What have you done to your D21 today?! - Page 2367 - Infamous Nissan

OldGreyBeast · 01-12-2022, 02:59 PM

It's so much easier to work on these trucks once all that AIC and EGR crap is out of the way.

Allcagedup · 01-12-2022, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGreyBeast

It's so much easier to work on these trucks once all that AIC and EGR crap is out of the way.

You dang right!

Uncle Jimmy · 01-15-2022, 06:03 PM

Drove my KC to work yesterday and with the radio off, I noticed that there was no loose parts on the dash or anywhere inside of the cab. There was no unnecessary sounds. This 97 seems to be put together well.

Midnight Tech · 01-16-2022, 11:57 PM

Hector does not like the snow.

Sorry for the crappy pic. Forgot to get one during daylight.

PorknBeans · 01-17-2022, 12:49 AM

I’ve just kept my D21 true to one of it’s purposes that I purchased it brand new..to be a daily driver, tow vehicle for my PWC’s, everything hauler in the bed and a people mover.

My D21 will turn 25 yrs. old this month, February 17, 2022.

When I originally purchased The Mighty Nissan in 02/1997, I planned on keeping it for 25 yrs. After that time came, I would decide on keeping it or selling it. After all my truck and I have done and seen, I believe I will keep her. I’ve kept her maintained, remanufactured engine, complete inspection and seals replaced on the 5-speed transmission, MagnaFlow exhaust and catalytic converter with all new exhaust tubing. She has her bumps, scrapes and “war wounds” from over the years. But I still enjoy driving her for hauling or just for the pure pleasure of driving her. I was originally looking to purchase a V-6 D21. But the dealer said they weren’t being made at the time when I was looking to trade up from my NAP-Z powered ‘89 KC D21. So I purchased my current KA24E powered ride and it’s been history ever since. I still have the original window sticker!

Deerhurst · 01-17-2022, 01:16 AM

Washed it today. It was nasty. Everything was brown, even the silver looked brown. Had mud up the sides up to the roof. Wide offset tires throw crap everywhere even when you try not to.

89'HBV6 · 01-17-2022, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Jimmy

Drove my KC to work yesterday and with the radio off, I noticed that there was no loose parts on the dash or anywhere inside of the cab. There was no unnecessary sounds. This 97 seems to be put together well.

Run the fan... on HIGH... and listen. Run it for an extended time on high? Let us know what you hear. Any ticking?

XoXSciFiGuy · 01-20-2022, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorknBeans

I’ve just kept my D21 true to one of it’s purposes that I purchased it brand new..to be a daily driver, tow vehicle for my PWC’s, everything hauler in the bed and a people mover.

My D21 will turn 25 yrs. old this month, February 17, 2022.

When I originally purchased The Mighty Nissan in 02/1997, I planned on keeping it for 25 yrs. After that time came, I would decide on keeping it or selling it. After all my truck and I have done and seen, I believe I will keep her. I’ve kept her maintained, remanufactured engine, complete inspection and seals replaced on the 5-speed transmission, MagnaFlow exhaust and catalytic converter with all new exhaust tubing. She has her bumps, scrapes and “war wounds” from over the years. But I still enjoy driving her for hauling or just for the pure pleasure of driving her. I was originally looking to purchase a V-6 D21. But the dealer said they weren’t being made at the time when I was looking to trade up from my NAP-Z powered ‘89 KC D21. So I purchased my current KA24E powered ride and it’s been history ever since. I still have the original window sticker!

Why not keep it? Hell...keep it until the wheels fall off...and then get another set of wheels.

I sold mine recently (97 king cab XE) for five grand. Bought a nice 2009 Xterra from a buyer in Ellensburg, WA who was desperate for money for THREE grand. I like the X, but still miss the truck. And if you sell yours...you will too.
One thing that makes the KA24E a great powerplant for these trucks is that you don't have to do any timing belt junk. And plenty of room under the hood to do maintenance.
Damn...I am getting the depression again over selling the truck. (*laughs*) Just keep the truck and leave it to a family member who will swear to keep it restored and pass it on later. That way you will always know where it is and can visit it once in a while.

rustytexasD21 · 01-21-2022, 03:44 AM

Got me some clear taillights

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PorknBeans · 01-21-2022, 09:02 AM

Drove my truck tonight and it flipped 260,xxx miles.

