Hi,
I have a LD28 engine from a Maxima AT with 220K miles. The engine was running strong when removed, about 4 years ago. Since then it was stored in the garage. I was turning the crankshaft once a while. Now I am ready to put the engine in a Jimmy/S10 2 WD truck. There is enough room in the bay, so it should fit. I have a 4-speed MT from a 720 pick-up and the matching drive shaft. One problem could be the oil pan. I did not know that there was also a rear sump oil pan available for this engine. My questions are:
1. does the dealer carry such rear sump oil pan, if not where can I get it?
2. is a flywheel from a 280Z engine O.K? If so, will the original starter work?
3. what are the timing chain replacement intervals?
Thanks.
Astro Van with LD28 propulsion
'84 Mercedes 190D 2.2L 5-Speed Manual purchased 06/12 SOLD 06/13
'86 Ford Escort Wagon Diesel MT Sold 07-17-08
I dont have a diesel motor, nor am I qualified in messing around with diesels, but this thread may help you out, I think the answer was no, but im busy upgrading my house to 200 amps, and its getting dark out...
dieseldorf wrote:3. what are the timing chain replacement intervals?
No set replacement interval for timing chain. FSM gives procedure for installing the timing chain (p. EM-37) that includes adjusting the cam timing relative to the chain (presumably to compensate for chain wear); if it needs more compensation than the number 3 adjustment hole in the camshaft sprocket provides, it says to replace the chain.
Cam timing (due to timing chain elongation) is implicated as possibility in several symptoms: Difficult/no start; Unstable idle; Excessive white or black smoke; Low power.
I have heard that accelerated timing chain wear can be caused by elevated soot levels in the oil, i.e. over extended oil change intervals or non-diesel rated oil.
