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    Alternator Top Thru Bolt & Nut install, HOW?!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I can completely sympathise. I went through the same issue last year. I tried contorting my wrist in some ugodly fashion to get that bolt to thread into the nut. I ended up removing some surrounding items and accessing the back of the alternator from under the vehicle IIRC.

     

    I remember getting several cuts and scrapes from this job.

     

    Lol! Well I finally got the biatch back together! I ended up lining up the "nut" with an 18mm wrench then reefing on the back of the nut with a long flathead screwdriver while cranking the bolt with a socket/ratchet until I finally caught a thread. When it finally caught the threads I was almost in disbelief! Thank the heavens!! I had an easier time swapping the transmission in my STi lol!

    Alternator Top Thru Bolt & Nut install, HOW?!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Okay, so I'm about ready to wrap my lips around my shotgun. No, not really, but I'm beyond the point of frustration. So I successfully removed my fried alt and I'm 80% done installing the new alt. I am stuck on the bloody upper thru bolt and back nut. Right now I have an 18mm socket holding the square backing of the thru nut bracket. I can see the threads of the thru bolt on the back of the alt. I can somewhat line up the back nut with the bolt but for the love of Pete I cannot get the threads to grab on the nut. It is bloody freezing where I live and I'm working on the driveway. My hands are numb and I'm grumpy. Please, if anyone knows a trick or someway to get easier access to get this back nut onto the bolt let me know!!

     

    Thanks in advance :headwall:

    Multiple Error Lights on...HELP!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Have you tried yelling at it and threatening it with a chumpie 5lb sledge? :lol:

    Haha, I threatened it with that and then some!! I didn't have a chance to get at it today, but I'm hoping tomorrow I can figure something out...

     

    I'm not sure if I can wiggle needle nose pliers in to where I need to get the bolt. I'm going to try a "recovery magnet". I'll keep you posted. Seriously Nissan, the alternator should be indestructible if you're going to put it in such a stupid place. :scratchhead:

    Multiple Error Lights on...HELP!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Holy fcuking moly! It took me 4hrs out in the freezing cold to get the old alternator out and new one in. Most alternator removals take 5-10 minutes. I still haven't finished as I cant figure out how to get the back nut onto the upper alternator bolt? Any suggestions on how/where to get to it from? What an afternoon :headwall:

    Multiple Error Lights on...HELP!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    So the other day my Pathfinder died just as I was pulling into the driveway. The next morning I start it up before going to work just to see if it was a weird "glitch". The truck started fine and ran smooth for about 10mins in driveway or until it reached operating temp (it takes a little longer to warm up here in Canada). Then it started idling rough and I turned it off before it died. NOW the weird part...for whatever reason the Battery, A/T Temp, and Parking brake lights were all illuminated on the dash while the truck was running!? I thought maybe my battery was toast so I charged it up all day and went at it again. Truck started fine but all of the same dash lights were still on in the dash?! I load tested the battery and it is good. I'm at a loss as what to do next as it is not throwing the check engine or service light? Any suggestions?

     

    Key information: 2001.5 SE with auto transmission.

    OME Installed, review and picture

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Thanks for the responses and compliments! I have yet to line up beside a stock Pathy to pull the old,"pffft look at you with your weak stock height." haha, jk. But what I'm really looking forward to is putting some 31s on it. Right now most people that don't know Pathfinders wouldn't even have a clue that it is a "lifted" rig. I'm also looking forward to seeing how the new suspension handles towing my 18' fibreglass boat.

     

    Question on upgrading to 31s. So after looking at the lack of strut clearance that would dis-allow just swapping on 31s...I'm wondering if wheel spacers are a good idea and/or safe? Would you guys recommend just buying new rims with less offset? Thanks

    OME Installed, review and picture

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Hey all, so I installed my OME springs this weekend and I thought some of you might be interested with the results. I installed HDs in front and MDs in rear. I replaced the struts with some heavy duty Monroe brand...rear shocks to go in when I have time. Install was a breeze.

     

    I know there has been some debate on how much lift the OME springs actually give you. Well after measuring all four corners before and after I had an average height increase of ~50mm (2" = 50.8mm)...so basically 2". I am extremely happy with the ride quality. It rides more like a truck (stiffer) and at the same time seems way more composed and solid. I highly recommend.

     

    Here is a picture after the install. Next are some wheel spacers and aggressive 31s. I hope some of you find this useful. Cheers.

     

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    OME or AC Coils for Towing & Light Wheeling?

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Hey Guys,

    I tried searching on this topic and didn't come up with anything.

     

    So this past summer I bought an 18' fiberglass boat. It weights around 3500lbs all loaded up. I have a 2001.5 automatic Pathy. My Pathfinder pulls the boat no problem. The rear suspension does sag with all the weight tho and I HATE that. I want to upgrade my suspension and I'm not sure which coils to go with i.e. AC or OME (heavey front, medium rear)? I want a spring that will support more weight than factory and not wear out and start sagging after a year. I also have plans of putting on some 31s and doing some light wheeling. I don't really want to do any custom fabrication work to fit other coils. Basically OME or AC are my choices. Thank you for your input in advance and happy New Year!

    With sadness the 'Q is gone....

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Well it's always hard to let go of a vehicle, it's always exciting to move onto bigger and better things! I'm interested in what you traded the Q in for? Also, what is an "uprated TCM". My '01 Pathy already has k&n, missing link, towing package...but I'm always interested in any other upgrades I can do to the rig.

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