afracer Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I just bought a 81 210 Wagon 2 weeks ago for $900. It's a little beat up but has 83k on it so not really all that bad. The previous owner had just put a new head gasket on it so I had to do a little adjustments and tune it up but otherwise just drove it around for a solid week and she purrs. It's an A15 5 speed but needs A/c added. Once I do that I'm looking to efi it and fix the body up. Want to do a round eye conversion from a 79. Eventually I'll post pics! I'm a long time b110 owner, so this is a real treat for me to have a newer wagon. I first need to address it's overheating issue. Radiator is in good shape but even without a thermostat once you get going on the freeway it heats up slowly to over the halfway Mark and wants to keep getting hotter if you don't slow down or coast in neutral. Hope to get an aluminum one in there. Love this car though! Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Post pics, yo. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 The PO may have thought the over heating was the head gasket... sadly over heating can be caused by many things.I would never recommend running an engine without a thermostat. If it runs cooler without it then there is something else wrong with it. Over heating can be broken down int two causes. Lack of coolant flow or lack of air flow. Coolant. Is the fan belt tight? undamaged and in good shape? Is the heater by-passed and the hose looped? If so, cap both ends off so there is no coolant flow from the engine to the water pump. Is either of the rad hoses kinked? *Lower the coolant level to expose the top of the core. Is it clean and clear of hard water scale build up? Always use antifreeze/coolant. Watch the lower hose and rev the engine high. Does the lower hose collapse from the suction? This can be from the hose being soft. (They rot from the inside out and it may look fine) The rad core may be plugged forcing the water pump to suck harder and collapse the hose. Air Clutch fan... does it spin freely? It shouldn't. It should be firm to turn but turn smoothly. Are the exterior rad fins clear of dirt, bugs and leaves/pine needles. Plastic bags? Is the rad shroud on? Shrouds increase rad efficiency. Is the grill obstructed? Fog lights? any modifications? Is there an air gap below the rad. Does the hood have a rubber air dam on it that when closed, seals off air flow over the rad top? Air should not be allowed to get around the rad, only through it. Other..... Lean air/fuel ratios will cause the engine to run warmer Retarded ignition timing will dump huge amounts of heat into exhaust ports and into the cooling system. Brake(s) dragging? Front calipers stuck? Rear drums too tight? Raise each wheel and see if they will spin by hand. * if scaly, remove rad and with the cap on and it turned up, fill with CLR over night to dissolve the scale. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Andy? I just bought a 81 210 Wagon 2 weeks ago for $900. It's a little beat up but has 83k on it so not really all that bad. The previous owner had just put a new head gasket on it so I had to do a little adjustments and tune it up but otherwise just drove it around for a solid week and she purrs. It's an A15 5 speed but needs A/c added. Once I do that I'm looking to efi it and fix the body up. Want to do a round eye conversion from a 79. Eventually I'll post pics! I'm a long time b110 owner, so this is a real treat for me to have a newer wagon. I first need to address it's overheating issue. Radiator is in good shape but even without a thermostat once you get going on the freeway it heats up slowly to over the halfway Mark and wants to keep getting hotter if you don't slow down or coast in neutral. Hope to get an aluminum one in there. Love this car though! Quote Link to comment
Bagpype Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Heres Mine before Gross dash and tiny, stupid steering wheel And After: All work was done solely by me. And I am proud of it! 5 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Hoot-man! That's a bonny carrrr. Factory rims is see? 1 Quote Link to comment
Bagpype Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thanks! The rims are Datsun rims I think. The rear end is from a 200sx and has disc brakes. Quote Link to comment
dukerollo Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 All work was done solely by me. And I am proud of it! You should be! Great job. Quote Link to comment
hoodradKyle Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 good chatting with you for a minute colourbox, impeccable 210 congrats on the win at JCCS 1 Quote Link to comment
JDOM310 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Wow clean interior where did find it Quote Link to comment
JDOM310 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Colourbox does have probably the cleanest intact 210 o here. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 That's a nice ride Pype. Now put a pumper on there! Quote Link to comment
