FirstGenFreak's SLOW WD21 Build

[FirstGenFreak]

This car just keeps on enduring. 
It's hardly been used since our son was born 18 months ago, so I listed it for sale. 
(I have a dual cab D22 now) 

My wife found out and told me I had to keep it, and in hindsight I see that she knew I wasn't ready to move her on.

 

So, the old girl gets another reprieve.

I am going to make a more concentrated effort to use and enjoy her, as well as fix a few of the small niggles that I have allowed to creep in.

 

Edited September 19 by FirstGenFreak

[FirstGenFreak]

On 9/19/2025 at 9:57 AM, FirstGenFreak said:

This car just keeps on enduring. 
It's hardly been used since our son was born 18 months ago, so I listed it for sale. 
(I have a dual cab D22 now) 

My wife found out and told me I had to keep it, and in hindsight I see that she knew I wasn't ready to move her on.

 

So, the old girl gets another reprieve.

I am going to make a more concentrated effort to use and enjoy her, as well as fix a few of the small niggles that I have allowed to creep in.

 

That didn't exactly go as planned. 

Took her out Saturday and had a big end bearing or gudgeon pin failure, so time for a rebuild or heart transplant 

[FirstGenFreak]

So, I pulled the original Z24 out from under my bench.
This was a runner, but smokey when I swapped it almost 20 years ago. 

 

One piston (#3) had bad rings and ring lands.

Bores however, cleaned up nicely with a hone. 

 

Waiting for parts now. 
Will get new pistons, rings, bearings, timing chain/tensioners, oil pump. Have a reco head here on the shelf. 

The KA24DE swap can wait for now. 
 

[Slartibartfast]

Nice when the junk collection provides!

[FirstGenFreak]

Absolutely! Justification for my hoarding