Will this junkyard Datsun survive a cross-country roadtrip? | 81RONA

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[@rwolf16-i9d]

This is borderline insane like "bruh screw it don't need a new one we'll just reuse the head gasket" and then instantly trys to road trip it just borderline insane and I crave more of it

[@802Garage]

Reusing an oil filter after a bad head gasket is next level bogan, hahaha. Kind of crazy how normal it sounded once you got it going. That was pouring some proper steam! Also please don't open hot radiators as a habit. It was a valiant effort, but hey at least it was a good way to break in the MR2 clutch. Tons of fun man!

[@michaelclouse942]

Yooooo 802 hows the v10 subaru

[@pickelsvonbrine]

Mother of god. What have you done? You forgot the zip ties and your mom on speed dial… How dare you!

[@Brickedaboss07]

I believe you didn’t torque the head gasket to yes enough

[@NoknOnDors]

Two uggas but only one dugga, just a little short

[@FordBoi302]

One of the head studs torque spec was actually 'no'. Must have been like that from the factory.

[@eddieandrews3335]

$700 dollar Ute, $700 in tow fees, $300 in parts, $2500 in labour and $5 in bug bomb........what a beast

[@RupturedStudioOne]

Are you serious, you drove that thing at all before nuking the interior with a bug bomb?! Braver man than I for sure. Love the video, can't wait for more!

[@7eis]

Made me feel like a pussy for power washing the interior of a p100/sierra sat since the 90ies

[@timesthree5757]

Dude I live and we would have to bug bomb every day. So, we just don't bother.

[@johnweisinger7390]

Somewhere in Oklahoma, Puddin (The Datsun King) feels a disturbance in the force

[@brucehayes7251]

Or the rise of an empire

[@xki]

just some advice , when youre trying to open the radiator like that , you can squeeze the upper radiator pipe and if its squishy , that means its safe to open ! if its stiff and doesnt want to bend under your grip then its still pressurized and youll want to give it a few more minutes with the vehicle off to depressurize

[@BeefVellington]

mate you know that the radiator tubes on this thing are rock solid cos they're all like 30 years old

[@qwertyui90qwertyui90]

From the moment you said temp gauge doesn't work i knew you were going to overheat. You need to clean out the radiator, and i wouldn't be surprised that it is partially blocked. Also change the thermostat to a new one :)

[@allanspindler7927]

A mate and myself drove one of these around Australia in the early 70's. Before we left Kim replaced the big end bearings just in case, he also fitted a fuel tank out of a truck in the back which gave us a fuel range from Perth to Ceduna. Had a ball the old Ute didn't let us down, we were both mechanics I have no idea now how many broken down, ill prepaired cars we got going in central Australia.

[@erixccjc2143]

This is literally my summer car irl... rebuilding the engine 4 times a week be like

[@DisciplesHyper]

I am very impressed with your patience. You didn't once lose your cool. Awesome video!!! Very inspiring!!!

[@chuckthebull]

Burning out points means the little capacitor is not working or missing..it needs to be there to prevent the sparks from being so hot they fry the points

[@bryandevilliers9183]

Love those old Japanese trucks, reminds me a lot of my 82 Toyota Pickup 1 ton, honestly treasure that truck

[@Dat_Sun]

This confirms it, my 620 will last forever.

[@brucehayes7251]

36 miles an hr is 60 ks,60 miles is 110 (ish) probably miles out in actual reading depending on your tyre size. Keep bringing the excitement,great little truck, plenty of potential

[@fuq1nutube]

1 mile equals 1.6 kilometers. 60 mph would be around 96 kph

[@brucehayes7251]

@@fuq1nutube yes apologies,I just remembered a little Mazda sedan I owned,as well as a Mazda bongo van I learnt to drive in had a miles per hr Speedo, 36 miles per hr was highlighted as coinciding with 60 KMs P/ hr and 60 mph was just under the 110 line, Ive had,and still have Toyota vehicles that from the factory with recommended tyre size,run almost 10 klm per hr short of indicated speed,I'm also guessing that a clapped out Datsun in a really poor state of tune isn't going to be setting land speed records but more a warning to take Speedo reading with a grain of salt, GPS might be a little more reliable

[@Andrewz9oh4]

Putting the bolt back for moral support 😂😂😂

[@smoothboye4203]

He's treating that truck the way his government treats its people.

[@johnpopovski4535]

Great effort mate! Unfortunate the datto didn't make it. I would love to see a vid on the turbo lancer build. Keep it up!

[@burgersnchips]

If you're getting coolant in your oil, drain the remaining coolant and replace it with oil. Jobs a Bobby.

