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Covers the Nissan ZD30DD and KA24DE engine
Engine Room Cover
Drive Belts
Air Cleaner
Throttle Body
Intake Manifold
Exhaust Manifold
Oil Pan and Strainer
Spark Plug
Fuel Injector
Rocker Cover
Camsahft
Timing Chains
Cylinder HEad
Engine Assembly
Cylinder Block
Specs
Drive Belts
Air Cleaner
Throttle Body
Intake Manifold
Exhaust Manifold
Oil Pan and Strainer
Spark Plug
Fuel Injector
Rocker Cover
Camsahft
Timing Chains
Cylinder HEad
Engine Assembly
Cylinder Block
Specs
About the ZD30DD Engine
The Nissan ZD30 engine family is a 3 litre (2953 cc), inline four cylinder, diesel engine that replaced the Nissan QD engine. Available in both traditional turbo, variable geomtery turbo(aka VGT or VNT), and non turbo versions. The engine uses a Drive-by-wire engine management system with a draw-through MAF sensor. Produced from 1999-current, the newest models feature a common rail design.
Vehicles
Vehicles
Patrol - Chassis Code Y61
Caravan - Chassis Code E25 and VWE25
Urvan - Chassis Code E25
Homy - Chassis Code E25
Elgrand - Chassis Code E50, E51
Terrano - Chassis Code R50
Terrano - Chassis Code R20 (Europe only)
Caravan - Chassis Code E25 and VWE25
Urvan - Chassis Code E25
Homy - Chassis Code E25
Elgrand - Chassis Code E50, E51
Terrano - Chassis Code R50
Terrano - Chassis Code R20 (Europe only)
The power differences stem from types of vehicles and routing of necessary pipings, as well types of manifold with different features. Engines that produce 170 hp (130 kW) have MAF sensors incorporated in them, while the 120 hp (89 kW) and 130 hp (97 kW) versions do not use a MAF sensor. Conversions can be done using the ECU from any of the higher horsepower units using the MAF sensor along with the MAF, which has to be wired into the loom of the 120 hp (89 kW) and 130 hp (97 kW) versions.
Version and production
ZD30DD is a DOHC, Fuel injected engine 105 hp (78 kW)
ZD30DDT version is a DOHC, Direct injected, 16 valve, turbocharged engine 148 hp (110 kW)
ZD30DDTi version is a DOHC, Direct injected, 16 valve, turbocharged, intercooled engine 121 hp (90 kW), 130 hp (97 kW), and 170 hp (130 kW).
ZD30DDT version is a DOHC, Direct injected, 16 valve, turbocharged engine 148 hp (110 kW)
ZD30DDTi version is a DOHC, Direct injected, 16 valve, turbocharged, intercooled engine 121 hp (90 kW), 130 hp (97 kW), and 170 hp (130 kW).
Power and torque
Nissan Caravan - Urvan ZD30DD 105 hp (78 kW) @3800, 21.3 kg·m (209 N·m; 154 lb·ft) (MT)/ 23 kg·m (230 N·m; 170 lb·ft) (AT) @ 2000 rpm (non-turbo)
Nissan Caravan - Urvan ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooled 121 hp (90 kW) @ 3200 rpm, 27 kg·m (260 N·m; 200 lb·ft) @ 1600-3200 rpm
Nissan Navara - ZD30DDT Turbo Non-Intercooler 148 hp (110 kW)
Nissan Patrol - ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooler 158 hp (118 kW) @ 3600 rpm, ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooler 170 hp (130 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 37.0 kg·m (363 N·m; 268 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm
Nissan Terrano - ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooled 170 hp (130 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 36.0 kg·m (353 N·m; 260 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm
Nissan Elgrand - ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooled 170 hp (130 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 36.0 kg·m (353 N·m; 260 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm
Nissan Caravan - Urvan ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooled 121 hp (90 kW) @ 3200 rpm, 27 kg·m (260 N·m; 200 lb·ft) @ 1600-3200 rpm
Nissan Navara - ZD30DDT Turbo Non-Intercooler 148 hp (110 kW)
Nissan Patrol - ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooler 158 hp (118 kW) @ 3600 rpm, ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooler 170 hp (130 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 37.0 kg·m (363 N·m; 268 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm
Nissan Terrano - ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooled 170 hp (130 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 36.0 kg·m (353 N·m; 260 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm
Nissan Elgrand - ZD30DDTi Turbo Intercooled 170 hp (130 kW) @ 3600 rpm, 36.0 kg·m (353 N·m; 260 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm
About the Nissan 2.4L KA24DE engine
The KA engines were a series of inline-4 four-stroke gasoline piston engines manufactured by Nissan, which were offered in 2.0 L and 2.4 L versions. The engines blocks were made of cast-iron, while the cylinder heads were made of aluminum.
