I just picked up my "new" 142 today ..... October 1974 build date, 297,000km on the clock (original, as far as I know). Chassis No. is 1423349Axxxx which...
... hey steve. yeah i'm up at mt macedon. during the week i'm in dandenong tho because of uni. the 164 is currently almost completely dismantled for me to...
note that the 74 engine was very different to all the other engines. i don't think anybody knows how to decipher the special codes just check fer what...
8 bolts hold flywheel on instead of 6 conrod journal diameter same as B21 Different piston wristpin size (i think) Different Rods - some say worse rods Larger...
Hello, I have a '69 244s with a busted right taillight. I ordered replacements that are amber- clear-red-red, but my car originally had red-clear-red-red....
must be from an early US car??? Us allowed clear indicators for a long time. possibly mandated before 1970? Does the car have side market lights on the rear? ...
Hi, ... Must be a very early prototype :-) unless it's a '69 144s ... Probably because your car must have been the version for the USA market (you know, this...
Jean Louchet
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Oct 22, 2004 12:24 am
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Funnily enough Americans & Europeans both drive on the wrong side of the road. ... From: "Jean Louchet" <Jean.Louchet@...> To:...
Charlie Pardee has a few used red red clear 140 tail lights in decent shape (not perfect) at decent prices, the last time I was at his place. Check with him....
I have a 1970 164 B30A with an unusual size fan belt. (well, it's the 1st I've seen this size). It is very narrow, probably 5/16" or 8mm at the widest part of...
Walter, My father struggled with this problem in his 1971 & 1970 164's since late 1989! While working at NAPA, I had access to all of the belts they sold and...
... Thanks John, I have a Gates agent nearby I'll run the part number by them, I guess they will have a cross reference. I'll keep an eye open for your email. ...
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet, I had a surprise visit from a buddy (& his wife and 2 kids) from Florida yesterday afternoon and it's been raining here...
Ok, having looked at the belt I realise that my father must have had it changed just before he gave me the car 3 months prior to his death in 2000! The belt is...
I think I have a number of these belts put away somewhere. The small belt for the 164 that is. I can send them to anyone that wants one. I'll never use them....
Campbell, Fred W.
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Oct 27, 2004 12:30 am
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Hi all, I'm selling some Bosch D-Jetronic, K-Jetronic and L-Jetronic Manuals on Ebay. It is a detailed book on repairing the Bosch Injection System. It can be...
Those of you who read the list regularly will remember a few weeks back I was looking for a narrow belt for the alternator/fan for my '70 164. I am pleased to...
Just out of curiosity, will a Volvo Marine B30 engine fit a 164? There's one on ebay for $500 and I'm not sure it looks the same as mine. BTW I realize it...
Hi Guys, I'm a new Aussie member. I'm looking for any R Sport accessories to suit pre '73 140/164s. I'm currently building a 1969 for Bash events. Any help...
Hi guys! I cranked up my '72 164 and the power steering pulley was squeaking kind of a knocking noise (a little hi) I shitted in my pants thinking it was the...
You don't, if it was the belt squeaking. You adjust the belt for it's correct tension. The power steering pump bearing should be self lubricating once it is...
Hi gang, new to the group -- just posted a parts car I'm getting rid of in Austin TX for cheap. 67 144 with B20 and auto tranny. ebay item # 7934957702...
Sometime back I reported a metallic rattle in the engine of the 164 I had bought. This noise appeared to be towards the front of the engine & only above 2,500...
Hi Walter, No amount of hammer can put it on the wrong way. You just have to take the six bolts out & turn it 120 degrees. The last guy must have pulled it...
HI all, I need one of those brass junction blocks that all four lines come out of near the master cylinder (the two master cylinder lines go into it) for a 69 ...
