I'm a new owner to be.....Guidance appreciated.
I have read the post about gear oil volume problem. Will try to investigate that when the Pathfinder gets here.
I take possession of the vehicle in about a week or two when it will be brought to Dallas from Austin.
I am offered (free) a 1987 Pathfinder SE 2D, 4WD with the VG30i engine and 5 speed manual transmission. Over 250, 000 miles. Engine seems OK. The owner (an engineer) says it needs a transmission because it slips out of 5th gear, but not the other 4 gears, which apparently don't have the problem. What options are least expensive other than not using 5th gear? Is it an inexpensive rebuild, a part or two, a trip to the wrecking yards around Dallas, TX to search for a used one, and if so at what cost to swap out, or other suggestions appreciated. Also has a large crack in the radiator near upper hose area. JB Weld, repair shop, or replace with used or new? I have a limited budget but am tempted to spend some $$ to be able to use it to go to my work as schoolteacher (10 miles each way), half on freeway and half through town. May I presume A/C can be changed from old Freon to newer coolant inexpensively?
Thanks for considering my dilemma,
C.C.
Dallas, TX :help: :help:
