[Bumpstops?]

on a side note, when did you order your coils? i ordered mine on 7/8/11, got them about mid last week. just got everything installed yesterday with my bro. only thing that was weird was that steve didn't tell me when he shipped the coils and didn't send me tracking info. no matter since i got them quickly and in a very timely manner.

 

about your bumpstops, i really doubt you need them. when i've lowered some vehicles, it was recommended to cut the bumpstops so you don't get the "bottom out" feeling. i don't wheel my truck like some of the other guys do, but i don't doubt i'll be getting close to the bumpstops on a very regular basis especially with a lift.

 

I ordered mine from Steve on 6/27 and still waiting. I can't believe you got your springs that fast. He told me ARB was out of stock, but I guess not if you got yours. I ordered medium duty all the way around based on Steven's recommendation. Is that what you got?

[Bumpstops?]

So I'm putting my OME lift in soon (if ruggedrocks would ever ship them ) and thought it might be a good idea to replace the rear bumpstops while I'm at it. But where the heck do I get them and what size should I get? Any advise would be great.

 

Thanks

[Do I need to do alignment after OME lift install?]

Hoping not but thought I should ask before putting the lift on.

[What does an OME lift feel like?]

Just finished installing mine and man what a difference! It is really smooth and no more squeaks and rattles of the old struts and shocks. It's firm but forgiving at the same time. Helps the truck sit up nice and really improves the ride. I wouldn't trade it for anything right now.

 

Nice! I just ordered my lift today from Steve at Ruggedrocks.com Hoping it shows up by friday. I'll post some before and after pics next week if anyone wants to see them.

[What does an OME lift feel like?]

I've done all the reading on here about lifts and have decided to go with OME HD in the front and OME MD in the back with KYB all the way around.

But before I dive in, I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me what the ride feels like?

 

Thanks

[How to hold cam sprocket?]

I'm doing my timing belt and now that I have everything off I have noticed that the passenger side cam seal is leaking. I have air tools so getting the bolt out of the cam shouldn't be any problem. My question is how do I hold the cam sprocket in order to torque it back on?

Thanks for all the help on this.

[What size bolts to remove crank pulley?]

Yeah! Got the pulley off but now the ac line is in the way. I need to move it up about 1.5 inches but I'm afraid I will break the line. Any advice?

[Timing belt problem?]

I read the write up on this and it said to pull the ac line up to get the cover out, but I'm afraid I'm going to break it. Is there some trick to how I get this cover off? Should I rotate it one particular way or another?

[What size bolts to remove crank pulley?]

I bought a H/B puller and the bolts were all to big. I found in my nuts and bolts containers 2 PERFECT bolts. (see pic)

IIRC they are out of a Subaru timing cover I fitted a bigger washer to them too.

The 1st timing belt I did I used an old brake pad and drilled 2 holes in it

 

Do you have any idea what size the threads are on those bolts?

[What size bolts to remove crank pulley?]

Does this help? http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?s=&amp...st&p=204041

 

Maybe you have some crap in the threads.

 

I thought that too, but I didn't want to wreck the threads by forcing in the wrong size bolt.

I guess I could just try the 6mm x 1.00 and if it does mess it up just re-tap to the other size.

[What size bolts to remove crank pulley?]

No, 10mm don't fit. It's way to big. Any chance it's a 5mm x 1.00? I tried a 6mm x 1.0 but it would only thread in about one turn and bind.

[What size bolts to remove crank pulley?]

Does any one know what size bolts fit into the crank pulley? I bought a puller and it came with plenty of bolts but none of them fit. My pathy is a 1998. It looks like they are 6mm x 1.25, but I can't find that size bolt anywhere so I figure it must be something else.

Thanks-

[How do I find #1 TDC?]

got it. thanks

don't forget, you hit TDC 2x in one rotation of the camshaft

the 2nd time (1 full crank rotation) is the exhuast stroke and your cams have only turned 180 degrees.

[How do I find #1 TDC?]

Thanks, that helps a ton.

#1 cylinder in all of our rigs that have a V6, is the right front plug(when sitting in the drivers seat). Its also the closest plug to you when leaning over the front of your truck.

 

Here is a little more help...

 

[How do I find #1 TDC?]

I'm not sure which cylinder is the #1. I have a 98 pathy.

Thanks in advance

Josh

[Cloyes timing belt has no marks on it?]

I just got my new timing belt and it has no timing marks or any sort of directional arrow on it. It's a Cloyes brand which the salesman told me was the best quality you can get. Does it matter which way it goes on? How do I figure the positioning of the belt on the gears without the marks? I know one of you super smart mechanics knows some trick for this so if you could clue me in I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance-

Josh

[How do I install Warn Hubs?]

I saw xplorx4s write up a while back and it looked easy but now the picks are all gone on it. can any one please give me some pointers on the process? Thanks in advance for your help.

[Small noise with new brakes?]

Are you using metallic pads?

Yes. Semi-Metallic.

[Small noise with new brakes?]

So I just replaced my rotors and pads on the front today and they seem to be working just fine. Only one small thing. When I change directions (From reverse to forward or vise versa) the first time I hit the brake there is a small grinding noise for a split second. I figure this is just the parts seating in but if anyone knows different please give me a heads up on this. Thanks.

[Torque amount?]

I'm replacing the front brake rotors today and was just wondering if anyone knows the torque amount for the hub bolts and the rotor bolts.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Quick Question about manual hubs]

I'd ask if those are the right hubs. They show part number #20990, NOT #29091.

[Where's the ECT Sensor?]

It turns out that the ECT sensor is in a different location on the '98. Click here for the 1998 Pathfinder "EC" section from the FSM. It looks like the ECT is under the passenger-side fuel rail.

Thanks for your help everyone.

[Where's the ECT Sensor?]

See that thing right beneath your red circle with the gold colored bolt and black connector and wire? That's your ECT sensor - just changed mine. You'll probably need a deep 3/4" socket even though it's not an American car.

This is what the shop manual shows. You can see that there are 2 sensors right next to one another. Then if you compare to the pic of mine you can see that I only have one. Any idea what the other one is,was,or should be? oh, and the sensor in the color photo is only like a 12mm size.

[Where's the ECT Sensor?]

Why are you considering replacing the sensor? Is it faulty? Also, please explain what you mean by "it's just not there". Where are you looking?

I think this is where it should be, right? Basically I was just messing around and noticed this.

[Where's the ECT Sensor?]

So I'm thinking of replacing my ECT sensor and I open up the hood to see how the access was and it's just not there. I have a 98' and the shop manual I have is for a 97' so could the ECT sensor be in a different place? Any help would be great.