hang_510 Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 but their hours are pants. :ph34r: Quote Link to comment
wildmaninid Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 :ph34r: the pants are a lie Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 oreilly is the best, great selection low prices and they have lots of Datsun parts hours are dress too, open til 10 Quote Link to comment
Dirk Diggler Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ha! Oreillys is a joke! The guy i dealt with told me Datsun was not a make of car because it wasn't on his screen. I told him it would be under Nissan and he argued with me saying his system wasn't wrong. Their prices are higher than the zone here, they only have 2-3 people working at a time, and they never have any parts. I needed a new engine fan and he gave me a 17 inch flex fan that he said would work, even though I told him it wouldn't because it was for a Chevy, and he said "all cars use the same fan". I took one look at it, told him he was an idiot, and never went back. I do like that they will charge your battery for free though. 2 Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ya don't ask their advice. I print out the oreillys part number, take it in and get the parts I have chosen. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I used O`reillys to put together my beater in about two+ months ( after trying elsewhere ) they do have the majority of the parts to fix a 510, most parts i got within 5 hours. The only part i had a problem getting was brake master so i ordered it from rock-auto for less with shipping. I for the most part dont buy anything from O`reillys for my newer cars AT ALL Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ha! Oreillys is a joke! The guy i dealt with told me Datsun was not a make of car because it wasn't on his screen. Had the same thing. All I needed was some brake pads. "Datsun isn't a car manufacturer ... blah blah blah ... listen man! It doesn't exist!" I pointed outside at the Z and said loudly, "You go outside and tell her that she doesn't exist! You break her little existence-believing heart!" He then proceeded to mumble some bullshit that the Z is a Nissan, blah blah blah. If you really want to have fun, go in and order lawnmower parts. "Ya, I need a drive belt." "For what?" "Briggs and Stratton" "Wait.. what?" Quote Link to comment
Spades Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 yeah, good luck with CSK/O'Riellys...they can get some decent parts or stores can't get, but don't go in there without a part number. Heads up to some of the NW Datsun members...the local Napa's are carrying an import parts line called Altrom. Most of what our shop has ordered has been OE parts and has fit/worked well. They also can order in Beck Arnley stuff, and most of that line is good fit and quality(that I have seen). The sales reps in this area are not the best, but their product lines are decent, and will substitute for Nissan parts in a pinch. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I live for the Altrom line, though I still think they need to carry a shitload more Datsun parts. I mentioned that when I talked to the Altrom rep last month. Sadly, he seems to be fairly useless. I made a video regarding the center support bearing not fitting on D21 4x4s, and he never returned my calls or emails. Maybe if I'm lucky I can take his job someday. Oh, word of warning, the "Ultra-8" in Altrom is a house brand and is sometimes very shit quality. Not always, just inspect the ultra-8 parts before you buy them. Try and stick with the regular ATM if available. Oh, and Hardwyre, I have a book for lawnmower belts at my counter. Just sayin' ;) Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 It's been far too long, so I'll leave this hear... "Thanks for calling Autozone, this is Matt how can i help you?" "Hi, my husband is said he wanted a rimjob. Do you guys do that over there?" "No ma'am, I'm pretty sure Advance Auto does. Want there number?" laughing in the background. Quote Link to comment
Ratty260z Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Can you guy's get me some piston rings for my RX7?? :D Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Can you guy's get me some piston rings for my RX7?? :D you're doing it wrong! Gotta reverse troll mang. Get apex seals for your Mazda 626 Quote Link to comment
Ratty260z Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Piston return springs? Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I called Autozone today ( AZ )......hello , how can i help you... Hi, could you tell me how tight my Datsun lug nuts should be in order to keep my wheel from falling off ?? ( AZ )......Im sorry but i have no idea Yeah,,,i thought so.. 1 Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 :rofl: ^ Very good! Quote Link to comment
Ratty260z Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I called Autozone today ( AZ )......hello , how can i help you... Hi, could you tell me how tight my Datsun lug nuts should be in order to keep my wheel from falling off ?? ( AZ )......Im sorry but i have no idea Yeah,,,i thought so.. Oh god memories haha I could tell you the torque rating for almost any make and model. Working at a tire shop for a year you tend to memorize thing's Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I called Autozone today ( AZ )......hello , how can i help you... Hi, could you tell me how tight my Datsun lug nuts should be in order to keep my wheel from falling off ?? ( AZ )......Im sorry but i have no idea Yeah,,,i thought so.. Touche my friend :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
philcas1987 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 wish i got those calls haha would liven up my day. all i get is hey my car is broken... :fu: :hairy: ive got this killer molestache going throws thing off Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 My buddy Marcus works at a Shell station in Seattle. This high-maintenance blonde walks up to the counter: B: "Can you help me?" M: "Sure, what's up?" B: "I can't figure out where to put the gas in my car." M: "Which car?" B: "*pointing outside* It's my husband's; I think it's called a Tesla." M: "Let me get you an extension cord." 1 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 guy walks up to the counter..... I need the boot after the AFM on my 06 G Only comes with the resonator, $135.00 I know there was a recall on that got any layin around? No. there wasn't and no I don't. I'm not gonna pay $135.00 for that hose Well, Bye ;) Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 If I had a nickel for every time people won't pay whatever amount....I'd be Oprah rich! ;) I usually ask them, can you make the part for less? Well, no, but. There you go. If you want to fly over to China and take the kid's seat who's making it, be my guest! :P Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) BIGGEST PET PEEVE... ready? ---customer walks up to the counter--- "I need gasket glue." Uhh....the fuck? You mean RTV silicone? "Yeah sure I guess." You know that stuffs not for gluing gaskets right? "The hell do you mean?" Sir, why don't you just scrape the gasket surface clean and you won't need it? Just use the flat paper gasket "Boy you don't know the fuck you're doing. I've been building motors since I was 12" That doesn't mean you've been doing it right sir. Go check isle 4. ---and I walk away--- I can't deal with ignorant people. I get irritate quick. I love hearing people ask for a rotor button.My response is always; "you mean ignition rotor?" And usually I get a stupid look. I generally get stuck helping the kind of idiots that thing $3 tube of RTV is expensive. Everyone wants a discount. You either gotta be really nice, really pissed, have a military ID, or love Datsun's for me to discount your parts. Edited February 6, 2012 by metalmonkey47 Quote Link to comment
Edz280zx Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 My favorite usually involves someone coming in to ask for a part and they can't even tell me what kind of car it is. That or "I need a coil, rotor, starter, ect.. for my tractor" What make and model? "I don't know, aren't they all the same?". And don't you know that ALL small block Chevy's are the same??? Quote Link to comment
philcas1987 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 My favorite usually involves someone coming in to ask for a part and they can't even tell me what kind of car it is. That or "I need a coil, rotor, starter, ect.. for my tractor" What make and model? "I don't know, aren't they all the same?". And don't you know that ALL small block Chevy's are the same??? bring out a cap for a lt1 :fu: :D yup it will work just fine Quote Link to comment
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