stevensonDNL Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 This story started last weekend when I was changing the oil and filter in my '77 620 KC. When I went to install the oil drain plug in the L20B, I noticed the plug's copper seal was no good. I used a plug/seal from my spare L18 to solve the problem. Yesterday, I went to NAPA Auto looking for a replacement copper seal, but all they could sell me was an incorrect copper flatwasher. So I thought it was a long shot, but I went to Performance Nissan here in Everett to ask for one. I spoke to Doug of the Parts Dept., who knew the correct P/N 11026 61000 right off the top of his head! He checked the computer, and said yes, they still stock them in the system, but had none in the dealer. He said he could order one in. Next, he said: "Wait a minute, I think I have one in my lunch box..." Your lunch box, why would you have one in your lunch box?" I said. Doug explained how his brother had recently rebuilt an L18 engine for someone else, and had received one extra seal in the engine rebuild parts kit. It turns out Doug owns a 510. Doug sold me the seal for $3.48, and would pay himself back when the ordered part came in. He also told me to come back again if I needed help with anything else. Wow, that's pretty darned good customer service for a thirty two year old truck! Thanks, Doug! Pic of my little 620 parked next the Titanic Titan Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Awesome:cool:! That's so cool man..you cant get any luckier than that:)! Hope to see doug on Ratsun soon:cool:! Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Man! what a kodak moment thats a great picture really shows how much cars have changed since the 70's Quote Link to comment
stevensonDNL Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks, guys. I almost felt like I should have parked the Ratsun out back so as not to adversely affect Nissan sales figures, but awww, what the heck? I asked Doug, since he owns a 510, if he knows of or was a member of any Nissan/ Datsun forums. He said yes, but he spends all day on the computer as part of his job, and prefers not to during his time off. He did say that he's been working for Nissan since the 70's, starting out at a dealership in Seattle. Dan Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 at leas tyou were able ot get stuff for your 620. everytime i hit performance they dont have ANYTHING for mine. so i hit Campbell-Neslon and usually they have parts for me. as for sein the 620 next to the Titan, thats funny as hell. old vs new.... do they still have the S30 in the showroom??? Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 After a while the computer gods kick in though. The last time I took my 411 into the dealer the service manager keyed "1967 RL 411" into the [Nissan provided software equiped] computer, smiled and informed me that Nissan insisted I was driving a Volkswager 411 "Variant". We both knew better! When the manufacturer "bans" you from his computer you know you have something "different". Thankfully the parts manager and most of his staff are old timers and know my car on sight. Quote Link to comment
hessianben Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 The dealers out here are my last line of searching! Rudy at Surf City Nissan is the man for looking up old part numbers- hard to find parts can sometimes be tracked down through them AND, they can check local dealers' databases to for back-stocked parts. they will sometimes tell you which dealers have what you need, and will have them shipped or you can drive if they're close! Quote Link to comment
stevensonDNL Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 at leas tyou were able ot get stuff for your 620. everytime i hit performance they dont have ANYTHING for mine. so i hit Campbell-Neslon and usually they have parts for me. as for sein the 620 next to the Titan, thats funny as hell. old vs new.... do they still have the S30 in the showroom??? Moparvwfreak: Yes, there was a 50th Anniversary Z Car sitting in the showroom. Very nice! Dan Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 wow you all are lucky the nissan dealer here wont even try to help me when it comes to the 510 or 411:mad:. even when i have the part # Quote Link to comment
Jtek Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I just quoted you in my RWD.com signature. "Next, he said: "Wait a minute, I think I have one in my lunch box..." Your lunch box, why would you have one in your lunch box?" I said." Its a great quote. Quote Link to comment
chiquapen Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 thats awesome:lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment
FujiyamaMama Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Adorable! Quote Link to comment
stevensonDNL Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hey Jtek, at the risk of me showing off my ignorance, what's RWD.com? Dan Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just for kicks i went to the nissan dealer looking for vent window seals for my 521. I just handed the parts guy the part numbers without saying a word. He just looked up at me and said, "We're going a ways back, I don't have it but I know a guy that might have something." He gave me the number to a datsun specialist in boulder, "This guy restores and parts out datsuns, I bought my 510 off of him a few years back." It usually seems the guys behind the parts counter at Nissan are pretty dedicated to their job, Even going as far as driving the history. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hey Jtek, at the risk of me showing off my ignorance, what's RWD.com? Dan right wheel drive Quote Link to comment
stevensonDNL Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Skib: Okay, now I get it! Thanks! Dan Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 right wheel drive :blink: Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 :blink: Luisburg Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Just for kicks i went to the nissan dealer looking for vent window seals for my 521. I just handed the parts guy the part numbers without saying a word. He just looked up at me and said, "We're going a ways back, I don't have it but I know a guy that might have something." He gave me the number to a datsun specialist in boulder, "This guy restores and parts out datsuns, I bought my 510 off of him a few years back." It usually seems the guys behind the parts counter at Nissan are pretty dedicated to their job, Even going as far as driving the history. And the verdict is...?:blink: any word on the vent window seals man...?:D Or anyother little tidbits?:cool: Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 right wheel drive:confused: REAR wheel drive...? Ummm...just maybe?:blink: Quote Link to comment
Mr. Squirrel Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Its amazing how much these trucks blew up over there years. Love the story and the salesman has one in his lunchbox story was cool. Quote Link to comment
stevensonDNL Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 :confused: REAR wheel drive...? Ummm...just maybe?:blink: Skib is referring to a forum called RightWheelDrive.com, a forum for those who are into the sport of drifting. Right Wheel Drive equals Rear Wheel Drive, as opposed to Wrong Wheel Drive equals Front Wheel Drive. I hope I got that right. Dan Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Skib is referring to a forum called RightWheelDrive.com, a forum for those who are into the sport of drifting. Right Wheel Drive equals Rear Wheel Drive, as opposed to Wrong Wheel Drive equals Front Wheel Drive. I hope I got that right. Dan correct. Jteck referred to RWD.com. which is rightwheeldrive.com, kind of an offshoot of northwestnissans.com members (99.9% 240sx:lol:) I just come for the healthy livin' ;) :lol: lolz jk Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 And the verdict is...?:blink: any word on the vent window seals man...?:D Or anyother little tidbits?:cool: no leads... Quote Link to comment
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