Jim17 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hi Everybody- piclked up a 93 D21 sitting for 6 years - its automatic trans pick up an have a few issues not familir with: the battery keeps dying and have to jump it :( Tested the draw and with ignition off and neg term to 12 v light then to neg cable there is a draw for a few seconds then light goes out- not sure if got bad battery or something gets energised? Computer? Used to have an old 77 years ago - fun and super hd pick up. Topped the antefreeze and second time it started it pissed out a couple qts ante freez but then stopped- I put some stop leak in the rad[ 1/2 tube but why curious it did that its got 268K k's- no leaks now thanks fr the help here and have a good one love the truck and so does the dog J Quote Link to comment
Jim17 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 is there a forum specifically for the Nissan D21 93? Pretty quiet here. Changed the oil and put some water pump snake oil in the rad- seems to be wirking, gotta graese the ball joints and spray undercoat in the rusty fender wells Nice strong engine - lots of torque and the box is huge! The battery might have been the prob- replaced with t a stroonger ene- well see in the am if it was the right move ' have a rice day' j Quote Link to comment
Jim17 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 me again- the water pump is leaking and fan loos on shaft so need t install new waterpump- do I have to remove rad? to do? thanx for the tips Jim Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Removing the radiator will definitely make it an easier job. Did the battery fix the charging problem? Quote Link to comment
Fakeric Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Infamousnissan.com Lots of good information for hardbodies on there Quote Link to comment
Jim17 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hi--update- replaced alternator and rotton rad- what a job- the alt belt was too big so coldan tightnen it prop- got some bundge cords on it till nx time we get n there, we replced a rotton brake line too, witing for rust buster to loosen adj screws in front to bleed better So the battery is charging now whoopy- tired of jumping it The negine has lots of oomph- sorry for spelling- my comp self deletes when correcting. Used the truck to hual a load of firewood already from big dead pine fell near our place It sure has good rear suspension , deep box w crewcab cuddy and I lijke the OD button for braking still spryaing underbody rust areas Engine runs cool even thoug its been hot here and I put in cheap wally mart 5/30 oil Bit of a squeel when turning left at speed- maybe the pads are down- gotta chk that thanks for the tips and encouragement and have a nice summer Jim 1 Quote Link to comment
Jim17 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Infamousnissan.com Lots of good information for hardbodies on there Hey, thanks for that! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Glad to hear you got it up and running. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I wouldn't run 5 w anything in an engine unless up near Whitehorse. Too thin. A cool running engine could be the thermostat stuck open. They are cheap and easy enough to change and you'll need it in Nelson come winter. Fix any leaks and spend the money on some good antifreeze/coolant.... it protects the pump the rad core and the block and head from corrosion. Quote Link to comment
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