Bambikiller240

OK, here is an odd situation that has me puzzled. I have been going through my Windshield Wiper parts and discovered TWO different varieties of Wiper Arms. In my research it seems that ALL North American S30's from 1970 through 1976 used the same (S/S) Wiper arms, and in 1977 Nissan switched to Black finished Wipers/Arms, so this really seems odd to me. All 4 sets of arms have Trico markings on them. Does anyone know (I mean really "know") the story behind the differences? Application data? The first Variety has: Driver Side Wiper arm that is 11 & 3/16" Long, from Tip to center of Rivet. Passenger Side Wiper arm that is 12 & 3/8" Long from Tip to center of Rivet. I have two sets of these, one of which came on my 240Z which the P.O. claims has not been replaced (I bought from original owner), and one set I bought on eBay. My original set had been (poorly) painted black to match newer Wiper Assemblies, the eBay set has the original S/S finish. The Second Variety has: Driver Side Wiper arm that is 12" Long, from Tip to center of Rivet. Passenger Side arm that is 12 & 3/8" Long from Tip to Center of Rivet. I have two sets of these, both were purchased on eBay. One of these sets has also been (poorly) painted black, the other has the original S/S finish.

Waynes avatar is one of my pictures. (used with permission BTW, just so the trolls don't think he stole it)

:tapemouth Definitely not on an S30 that has been turned into a Ferrari Look-alike !!!!!!!!!!

Seller doesn't know the definition of "restoration". That crap in the Engine bay could be Ziebart coating. Real tough to tell from a pic. Looking at the air cleaner, it could also be a "rattle-can repaint". The VIN shown has too many numbers in it. "HLS30-5S79548" WTF is THAT all about?

Ditto!!!!!!

I think it is really pathetic that all of the complaining about a FEW people misusing images has caused this feature to be put in place. All it really does is hinder all of the honest people (who are actually flattering you by thinking that your image is so nice that they would like to view it off line) from saving an image to their own hard drive for private, non commercial viewing/reference. The dishonest person is still going to steal your precious image. You've accomplished NOTHING! (except to spoil some of the enjoyment of being a member) Well, at least the Trolls feel protected! :stupid:

Yes, it is legal to allow friends to watch a recording made from cable or satelite programing, so long as you are not charging for the privilege, or showing it in a commercial establishment (bar, etc.)

Local hardware store, though Harbor Freight has a better price if they have a store near you. Shipping cost kills the price difference though. Be sure you get a BRASS drift and not a steel one.

I was trying to leave this thread alone, but.... I have another question. When you subscribe to cable or Dish Network, or DirecTV, it is legal to tape (record, or TiVO) the programming that you receive, so long as it is used for personal, private, non-commercial usage. Isn't the same true for images a person downloads from this site to their own hard drive? I mean how would a person be harming the owner of the image by doing so "for personal, private, non-commercial usage"? Isn't this sort of usage OK?

In 99.9% of cases you do not need to replace the hub. You simply drive the races out of the hub, drive new ones in, and replace the bearings and grease seals. (Of course you also grease the heck out of everything too.)

Did you use Polyurethane bushings or OEM rubbber? I believe that if you used rubber, the range of movement should be similar to what you experienced previously. With Poly bushings, I had quite a bit more range of movement than with the OEM bushings.

I don't know Brian. Wherever you get hose, just be sure it is rated for the pressures encountered in Fuel injection. Regular fuel hose won't do the job for you.

Chloe used to be able to get almost all of the bolts for the cars. Getting your neighborhood Nissan dealer to expend the effort to look up the P/N's is going be the tough part of trying to get them now.

I'm no guru, but I''l chuck in my $.02 In the strict sense of the word, No it would not be OEM replacement. It may or may not be of better quality, Many of the OEM hoses are "formed" to a shape in addition to being the cloth covered hose. Obviously these hoses are just straight hose, not formed to a particular shape. Also it's tough to tell if the color is even close to that of the OEM hoses. Lots of room for color variation here. **None of this is to say that the hose isn't any good, just that I don't believe it can be called OEM Replacement.

Which mail list, Bill? can you copy & paste the first part of it into a post? You are (so far) the only one who says they are getting it.

Kroil or Sili-Kroil work great for me. I haven't found it in a store, but you can order it on the internet and you'll be on Kano Labs mail list for at least 2 years. www.kanolabs.com

On mine, the problem ended up being resolved by rotating the spindle pin ever so slightly in one direction or the other. Once the spindle pin was EXACTLY in the right orientation, the locking pin went in easily.

I do notice AND remember. I do still feel it is "off topic" since this isn't a legal issues web forum. Relevant? Only "somewhat". Especially since it's up to each person to choose to protect their own property, or not; and to deal with offenders. The way that is accomplished is by contacting the offenders, not complaining to the general public, IMHO. You will let me have my opinion won't you? Please, Please, Pretty Please

We'll see. Bidding on the last auction barely got to $22K.

Hopefully, the same as you do with me. I only posted that statement because I got flack for stating that position earlier in the thread. Trolls indeed!

Without specific manufacturer information, width of wheel, backspace, and offset information on each wheel pictures or posted by everyone, this thread is not going to be of much real benefit. The "Dished Mag that many of the 240Z cars have/had...." were not all made by the same manufacturer. Western, Appliance, and Anson were just a few of the companies that made wheels used by USA Nissan dealers on 240Z's.

Which was my point from the very beginning of this thread.