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    Death wobble repair

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I did the AC split poly bushings and new bolts. They were super simple to install after the old ones were burned out and the sleeves were cut out. The rear end is solid now with only the squeeking found with poly bushings. I PB blasted the bolts for days prior to the job and still had to get a bigger impact gun to break them free.

     

    James

    Pathy Dead!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Yeah there has to be some type of main fused link or the computer is shot. It looked like the headlights were full of water in the end so there would of been all types of electrical issues. Could something of gotten pulled loose from the pull out? Ground or something like that. Good luck, your balls are bigger than mine when it comes to wheelin

     

    Ah okay, that type of racing. Cool. Thought he meant racing like on the blacktop. lol.

    Time To Deck Out My Pathfinder

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I have the Mile Marker Hubs from them and they are just fine. I also did not have to replace any studs so they were very easy to install. I have read that the throttle body spaces are a complete waste of money so I don't think I would spend my money there. Also just a standard air filter works just fine. Some of the oiled type (K&N) can throw CEL. Save the pennys and get the lift.

     

    James

    Locking Hub Install With Pictures

    in R50 FAQ's & Pinned Topics

    Posted

    Got worried for a min but figured out my 97 is not the auto type t-case. There was another post on here talking about the auto types and the possible problems. It also linked to a Aussie site that people taked about running theres for years with the auto type and would get the light from time to time but no other problems?

     

    James

    Locking Hub Install With Pictures

    in R50 FAQ's & Pinned Topics

    Posted · Edited by 12161216

    I put the Mile Marker on my 97 R50 and as you said it was a easy install. The factory studs were plenty long enough so they were used. Wonder if there is any benefit in changing them? The only thing I I did not like was I could not get a socket around the bolts to tighten them down so I hsd to use a wrench. Just a small thing. I now have to remember to pre lock the hubs so that is taking some getting used to. I was up at a local ski resort a few weeks ago and tried backing out and just spinning the rears. I got out and a coupld gut asked hey you need us to pull you out. I just locked the hubs and backed on up :)

     

     

    X2 on how do the factory stubs come out?

     

    James

    Need Help

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Not sure as mine is a 97 but is it the Fuel Vapor canister for the Emissions? It could be part of the ac dryer system but you would know it was that part with all the large aluminium lines going in to it and out?

    pathy swaying at freeway speeds

    in R50 FAQ's & Pinned Topics

    Posted · Edited by 12161216

    I just has the upper and lower bushings replaced in the rear this week with the Split poly pieces from 4x4 parts and wow what a difference. No roll a the rear end really is much more truck like. Every thing feels stiffer. The mechanic was really cool, he actually let me help with the job and we figured that with burning the bushings out and cutting the inner sleve with a hack saw it only took 10 min per arm after the first one. I did bend on lower rear bar on the first one trying to beat the sleve out with a big hammer before we learned the hack saw trick. The bar bent back in place and everything seems to track well. Anyway the whole job cost $80 labor :beer:. The only thing that could of saved me some money was that I bought all new grade 10? bolts from 4x4 thinking mine would all break and they all broke loose not a problem. I have the factoty 8 bolts if anyone needs them.

     

    James

    Timing Belt

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by 12161216

    Getting ready to change my timing belt, tensioners, water pump and thermostat. The queston is should I change the crank seal and cam seals or leave them alone if they are fine. Or when I have everything apart is it just as well to change them out. Any input would be great.

     

    Thanks

     

    Left mine alone but if you are confident with changing them and not starting a leak then I would do the change. My 2cents

    New Carpet

    in General Forums

    Posted

    is dynomat really that good?

     

     

    Dynamat is great depending on the product you choose. They make carpet type pad material/ Tar based super stickey that very easy to install and many others. They make a product that does not stick but is very thick and inthe middle has a layer of alluminumn so it can mold to the area and that kills sound great. All these items are pretty expensive so look around for other manufaacturers as well, Hushmatt is great, stinger makes an item called roadkill.

     

    Jmaes

    Trouble Shoot Ac/heat Issues

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Thank you for taking some time and giving me a reply!

    I know where the two inside pieces are and I will check them out. I will give the radiator support out and see if I can find the other. Aby pics of it by any chance? Do you know if these are dealer only items or can they be got from places like rockauto?

     

    Thanks again

    James

    Trouble Shoot Ac/heat Issues

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Hi James,

    There are three sensors your auto AC vehicle uses to maintain the temperature.

     

    1) There is an ambient temperature sensor mounted up front on the dadiator support.

     

    2) There is the sun sensor mounted on the dash near the passenger side corner.

     

    3) There is an in cabin temp sensor mounted to the right of the steering column.

     

    Of the three, the 3rd one is the one I see failing most often, and it failing fits the symptons you describe. It is also the least expensive of the 3 sensors.

    Fender Flare Surprises!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    There are two ways to think about it.

     

    1. Get it fixed for a fair price from your friend and know it is good.

    2. Spray everything down with stop rust that is available from several manufacturers and cover them back up with the flares and just live with it.

     

    I am the type person that option two sounds good but it would drive me crazy knowing the cancer was there.

     

    James

    Trouble Shoot Ac/heat Issues

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Looking for some thoughts on this issue.

     

    My 97 ac/heat is acting weird. At the lowest setting 65 air or ac blow cold and normal. If I turn it up one notch the system blows heat with very little difference even at 85 heat. Now after about 20 min or so of driving on highway the controls start working fine and I get all the different cool to heat temps? I have replaced the controls thinking that was the problem and no difference. I know there is a temp sensor at the top of the dash and I am not sure what that does? I know there is a box at the lower portion on the center console that is acuated by the temp knob that could be bad maybe? Any ideas. It is not a great big problem just a pain when taking short trips and the heat gets so hot when on.

     

    Thanks

    James H

    65 Mph And Rpm Question

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Yery good lesson on the cooling system BowTied. I did just have the Timing belt and water pump replaced so maybe something with the thermostat is goofed when the system was drained or maybe it could be air in the lines? I will work them out tonight to rule that out. It has been a constant cold here latlely but nothing to super cold.

     

    Thanks All

    James

    65 Mph And Rpm Question

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Good deal, it sounds like not a big deal. My overdrive works, if I turn it off at 65 it goes to something like 4200 so I guess it is just the warm up and needing the converter to lock up. I just need to be less picky :) and not notice the every little creak and noise in an older vehicle.

     

    James

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