devonianwalk

Check the timing? Pick a cylinder and pressure test it for valve timing. 150 psi('ish) should be your target.

Stock length struts are our only option.

elaborate a little?

Oh yeah, I forgot that you guys have larger 3.5L motor than Rebelord and I have (3.3L).

You should be able to pull that boat without any issues. I let my brother borrow my Pathy to pull his '66 Chrysler (yes, I said "Chrysler") boat that appears to have been similar in size. We are in a hilly area and it pulled like a champ.

Welcome to caR50 ownership! We have all been in your position. The rear shocks do need to be changed out for longer travel. Here, I'll link you to my build thread from a couple of years ago. Maybe this will help you to determine what you are getting into .. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/30077-devonianwalks-995-r50-stock-to-lift-pics/

Oddly enough, you might be able to place your hand on the dizzy and twist it clock/anti-clockwise to check if the lock bolt has become loose. That is how I somewhat determined that my timing was off when I had the mud sickness. Probably not your issue but, had to throw the idea out there!

My preferred method.

You don't really have to replace your struts if they are in good shape. The KYB replacements are stock replacements. I have the Automotive Customizers (AC) 2" spring coils on all four corners. I am running 31's currently but, I believe others have installed 33's with a narrow (10.5" or 11") tread. Here is the el'linko to the AC package .. https://www.4x4parts.com/nissan/pathfinder-19962004-pathfinder-c-435_437_341_8.html

Night and day difference. Fantastic job man.

The flashing SES indicated the misfire. What do you think guys? Fuel filter, clean the MAF sensor, and check the plugs and wires?

Has the SES light stayed on or did it flash on/off?

If you go with your wallet in lieu of your heart (keeping it) I'd say sell it outright. You will end up with more coin in your pocket than a shyster trade at a dealership. My dad used to be in the new car business. He always told me that anyone can go online and see what a new car costs but, no one knows how much they gave for the trade in. His lot made more money on used cars than new car purchases (large dealership in Charlotte, NC).

^^^^ This. Have your sister turn the wheel back and forth with the engine off. Put your hand on the driver side rubber insulator (located directly under the oil filter). It should not budge at all.

Which part?

At least it was the rear? I hit some road debris which deflated my front driver side. Talk about wonky steering and feeling like I was doing a nose dive. I pulled over immediately and changed it on a side street.

I'm about to tackle my driver side gasket. I replaced the pass side a couple of months ago. It was so brittle it came off in three pieces. I too would like those part numbers (with the intake manifold gasket).

Who needs a wrench when you have "The Claw".

Nice pic. I can almost feel the blood rushing to my head just looking at it.

Followed it home from dinner this evening. Man I love looking at my Pathy when it is driven down the road. I need to wash her soon!

Love that show. I haven't seen it since last winter though. Guess I'll have plenty of time to catch up with newer episodes this winter.

I am a fan of old school 12v audio. I still have an old RF amp and a Lanzar 12' pro audio sub laying around here somewhere. Curious, what were the old mags? I'm almost willing to bet my paycheck they were "Car Audio" with two or three of them featuring an Astro van. That doesn't even look like the same truck. I love it man!!

Yeah. Touch the skinny pedal with your tow and it will send the back of your head into the headrest. Wheel on!

Depends if the valves have kissed the pistons. The easiest way (without pulling the cylinder heads) to tell would be to replace the key and do a compression test on a couple of the cylinders. My TB jumped a tooth on one cam and two/three on the other. My motor is still running strong today.

Same here. I just bought one for my Heep from Rockauto. Perfect match for the OEM tank.