Pathfinder94

I had an '87, lifted. Man that thing would go anywhere! One i wish i had never sold.

LONG LIVE THE SAMURAI !!!

Thanks guys...

Let us know how it turns out Nosser... I have had the same issue but the stock wheels did the same thing (always inconsistent). Update: Went wheeling today, got back on the highway and the truck drove like a cadillac.. go figure.

Ok.. Just to clear things up (maybe another dumb question), I understand you turn the OD off around town (under 40mph) and wheeling out in the sticks, but let's say you are on the highway traveling about 65mph (OD on of course) and you are approaching a long straight hill, half way through you can tell your trans is working hard and starting to heat up some (the hump is getting hot) but you are not loosing much speed (still around 55 or 60mph) but still have a mile or so to the top (RPM's are around 3k) Do you wait to see if your speed decreases below 40mph to switch the OD off? or can you switch OD off at that speed to prevent excessive thermal issues to the trans by the OD off locking the torque converter? or will that shoot the RPM's through the roof? What would be the best decision in this situation to not damage the trans? Thanks for all your help.. Sorry if i am beating a dead horse or wearing on anyones nerves. Just want to have the correct function for any situation.

Yeah, I believe it was the excess from some type of sealant. I also had the rear main seal and the oil pan seal replaced when the trans was replaced. I went out wheeling today, no funky smells or anything. Trans seems to be working fine. I will be adding a additional trans cooler,filter and temp gauge soon. Thanks guys!

Hey guys, I just recently had my automatic transmission replaced, the first couple of days i smelled this slight burning paper like smell when i would get off the freeway arriving at work, and then when i would warm it up before heading home (13 miles each way). When the tranny was changed the mechanic said he had used some anti seize on some header bolts (I believe) and it my smell till the excess burns off. My issue is that i just is there a distinct smell to a tranny burning up or am i just being paranoid? I hear so much on how easy it is to burn these Pathfinder AT's up and i really cant afford to buy another one any time soon. Any info would be great! Thank you.

Thanks everyone for the helpful info.. I will be tackling this project soon. Also i believe (if i am not mistaken) there is a conversion from BTU's to GVW's ( for ahardb0dy) hope this helps.

I have a '94 XE 4X4 (my first nissan) that i just changed the (auto)trans in. I do not want to burn up the new one like the previous owner did the old one. Just have a few possibly dumb questions. What is the best tranny cooler to use (i live in Scottsdale, AZ)? Would it be best to run it solo or along with the factory one? Is it best to run a transfer case manual lock switch (that i have heard little about) or not, When is the best time to use or not use the OD OFF switch (i here some conflicting info on how it relates to the torque converter), just trying to find out what is best for the tranny. I do a fare amount of off roading, don't do much towing (dirt bikes on a small trailer is the extent of it) but a lot of freeway use. I also take the occasional trip up north where you will ascend 2500 feet in a short amount of time. Everything is stock except wheels, tires and torsion bar adjustments. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Hello all, It is so nice to see a forum for the early model Pathfinders. Look forward to talking to you all as time goes on. I have a 94 XE that i picked up about a year ago, slaped some steel rock crawler rims and some BFGoodrich tires on it and hit the dirt,hills,mud and what ever i looks like fun . talk to you all soon..

I have a very slight leak in mine, so when the fluid gets low (after a few months) the abs light and the break light comes on. i just fill it back up and the lights go off. I have a 94 XE.