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    Removing wiper assembly from base

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    You don't have to take the fenders off. The vents are a little tricky to remove. Take a small flat screw driver and press donwn on the plastic clips(the middle part only) the middle of the clip will push down about an eith of an inch and the the clip can be pulled up.

     

    Oh and tapping the arm lightly with a hammer after the center bolt is removed is the best way I found to remove the arm from the shaft.

     

    Denis

    Hello Edmontonians!

    in Western Canada

    Posted

    Yeah, it's kinda like groundhog day.......the same stores over and over again. 3 MacDonalds, 2 The Source (why, I'm not sure -thnkboutit- ). Don't get me wrong the Waterpark, Amusement park and shooting range are pretty impressive, but Two The Source!?!?!?! :shrug:

     

    OK so an update. Behind my hotel is a snow covered dirt road A.K.A. my own mini rally test track. Let's just say that the Explorer is more fun to drive with the skid control off and the 4x4 on auto.

     

    **note to self-Never buy a rental vehicle.....Why? Because I've driven one**

     

    Oh does anyone know if the clunk when the auto 4x4 engages is normal? This is a pretty hair raising sound.

     

    Denis

    Hello Edmontonians!

    in Western Canada

    Posted

    So anyone want to go wheelin in Edmonton. I'm here for the week working and the car rental company gave me a fully loaded Explorer to beat up. :P

     

    I'm kinda bored and since I've walked the WestEd Mall about 3 times so far I figured I'd find something more interesting to do.

     

    Anything interesting going on in Edmonton over the next few days?

     

    Denis

    Daytime Running Lights Question

    in The Garage

    Posted

    I was able to give the fender by the module a whack and the lights would come on, so theres gotta be a crack somewhere. Since I have it apart, I'll re-flow some solder and check for hairline cracks.

    My guess is your exactly right. Sometimes it will be hard to see the cracks to the naked eye, with a magnifying glass or by trying to wiggle the relay, you might be able to notice the crack better or see the connector move inside the solder.

    Daytime Running Lights Question

    in The Garage

    Posted

    Sounds like the DRL module. If you take the module apart you should see solder "cracks" if you will, when you wiggle the relays on the board. Just try re soldering all of the bigger connectors off the board and see if it helps. I fixed mine a couple of years ago and their still going but some people had less luck.

    NPORA's Humble Beginnings

    in General Forums

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    Being one of the first official members of NPORA (#19). It's hard to beleive how much this site has grown. I remeber learning so much from NPORA about my Pathy the first years as a member. I wonder if Mr Jim (Jim Benett) knew when he first started NPORA what he was really starting.

     

    Although this is by far the best site I have found for Pathfinder information, it has become more than that. It's become a place where you can meet friends and disscus and share every day happenings.

     

    Thank you Mr Jim, moderators and the knowledgable members involved in making this site what it is today.

     

    Keep up the good work :beer:

     

    Denis

    Buy It or Don't Buy It?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Oh I forgot to add. If you purchase I'd check to see if the tranny cooler is OEM or not....the OEM sucked and lots of people ruint trannys that way.

     

    As for your brakes, If you have disks in the back, could be stuck pins. Mine act like that when they start needing attention.

     

    Denis

    Buy It or Don't Buy It?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    No Vacum 4X4 on these, they're purely mechanical. You mention rust, Make sure to check the frame from the back wheel on especially. They have a comon rust problem in that area as well as under the rear seats.

     

    If you didn't hear clicks or knocks that's a good thing, as they are known for their broken manifold studs.

     

    They are pretty bullit proof. Mine's got close to 240ks and it still runs good.

     

    The only thing that I'd be a little warry about is the coolant leak. Not sure about that one.

     

    Definately I would do timing belt since you will be in that area when replacing the water pump.

     

    Oh and check the rear control arm bushings (which are another common prob). It's an easy enough fix if they're bad, but you might be able to dicker on price some more ;)

     

    Denis

    automatic hubs

    in The Garage

    Posted

    I've had mine locked for the last two years and had no adverse effect that I can tell. Some say it makes your vehicle a little harder on gas.......they're not great on gas to start off with.

     

    All you have to do is take them off and spin the inside of the so they are locked. Then remove the clutch assembly. This is why with auto hubs, you get a crunch when you go from forward to reverse, etc. The clutch actually dissengages the hubs momentarily when it chages dierection. If the clutch is not there, the hub stays in it's engage or dissengaged position..

     

    Denis

    Daytime Running Light Control Module

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Usually it's the joints just under the two big relays. You might have to look really close to see them, they tend to be just hairline cracks. If you apply pressure back and forth on the relays they should be visible. If not, then you might have something else that's faulty.

     

    If it isn't a cold solder, plug it in and see if the relays acctivate when you turn on the Path. If they activate, it might not be your DRL at all. (just remember to make sure nothing shorts out when you test)

     

    let us know how you make out,

     

    Denis

    Help!

    in The Garage

    Posted · Edited by denisb

    No probs ILMP, that's what this site's all about. :beer:

     

    One of them was out in about 2 minutes and the other one took about 10. Both of them came out with the air hammer. Do the Polly bushings have a metal outer sleeve? If so, depending on the type of press, you might be able to push the old bushings out with your new ones as you press the new ones in.

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