High All,
Seams to be the slave cylinder or at least that's where it's peeing out
So, I just thought it was the line.
A couple of years ago ? (roadster parts and years are getting fuzzy
now!) it did the same thing. The line went bad (a Month later the Master
Cylinder)
So before I could have someone push the pedal, get down and look
underneath at the same time, I thought the sequence of parts replacement
was going to repeat.
So question is, "is a stock one the best and only option ??"
Thanks for all the replies telling me that the hoses hardly ever leek,
this car has 257,000 miles on it and I have been driving it three or
four times a week for the last 3 months.
In all my miles on this RHD 2000 I have rarely needed work, but add up
the miles, the natural ageing of parts (either while in use or
deterioration while stored as a garage queen) and sometimes all things
hit at once.
What really amazes me is how easy they are to work on when you have the
right tools and parts and a place to work. I own 3 2000's and keeping
them running seams to be only a matter of doing regular checks and
maintenance. Sometimes things just wear out. That is why I am thinking
of taking the 3rd 2000', apart down to the frame, cleaning and storing
of any and all rebuild able or reusable parts, and keeping things for
spars for when things get damaged or worn out during the driving
process. (anyone want a '69 LHD frame?)
Back to the RHD, I've driven this car back and forth to Portland, Oregon
in the last couple of weeks and although it pulled right (got alignment)
occasionally idled high (cleaned all linkage) pulled to the left on hard
brake (tightened right front caliper connection) leaked a little (took
off factory hard top and put up cheap vinyl soft-top) the can't shift
fluid leaking problem has put her up for a few day's, why?, I don't
have the part.
The neat part about winter driving is that even with the top up these
cars are really cool. The heater works great (almost too good) I have
installed an intermittent wiper relay (works great in a drizzle!). My
old Pioneer Premier KEX-M800 (any one else own or know of this model,
I'm looking for a CD changer for it) even though I've had it for 13+
years brings in the FM great and plays tapes flawlessly.
With the music up and the window cracked a bit, the heater on, and it
purring in fifth, the ride has been excellent!
Looking forward to getting it back on the road.
See you on the Road !!
robbpynes@continet.com
U20 Bombers (Datsun Roadster Club)
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