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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.

Cool, yes pics will help this thread greatly!

Thanks, I totally forgot to mention steering upgrades.

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.

well since I got my tranny fixed, when i start taking off, I can hear this weird noise like a wire scraping on the pavement, it'll stop when I brake and come to a complete stop and then you can hear it again at low speeds. Once I'm over 50 you can hear the noise any more. Is this what seems to be happening to you. I listened more closely to it and it sounds like its between the front part of the tranny to the motor or in the passenger side wheel. cant really pin point it because I can only hear it while in motion, and I can be under the pathy while it's moving.

Yeah, I like cheap mods!

Ok did some more research, looks like the 80's pathy do come with 60 amp alty. Thanks for pointing that out for me! Well you get an extra 30 amp, as opposed to 20.

Nope should be 70

Do you still have the factory stereo, if not I would just by pass everything and start from scratch.

What year was it from. Cause I checked all the years up to 94 on the alty. I cheked autozone and checkers and since they replace auto parts to oem specs, they were all rated at 90 amps.

oops, that's what I ment

That sounds like a plan too. I already have the 6x9 speaker on the back though. I was thinking of something more like a cutting a hole under the rear seats so i can place my sockets, ratchet and some screwdrivers to free up the back a bit. I have a sub box in the back and it takes almost half of the cargo area. The place where i keep my tools is just a milk gallon crate, so there's not much stuff there. The only problem I see with this would have to be coming back into the US when crossing the border cause some border patrol agents pop a mirror under the car, they might think it's a little suspicious and send me to second inspection.

Has any one tried to fab up some compartment spaces. A few places that look like alright places would be under the rear seats, or in the cargo area under the carpet. I dont know how deep you can go before looking at the gas tank on that one, but I'll check it out tomorrow. As far as under the seats, what I was thinking is to open a hole between the two seats and making a box that is 12" long x 5" wide x 5" deep. I don't see any real problems with that set up since the rear sway bar is not too close to the underside of the seats and the drive shaft won't come that close to it. Anyone has any other suggestions. I remember seeing a thread that involved making compartments around the cabin area and the cargo area, but I was thinking of being abit more conspicuous.

Thanks! i forgot to mention that. Stock pathy amperage is 70. I didn't have a v-belt strap, so I just walked down to the mechanic shop down the street form me to get the pully swapped, no charge at all

I would highly recommend for anyone who is running a e-fan or offroad lights to upgrade their alty because this not only causes havoc with your electrical system, but the tranny can be affected as well and can lead to damage, like what happened to me pssd. Tools required: Ratchet 12 mm socket 10 mm socket Phillips head screw driver The process to install the new alternator is pretty straight foward, and a direct bolt on. First thing you want to do is look for your donor, the alternator that would fit into your 86-95 pathy would come from a 85-94 maxima. Make sure that you are getting one from SOHC maxi and not a DOHC, especially with the later year maxi's. Here's the diffrence: As you can clearly see the mounts have diffrent angles. The other between the two is that the DOHC generates 5 more amps than the SOHC. This is the diffrence between a pathy alty and a maxi alty: The maxima alty is slightly more beefier than the pathy. Ok, if you decide to get your donor alty from a J/Y, then having it tested out at autozone or checker is recommended. First thing's first. Disconnect the positive lead on the battery. Unbolt the tensioner bolt with the 10 mm socket and with the 12 mm socket unbolt the bolt holding the alty in place to the tensioner to remove the belt. unbolt both the two bolts that hold the alternator to the engine block with the 12 mm socket. I would recommend to remove the back bolt first, and then remove the front bolt, while holding the alty with one hand. Once you have removed all bolts, wiggle the alty slightly to remove from block. Disconnect the pos lead to the alty with the 10 mm socket and remove the ground with the screwdriver. It the screwdriver does not help, then you may want to use a smaller socket, I think it was a 7mm, don't remember. Remove last plug in harness. Take the both alty's to a shop where they can swap the pulley for you, unless you already have air tools. Once the pullies are swapped, take the maxi alty and install all factory wiring again. Start by reinstalling all engine block mounting bolts, do not tighten yet. Install the tensioner to the alty, along with the belt. Tension the belt acocrdingly so it is nice and snug. Tighten all mounting bolts, reconnect the pos lead on the battery and start the pathy! Here's some pics of the alty installed: Over all the swap should take about 30 mins or less. I'm pretty impressed with the upgrade. The tranny problem i had started when I installed an e-fan and ended when I upgraded.

When I installed the msd, I installed the killswitch how the instructions showed you. It's worked on me cause I forgot I left it on and when the engine doesn't want to turn, I remember to flip the switch.

Ok new update. Tranny needed to be rebuilt along with the t-converter. One of the planteries was done for along with the one of the bands that was in pretty bad shape. seals were replaced too. Kind of think of it though, i think that this was kind of inevitable due to my earlier problem with the tranny that was associated with the alternator. For those who don't know what I'm reffering to here please read this: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=9741&hl= due to the erratic nature of this problem on the tranny, I don't think it was going to last me that long though; even with this being an electrical problem.

Oh yeah, forgot that there was 3 bolts holding the alty in place. not counting the tensioning bolts.

just gonna have to wiggle it around. Mine was kind of stuck when I took both bolts out, but managed to pull it out.

Ditto

Cool that's one way to check this out. I took it to a shop and they didn't find anything wrong with the tranny, all the gears and internals are fine, checked the hoses and there are no ruptures; he was going to check the sensors today, but I'll let the mechanic know about the t converter.