anyway so itll be off to the skip with it when i find one.

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

Oh nice! That looks healthy!

I don't wish to hijack or impose, but this is an old L20B that came with my other 200B, and I thought that in light of your motor you may find this interesting. The motor was seized and after pulling the head off I found out why!



I believe some sugar may have been poured into the fuel tank. So never do it!

Again, my apologies if this is considered as a hijack.

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

nice i got a collection of melted 2 stroke motor bike pistons. you may be supprised how it might come up after a good wash but i would get another engine and start from scratch

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Chris Thomas

1971 1600, mild L18, 5 speed

All I want is less to do, more time to do it and higher pay for not getting it done.

So thats what the old sugar in the tank does Nasty.

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

Starting to look more serious now

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

Simon:

Please tell me you used Loctite on the bottom tensioner bolt (the short one)

Looking at the pics I assume it went together ok?

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What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldnt fail?

13B N/A powered 1600 racecar build (Built, not bought) http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=12316

Munch Munch, L series pistons for lunch