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by ArchetypeDatsun
Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

Thanks Blue I'll look into that and most probably buy, I know for a fact it isn't leaking but good to check any way it does smell like gas in my car though. Brakes need to get done anyway there making a squealing sound and the rotor is not looking too good I hope I can still get it resurfaced, the ...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

That sucks Arche. Yup like others said a compression test can be handy for now. If it were me I'd walk into NAPA and grab a test kit like this one below for $35. They do work and they're accurate. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/11095194495_f59de842b2_z.jpg Make sure your heater-core hoses/heate...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

There was a way to tell. Blue is oil, white is water, something something... Paging Micro! Yeah that's what I checked for it smoked the other day and a few days before when it was really cold out it smelled sweet I knew it was coolant I hope it isn't too bad would suck since it's my only daily driv...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

Eagle_Adam wrote:compression test it and check the coolant like draker mentioned
I'll have to buy the stuff to do the comp test.
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

draker wrote:Hows the coolant level?
Just did a coolant flush and filled it with 2 fresh bottles of Preston it filled all the way to the top. I started it got up to temp and checked the fluid and it was good. I'll check again though make sure.
by ArchetypeDatsun
Tue Nov 26, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

No it's like a sweet smell it could be a little water in the cylinders but if so it doesn't affect performance at that bad.
by ArchetypeDatsun
Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

810 just started expelling white smoke from the exhaust I suppose valve seals, also real loppy idle at start up for a few minutes even at every start up actually it sounds like it ain't running on all cylinders then it goes away. There are a few things that need to get done I'll try to get a video u...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: BLUE's Copper ZXT
Replies: 220
Views: 129716

Re: BLUE's Copper ZXT

squatches wrote:is the copper color a factory color or respray? looks good on your zx, wonder how it would look on a 620.
That is the factory color the hood may be a tiny bit off since i replaced it from a 81 zxt parts car they are very similar colors but most probably different color codes.
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: BLUE's Copper ZXT
Replies: 220
Views: 129716

Re: BLUE's Copper ZXT

As always Arche.. thanks for additional info and help man truly appreciated ! Oh yeah 100% on target with ya and stuff happens for sure man no doubt. Oh yeah... I've always kept you in mind with the turbo , and right now I'm cleaning the CHRA housing as best as I can and rest is almost ready to re-...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: S30/S130
Topic: BLUE's Copper ZXT
Replies: 220
Views: 129716

Re: BLUE's Copper ZXT

When me and Skib out in the P79 head (before the one it has now) he told me the same thing that it was a Ray Jay turbo even the last owner of the car I got the engine from. It ran so well before no problems before but shit happens if you can't get to rebuild it I would more than happy to buy it from...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Canby 2014 No Fucks Given
Replies: 185
Views: 103197

Re: Canby 2014 No Fucks Given

Can't wait hopefully have added a few goodies to the goon by then!
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

Eagle_Adam wrote:sweet goon!
Thanks buddy!
by ArchetypeDatsun
Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Medford/Grants Pass Datsun Meet
Replies: 12
Views: 14830

Re: Medford/Grants Pass Datsun Meet

Well I hope new members see this lets hope there's a few local ones here, anyway wanna make a meet Monday or Tuesday let me know! I would go, I am off on Tuesday, But my cars in the shop getting some welding done, because I have no free time lately. Btw, I am related to half of Medford I think. My ...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Datsun Parts for sale
Topic: Moar NWD stickers!
Replies: 13
Views: 9554

Re: Moar NWD stickers!

How much are they? I'd like a white one!
by ArchetypeDatsun
Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: 510
Topic: temporary 510
Replies: 73
Views: 53390

Re: temporary 510

Sweet fricken score Adam idk how I didn't see this before! I'll trade ya my 810 goon for the 510 race car...just playing hehehe I can't find myself to sell my precious!

Peoples from CL are just...well...annoying I just give them the bird :fu:
by ArchetypeDatsun
Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

Late update, I got around putting in the belts with no problems only had to tighten them a little more had the fan belt squeak in a cold morning to work should be ok now cars runs pretty good now just need to get around doing the rest of the tune up and car should be running a lot better. Also need ...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Medford/Grants Pass Datsun Meet
Replies: 12
Views: 14830

Re: Medford/Grants Pass Datsun Meet

Well I hope new members see this lets hope there's a few local ones here, anyway wanna make a meet Monday or Tuesday let me know!
by ArchetypeDatsun
Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

Yeah I haven't gave it a tune up yet because it was all pretty clean when I got it but I'm thinking of doing everything soon maybe even new injectors and connectors and most definitely get a custom fuel rail from a buddy that makes them.
by ArchetypeDatsun
Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

Something weird happened today I went to run a few errands and after I was done I went to start my car and it wouldn't start it was turning over just fine, battery was fine, I had to press the gas and keep turning the key till it finally started but it sounded like it was running on less cylinders. ...
by ArchetypeDatsun
Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: 810
Topic: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon
Replies: 110
Views: 93899

Re: Archetype's 1979 Datsun 810 Wagon

Also got these replacement belts Thursday from Nissan and my fan belt is a oldschool one i hope it won't be a problem or I'm taking it right back! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5480/10339227685_e9cc244499_o.jpg Untitled by Muerte541 , on Flickr http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/10339253576_7f1444dd...