eat_more_drift Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Just recently my l16 engine went out on me so I decided to get it rebuilt. Mechanic says I need a new block or pretty much another l16 because mine is out for the count. I'm located in Texas and am in desperate need of this engine to get my car back on the road. Thanks Will also like to buy an L20B for a swap. Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 there is an L18 bare block in my storage, buy me a 6 pack and pay for shipping and its yours. Honestly you can probably find one closer and not pay for shipping Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 what exactly is wrong with it or why you think its bad??????? unless you just ran it out of oil and locked up? Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 With 'drift' in the user name??? Link to comment
screamer510 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I have one in Georgia. Do you need one that bad? Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Doesn't have to be an L16, really want to swap it for an L20B but haven't had any luck finding one in Texas so will need one to be shipped. As far as my L16, the mechanics say i wasnt getting enough oil pressure and caused the engine to go out and also one of the pistons went out. They can rebuild it but dont know where to find parts for such an old engine. That is why I am searching on here. Thanks Link to comment
firedime Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I have a complete L16 that is used and needs to be rebuilt. you can have it, just pay for shipping. I am in northern california though and the shipping cost might outweigh the need. However it is yours if you want it. Link to comment
Boaty Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Doesn't know where to find parts for such an old engine... Well they ARE kind of everywhere, maybe not in Texas though. L20B can be had out of HL510's, 200SX's, and 620 pickups. No junkyards have any Datsuns down there? I am glad I live in Oregon! They are everywhere! If the block is good, you can buy new pistons, bearings, rings, gaskets, valves, cams, and everything else online or used through here and such. Worst case scenario anyways. Hope you find an L20B! You'll be much happier with the added power, it was a night and day difference from my worn out L16. Good luck! Link to comment
eat_more_drift Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Block is no good Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 They can rebuild it but dont know where to find parts for such an old engine.?????????? the internet Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 As far as my L16, the mechanics say i wasnt getting enough oil pressure and caused the engine to go out and also one of the pistons went out. To prevent oil starvation when drifting weld some baffles into the oil pan so the oil can't climb out under sideways G forces. Another is to throw the L series pump away and instal a KA24E or DE from a D-21 Hardbody. I have one on all my cars. The internal rotors are 13% longer and put out more pressure at lower speeds and overall more volume. Link to comment
Tristin Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 If you have the moolah you could go dry sump Link to comment
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