Manik

Ok, I can recall seeing a post somewhere that refers to upgrading the throttle body on the MPFI pathys to a 240sx Throttle body and I cannot find it again to save my life. I'm pretty sure that I found in here on NPORA, but, wouldn't bet my life on it. Any information/assistance would be appreciated. I am headed to the JY next week and would like to try and locate one at that point....

Bearing race mod? interesting, is this posted in the forum someplace? I've been all over this forum and don't recall ever having seen that one..

My guess was that this wasn't occurring prior to the suspension overhaul? Check trans and engine mounts, they can cause odd shifts in power transfer if more than one has failed.

Differential is shifting on the drive shaft. With the driveshaft at the center point and worn out bushings, the rear end wants to walk or wander going down the road. Just a minor shift of the drivers side forward and the pas side toward the rear makes that axle want to steer the truck. Usually letting off of the accelerator helps calm it down.

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?/topic/38438-Death-Wobble-at-Cruise Check out my thread on it.

Sounds like the problem I had. The rear bushings are most likely shot as well.

Be glad we're all driving pathfinders. I have a 01 4Runner that the canister is leaking on and that thing at the JY is over $400, just short of a new one between $450-500. Rediculous the cost of these things.

I did this on my pathy and it cured my soft clutch issue.

That'd depend on where you are and the dominant 4x4's I. Your fabrication skills and how much effort you are willing to put into it to make it work. Dodge half ton, ford 3/4 ton, there are a lot of options. Research is your friend here.

As far as the valve covers go, the gold'ish one were used on 2wd D21 pickups. I had one pulled from a jy that were like that and also owned a 95 D21 that the cam/valve covers were gold on.

Yea, I figured, but one ton + big block + stuck throttle + midsoer suv payload = exiting ride!!

Dang!! I was looking forward to seeing the end result. What are you going to do with all of the stuff you purchased for this project? The megasquirt hardware, software and the spare computer?

Ok, guess the one ton and SUV trumps my pathy!! ::whew, what a ride::

At WOT, I might add, that VG pulls like a beast!

Yea, it took all of a split Second to realize I was at WOT!! That VG was churning above redline I stood on the brakes downshifted, pulled over and got out of traffic. And yes, the kink was right out of the firewall right at the factory clamp that holds the cable sheath to the mount. I just made sure that once it was repaired, it was routed in all smooth curves.

On my way to work this morning at 5:30 my beloved pathfinder takes me on the ride of my life, which I might add I NEVER want to repeat again. Anyone the knows anything about the Dallas area has to have driven on interstate 30, just south of downtown, known affectionately as "the canyon" knows it can be a nightmare. Anyways, driving through the canyon this morning the throttle stuck wide open while trying to pass a car. Man what a ride. Well, Lon story short, the throttle cable had kinked and started to come unravelled in the jacket causing it to hang up. I actually repaired the cable by cutting 6.5 inches off of the cable and 7 off of the jacket. Reassembled the jacket to the mount and secured with a good dose of shrink wrap and a new cable swedge on the end of the cable. Here are a few pics that might explain. Sorry, but I didn't get pics of the swedged end. I am going to replace it in a couple of weeks as soon as funds allow. It'll work for now. [emoji106]

The 3/4 ton ford Dana's, 60's preferably. Also looking at suspension. Considering the ford coil sprung linked setup as there is a ton of aftermarket support. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After a SAS of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm thinking GM 4.8L, 5 spd trans and an atlas transfer case. I guy can dream can't he. ::snoring:: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, mine isn't quite that bad mike. The body and chassis are in pretty decent shape. It's just the usual parts that wear out over time and considering that I don't "baby" anything I drive, it's just typical wear. I will say though that this thing is on engine #3 now, but, I'm the only one that drives it now and have also been the only one wrenching on it, so, for now, she's in pretty decent shape. There are more suspension components that need to be replaced, but, not hard stuff, just time consuming. For some god awful reason, I love this truck and as a long term project number one, it's cheaper than a monthly car payment and number two, I can build it like I want it. Benefits, yes, drawbacks, yes, but, I just don't care. It's my toy that I get to thrash daily. Hit mud, trails and the occasional drive to the golf course. So, that said, it's more or less just, I guess you could call it one of my addictions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bushings replaced, lower trailing arms back in and issues resolved, but, I did find that the uppers a pretty worn, so their next. It'll be a couple of weeks, but, for now, all is well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had a similar issue with mine, drivers side as well and wound up replacing the splined plate at the control arm. Got it from Nissan, btw, that corrected the problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Removed both lower trailing arm on the rear to validate the suspicion of the geniuses here. One bushing shot and the otters on the way out the!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We will see how it works from here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pulled the cluster apart last night and checked it out. It was clean, but, a couple of the screws were a bit loose that retain it to the cloister housing (there are 4). Set it in place this morning and lo and behold, it moved 36 miles. Trip meter still isn't working though, don't care a whole lot bout that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk