Specs: 100hp Datsun L16 1.6L engine. Everything stock, except the wider tires/wheels.
To be done:
-14" air filter assembly install
-weber 32/36 conversion
-new exhaust manifold and piping (2")
-wheel spacers
-tachometer
Maintenance planned for summer 2006:
-drive belt, valve cover gasket, brake master cylinder replace, air filter, fuel filter, water pump, thermostat, wheel spacers, oil filter
-down the road: head gasket, pistons, piston rings, valve seals, misc gaskets
Work/maintenance done:
-300zx hood scoop
-MSD SCI ignition / blaster 2 coil
Canadian Tire matching parts list:
-thermostat housing bolts (61-2423-6, 61-2598-0)
My Tips:
-Thermostat/housing replace: I encountered a problem while doing this today. The bolts were too old and started to strip when screwed back in. It partially damaged some of the threads in the bottom assembly. I used the 61-2423-6 (Canadian Tire) bolts which are slightly longer than the old ones went right in and tightened up fine.
Links and resources:
-Nissan Forums
-Datsun Pickup Lovers
-The Best Source auto parts for Datsun 521
-Rock Auto (very large collection of parts)
-preterhuman.net's datsun 521 texts
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