I have 1991 D21 4x4 driving 1600 miiles and need advice - Infamous Nissan

Settles_R · 09-12-2014, 07:22 AM

I purchased this truck from the second owner whom only used it to take it out hunting in. It has 71000 miles and seems to run good but what parts should I change before I drive it so hard for 24 hours basically?

First time posting

Robert

minitrucker6669 · 09-12-2014, 08:08 AM

Oil change air filter check tire pressure coolant level. I'd take a look at the belts and make sure everything is greased and oiled no major leaks etc. I've had 3 Nissans and they were all great around town but anything longer then an hour and a half they usually hated. Maybe just my shit luck lol I'm sure bothers have better input.

Deerhurst · 09-12-2014, 02:48 PM

Ive done a couple 1000 mile round trips with mine and will be putting close to 600 on this weekend.

All I do it make sure tire pressure is fine, top off fuel, maybe change the oil if it close to needing it and check all other fluids. Check air filter, load it up and go!

91D21ORIGINAL · 09-13-2014, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minitrucker6669

I've had 3 Nissans and they were all great around town but anything longer then an hour and a half they usually hated.

What the? What happens after an hour and a half?

I've driven mine 12 hours with only small stops and it rode smooth the whole way. I'd drive mine just about anywhere without much worry tbh.

But just about any other 25 year old vehicle I'd be worried.

minitrucker6669 · 09-13-2014, 05:24 AM

They start over heating or just start acting funny. They never liked long rides.

cadillacdude1975 · 09-13-2014, 06:48 AM

i would take a roll of duct tape (works well to patch a blown hose) a tool set, some water and oil and maybe grab the belts at a parts store. the cheap ones can be bought for about 5 bucks each, a can of fixaflat, a flashlight and one of those small 12v air compressors to put air in a tire in the middle of no where.

jp2code · 09-13-2014, 10:43 AM

Battery boosters are good to have, too. If that's too much money, at least have good jumper cables. Your battery is probably over 4 years old, so a long drive might make it pop.

You should try a few semi-long drives around town before going all the way on yours, just to iron out any issues ahead of time. Finding problems on the road sucks.

cadillacdude1975 · 09-13-2014, 11:52 AM

and if you dont grab some belts, pantyhose works for a makeshift belt in an emergency.

Skull_Leader · 09-13-2014, 01:37 PM

lol I don't have any belts with me...
but wait! I have pantyhose!

ahardb0dy · 09-13-2014, 02:38 PM

I drove my old 87 from NY to Florida 3 times on 33's one time pulling a large box trailer, never had any problems with it.

09-12-2014, 07:22 AM	#1
Settles_R Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Francisco/Little Rock Posts: 2 Vehicle: 1991 D21 4x4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have 1991 D21 4x4 driving 1600 miiles and need advice I purchased this truck from the second owner whom only used it to take it out hunting in. It has 71000 miles and seems to run good but what parts should I change before I drive it so hard for 24 hours basically? First time posting Robert

09-12-2014, 08:08 AM	#2
minitrucker6669 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville TN Age: 32 Posts: 928 Vehicle: n/a Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Oil change air filter check tire pressure coolant level. I'd take a look at the belts and make sure everything is greased and oiled no major leaks etc. I've had 3 Nissans and they were all great around town but anything longer then an hour and a half they usually hated. Maybe just my shit luck lol I'm sure bothers have better input. __________________ Joe 86 hardbody- sold 86 720 - sold 60 caddy - sold 93 s10- bagged needs rebuilt 95 hardbody- future plans hydraulics and wires

09-12-2014, 02:48 PM	#3
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 8,073 Vehicle: 1986.5 SE-V6 4WD D21, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 Quattro Thanks: 919 Thanked 1,093 Times in 986 Posts	Ive done a couple 1000 mile round trips with mine and will be putting close to 600 on this weekend. All I do it make sure tire pressure is fine, top off fuel, maybe change the oil if it close to needing it and check all other fluids. Check air filter, load it up and go! __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i

09-13-2014, 05:24 AM	#5
minitrucker6669 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville TN Age: 32 Posts: 928 Vehicle: n/a Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	They start over heating or just start acting funny. They never liked long rides. __________________ Joe 86 hardbody- sold 86 720 - sold 60 caddy - sold 93 s10- bagged needs rebuilt 95 hardbody- future plans hydraulics and wires

09-13-2014, 10:43 AM	#7
jp2code Software Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Longview, TX [USA] Age: 52 Posts: 11,193 Vehicle: 94 LB 2x4 Manual VG33e Thanks: 1,838 Thanked 1,807 Times in 1,577 Posts	Battery boosters are good to have, too. If that's too much money, at least have good jumper cables. Your battery is probably over 4 years old, so a long drive might make it pop. You should try a few semi-long drives around town before going all the way on yours, just to iron out any issues ahead of time. Finding problems on the road sucks. __________________ Joe (not a mechanic!) • Don't have an account? EMAIL ME Factory Service Manuals: https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Hardbody/ Walk-through: Checking Nissan Trouble Codes 1994 VG30E to VG33E with H256 Cams

09-13-2014, 06:48 AM	#6
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,712 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 461 Thanked 1,406 Times in 1,271 Posts	i would take a roll of duct tape (works well to patch a blown hose) a tool set, some water and oil and maybe grab the belts at a parts store. the cheap ones can be bought for about 5 bucks each, a can of fixaflat, a flashlight and one of those small 12v air compressors to put air in a tire in the middle of no where.

09-13-2014, 11:52 AM	#8
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,712 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 461 Thanked 1,406 Times in 1,271 Posts	and if you dont grab some belts, pantyhose works for a makeshift belt in an emergency.

09-13-2014, 01:37 PM	#9
Skull_Leader Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 52 Vehicle: d21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	lol I don't have any belts with me... but wait! I have pantyhose!

09-13-2014, 02:38 PM	#10
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 56 Posts: 8,004 Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Thanks: 71 Thanked 1,033 Times in 938 Posts	I drove my old 87 from NY to Florida 3 times on 33's one time pulling a large box trailer, never had any problems with it. __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner , (formerly owned: 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd, 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

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