KGC10 Hakosuka Skyline

[Grumpy Rooster]

If you want new phenolic spacers let me know. I can get you some in.

[Babalouie]

Are they something that need to be replaced? I managed to get them off without cracking them, they're a little hard but not brittle....

[maddy]

you live in stives? btw wicked car...

[Babalouie]

Well, after the brakes got the once over and got bled last night, one thing still bugged me, and that was the brake master cylinder.



I mean...it just looked dodgy. There's a bit of fluid weeping out at the bottom of the reservoirs and when you pump the pedal it makes all kinds of moaning noises. And its rusty. I'd like to change the clutch master, but I figured the brake master should be non negotiable.



But I was worried that if it was anything like the clutch, then the nuts holding on the lines would be so corroded on that I'd ruin it trying to get it off.

And hey voila...it came off! Phew (thank fuck)...I'll get a new one tomorrow.

....and what IS that funky white stuff? Never seen corrosion like that before...

[Beavis]

Babs, are you gonna have those extractors painted/coated/whatevered?

[trent from punchy]

I want to, but the flare nut is stuck, and any more and I think it's gonna round.

are you using a flare nut spanner?
they are the best things ever.. i got a set if you want to borrow..

[Soarin]

Awesome car! Who cares that it's not the real deal, it's still uber cool.

And great work on documenting everything so well with all the pics.

[Babalouie]

Awesome car! Who cares that it's not the real deal, it's still uber cool.

And great work on documenting everything so well with all the pics.

Also the real-deal is well over $100k It's a little bit like the GTHO of Japan The cost compared to a fake one isn't based on reality

are you using a flare nut spanner?
they are the best things ever.. i got a set if you want to borrow..

Yes, a Stahlwille flare nut spanner no less

Babs, are you gonna have those extractors painted/coated/whatevered?

Tempted to take them off right now for coating, but the thing is, the priority is getting the car roadable and reg'd, and if say I break a few manifold studs or something getting it off, then I'm stuffed. So I reckon I'll leave it until after the cars got plates....taking the carbs off is only a 20min thing anyway.

[bernie-rx7]

ooooooohhhhhhhh YEAH!!!!!! excuse me while I have a flog!!! That is fucking sexy Babs. And, its in my colour!!! You are gonna have alot of fun with this baby. Very jealous!!!

[Grumpy Rooster]

Are they something that need to be replaced? I managed to get them off without cracking them, they're a little hard but not brittle....

If they aren't cracked and too hard they should be fine. They are fairly hard to start with, not like a gasket which you can bend. They aren't exactly cheap either.

[GTREA]

Well i think I speak for everyone here when i say ( and i mean this in the nicest possible way!) your a WANKER!

Care not for the fact its a Faker......no where near being the same as say a fake HSV....very cool car will command heaps of attention where ever it goes for sure

Love what your doing with it also

[Zac]

That looks liek a pretty standard Datto brake master for the era and I'd be surprised if that brake booster is original equipment. Either way should be no probs finding a replacement brake master. The Sumitomo twin piston calipers and rear drums are pretty standard for 240K/240Z/260Z/240C/260C etc aussie delivered. dattoman will be able to help you with the bore size on that one. Might be able to get one with the bolt-on reservoir instead.

[Babalouie]

If they aren't cracked and too hard they should be fine. They are fairly hard to start with, not like a gasket which you can bend. They aren't exactly cheap either.

No worries, if they're not supposed to be soft-soft then I reckon they can be recycled. They're kinda like a Bakelite hardness i reckon.

That looks liek a pretty standard Datto brake master for the era and I'd be surprised if that brake booster is original equipment. Either way should be no probs finding a replacement brake master. The Sumitomo twin piston calipers and rear drums are pretty standard for 240K/240Z/260Z/240C/260C etc aussie delivered. dattoman will be able to help you with the bore size on that one. Might be able to get one with the bolt-on reservoir instead.

Yeah, looking at the pics in the 240Z Haynes manual I think it's the same master cylinder as the Hakosuka, so I'll go and track down a Zed item later today.

But I think the booster is the stock item for this model:
http://www.victory50.com/products/br...8masterset.jpg

[Zac]

I could be wrong what year is the car again?

[Babalouie]

1971. Woulda thought the 240Z of the same vintage would be the same. I guess it doesn't matter as long as the master bolts up

[Paydirt]

Since Datto stuff is pretty much all the same, I always get 240K pricing, for some stupid reason it seems to be cheaper than most other models. Like $24.50 for a clutch slave, which would be identical to the one you have bought.

[Babalouie]

Well maybe thats my problem, I asked for a 240Z clutch master...sports car things cost more?

[floody]

Also the real-deal is well over $100k It's a little bit like the GTHO of Japan The cost compared to a fake one isn't based on reality

And hey, an L-powered one will be quicker and more reliable than a S20 any day of the week.

Totally awesome Kev.

Nissan are funny, that slave looks identical to my R31 item.

[GTREA]

Nissan are funny, that slave looks identical to my R31 item.

Was thinking that myself, which inturn was interchangeable with Bluebird and Patrols I believe also.

[RotaUte]

You could always give Craig Williams in SA a call (used to own MadDat) about master cyls. I bought a 240Z one off him back when I did my Mazda ute up. I'm sure he'd know all the different models.

You can reach him via his new business

http://www.ultraracecars.com.au/

[tremolo]

That is massively cool mate

Definitely rates as E cups on the titty scale

[itsnotagsr]

You sir have/ had some very cool cars.

I can't wait to hear this thing. Nothing beats carby induction noise!
It makes me pine for my 240z

[Deus Ex]

Im suprised no ones asked.

Is it an L24?

Yeah s20's aren't an amazingly bulletproof motor (they don't make that much HP up against a decent L28 either)...but saying you have an S20 is a bragging right.

Still...this car is hotness, and i join the Envy queue.

[Babalouie]

Was thinking that myself, which inturn was interchangeable with Bluebird and Patrols I believe also.

Ok, got a new brake master sorted. It seems that 240K/240Z/260Z have the same Tokico master cyl as I have. I won't say what it cost in case ppl hassle me for paying too much

Im suprised no ones asked.

Is it an L24?

I will tell you what motor it has after it's been engineered

[RotaUte]

Just don't go posting a thread like this on other forums, I can imagine you'd get a few "chuck an RB26DETTTTT in it" replies :P

[Deus Ex]

yeah cause we all know a 2JZ would decimate all...

[RotaUte]

God forbid a "2JZ in a Starlet" thread on here

[Babalouie]

yeah cause we all know a 2JZ would decimate all...

No sheeeit.

[Babalouie]

Just don't go posting a thread like this on other forums, I can imagine you'd get a few "chuck an RB26DETTTTT in it" replies :P

Actually, no...Bilzilla is the first one

Normally ppl are in awe of all those carbs.

[TonyL]

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