solid snake

why not just swap that entire head, to avoid the guess work?

Dude, I think that this is the same problem that you are having here: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=14586. One thing I would mention to check as well is the connection to the MAF sensor. It has been a culprit for many pathy owners on the board. Sometimes my pathy for no reason what so ever would idle very low and sound likes it wants to shut off, kind of like a lawn mower too. I press down on the harness and it idles back to normal.

I agree with MWS here, I would really recommend for you to find out what is going on with your truck. Do us a favor, first find out what is really going on with the truck before you start spending money on things that you don't need. If a broken cam would have been the problem, then you should hear some really weird engine noise coming from the heads. If the tensioner is borken, get it fixed and TDC'd, hopefully this should fix your problem. Bad timing would cause your truck to either run sluggish or with more power, trust me I know. I had a problem with the timing when i was replacing the rotor in the dist...long story. I accidentally moved the timing on it and it made my truck feel alot more peppier, sadly it couldn't go past 50 mph. Got it TDC'd and problem was gone.

Ha, I'll be cheap and use cardboard and paint it up, secure with crazy glue!

I don't want to

4 all 4 boots, about $70.00, from autozone: http://www.autozone.com/N,11200025//shoppi...peResultSet.htm both lower bjs $70.00: http://www.autozone.com/N,14600206//shoppi...peResultSet.htm Yup 4 tre's are $100.00: http://www.autozone.com/N,14600194//shoppi...peResultSet.htm

Not really, I have only done a few out of what I listed

Oh man, I'm planning on replacing uppers, lower, cv boots (all 4 of em), brakes, tre's, tk1 mod, and alignment. Man this is gonna suck on the cost. already have the upper bj's lifetime warranty on front disc brake already have brake shoes for rear lower bj's $80.00 cv boots $60.00 tre's $100.00 and I'm still trying to calculate tk1.

As far as the plugs are concerned, many would suggest changing every other oil change, but if you end up going with NGK's Iridium, like I did, I plan on keeping them for at least 6 months before changing out. I read somewhere that they have a life time replacement? Don't remember. Wire set, has been recommended to be changed every year. Things i would suggest to change in order to have good fuel economy: PCV valve O2 sensor plugs wire set air filter gas filter clean throttle body clean MAF sensor change oil use a good fuel injector cleaner if you haven't done so, or don't remember when it was last replaced, change timing belt thermostat radiator hoses upper bypass valve, look next to the distributor cap and rotor replacement for distributor keep tires properly inflated change tranny fluid and filter. I think that this is pretty much it.

In the front of the pathy, where the lower a arms connect to the cross member, there are 2 bolts on each side that need to be re tourqued so the popping would stop. I can't remember what ft/lb you need to re tourque again.

Updated!

Cool, let us know what you can come up with if you can use the last TT's for VG30e. Once your done with it, post a write up.

Well, I also switched batteries, my friend let me borrow his, hooked it up and it was fine at first and was a little hesitant to turn on, then she did and now it's not turning on what so ever. Not even a click coming from the ignition.

Ok, so my problem started when I came home once, the pathy all of a sudden didn't want to start, like the battery was completely dead. Turned the ignition off, then on again and started with out hesitations. Then after a day it didn't want to crank. I got her jumped and she turned on, then while taking the jumper cables off, the pathy died. Jumped her again and went to run her for a few minutes so she can charge up, got back home and turned the ignition off, and on again and no start, so the battery was not even charged and was drained. Took off the alty to get it tested, was good. Starter was just replaced in february, but starts when jumped so it's not the starter. Battery is good. Cables are clean, terminals are ok, there's spark in the distributor. I got it jumped again and no start what so ever, but pos lead was kind of hot. When I was trying to make her start i heard the fuel pump relay making a buzzing noise, then i got inside the cabin area and could hear like some sort of short coming from the cargo area, which makes me think is the fuel pump. What else can I look for beside the fuel pump, too bad i don't have a voltmeter to check all the wiring, but I can't think of anything else that's draining my battery.

Thanks for the edit 88, and keep the input coming guys and gals. I'll keep on editing to fit this in the list. I'm not necessarily just focused on wd21, but also on the r50's and the newer model pathy's.

Just wondering if any one else has any input as far as the list goes, and the hope of probably getting this pinned.

I would ditto everyone else on what to do also. I had noisy belt for a while. I figured out that the bracket holding the tensioner to the alternator was kind of loose. I tightened the bracket and noisy belts was gone.

That's one sweet looking pathy Mr. P

What the hell is up with the lift and stock tires?

Cool, yes pics will help this thread greatly!

Thanks, I totally forgot to mention steering upgrades.

