Questions for a 97 ka24e rebuild - Infamous Nissan

ghosthunter · 05-16-2018, 09:40 PM

When it went down, about a week before, it started rattling at a certain rpm. Then a week later it got hot. Let it sit over night then started it back up the next day. And it was knocking like crazy so we shut it back off. It's sat for about 4-5 years now. I know it's not much to go off of. But I haven't touched it since it's been parked.im just now getting to where I can tear into it and rebuild, so any kits out there y'all recommend for a stock rebuild? And what should I look for when tearing it down? Also what tools would you recommend to have when stating this project?

street_rulerr · 05-16-2018, 10:19 PM

torque wrench and a valve spring compressor are really the only specialty tools you need.

sounds like rod knock/spun bearing. you might be better off looking for a low mileage block/head to swap peripheral parts to and drop in.

ghosthunter · 05-16-2018, 10:31 PM

Think that'd be better than rebuilding the original?

ghosthunter · 05-16-2018, 10:38 PM

I thought about buying another motor from a picknpull. But where I'm at a motor with 130k+ they're wanting 1k for

alabama_lowlife · 05-16-2018, 11:36 PM

Have you checked Craigslist? You should be able to find somebody either parting out a truck or somebody selling a truck that’s been wrecked or has a bad transmission or something like that. You should be able to find a serviceable engine for $5-600

ghosthunter · 05-17-2018, 12:52 AM

Yeah, I haven't found anything in my area. (North Arkansas) only one ive found is a whole truck for 2200 that has 150k miles.

alabama_lowlife · 05-17-2018, 02:16 AM

Expand your search. A 4-5 hour drive is a lot faster than a rebuild.

91nissan94 · 05-17-2018, 02:17 AM

I would tear it down and see what is needs. Could be fixed for a little or alot. Never know until you look.

LugNut1990 · 05-17-2018, 02:41 AM

Looks as if plenty of shops sell crankshaft kits for ~$200. I'd tear it down too, first, to see if there's more significant damage.

Lots of tools (and space) needed. Have, for example, a cherry picker, engine sling/leveler, and engine stand? And a good machine shop nearby?

Pulling the engine out of my 1990 4x4 was interesting -- the front differential had to come out. (Left my manual trans in place) I have pics ...

ghosthunter · 05-17-2018, 03:55 AM

My uncle has his own tractor mechanic shop I can use. And a machining shop is judt 40 min away.
But an update is that I found a wrecked 94 Nissan for 700. But will the 94 motor plug and play to the 97?

05-16-2018, 09:40 PM	#1
ghosthunter Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1997 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Questions for a 97 ka24e rebuild When it went down, about a week before, it started rattling at a certain rpm. Then a week later it got hot. Let it sit over night then started it back up the next day. And it was knocking like crazy so we shut it back off. It's sat for about 4-5 years now. I know it's not much to go off of. But I haven't touched it since it's been parked.im just now getting to where I can tear into it and rebuild, so any kits out there y'all recommend for a stock rebuild? And what should I look for when tearing it down? Also what tools would you recommend to have when stating this project?

05-16-2018, 11:36 PM	#5
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: jack, alabama Age: 39 Posts: 8,794 Vehicle: 2011 Nissan Frontier, 08 altima, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody Thanks: 538 Thanked 1,518 Times in 1,249 Posts	Have you checked Craigslist? You should be able to find somebody either parting out a truck or somebody selling a truck that’s been wrecked or has a bad transmission or something like that. You should be able to find a serviceable engine for $5-600 __________________

05-17-2018, 02:16 AM	#7
alabama_lowlife Owner and Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: jack, alabama Age: 39 Posts: 8,794 Vehicle: 2011 Nissan Frontier, 08 altima, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody Thanks: 538 Thanked 1,518 Times in 1,249 Posts	Expand your search. A 4-5 hour drive is a lot faster than a rebuild. __________________

05-17-2018, 02:41 AM	#9
LugNut1990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: N.E. Kansas Posts: 338 Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Hardbody Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Looks as if plenty of shops sell crankshaft kits for ~$200. I'd tear it down too, first, to see if there's more significant damage. Lots of tools (and space) needed. Have, for example, a cherry picker, engine sling/leveler, and engine stand? And a good machine shop nearby? Pulling the engine out of my 1990 4x4 was interesting -- the front differential had to come out. (Left my manual trans in place) I have pics ... __________________ Original owner 1990 Nissan Hardbody, Aztec Red Standard cab, 4x4, KA24E, 5-speed Intentionally near-stock Mods: Second OEM horn, stereo/speakers/sub, mud and snow tires, HD trailer hitch (cat 3+), liquid bed liner, G1W dashcam Definitely not for sale!

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05-16-2018, 10:19 PM	#2
street_rulerr Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: West Coast Posts: 1,814 Vehicle: 1996 4x4 5spd Thanks: 0 Thanked 127 Times in 121 Posts	torque wrench and a valve spring compressor are really the only specialty tools you need. sounds like rod knock/spun bearing. you might be better off looking for a low mileage block/head to swap peripheral parts to and drop in.

05-16-2018, 10:31 PM	#3
ghosthunter Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1997 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Think that'd be better than rebuilding the original?

05-16-2018, 10:38 PM	#4
ghosthunter Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1997 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I thought about buying another motor from a picknpull. But where I'm at a motor with 130k+ they're wanting 1k for

05-17-2018, 12:52 AM	#6
ghosthunter Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1997 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, I haven't found anything in my area. (North Arkansas) only one ive found is a whole truck for 2200 that has 150k miles.

05-17-2018, 02:17 AM	#8
91nissan94 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crescent City FL Posts: 1,383 Vehicle: 91nissan hb Thanks: 61 Thanked 136 Times in 124 Posts	I would tear it down and see what is needs. Could be fixed for a little or alot. Never know until you look.

05-17-2018, 03:55 AM	#10
ghosthunter Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6 Vehicle: Nissan hardbody 1997 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My uncle has his own tractor mechanic shop I can use. And a machining shop is judt 40 min away. But an update is that I found a wrecked 94 Nissan for 700. But will the 94 motor plug and play to the 97?