Despite their large capacity, this motor was not equipped with balance shafts. When used in the passenger cars both versions of the KA24 used a crank girdle, as opposed to individual caps. In the Nissan Hardbody and Frontier applications a crank girdle was not used.
The 2.4 L (2389 cc) KA24DE was used in many Nissan cars and trucks. Most KA24DEs bound for the US were built in the Mexican city of Aguascalientes, with the exceptions of the 240SX, 1994-97 Altima (re-badged Bluebird SSS), and the U13 Bluebird released in Australia with FWD configuration which were manufactured in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The Mexican block is the same as the KA24E but has a DOHC head on it and doesn't incorporate the design improvements of the block from Japan. The KA24DE is very similar to the KA24E. The KA24E is SOHC with three valves per cylinder actuated by rocker arms, and the KA24DE is DOHC with four valves per cylinder and shim-over-bucket valve actuation. Design improvements of the block from Japan include the use of a knock sensor, girdled main bearings, different oil pan (not interchangeable between Japanese and Mexican blocks), different oil pickup (front pickup on Japanese block and side on Mexican block), dipstick location (toward the rear of block on Mexican and mid block on Japanese) and piston oil squirters. In addition to the increased power and torque, the KA24DE has a higher redline than the KA24E.
Specifications
Specifications
Bore × Stroke: 89.0 × 96.0 mm (3.50 in. x 3.78 in.)
Displacement: 2389cc (145cid)
Max power: 155 hp (116 kW) @ 5400 rpm (Frontier/Xterra Engines 143 HP @ 4300rpm)
Max torque: 160 ft·lb (217 Nm) @ 4400 rpm
Valve Configuration: DOHC, 16 valves
Compression ratio: 9.5:1(94-98), 9.0:1(91-93) (Frontier/Xterra Engines: 9.3:1)
Displacement: 2389cc (145cid)
Max power: 155 hp (116 kW) @ 5400 rpm (Frontier/Xterra Engines 143 HP @ 4300rpm)
Max torque: 160 ft·lb (217 Nm) @ 4400 rpm
Valve Configuration: DOHC, 16 valves
Compression ratio: 9.5:1(94-98), 9.0:1(91-93) (Frontier/Xterra Engines: 9.3:1)
Applications
2000-2004 Nissan Xterra
1998-2004 Nissan Frontier
1993-2001 Nissan Altima [1993-1999 Max Hp 150 - Max Torque 154 ft.lb. - Change Hp&Torque in 2000-01]
1991-1998 Nissan 240SX
1997-2000 Nissan R'nessa (4WD model, Japan)
1998-2001 Nissan Presage U30 (Japan)
1999-2001 Nissan Bassara U30 (Japan)
1993-1997 Nissan Bluebird U13
Isuzu COMO (Japanese: Isuzu COMO)
Nissan Largo
1998-2004 Nissan Frontier
1993-2001 Nissan Altima [1993-1999 Max Hp 150 - Max Torque 154 ft.lb. - Change Hp&Torque in 2000-01]
1991-1998 Nissan 240SX
1997-2000 Nissan R'nessa (4WD model, Japan)
1998-2001 Nissan Presage U30 (Japan)
1999-2001 Nissan Bassara U30 (Japan)
1993-1997 Nissan Bluebird U13
Isuzu COMO (Japanese: Isuzu COMO)
Nissan Largo
Nissan ZD30DD and KA24DE engine factory workshop and repair manual Download
Title: Technical Articles: HOW-TO: Fix Your Timing Chain Rattle
Objective: I’m going to show you how to get rid of the “marble-in-tin-can” noise coming from the front of your 240sx valve cover by removing the two guides for the upper timing chain. The guides are considered unnecessary by Nissan as seen in their TSB. DO NOT REMOVE THE GUIDE FOR LOWER CHAIN. The procedure is written for a 96 S14 but should be similar for all DOHC engines.
