Kingman Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Put a valve cover grommet behind the passenger side door switch. Needed something hard but rubber coated to space it out so the light wouldn't keep flickering and not scratch the paint at the same time. Cleaned the interior too and buffed out a scratch from one end of the truck to the other as best I could. Noticed it this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_pathfinder Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Then you may want to start reading this thread now http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/38871-will-a-frame-from-a-different-year-work/ Late reply.... my cancer isn't bad enough in the common "bad spots" to warrant the time or money for a frame-swap resto, but there certainly is some amount of rust. For the most part, its just surface stuff that still has blackish metal beneath.. but thank you for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 You may want to read deeper into that, most agree by the end that a truck swap would be preferable over a frame swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 But yes, if your ok then your ok... for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_pathfinder Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 This is true, but I've only had the truck for a few months, I have no money (yay college) and my truck only has 75k miles.... if you can find one with that low original miles with no rust, please take my money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Not doubting it, it just goes back to this. Going to pretend that it isn't there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_pathfinder Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Yea..... I may have said that, but I do what I can as preventative measures. I've got a sandblast and frame dip undercoat scheduled for next month, just before snow is expected to fall. As far as I have been able to see when my truck was recently on a lift, the rust is manageable and this truck will run its life to 300k as expected.. until then, I will spend whatever money I have on this truck and others, because cars are my passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm guessing you have the frame removed from the truck? Or are they able to sandblast and dip the trucksome how with it assembled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 And damn you nunya beating me to nefarious' e brake parts!!I'll share, all I need is right side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_pathfinder Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) They sandblast and dip with the body and stuff still assembled. Its a pretty cool process. They tape and bag cover all rubber boots and bushings, any hoses or radiators, and intakes/ports, then they sandblast the poo out of everything, high pressure air everything to remove the sand, then rebag and dip. They'll have my truck for about a week, but I used to work at the place so I get uber discount EDIT: Further clarification: by leaving the frame attached to the truck, everything that has potential to let rust begin (e-brake cable, loose bolts/ stripped threads, etc) is covered and sealed. Edited September 22, 2014 by CO_pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I'll share, all I need is right side! Well that would get me halfway there, lol. I need both sides and probably a cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNAM Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Finally got my transmission cooler plumbed and wired up. New trans fluid, filter and pan gasket. Replaced diff oil and transfer case oil. Getting all dialed in for early October trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNAM Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Fixed my rattling tire carrier with a piece of cardboard screwed under the tab that the tire carrier sits on that's on the bumper... raised it about 2mm or so and now its quiet! woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 GL-5? Swap it out for GL-4 bud... Grab some Red line MT90 or GM Syncromesh. GL-5 will eat the transmission away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Debated with myself to drive it or titan, wife decided it for me, pathfinder did not win debate, I guess we're going shopping for the house at Costco and need the extra space under the canopy shell. I guess that's what makes us human beings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Do not use gl5 in the manual transmission! Nissan transmissions require gl4! ! Gl5 WILL destroy your trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I passed emissions inspection....the second time. First time everything was perfect except NOX was 11 points over the max at 15mph which failed and it barely pass NOX at 40 points under the max allowed at 25MPH on the dyno test. SO I popped the hood checked the timing which I hadnt done in a long time. It was at 21/22 BTDC. So I reset it to 15BTDC like it should be and re tested it. The NOX dropped 600 and 680 points and passed. As a side benefit I got more life and response from my engine I hadnt noticed had gone away I took my own advice I hand out here so much...check your timing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNAM Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The GL-5 was for the T-case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Oh gotcha, sorry I've seen people make that mistake before. Not pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNAM Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hopefully I added the right juice to the right components... I've got an automatic with the manual t-case. Did the diffs, t-case and trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIssanBoston Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Cleaned all the mud off her from a trip saturday, Also hit the 120k mile mark today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hopefully I added the right juice to the right components... I've got an automatic with the manual t-case. Did the diffs, t-case and trans. Ha. Hahaha, my bad! CLEARLY it's an automatic because there's a pic of ATF... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 New wheels at last!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1902 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Nothing to her but rang around trying to chase up a new pitman arm, idler arm and tie rod ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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