Tobynine9

What I really want is an old Yoder like your '83. Only problem is, I'm not willing to pay what they're going for.

Thanks much, guys. I really appreciate your input on this one. I've decided not to go for it. It's more work than I'm looking for. I'm sure there's lots of life left in her but... not for me. I don't mind wrenching on my vehichles, but y'all are talking head gaskets and even more labor than I'd already be facing while changing the timing belt in an engine bay I've never even seen in the daylight. I'll save my cash for now and keep looking.

yep, it worked.

What's the steering supposed to feel like on these things? There was slop or big play in it, the boost just felt weak. Maybe they have have a heavy steering feel to them.

Yeah, no way I'm paying 1800 for it. Like I say, I offered 1150 and he countered at 1400. We'll see where I go from here. I'm not sure whether I want to deal with that much work. I was planning on doing the timing belt/water pump myself. From everything I've read, that doesn't seem too hard. How hard are the cam seals in addition to all that? I didn't check the frame rails over the rear wheels. The main rails beneath the cab are fine, just surface rust. I do have pics but not on this computer. I'll post them up tonight. Of course, the pictures look better than the actual truck does.

Hey y'all. I don't currently own a Pathfinder but I'm looking at one. I need a decent daily driver so I can do bigger projects on the 01 SS Camaro without worrying about downtime. It's a 1992 SE with 120k miles. It's in OK shape. It's got a good bit of surface rust on the chassis and a few very minor spots of body rust. One fender has been replaced from a bang into a parking garage pylon. There's a spot on one door where a nick went down to the sheetmetal and moisture got beneath the paint. It's bubbling up in about a 3.5" diameter. The leather seats are shredded and need covers otherwise the interior looks pretty good. 4x4 works. Do Pathfinders use a vacuum operated actuator to engage the 4x4 or is it mechanical? My old 90 Blazer was bulletproof except for that. Brakes need some attention. They're good to about 40% pressure and then the response drops off. You don't get increased braking force as you squeeze harder. I'm thinking it's either air in the lines or a master cylinder going bad. It leaks coolant like Niagra dumps water. Basically, within my 25 minute test drive, it emptied the reservoir and radiator. Owner claims he's had it looked at by a Nissan dealership that told him it was the water pump and "upper line". I don't know what the upper line is, any input? It's not the upper radiator hose. The oil is not milky so water isn't getting in there. Obviously, it's time for a timing belt. It needs a tune up. The off-idle throttle response was pretty meager. That could be from a stretching timing belt too, I suppose. I didn't hear any loud ticks or knocks from the motor. The transmission dropped between D and N and R w/o long hesitations and with no driveline clunk. HOLY SMOKES, the rear end on this thing is HUGE! I'm so used to GM's pathetic excuses for differentials. The battery is a cheapo Wal-Mart brand . End of story, owner is asking 1800 obo. I looked at it for a good while and got back with him the next day with an offer of 1150 as it's gonna need a lot of attention before it's realistically driveable. He has since countered with 1400. I know y'all are gonna be biased but give me a few honest opinions. Is the truck worth even messing with? Are the needed repairs gonna break my back? I know what the parts are gonna run but I'd be doing the labor myself. Any input is welcome. Respond quick, I hate to make a seller wait because I hate it when buyers make me wait.