Any Nissan SD33 or SD22 engine owners...

[Christian Van H]

Hello all! Just searching for any experiences, good or bad with the Nissan SD-33 or SD-22 diesel engines and gear. We have just installed a brand new replacement SD-33 6 cylinder, and are hoping for advice and reviews... Thanks, Christian

[abowlds]

We have had an SD22 in our Cabo Rico 38, running like a clock since new in the late 70s. Pulled it to rebuild, largely due to oil leakage rather than performance. Found a broken intake/exhaust manifold that we are attempting to repair. I would really appreciate a tip where to find a replacement if you know of one. If we can't find one, we are headed for a re-power.

You should expect long, good service from your sd33.

[GILow]

Not sure if it is similar, but we have the ED33, installed in 1986, after being pulled from one of those low km Japanese trucks, Nissan Cabstar I believe. It's a monster of a thing, but to its credit, seems reliable. 2000 hours and still fine, though I wrecked the injectors by feeding them water, and it has the expensive rotary vane style injector system, so that cost a pretty penny to fix. Parts are ok, but not EASY as such. Still, so far so good, and once you sort out your supply lines you should be fine.

Matt

[bill good]

Any more on this SD33 as a motor cruiser I like has one. The question I have is how to know when the bits are too old!! I am not use to the idea of only one motor & no sails to get home!! Replacement with new is not on the table. Will look at what ED33 is.



Regards Bill

[GILow]

Bill, parts are becoming very hard to come by. And the SD33 was, if I have it right, the 6 cylinder version of the ED33 and had some issues.

In particular, both use rotary vane injector pumps which are horridly expensive to repair though there are no reliability issues that I am aware of.

On balance I would treat the engine of the boat you are looking at as a negative factor, albeit only mildly negative.

I am currently investigating my options to replace my ED33 because of the parts issue.

Matt

[bill good]

Thk, I just sent a PM!!


Just a bit of a worry finding out what I should replace before it breaks on an engine as old as these & no history!! I am thinking the first 100 hrs will be the worst!!