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    4WD questions (not addressed fully before)

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by jwblue

    1) When changing gears from 4H or 4L to 2H Is it necessary to disengage the hub in order to be in 2WD?

     

    There seems to be an assumption that is not necessary.

     

    The user's manual for the 1994 Pathfinder actually contradicts itself regarding this with the instructions

    to go from 4H to 2H (and 4L to 2H).

     

    On the one hand, the manual says changing from 4H to 2H can be done at any speed. This implies that it is possible

    to be in 2WD without disengaging the hub.

     

    Then there is a note below that statement that says.

     

     

    For 2wd operation..(it then provides instructions for disengaging the hub

     

     

    There could be a misunderstanding.

     

    When shifting from 4H or 4L to 2H, is that the same as going from 4WD to 2WD?

     

    After shifting from 4H or 4L to 2H without disengaging the hub, is then driving in 2H different from 2WD? Carefully reading the instructions

    above from the manual implies this.

     

     

    I believe I found the answer to the question.

     

    In the owner's manual, reading further under the note with the instructions to unlock the hub.

     

    This will allow for better fuel economy, quieter ride and less component wear.

     

    This implies that driving in 2wd with the hub engaged can be done, but not suggested.

     

    You can shift from 2h to 4h on the fly up to 35mph. Most, if not all pathfinders came with auto locking hubs. You would need to come to a stop for the auto hubs to completely disengage,

     

    For clarification, isn't it necessary to drive in reverse 1 meter to completely disengage.

    4WD questions (not addressed fully before)

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by jwblue

    I will start with the easy question.

     

    How does the 4WD on the WD21 compare to 4WD operation in vehicles from the same era?

    What about in comparison to 4WD in vehicles today?

     

    Has anyone driven a 4Runner in 4WD from the same era?

     

    I know this question below has been addressed in other threads, but not to the extent below.

     

    This question requires careful reading.

     

     

    1) When changing gears from 4H or 4L to 2H Is it necessary to disengage the hub in order to be in 2WD?

     

    There seems to be an assumption that is not necessary.

     

    The user's manual for the 1994 Pathfinder actually contradicts itself regarding this with the instructions

    to go from 4H to 2H (and 4L to 2H).

     

    On the one hand, the manual says changing from 4H to 2H can be done at any speed. This implies that it is possible

    to be in 2WD without disengaging the hub.

     

    Then there is a note below that statement that says.

     

    For 2WD operation ..... (it then gives instructions for disengaging the hub)

     

     

     

    There could be a misunderstanding.

     

    When shifting from 4H or 4L to 2H, is that the same as going from 4WD to 2WD?

     

    After shifting from 4H or 4L to 2H without disengaging the hub, is then driving in 2H different from 2WD? Carefully reading the instructions

    above from the manual implies this.

     

     

    2) Assuming shifting into 2H from 4H or 4L is shifting into 2WD, how much wear and tear is there on the transmission from not disengaging the hub?

     

     

    3) I can't think of any scenario why a driver would not disengage the hub when going from 4H or 4L to 2H? Why not take the few seconds to disengage the hub?

    Maybe a driver would go from 4WD terrain to 2WD terrain, then back to 4WD terrain. If so, why not just leave it in 4WD short term and not risk wear and tear on the transmission

    from driving in 2WD without disengaging the hub?

    What color is your Pathfinder?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by jwblue

    Did it cost more to get it in black. My one used to be dark blue but the previous owner got it resprayed to black as soon as it hit australia.

     

    No.

     

    In America, charging more for a vehicle for a color is rare.

     

    But I have seen some vehicles cost more for a certain color.

    Looking for photos of a 93, 94, or 95 Pathfinder SE with OEM or same size as OEM tires

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by jwblue

    Thank you fellas.

     

    There is a good group of guys on this board.

     

    It seems WD21 owners as a whole are pretty good people.

     

    In theory, yes. Here is my 95 SE with 31x10.50. The rears are BFG AT KO's, the fronts are some Dunlop highway tire (HTS).

