devonianwalk

Have you removed all of the plastic inner wheel well covers? I like the look BTW.

Where did you mount the gauge?

Great idea. Can you post any pics (even if it's from a 'Yota engine bay) for a visual reference?

Our rule is that if you are the one that gets stuck, then you are the one that hooks the recovery strap.

Crazy .. I didn't know that?

Am I missing something with you guys about your concern with the "drain back" valve? The filter is mounted vertically, not horizontally. The oil should remain in the filter all the time.

Great assumption.!

The RS5000's as a shock are better than the factory McPherson's (my only testament). If I could do it again, I'd go with the RS9000's from what I've read in this section though. They really are not a perfect fit for our Pathy's which lead them to "clunk" as the top strut mount is too large of an opening causing them to slide back and forth as the rear end travels up and down.

"Wiggle" it really good before carefully removing it from the junker? I'd carefully inspect the rubber on the older one before purchasing it.

Or get the Bose wire harness for the after market stereo here ... http://www.crutchfield.com/g_103000/Vehicle-specific-Wiring-Harnesses.html?tp=736

Really? I thought my Duratracs sing a little loud. Hmmm ... ?

My concern is that Ferrariowner mentioned that he had a hard time setting the 5 o'clock timing mark on the crank shaft. The tooth count is probably correct from cam to cam and cam to crank (wait, did I just type that right?). However, the crank is probably off a tooth or two from the cams.

Changed the oil (used a Bosch filter!) and removed the fender flares again. They are not going back on until they are painted or rubberized ...

We love it. Lot's of fun word play being a Gamecock fan!

I'd like to know as well.

Go 'Cocks!

Mud on the MAF? Sheesh ... Time for a new air filter!

If the parts are rusted, couldn't they be sanded down and re-coated?

You are correct. You should go ahead and pick up a Haynes automotive manual on the Pathfinder. Alot of questions can be answered there. Plus, a "million" questions will eventually fix your ride!

Car wash fees in South Carolina are around $7. So, for still less than $200 you could do all of this yourself!!

Have you tried a timing light yet? Rent one from a local "big box" auto parts store. Attach the power cable to the battery and the lead to the #1 Spark plug wire. Shoot the strobe light at Harmonic balancer and see if you are at 15 degrees. That is the only thing that I can think of other than your timing belt is still off. Like Adamzan mentioned earlier, you may be okay with the tooth count from cam to cam but, off of the tooth count from cam to crank shaft. Also, you mentioned that the crank mark was difficult to determine ... this could be a cause for the lack of power/off time as well. Look, I have been into my timing belt a couple of times. I wish I was there to put my hand on your engine to see what you seem to be missing.

Change it all your self for less than $200?

Hmmm, I've always ran with the Mobil1 filters. Maybe I'll change to the Bosch?