Introduction:
There are three possible reasons why your timing chain is making the rattling noise.
1. Oil pressure is low: The tensioners that keep the timing chain tight are operated by oil pressure so if your oil pressure is low then the tensioner will not be working properly hence your chain will flap around and hit the guides.
2. Tensioner is stuck: If you have a lot of oil gunk on your tensioner then the tensioner will be stuck and not extend out all the way to keep the timing chain tight.
3. Tensioner is broken: If your tensioner is mechanically broken then you need to replace it.
Having said that, before you follow this write-up it is a good idea to check your oil pressure. Also, in this write up I will not go over how to replace the tensioner but rather tell you how to clean it while it’s still installed.
There are three possible reasons why your timing chain is making the rattling noise.
1. Oil pressure is low: The tensioners that keep the timing chain tight are operated by oil pressure so if your oil pressure is low then the tensioner will not be working properly hence your chain will flap around and hit the guides.
2. Tensioner is stuck: If you have a lot of oil gunk on your tensioner then the tensioner will be stuck and not extend out all the way to keep the timing chain tight.
3. Tensioner is broken: If your tensioner is mechanically broken then you need to replace it.
Having said that, before you follow this write-up it is a good idea to check your oil pressure. Also, in this write up I will not go over how to replace the tensioner but rather tell you how to clean it while it’s still installed.
Difficulty: On a scale from 1~5 (5 being the hardest): 2/5
Time: Approximately 3 hours, assuming you have no previous experience.
Tools:
-Metric Sockets including 27mm for the crank bolt
-Ratchet and wobble extensions
-Screwdriver
-Torque wrench
-Breaker bar (not necessary)
-Timing Light
-RTV Liquid Gasket
-Metric Sockets including 27mm for the crank bolt
-Ratchet and wobble extensions
-Screwdriver
-Torque wrench
-Breaker bar (not necessary)
-Timing Light
-RTV Liquid Gasket
Procedures:
1. Set your #1 piston at TDC on compression stroke
-NOTE: You can tell you are at TDC on compression stroke by looking at the cams. As seen in the picture of the cams below, exhaust and intake cam lobes for #1 cylinder should be facing outward. So you might want to open the valve cover first then rotate the crank pulley. If the #1 cylinder cams are facing inwards then just rotate your pulley another 360 degrees until they are facing outwards.
-Jack up your car and crawl under your car
-Take a 27mm socket and a breaker bar and rotate the crank pulley clockwise using the crank bolt.
-Match the notches on the crank pulley with the needle as shown.
1. Set your #1 piston at TDC on compression stroke
-NOTE: You can tell you are at TDC on compression stroke by looking at the cams. As seen in the picture of the cams below, exhaust and intake cam lobes for #1 cylinder should be facing outward. So you might want to open the valve cover first then rotate the crank pulley. If the #1 cylinder cams are facing inwards then just rotate your pulley another 360 degrees until they are facing outwards.
-Jack up your car and crawl under your car
-Take a 27mm socket and a breaker bar and rotate the crank pulley clockwise using the crank bolt.
-Match the notches on the crank pulley with the needle as shown.
-Lower your car
2. Take off the valve cover
-Remove the spark plug wires.
-Loosen bolts as shown below.
-Remove the spark plug wires.
-Loosen bolts as shown below.
Ka24de Timing Adjustment
-The bolts closest to the firewall might be a bit hard to get to because of wires and brake lines but try to push those away and wobble extension will help.
![Nissan frontier ka24de timing marks Nissan frontier ka24de timing marks](https://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/vancouverbc_2008/egr1j.jpg)
3. Remove the upper timing chain guide #1
-Note here the position of the cam lobes on #1 cylinder. They are facing outwards which means its at TDC on compression stroke. If the #1 cylinder cams are facing inwards then just rotate your pulley another 360 degrees until they are facing outwards.
-Remove the two bolts circled in yellow
-Note here the position of the cam lobes on #1 cylinder. They are facing outwards which means its at TDC on compression stroke. If the #1 cylinder cams are facing inwards then just rotate your pulley another 360 degrees until they are facing outwards.
-Remove the two bolts circled in yellow
Install root enumerated driver live suite 9 1 2 64 exe. -What my guide looked like. Check out the wear.
