Pepe' - 1996 Nissan D21 XE - Infamous Nissan

Ronin · 10-03-2021, 05:53 PM

Allrighty then, FNG here (F'ing New Guy), starting a 96 Hardbody XE build. I've built a 68 Bronco from the ground up, but this is my first go at a Mini-Truck (have always wanted one). I'll have a ton of stupid questions, but I am willing to learn. Thanks to everyone in advance for helping out! This is what I'm starting with....

Ronin · 10-03-2021, 05:55 PM

Interior shots...

dvdswan · 10-03-2021, 06:08 PM

Nice, Pepe needs a 240 intake.

Ronin · 10-09-2021, 03:52 PM

Ok, question for the day, when doing the timing chain and loosening the oil pan. If you want to drop the oil pan and redo the gasket, do you guys remove the crossmember? Or is there a trick to removing the oil pan?

PorknBeans · 10-09-2021, 05:19 PM

Nice D21!

Looks to be complete. No missing parts. Is the Check Engine Light on? If so, you will need a code scanner to see what’s going on with the engine control components. These are emission related parts.

I have never removed my oil pan. So I hope someone else can help you.

Welcome to Infamous Nissan!

Ronin · 10-10-2021, 06:36 PM

New Timing Chain, Gears, Guides and Ratcheting Tensioner from Martin Industries. Now to put it all back together... Crank Shaft seal on the timing chain cover, which way does it go? Flange towards the radiator? I missed taking a pic before I removed it....

dvdswan · 10-11-2021, 03:29 PM

I'm not sure I under stand the question you're asking. but you can get a FSM and look under the engine book, that should answer your question.

www.nicoclub.com/FSM/hardbody

alabama_lowlife · 10-11-2021, 05:47 PM

The seal installs with the smoother side out and the open side in.

Ronin · 11-01-2021, 06:00 PM

Got the motor all buttoned back up, timed and he's purring like a kitten again.

Ronin · 11-01-2021, 06:19 PM

Now that the motor is refreshed, on to bigger and better things... Added some 17x7.5 Caddy Wheels with 215x40x17 Tires.

10-03-2021, 05:53 PM	#1
Ronin Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Oregon Age: 56 Posts: 28 Vehicle: 1996 Hardbody D21 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Pepe' - 1996 Nissan D21 XE Allrighty then, FNG here (F'ing New Guy), starting a 96 Hardbody XE build. I've built a 68 Bronco from the ground up, but this is my first go at a Mini-Truck (have always wanted one). I'll have a ton of stupid questions, but I am willing to learn. Thanks to everyone in advance for helping out! This is what I'm starting with....

10-03-2021, 06:08 PM	#3
dvdswan Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5,746 Vehicle: 96 HB Thanks: 224 Thanked 927 Times in 808 Posts	Nice, Pepe needs a 240 intake. __________________ Dave 96 HB XE SAS'd D44 3-link on 35s http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2618002

10-09-2021, 05:19 PM	#5
PorknBeans Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Where I can see the air I breathe... Posts: 846 Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all Thanks: 82 Thanked 253 Times in 211 Posts	Nice D21! Looks to be complete. No missing parts. Is the Check Engine Light on? If so, you will need a code scanner to see what’s going on with the engine control components. These are emission related parts. I have never removed my oil pan. So I hope someone else can help you. Welcome to Infamous Nissan! __________________

10-11-2021, 03:29 PM	#7
dvdswan Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5,746 Vehicle: 96 HB Thanks: 224 Thanked 927 Times in 808 Posts	I'm not sure I under stand the question you're asking. but you can get a FSM and look under the engine book, that should answer your question. www.nicoclub.com/FSM/hardbody __________________ Dave 96 HB XE SAS'd D44 3-link on 35s http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2618002

10-11-2021, 05:47 PM	#8
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Brockton, Alabama Age: 42 Posts: 10,886 Vehicle: 2012 370Z, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2, 1994 Hardbody Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 2,266 Times in 1,863 Posts	The seal installs with the smoother side out and the open side in. __________________

10-03-2021, 05:55 PM	#2
Ronin Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Oregon Age: 56 Posts: 28 Vehicle: 1996 Hardbody D21 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Interior shots...

10-09-2021, 03:52 PM	#4
Ronin Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Oregon Age: 56 Posts: 28 Vehicle: 1996 Hardbody D21 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Ok, question for the day, when doing the timing chain and loosening the oil pan. If you want to drop the oil pan and redo the gasket, do you guys remove the crossmember? Or is there a trick to removing the oil pan?

10-10-2021, 06:36 PM	#6
Ronin Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Oregon Age: 56 Posts: 28 Vehicle: 1996 Hardbody D21 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	New Timing Chain, Gears, Guides and Ratcheting Tensioner from Martin Industries. Now to put it all back together... Crank Shaft seal on the timing chain cover, which way does it go? Flange towards the radiator? I missed taking a pic before I removed it....

11-01-2021, 06:00 PM	#9
Ronin Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Oregon Age: 56 Posts: 28 Vehicle: 1996 Hardbody D21 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Got the motor all buttoned back up, timed and he's purring like a kitten again.

11-01-2021, 06:19 PM	#10
Ronin Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Oregon Age: 56 Posts: 28 Vehicle: 1996 Hardbody D21 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Now that the motor is refreshed, on to bigger and better things... Added some 17x7.5 Caddy Wheels with 215x40x17 Tires.

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