01-12-2022, 02:59 PM	#23661
OldGreyBeast 1986.5 HB 4x4 3.0V6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: North AL Age: 34 Posts: 4,088 Vehicle: '86.5 Nissan D21, '87 Mercedes 190D Turbo, '10 Mercedes E350 AWD, '16 Suzuki GSXS1000 Thanks: 425 Thanked 540 Times in 464 Posts	It's so much easier to work on these trucks once all that AIC and EGR crap is out of the way. __________________ Build log for the Beast - https://beastbuildlog.blogspot.com - Last Updated 8 MAR 2021 1986.5 FSM GI section - https://imgur.com/gallery/mjT18bV

01-16-2022, 11:57 PM	#23664
Midnight Tech Technical Admin Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Back in SC again...in the back of a REAL parts store... Posts: 1,677 Vehicle: 1986.5 D21 Hardbody 2WD Thanks: 176 Thanked 258 Times in 216 Posts	Hector does not like the snow. Sorry for the crappy pic. Forgot to get one during daylight. __________________ "Off To See the Lizard"... courtesy of J. Buffett __________________ "Project NX" aka "Hector" - 86.5 D21 Hardbody ... with a slight drop in its future... __________________ Out of Round Tuits....

01-17-2022, 12:49 AM	#23665
PorknBeans Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Where I can see the air I breathe... Posts: 752 Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all Thanks: 78 Thanked 224 Times in 186 Posts	I’ve just kept my D21 true to one of it’s purposes that I purchased it brand new..to be a daily driver, tow vehicle for my PWC’s, everything hauler in the bed and a people mover. My D21 will turn 25 yrs. old this month, February 17, 2022. When I originally purchased The Mighty Nissan in 02/1997, I planned on keeping it for 25 yrs. After that time came, I would decide on keeping it or selling it. After all my truck and I have done and seen, I believe I will keep her. I’ve kept her maintained, remanufactured engine, complete inspection and seals replaced on the 5-speed transmission, MagnaFlow exhaust and catalytic converter with all new exhaust tubing. She has her bumps, scrapes and “war wounds” from over the years. But I still enjoy driving her for hauling or just for the pure pleasure of driving her. I was originally looking to purchase a V-6 D21. But the dealer said they weren’t being made at the time when I was looking to trade up from my NAP-Z powered ‘89 KC D21. So I purchased my current KA24E powered ride and it’s been history ever since. I still have the original window sticker! __________________

01-17-2022, 01:16 AM	#23666
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8,049 Vehicle: 1986.5 SE-V6 4WD D21, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Thanks: 917 Thanked 1,085 Times in 980 Posts	Washed it today. It was nasty. Everything was brown, even the silver looked brown. Had mud up the sides up to the roof. Wide offset tires throw crap everywhere even when you try not to. __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i

01-21-2022, 09:02 AM	#23670
PorknBeans Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Where I can see the air I breathe... Posts: 752 Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all Thanks: 78 Thanked 224 Times in 186 Posts	Drove my truck tonight and it flipped 260,xxx miles. __________________

01-15-2022, 06:03 PM	#23663
Uncle Jimmy Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Posts: 80 Vehicle: Nissan King Cab XE 1997, 2003 Nissan 350Z, 2005 Chevy Trailblazer, 2008 Porsche Cayenne S Thanks: 22 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Drove my KC to work yesterday and with the radio off, I noticed that there was no loose parts on the dash or anywhere inside of the cab. There was no unnecessary sounds. This 97 seems to be put together well.

01-21-2022, 03:44 AM	#23669
rustytexasD21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas Age: 30 Posts: 405 Vehicle: 1992 2400 manual 2wd Thanks: 19 Thanked 44 Times in 35 Posts	Got me some clear taillights 888BB242-FACC-4761-B8A7-B92E10299EC6.jpeg CACA9214-6668-4203-AD74-A3EB5B41F040.jpeg

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