[@81_rona]

This is my favourite comment 😂

[@feelingold2995]

Ive thought of that in the past haha.. Might get very messy when the oil cooling system over pressurizes.🤣🤣

[@windolite]

Good quality video, you’ll definitely blow up if you keep up posting projects like this

[@createnewhandle_]

So will the engine 😂

[@soupflood]

If you keep it like this, you'll rival the Russians at Garage54

[@haley746]

I knew it was Sunbury when I saw that Middy's! I used to do 0-110km/h launches in my STI off that ramp every time I went home from visiting friends there. Good times 🤣

[@jimmykebab7156]

Love it mate haha. i just did the same thing with a RN40 Hilux sitting for 15 years in the Riverland, glad to see other crazy people doing the same.

[@dreamsun69]

MANS CAME DOWN TO ADELAIDE, I would have been in awe seeing that magestic beast cruising the streets! edit: THE TRISPOKES ON THE MR WOW!!!

[@marktaylor171]

I Absolutely Love Your MR2. That old Datsun looks like a fun little project. Unfortunately it would require more to have it run reliably than its worth. Perhaps a vintage car enthusiast might be interested in restoring it.

[@802yotaguy5]

I bet the heater core is clogged up if the coolant is routed to it

[@diffa1426]

I came here because of your short and i feel disappointed because you only have 2 videos😭 I hope you upload more video in the future because it's so entertaining, especially the budget project car!!

[@dillonharr7628]

Why am I watching this? I can't explain it, but for some reason I am

[@juliancrooks3031]

There was a reason why they called that model the little hustler because it was always hustling people out of money when it broke down constantly

[@smoothboye4203]

Maybe if people didn't "repair" it the way he did...

[@Sleddge83]

This is great. Keep up the content. Best of luck resurrecting the Dato again

[@Smithy350]

Great video. Looking forward to the next one. Got mighty car mod vibes

[@XfireKeenmike]

subscribeded, had me at straight 4 cylinder engines. Love the Why does my engine sound like a barbecue

[@itsverygreen532]

if the points burn out, its the condensor that has failed.

[@batmanlives6456]

I learnt to drive in one of these mid 70’s Head gaskets were a thing and the Bluetooth head studs weren’t unknown either So these problems aren’t new ! Have fun They are a good old beast !

[@Wellos_Speed]

Knowing Australia's laws, this guy is insane to drive that on the road!

[@Ellermansautoandfab0312]

Loving the content American mechanic here and would love to see some more shenanigans

[@cawsticky1322]

Hi, I just looked on here and on t i k t o k , wheres the '81 'rona ? I had a '74 'rona mark ll wagon (the one with the early celica style front end) it had no paint, no badges, no chrome a real ratrod before it became fashionable, no-one knew what the heck it was....loved that car

[@ArmandoMG-j7k]

I don't understand how this thing broke down so much, I can romp on mine all day and have no issues at all

[@lalnablehector1285]

Far out it went Nuclear but props for getting it that far, thats so fun

[@richardvandb6558]

In Australia Datsun 1200 and 1500 are like gold engine are bulletproof and cheap to run . Big secret it is really easy to drop in rotatry engine. Top favourite is a 350 Chevy with turbo 400 gearbox ( and a parachute to stop ) major fun.

[@sooner91]

This was a fun watch, I know nothing about cars but maybe I'll pick up on some stuff watching these.

[@markjeep9415]

my first car was a 1980 datsun cherry and that would just drop running as and when it felt like it lol.

[@sergiozafeirakis8254]

Comparing this to the Datsuns that still used in my country. I would say that this one is in mint condition!

[@lighting_fast]

I don't know what would be worse, getting bitten on the bum by spiders or having the engine explode. I can't believe you both attempted to take it anywhere!!

[@goldenhippie6352]

Why in the world did you spend money on a new waterpump leaving the old head gasket? I know good an well a gasket was less than half the price of the water pump.

[@d33dub]

i laughed out loud at the moral support head bolt

[@ethanpeschman4458]

I admire the effort. Have you tried all the mechanic in a can solutions? Head Gasket repair and the lot?

[@unorthibox]

I love Australians and their ability to get cars running just good enough even while abusing the damn thing

[@smoothboye4203]

He's treating this vehicle the way his government treats freedom. Close enough for government work.

[@siiiiiiiiiimo]

Damn the mirrors were sick though

[@omary5439]

This video is awesome and also makes me feel bad for not finishing my project cars faster haha 😂 that engine build might not have been done the way it should but at least you've got a running car whereas I've got a big chunk of metal that sits around all day

[@99domini99]

When people ask me about my chunk of metal.... Some day xD It just needs an everything, no biggie!

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

Australian "Puddin's Fab Shop"... NICE!

[@Vicenev]

Great video mate! Will keep an eye out for more.

[@carllinden533]

I will say, radiators are THE MOST overlooked things with old cars.

[@brandonlane5171]

have fun with the little Datsun

[@thomasferris4261]

Datsun owner detected chad meter broke

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

When you bypass the thermostat you actually just punch the center of the thermostat out and put the housing part back in. Otherwise you just keep losing your water, as there too much pressure going through.