afracer Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Actually yeah the bottom hose you can see it starting to collapse somewhat when it's revving high, but it wasn't fully collapsing. Since I am not with the car, my buddy is pulling the radiator out this weekend to have it checked and cleaned by Performance Radiator in Tacoma (big name radiator business). If It still overheats will probably order some silicone hoses and if it still does after that will order a new radiator. Everything else checks out good, I've already gone over it all including timing and tune. The PO may have thought the over heating was the head gasket... sadly over heating can be caused by many things.I would never recommend running an engine without a thermostat. If it runs cooler without it then there is something else wrong with it. Over heating can be broken down int two causes. Lack of coolant flow or lack of air flow. Coolant. Is the fan belt tight? undamaged and in good shape? Is the heater by-passed and the hose looped? If so, cap both ends off so there is no coolant flow from the engine to the water pump. Is either of the rad hoses kinked? *Lower the coolant level to expose the top of the core. Is it clean and clear of hard water scale build up? Always use antifreeze/coolant. Watch the lower hose and rev the engine high. Does the lower hose collapse from the suction? This can be from the hose being soft. (They rot from the inside out and it may look fine) The rad core may be plugged forcing the water pump to suck harder and collapse the hose. Air Clutch fan... does it spin freely? It shouldn't. It should be firm to turn but turn smoothly. Are the exterior rad fins clear of dirt, bugs and leaves/pine needles. Plastic bags? Is the rad shroud on? Shrouds increase rad efficiency. Is the grill obstructed? Fog lights? any modifications? Is there an air gap below the rad. Does the hood have a rubber air dam on it that when closed, seals off air flow over the rad top? Air should not be allowed to get around the rad, only through it. Other..... Lean air/fuel ratios will cause the engine to run warmer Retarded ignition timing will dump huge amounts of heat into exhaust ports and into the cooling system. Brake(s) dragging? Front calipers stuck? Rear drums too tight? Raise each wheel and see if they will spin by hand. * if scaly, remove rad and with the cap on and it turned up, fill with CLR over night to dissolve the scale. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Dude. I love your 210. 1 Quote Link to comment
Cleopatra Jones Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 good chatting with you for a minute colourbox, impeccable 210 congrats on the win at JCCS Colourbox does have probably the cleanest intact 210 o here. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment
Cleopatra Jones Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Stanley took first place at JCCS. First time he's ever been there. Finally the 210 was getting some love. And check this. NOS mirror I found a couple weeks ago. Awwwww yeeeaaahhh!! 2 Quote Link to comment
B210ratsun Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hard to find a set of those! Looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment
dukerollo Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 What's going on here? Details please. Edit: never mind, I found your thread. Still, more details please. 1 Quote Link to comment
KiroTech Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 What's going on here? Details please. Edit: never mind, I found your thread. Still, more details please. 1979 Datsun 210 aka B310 Jdm sunny grille badges and side markers Holeshot wheels Aerospace components brakes 280zx master cylinder T3 camber plates and roll center adjusters mounted on shortened b210 strut casings with 280zx inserts T3 steering box brace 1980 510 crossmember 8gal fuel cell Nardi steering wheel Tenzo R bucket seats Engine: Sr20det red top block p11 sr20ve head sr16ve internals (crank+rods) CP pistons 11to1 bored to 87mm Mazworx head studs and cometic head gasket N1 cams with supertech springs and retainers Bmw m3 50mm itbs 550cc injectors Custom 4to1 header Xtd flywheel 10lbs Competition Clutch and pressure plate Haltech ecu management K20 coil on plugs Taarks single vvl solenoid plate Drivetrain: Transmission fs5w71c out of a 1992 hardbody with sr20 bellhousing Ford 9" rear end with adjustable arms Moser 35 spline axles Custom driveshaft I think that sums it up lolol 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Ya don't say. Hm. Astute observation. 1 Quote Link to comment
akims9 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I love to see other 1980-1982 210's I have have a 82 210 u must see. People keep to buy my 210.how do u send pics. Quote Link to comment
akims9 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Can we get member pics back? Quote Link to comment
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