     

     

    I like it. What happened to the caps on the wheels?

    Did someone steal them? Not sure what the market would be for those.

    Maybe sell the to the person who owns the truck they were stolen off.

    That is about it.

     

    He owns a XE but he is putting the AT2's on a set of legos so it'll look like a SE.

     

    I would like to to see that picture.

     

    The WD21 I am considering has alloy (a.k.a lego) wheels.

     

    I really like the look of the 31 x 10.5 x 15 tires on this vehicle. It looks like that is a good size tire for the frame.

    SE or XE?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I am shocked SE is getting over one third of the votes. Who wouldn't want the upgrades?

    Uhm... do you mean you're shocked XE is getting over one third?? or? lol.

     

    Yes. XE.

     

    I guess if someone factored in the higher cost of the SE, it might make sense.

    What is the Safari Edition?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Here's some photos of my "Safari Edition" I don't think in this case it's anything more than a couple decals. No plaques or anything. The safari edition sticker is missing on the rear drivers side as it was in an accident before I got it and the body shop never replaced it.

     

    IMGP0100_1_7_1.jpg

     

    IMGP0029.jpg

     

     

    Oh yeah, It does make me feel special lol :wtf:

     

     

    Thank you for those pictures.

     

    Does anyone know if the "Safari Edition" was sold in America?

    SE or XE?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by jwblue

    You tell me,

     

    My registration says "SE", Rear Hatch say "XE", Decals on side Doors say "SE" Rear Quarter Panel (under rear window) says safari edition. Cloth interior (grey), Power Windows, Power Door Locks, 5 spd Manual, 4.375 Gears and a sunroof ??? I think It's an SE, with an incorrect decal on the rear hatch, but who knows.

     

    Does SE stand for Safari Edition?

     

     

    The cloth on and SE and XE for the 1995 are noticeably different.

     

    There are two videos below.

     

    This video is of an SE. Beginning at the :55 second and 1:52 marks is when the cloth seating can be seen in detail. This is the 94, but

    the cloth is the same.

     

    Is this the same cloth?

     

     

    Or is this the cloth beginning at 2:43.

     

    Nissan to revive Datsun brand for emerging markets, report says

    in General Forums

    Posted · Edited by jwblue

    Interesting.

     

    http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120302/CARNEWS/120309977

     

     

    HANS GREIMEL, AUTOMOTIVE NEWS 10:10 am, March 2, 2012

     

    The Datsun nameplate may soon be revived by Nissan Motor Co. as a low-cost sub-brand for emerging markets such as Russia and India.

     

    The Japanese carmaker plans to relaunch Datsun in 2014 and initially start selling the cars in Russia, India and Indonesia, Japan's Nikkei business daily reported. The vehicles will be priced around 500,000 yen ($6,100), it said.

     

    Nissan declined to comment on the report.

     

    A focus on expanding sales in emerging markets is a key pillar of Nissan's mid-term business plan. It aims to make countries such as India, Brazil, China and Russia account for 60 percent of its global sales by 2016, from 40 percent in 2007.

     

    It also has ambitious goals for expanding market share in emerging markets.

     

    Many of the upcoming Datsuns are expected to ride on Nissan's global V-platform for low-cost small cars and source most of their parts locally, the Nikkei said in its report on March 1. But in Russia, Nissan will use platforms supplied by its local partner AvtoVaz.

     

    Nissan targets global volume of 300,000 units a year for Datsun, the Nikkei said.

     

    While announcing its mid-year business pan in June 2011, Nissan said that by 2016, it will increase the number of models using its V-platform to three from two now. It also aims to boost global V-platform sales to 1 million units, from 130,000 in 2010.

     

    Nissan began phasing out the Datsun name in the United States and Europe in the early 1980s. The move was meant to strengthen Nissan's global corporate image.

     

     

    YouTube has a lot of Datsun commercials from the late 70s early 80s. They are a trip to watch.

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