96SE

Hi there, I'm having some trouble with my 96 (VG33E). For the last few weeks it has been starting only intermittently. The starter cranks, but the engine wouldn't catch. It seemed to start better if I blipped the gas pedal, so I put in a bottle of fuel system cleaner (good idea, bad idea, dunno). That was two days ago. Today, it started fine in the morning, started again 6hrs later, and now won't start period. The starter cranks, and I can hear the fuel pump priming, the fuel filter was new last fall, and the air filter is recent (and clean). Once the engine started, it would run fine. No stalling, sputtering, hestitation etc. Any ideas as to what to look into? Thanks

For those of you with a custom mom and pop exhaust, did you keep the same diameter tubing? What muffler did you use? Did you keep the resonator? It's time for a new exhaust on my VG33E so I'm looking for info Thanks

ROFL I love sarcasm^ I'm still chuckling 20 mins later (probably lack of sleep)

So I'm looking around at some local classified ads and I come across this: "1995 Pathfinder. Great condition. Driven daily. 252km but mostly highway and still running perfectly. Has no problems whatsoever, very little rust. It's five speed, four wheel drive/cruise control, ac, mp3 player, spare tire. It's dark grey with pathfinder written along the side." He's asking $1200. Canadian. No pictures. I don't know a lot about the WD21s, but this price is pretty low for the area (Ottawa, Ontario). Typically they are up around $3K. The '96 R50 in the family has cost quite a lot in repairs (probably more than it was bought for) and most fixes have been things out of my home-mechanic league. Are the WD's more "user-friendly" in terms of diagnostics and fixing? I know there are a ton of owners/info/support on this board which helps a lot. (There is another ad here for a 94: "V6 Engine, lots of parts left for your pathfinder, engine, fuel pump, rearend,computer, starter, alternator,doors, windows, most of interior ect. Tranny and transfer case sold already. Looking to get rid of entire truck. $300" I could get a bunch of parts from this rig) Any ideas, opinions, things to look for? Thanks!

Wow, that looks really nice! Did you make that front light mount? It looks like it cover up the body lift gap nicely!

Count me in! **EDIT: From the original "A VG Community" Topic

I realize this is an older thread, but my airbag light is on. It stays solid for 3 seconds then flashes twice (not really quickly, kinda lazily). Repeat ad nauseum. This just happened today, as it came back from the shop after having new balljoints, swaybar end links, and steering put in. I noticed it on the way home and took it back to the shop. They said they couldn't find anything wrong (I trust them). Could they have knocked a sensor or wire loose while they were up there? Is there anything I should check before I reset the light? Having my airbag go off randomly (not likely) or not go off when I need it (possible?) is not my favourite idea. Thanks

Not a big fan of the outside, and I can't stand the interior. I hate those flat-style pushbuttons for everything. Dunno why, I just do. I really like the old knobs that I can touch and identify without having to check if I'm defrosting the windshield or tuning the radio. I guess I'm just a touchy-feely guy

I gots that there email! :type:

So why do we not get the Standard model, only the Premium?

Make sure you can get the new fluid in the fill hole. I was going to do mine the other day and I ended up needing some tubing/syringe. There isn't enough room to tip a bottle up under there.

Any truth to the idea that the polyurethane bushings will provide a much harsher ride than the OEM rubber bushings? Also, with the cost of the labour to have the bushings removed/pressed in, it almost seems like buying the entire link is cheaper/easier. Thoughts?

I've always wanted to go to BC... I wish I could help (nice lab too!)

I agree that preventing a problem is the best idea. I'm just not sure about the parts/install involved here. If someone does a good writeup on this (with pics please!) I'll definitely get on this.

So an additional external cooler isn't really necessary for an R50?