Welcome, why not start here: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=13814

Fixed the linky's

Ok here is a list to compile a, "Where to buy" aftermarket parts and accessories. While this may not be an exhaustive list, any input is recommended and will be added for future reference. While I am well aware that there are a few members who may disagree with the value or integrity of some companies ***cough AC cough cough***, my intention is not to promote, but to inform, especially since there have been a lot of repeated posts about lifts, exhaust, etc. Suspension Lifts, there are only a few companies that offer true suspension lifts for 86-95 pathy's: Calmini offers a complete 3" suspension lift: http://www.purenissa.../wd21_3_kit.htm Trailmaster offers a 4" lift: No longer Availible http://www.rockymoun...issan_early.htm Automotive Customizers offer a wide variety of lifts for 86-04 pathy's: http://www.4x4parts....ce094ffcafeec86 Body lifts: Automotive Customizers: https://www.4x4parts...-c-117_354.html Trailmaster: http://www.rockymoun...y_lift_kits.htm Top gun customz: http://www.topguncus...cts.php?S_ID=87 UCA’s for those who prefer a cheaper alternative, here is a link. I’m not going to go into detail about coil springs cause that’s what the garage tech section is for: Superlift/Rough Country: http://www.rockymoun...an_hardbody.htm Call to get a price on the UCA’s alone, unless you want shocks. Make sure you said it is for the hardbody, because they will not warrant the UCA’s Automotive Customizers: https://www.4x4parts...arms-p-142.html again just call for quote on UCA’s 88 will not recommend this set of UCA’s, as well as many other memebers. Again just to inform. Calmini: http://www.purenissa...ontrol_arms.htm Springs Superlift Bronco springs Exhaust systems, while there may be a wide variety of tastes and styles due to the fact that proper sizing does matter for h/p and torque gains, but here is what has been recommended so far. Mufflers: http://www.summitrac...rs/?Ns=Rank|Asc I’m gonna recommend Summit Racing, just because of the sheer amount of different type of mufflers available. Just remember to use 2.5 or 2.25 inch exhaust sizes. High flow cat: Dynomax Super Converter. 15033 if going 2.5" http://www.summitrac...arts/WLK-15033/ 15032 if going 2.25" http://www.summitrac...arts/WLK-15032/ Magnaflow #39760 CARB legal, direct fit Headers: Thorley: Link??? for nickel chrome http://www.summitrac...ts/DTE-464-1-C/ for ceramic coated. Thorley Headers from Rocky Road Outfitters Pacesetter Headers: http://www.summitrac...word=pacesetter Full listing of availible PS Headers Performance ignitions Ignition Boxes: http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/MSD-Ignition/?keyword=MSD wide variety offered http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-6201/ , but MSD 6A is the most common used. Coils: http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Ignitions-Electrical/Part-Type/Ignition-Coils/?Ns=Rank%7cAscagain, much variety, but make sure you choose a coil with a female entrance. Spark plug wire set: http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Ignitions-Electrical/Section/Spark-Plug-Wires-and-Accessories/Make/NISSAN/Model/PATHFINDER/Year/1993/Submodel/SE/?Ns=Rank%7cAsc For V6 WD21's http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Ignitions-Electrical/Section/Spark-Plug-Wires-and-Accessories/Make/NISSAN/Model/PATHFINDER/Submodel/SE/Year/1997/?Ns=Rank%7cAsc For early R50's NGK: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/NGK0/9343/02815.oap?year=1993&make=Nissan&model=Pathfinder&vi=1211948&ck=Search_02815_NGK_1211948_-1&mn=NGK&mc=NGK&pt=02815&ppt=C0334 Performance Air filters: OEM Spec K&N: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KNN-33-2031-2/ Cone filter fir custom air intake: http://store.summitr...4927 4294925239 Air Raid: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AID-850-031/Application/?query=Year%7c1995%7cMake%7cNISSAN%7cModel%7cPATHFINDER&prefilter=1 Tires: http://www.nissanpat...?showtopic=5948 Tranny coolers: http://www.nissanpat...?showtopic=6486 Skid Plates: http://www.nissanpat...?showtopic=5494 http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/index.php Lighting: http://www.nissanpat...showtopic=12267 http://store.summitr... 115 4294922591 Oil Filter Relocation kit: Single http://store.summitr...mp;autoview=sku Dual http://store.summitr...r=1#Application Torsion Bars: http://ruggedrocksof...1997-p-713.html Lockers: Arb air locker: http://ruggedrocksof...-35_38_222.html Powertrax lock right locker: http://store.summitr...mp;autoview=sku http://www.rocky-roa.../lockright.html Manual locking hubs: Superwich: http://store.summitr...mp;autoview=sku WARN: http://ruggedrocksof...c-35_38_39.html Shocks: http://www.nissanpat...?showtopic=9988 Steering Upgrade Calmini: http://www.purenissa...21_steering.htm Hooha centerlink upgrade: http://grassroots4x4...=...ct&Itemid=3 Snorkels Safari Snorkels: http://www.rocky-road.com/snorkel.html Here's an Aussie site: http://www.snorkels....ome.php?cat=253 Fender Flares Bushwacker: http://www.rockymoun...ber=71501-02 BW 96-99 pathy, sorry no pic available Lebra fender flares: http://www.racepages...mp;brandid=3904 Bull bar and push bars Wood dash experts: http://www.wooddashe...me.php?cat=3607 Bumper nut, for the newer generation of pathy's: http://www.bumpernut...a...dex&cPath=7 Whew, this is what I came up with, if anyone has more input feel free to pm me or post it up and I will edit and repost. I am fully aware that I have mainly mentioned WD21’s here, but anyone who is more knowledgeable of R50’s, please input your info. Oh and just to let everyone know, Summit Racing has a "beat anyone's price guarentee" as long as you provide the advertised price.

Wow, I feel small now.