Recent content by Datsuntech

Here in Canada all Z-series engines, Z20, Z22, Z24 came with 8 spark plugs. They also had a 8 spark plug distributor. They were for emissions only and were notorious for burning through the dual rotor under the cap and causing misfiring issues. Many people would either remove all of the leads to...

Not all North Americans like it, they just think we do.....

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Bear with me as I write a book... A few years ago I picked up a Japanese 1992 4dr D21 Nissan Datsun, TD27T, 5-spd 4x4. Soon after I got it I noticed a bad noise from the front of the trans. When I took out the trans the input shaft seal had failed and the input shaft bearing was toast. While...

Well, I bit the bullet and bought the truck. Now we'll see if I live to regret it. :) I have my work cut out for me as there have been a few previous owners "handywork" I will need to correct, but all in all a decent truck. Here are a few dirty pics. (not that kind!)

As far as I can tell it was the only one for sale in all of Canada. Although I could ship one in from Japan....always nice when someone else does the work. Truthfully, the VG30E truck wasn't mine so I was being nice to it. trying not to rev it too high or hammer on it, so if I pushed it it...

I am considering buying a 92 quad cab 4x4 with the TD27T. What I am wondering is what I can tow with it? I live in the Canadian Prairies so this is mostly flat ground. The biggest hill around here is probably no more than a 500ft elevation change. I have a single axle travel trailer that weighs...

Hi, my name is Brock. I'm a former Nissan Tech and have a bunch of Datsuns and Nissans. I live in Canada and am considering buying a Japanese import 4dr 4x4 diesel D21. Since they were not sold here I came on this site to learn about them and the TD27T, an engine that was never offered here.