RAWags44

Sorry I never saw this comment. For the thread, I used Valspar Color Radiance in flat black. I got it at Lowe's but I don't think they sell it any longer. I painted another set of wheels with Majic Tractor, Truck and Implement enamel from Tractor Supply. I'm happy with the results but that paint took FOREVER to dry.

I finally got around to painting the wheels on this. What a difference. The center caps were pretty bad, had to sand them down with the orbital sander. My 16-year-old now wants to drive it to school!

I had this happen as well. Turned out the tension bolt on the alternator had sheered off. It was just loose enough to cause all kinds of gremlins including the lights on the dash.

Does it matter if the transmission is from a 2-Wheel drive Xterra? I've found one of those.

Very cool. Looks good already. When you get the front cover and basket up it's going to be even better.

Can this adjustment be done while the transmission is still installed? I saw that it has a lock nut and allen bolt.

Trying to revive this old thread. I've found myself in the exact same spot at OP (no second or fourth gear). I picked up this 1993 SE-V6 last week for $400 dollars. Seller said only thing wrong was it needed an alternator. Installed that this weekend (not terribly fun). With that fixed things seems to be great. 4-Wheel drive works, does't overheat, interior is dirty but no rips, it's a California car and the body is very straight with no rust. One negative is the mileage, 290K.... Hoping to get some advice if I should try to find a used tranny or cut bait and sell? Bought this looking for a project for me and my 15 year-old-son, but I don't want to throw money away. Thanks!