[@doraexplora9046]

Frigging Datsun's. Can't kill the bastards. I had a late 80's Datto Bluebird for years. i preferred it over my brand new, fully kitted limited edition Alfa romeo 156. parts cost nothing and went on any oil and any petrol. Loved it. The only mod I did was put electronic ignition on it which made a ton of difference. zit was like putting s modern eCU in by comparison.

[@ESGFishing]

Mint!!!

[@BuffaloBillsSon]

Got make some more bodged repair videos! Loved this

[@xSaintsxRewindx]

think taking the thermostate out was a bad idea, coolant being pushed too quickly doesn't get enough time to slow down and be cooled by the radiator hahaha but was fun af to watch keep it up, much love from cameron in Ireland , Dublin .

[@shaneanderson8358]

Great content my man. What mountain bike is that?

[@donsvideos1985]

Doesn't look all that rusty. Nice!

[@datsmyfault4152]

The balls on this guy

[@kaydenconn7330]

I fw the old Datsuns I got the orange hot wheel car

[@howiehowdy]

It's running lean and hot richen the fuel mixture to cool it down

[@Integrityspeed]

These videos are awesome keep em coming

[@jec_ecart]

Put some strong radiator flush in it. Like vinegar & dish soap.

[@MussaKZN]

That thing is more reliable than a Navara.

[@Sintaj.]

I would kill for a shop like that

[@siyakudumisamyingwa1943]

Really enjoyed the video.

[@johnnyasus86]

Gesh imagine if this thing was sitting for 20 years then like most other cars that drive just fine bloody hell

[@Lucius.Hercules]

dude those head gasket and oil change jobs were so scuffed and surprise! what were the problems? 🤣😂

[@Singleeez]

Bro just threw the bug spray in like a smoke bomb lmao

[@projectdirtbikes]

Nice try! I bet that cop was contemplating giving you a ticket the whole time you were on the freeway!

[@MrIngorodrigues]

Nice old truck with hidro clutch

[@Shamman_komanch]

Every time i see en australian spider im overcome with joy that i live in central europe

[@russellholmes1034]

Good effort mate🤣👍🏻💪🏻

[@noelgibson5956]

What an arduous task..... driving that thing from Melbourne to Adelaide! How did you not get pulled over? It has potential though. Done well, it will turn heads and command some coin if put on the market.

[@scottbaker9066]

same filter, same gasket! AWESOME!!! Why didn't you just pinch off the back brake lines? You only have 1 wheel spinning (open diff) so you don't need ALL the wheels stopping, put a rear flex up front. do about a hundred!!! WTF! in that pile, oh ... 100kph only about 60mph Road trip to Adelaide! I lived in Glenelg for a year, Platinum condos, a very nice place.

[@BlindGuyRc]

Love your videos on Instagram and tik tok. Cool to see longer in depth videos. Subbed. My trucks... are a little smaller hahahaha

[@abelvalle6188]

That's a neat little truck I'd. Drive the heck outta that

[@FinancingFelines-ys6mj]

Maybe if you had ever fixed the head gasket a single time you wouldn't of been overheating and constantly on the side of the road. There's some contact adhesive made for head gaskets called Indian Head Gasket Adhesive that is perfect for this kinda deal your trying to pull but beware, once you coat both half's and let them tack wherever you put them together that's it. You'll have to chisel the heads back apart. Next time get you some of that and go on.

[@Couture.m]

Keeping the dream alive

[@janvash6251]

this is good content, i like it

[@ZorroFox2001]

Definition of "Send It"

[@smoothboye4203]

It's kind of funny to hear "across the country" knowing what they basically mean is "across the state."

[@DIRTVENTURE]

This just looks like fun

[@twoeightythreez]

In my part of the states, that is considered a really nice Datsun! 11:20 just tell everyone its a diesel

[@Njf4192]

You should put a 212cc engine in it

[@DarkLinkAD]

Yes a Honda GX190 Clone.

[@7eis]

Engine bay steam clean💦

[@tiveneven9463]

Good on ya mate👍🏼

[@HardWhereHero]

at least its consistent at breaking down.

[@ashleysharkey6406]

Now the hell did you get plates on that thing? The cracked windscreen alone makes it impossible to rego!

[@marcosX573]

This guy is crazy and funny

[@DrivenPHPOV]

Its broken, lets put it back for moral support🤣

[@grahamparsons1070]

My new favourite 😂

[@speedwaynutt]

Honestly Dankpods and This Ute need to meet.

[@timothyhays1817]

Man you really could use a little help from Puddin's Fab Shop. Puddin is touch in the head but he knows Ratsun secrets.

[@mccrackenphillip]

I never knew they had a tree shift in the 620 thought that went away with the 320

[@johnnyasus86]

Some Japanese cars still used carburettors in the early 2000s, no surprise to me considering some people liked column shift manual back then

[@dionisio9697]

Love it!!!

[@Seraphim401]

That farmer took advantage of this poor guy.