[Vwdiesel] Re: Nissan/Datsun Diesel pu's

[FJ40Jim at aol.com]

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In a message dated 11/4/2002 12:12:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Scott Kair"
writes:
>     A Datsun/Nissan king cab pick up has shown up on the local market at
> what may be a reasonable price.  I haven't seen it or even called on it
> yet,
> figuring that I'd better ask the group for opinions.
>      Present owner claims 50-55mpg, but the brand seems prone to corrosion
> in these parts.
>     Has anyone had any experience with these beasts as to longevity,
> reliability, parts availability, known failures?  Who made the engines- are
> they IDI, n/a, etc.?

Scott,
The Datsun PU's were sold in the US w/ diesel option from 81-84.  The 81-83
models had the SD22, '84 got the bigger SD25.  Engines are basic, gear drive
cam & pump, OHV designs.  Cast iron construction, IDI heads.  No turbo
options in US models.
General specs:
SD22   IDI diesel   2164CC's   61HP at 4000RPM   102Ft/lb's at 1800RPM
3.27"x3.94" BxS   21.6 C.R.

SD25   IDI diesel   2488CC's   68HP at 4000RPM   112Ft/lb's at 1600RPM
3.50"x3.94" BxS   21.4 C.R.

Excellent longevity (except for body rust), no mechanical failure points
AFAIK, unlike the flimsy Toyota minitruck diesels.  The Diesel was only
available in 2WD light duty PU's, not in 3/4ton or 4WD trucks.  Note that a
turbo 6 cyl. version (SD33T?) was available in IH Scouts for a year or two at
the end of their run.
Rumors on the Scout diesel websites are that even the service parts (oil &
fuel filters) are getting hard to find in the US.

That's about all the info I have, and more than we needed on the VW list. 8^)

Thanks,
Jim Chenoweth,  TLC Performance
Lancaster, Ohio, USA
Ph. 740.862.2604   Mailto: <fj40jim at aol.com>
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