4. Take off the distributor.
-Now before you start taking off the distributor, make a making on the mount as shown below. This will help you with installing everything back with close to correct timing.
-Now before you start taking off the distributor, make a making on the mount as shown below. This will help you with installing everything back with close to correct timing.
-Using a screw driver take off the cap(part that has the spark plug wires attached) off the distributor. There are two screws holding this. One on top and one on bottom. Once you take it off, you should see this. Make a marking on the rotor and the distributor so that when you install it, you know it’s in correct position.
![Marks Marks](https://workshop-manuals.com/nissan/240sx/l4-2.4l_(ka24de)/Page-408001.png)
– Now, you are ready to take the distributor off. Unbolt the two bolts, circled in yellow, that are holding the distributor. One on top and one on bottom.
– Tug on the distributor with a bit of force. It should come out with a sound of “pop”
5. Take off the camshaft sprocket cover
– Here is a picture of the cover with location of the bolts and their torque specs. Please remember to distinguish between lb*in and lb*ft
– You might have to take a rummer mallet and gently tap on cover to get it off.
– Here is a picture of the cover with location of the bolts and their torque specs. Please remember to distinguish between lb*in and lb*ft
– You might have to take a rummer mallet and gently tap on cover to get it off.
6. Remove the guide #2 and clean the tensioner
– Remove the two bolts, circled in yellow, to remove the guide #2.
– Remove the two bolts, circled in yellow, to remove the guide #2.
-What my guide looked like.
-Now check the condition of the tensioner. If it’s really gunked up with oil then spray some WD-40 and move the tensioner in and out repeatedly (many many times) until it comes out all the way and goes in all the way freely. Here is a video of what I am talking about. http://www-personal.umich.edu/…1.AVI
To make sure that the tensioner is all the way out, try pushing the tensioner towards the chain.
To make sure that the tensioner is all the way out, try pushing the tensioner towards the chain.
-Check the condition of the bottom tensioner as well. It it’s stuck then do the same thing as the upper tensioner. Here is a picture of the lower tensioner
7. Install the camshaft sprocket cover
-Now your guides are gone and your tensioners are working again. It’s time to install everything back together.
-Using a plastic scrapper of some sort clean the surface where the camshaft sprocket cover meets the engine. Be careful not to drop any gunk down the front cover.
-Apply your RTV liquid gasket as shown in the picture.
-Install the camshaft sprocket cover and torque to specs. Go easy on the tightening since the head is aluminium and you can easily strip the thread. Word list for password game.
-Now your guides are gone and your tensioners are working again. It’s time to install everything back together.
-Using a plastic scrapper of some sort clean the surface where the camshaft sprocket cover meets the engine. Be careful not to drop any gunk down the front cover.
-Apply your RTV liquid gasket as shown in the picture.
-Install the camshaft sprocket cover and torque to specs. Go easy on the tightening since the head is aluminium and you can easily strip the thread. Word list for password game.
8. Install your valve cover
– Put your gasket in the valve cover as shown in the picture.
– Put your gasket in the valve cover as shown in the picture.
-Apply RTV sealant at the semi-cricle “ditch” in front of the camshaft and also in the back as shown in the picture.
-Install your valve cover and tighten as shown below. Torque spec is around 7~10 lb*ft
9. Install Distributor.
-Now this is the tricky part…
-If your car is S13, your distributor should look like this when #1 piston is at TDC on compression stroke.
-Now this is the tricky part…
-If your car is S13, your distributor should look like this when #1 piston is at TDC on compression stroke.
-If your car is S14, you should align the distributor as shown below and it should look like this installed.
-If you made the mark on the rotor before, this would be a simple process assuming your engine did not move.
Ka24de Timing Kit
-Also, your rotor should be perfectly aligned with #1 spark plug wire as shown below.
-Rotate your distributor so that it matches the marking you made on the mounts previously. This should bring you close to the timing you had before.
-Please note the spark plug wire position and install them back.
-Make sure everything is connected and good to go. Start your car and check your timing. If its not in spec, disconnect your throttle position sensor and adjust your idle so that is around 700 +-50 and check your timing. If its out of spec, make sure you installed your distributor correctly and rotate your distributor accordingly to retard or advance timing.
Pat your self on the back and grab a bottle of beer. You are finally done with the infamous timing chain guide noise.
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