Canadian Nissan Truck Club

Well, I didn't give up on it :lol: https://driving.ca/car-culture/vintage-collectible/classic-1988-nissan-desert-runner?fbclid=IwAR0PI4_BgXShLdzkunM0g0mG3iH-UoiYAkva7Y_YdStYlJjNFCjKGxr_wGE https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/21-10-Nissan-Desert-Runner-eAlder-0...

Pavement princess for the next little bit. Just got it fixed so not looking to risk breaking it so soon.

If the Oblivion 80s & 90s car show happens this year I'll enter and see how that goes.

Ended up getting the engine rebuilt (remanufactured) since I couldn't find any VGs that weren't a hassle or super expensive (you should have heard Nissan's prices)

I documented the entire journey here:
https://www.instagram.com/cdn88runner/?hl=en

Well, it took 2 years but I saved it.

Anyone want it? Don't tell me you are giving up on your baby already. If it's not your dd this is the perfect time to learn to wrench on things. Check out car-part.com and look for a used motor then spend the money you would have put into labor on tools and swap it yourself. Sure it may take time b...

Anyone want it?

Well. Motor is toast. Zero compression, so best assumption is timing belt failed at speed and all the valves are bendy. If anyone has a source on an engine rebuilder or a second hand VG30i, I'm all ears. Got quoted $6500 already for a rebuild. Even if I pick up a second hand $1000 motor and have the...

Bow_Tied wrote:

Sayer wrote:Anyone know a garage near Waterdown that will do the brakes/lines on such an old truck?

The service manager at Milton Nissan, Mike, is admin here, I'd recommend you talk with him. He treats members here well.

Thanks, what's his handle?

Anyone know a garage near Waterdown that will do the brakes/lines on such an old truck?

Here's the original commercial for the truck:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RKyWJAEAGA

:pics: What motor is in it? Can't say I'm overly familiar with 80's Nissan's. These came with a 3.0 V6. The 4s had the timing chain. Not certain, but I think the motor might be in the VG Engine family. Edit: It's a VG30 http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/mjs-13/1988%20Desert%20Runner%20Septem...

Google! (after seeing an ad for a truck)

Hi all new to the board and (actually owning) a Nissan truck. Just purchased a 1988 Nissan Desert Runner that doesn't run (needs timing belt replacement according to seller) so I may be posting later in tears :lol: Started lusting after this truck on another forum but never thought I'd have the oppo...