Andrew,
Sorry to hear about your bad news. Forrest Gump was right - Shit happens!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Murphy" <solex67@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:35 PM
Subject: DISASTER!
> All,
>
> This morning I get a call from my girlfriend who says her 70 2000 has
broken
> down and that she is at a gas station and needs me to come pick her up. I
> ask her what happened and she says she thinks she broke a fan belt judging
> from the noise. I figure "no problem" and I get in my car to pick her up
and
> arrange to have the car towed home already wondering what the cost of a
> replacement belt would be.
>
> When I get to the gas station, I notice A LOT of fluid has leaked onto the
> ground beneath the car. Uh Oh. I pop the hood and have a look.
>
> There is a 3 inch diameter hole blown in the side of the block right below
> cylinder #3.
>
> This engine is blown. Gone. Shot. Dead. I break the news to her gently and
> tell her to look on the bright side. At least she won't have to worry
about
> what color to paint the car for a while.
>
> So now I have to help her find a replacement U20. Vendors: figure we will
be
> contacting you soon. May as well get the whole thing rebuilt since we have
> to replace the block.
>
> Roadster challenges continuing,
>
>
> Andrew Murphy
> SoCalROC
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