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  1. Here's an update on the UCAs. I'm sure many have noticed that the sleeves that come with the new RC UCAs are a little long. Well to try and make a long story short I found that the UCAs were sliding back and forth on the bushing (started getting clunking noises when braking in forward and reverse)

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    As a fix I went to Ace Hardware and purchased 4 flat washers with an inside diameter of 7/8" to fit on the outside of the sleeve. Since the new washer fits outside the sleeve it does not affect the tightening of the spindle nut, it just pushes the bushing into the UCA where it belongs. And centers the UCA on the spindle.

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    (sorry about the crappy pics, the only camera I have right now is my PDA.)

  2. I put in my UCAs and upper ball-joints yesterday and since I had some extra time on my hands I also put in my dual exploder tranny coolers.

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    With a little more time to kill, I did a little experimenting with the 3.8 Taurus fan I picked up at the JY. With a little trimming I've found the Taurus fan will fit inside the existing Pathfinder shroud. Might be something someone else might want to try.

     

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    I still have a little trimming to do and maybe fill in the gaps with some expanding foam. But it didn't turn out too bad.

     

    ps. I did have to relocate the overflow tube because one of the screws comes through in that area.

  3. I live in Charlotte.

    If I can get my UCAs, ball joints and possibly some new rear springs installed this week I was thinking of heading to Uwharrie next weekend.

    I need to test out my new tires...

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  4. After flooding it due to a wire not being connected, it finally fired up.  But now features a very loud TACK TACK TACK TACK TACK sound - like a slightly amplified diesel engine.

     

    Is it possible that a cylinder filled with fuel and hydro-locked resulting in a damaged rod or piston?

  5. I assume you have Calmini bushings?  Thanks for the offer, but I just ordered a set of RC's yesterday.

     

    If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for them? I called today to order some and they told me $255. That's a lot more than what others have been paying.

  6. The other issue is a slight hum that comes from the back end while driving.  The hum is faint but can be easily heard.  It only hums when the accelerator is pushed. When I'm coasting no noise but as soon as I touch the accelerator, even ever so slightly, the hum starts.

     

    That almost sounds like a t-case or diff that's low on oil, my t-case made a similar noise before it went out. Make sure you check the oil level in the diffs, t-case and tranny.

  7. I have the EGR function code too with the accompanying check engine light. I've traced the problem to the EGR temp sensor, but since the light has come on I've been getting better mileage. (12-14mpg to 16-18mpg) :shrug: So I think I'm going to leave it alone until the next time the inspection comes up.

  8. WAVEY

    I'm still here in Charlotte. I was hoping to meet you at Uwharrie last month, but I know how vehicle problems can be. I almost didn't make it there myself,I had just finished fixing my front-end the day before the run.

  9. I'd love to go, except for the fact I messed up my center link Labor day weekend up there. I plan on going up for the NOAS run, but I dont think the Pathfinder will be ready before then. When I do get up there I will be sporting a new L&P center link. -bounce-

  10. If it were an automatic I would say check the wiring harness going from the engine compartment to the transmission. I had a similar problem when the harness fell down on the exhaust and burned through a wire. It may not work with yours but it never hurts to check.

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