Well it all started when I bought it. First thing, at 95000 I had to put all new shocks on it, "not a big problem."
Next at 100000 is when the crap hit the fan! First I started noticing a grinding noise, so I took it to the shop. Came to find out it was the oil pump and time chain. We special ordered a chain and oil pump from Nissan, well about two weeks later the chain broke. Since the chain broke, it screwed up the valves. So now I got a new chain, new oil pump, and a new set of valves.
The next thing that happened was the trans went out, so I went ahead and put a new trans and clutch in it. I drive it two more weeks and now the main bearing went out. Once they go out, it messes up the crank, so it's getting done now.
So once again I am without a truck, and it's really starting to make me mad. And keep in mind, this truck has been took care of, and has never been in the mud. I wash it once a week.
I advise every one to stay away from the 96 hard body style, it is a piece of crap!!!
Sounds to me like you have a really bad mechanic.
I agree with the above commenter. My Dad has a '96 Hardbody, and it's never needed anything but fuel and routine maintenance. They're extremely reliable and durable, if you maintain them properly.
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