Ouch John...
I've had my 2000 for 31 years, 146,000 miles and the only reason it's down
now is due to really poor machine work causing a valve seat to part company
with the head... Maybe I've been lucky, I've not had a catastrophic chain
failure.
Actually you do make some very good points, pretty much sums up the
different character of the 2 cars. Both do require TLC, both are a whole lot
o' fun! I suppose it gets down to what you want out of the car and which
pleases the seat of your pants most.
Richard R
'69 2000
----Original Message Follows----
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@csus.edu>
Reply-To: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@csus.edu>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: 1600 vs 2000 (was: I'm sold!)
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 11:36:17 -0700
It was written:
> My sentiments exactly! Both great cars, but the 2000's got it all!!
Including an engine that throws NLA timing chains thru the valve
cover :-)
Sorry, cheap shop..
Actually, I have both a 1600 and a 2000. I like them both. They each
have their niches. The 2000 with its 5 speed is a GREAT freeway
cruiser. It purrs a little above 3000 revs while the 1600 is churning
at 4000 to keep up. (yes, I drive conservatively). I don't like the
physical shifting on the 5 speed though.
The 1600 is great for in-town stop and go. I prefer its gearing for city
streets, and it zips around very nicely if you don't need the top end.
The engine, IMHO, is a more robust design. Hopefully I won't detonate
either, but finding parts to put a U20 back together is definitely getting
to be worrisome.
Of course, that 4-speed has the weak countershaft bearings. BTDT,
blew the cluster gear, awaiting a rebuild... OTOH, the 5-speed has the
press-fit 5th gear waiting to let go...
Bottom line: They're BOTH fine little automobiles! Either model performs
well within legal and safe driving limits.
(Flames off-list, please)
-- John
John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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