neilca
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My power antennae has started acting up so I decided to replace it with one I got off Amazon. Holy smokes what a disaster. I got the old one out, but could not remove it from the chassis because the wires going inside the truck are tied behind the heater core and fan. I decided to bypass this wiring and rewire, but then the new antennae won't accommodate the high angle of the Pathfinders fender.
What antennae are you guys using? Any suggestion on the wire routing or getting to the original wires?
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That is what my transmission did, no third or fourth. I had to rebuild it. Clutches were totally smoked. My truck had 150,000 miles on it at the time. If you rebuild it add a cooler.
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Do you have a picture of the pillar mount installed?
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neil
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I bought a XJ snorkel to fit on my truck, but couldn't figure out an acceptable way to anchor it along the windshield. If someone has figured it out please share with the rest of the class.
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When you remove the transfer case you will not loose oil. The bay between the transmission and transfer case is a dry bay.
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I replaced my main seal when I rebuilt the transmission. I removed the transfer case first, then the transmission separately. Together they are too dang heavy and difficult to handle. When installing the seal onto the engine you will need the backing board from a package of bacon or similar thin plastic sheet. Wrap it around the crankshaft to work as a shoe horn when installing. I know this does not make sense now, but it will when you go to do the install. I did not remove my pan when I replaced the seal and had to reuse the old pan seal since the new one would need to be compressed to fit. Honda Bond is your friend.
BTW this is a good time to remove the knock sensor and relocate too.
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Not worth it, just makes the intake noise noisier. No power gain. Tried it, save your money.
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I will continue to save up some fun money and investigate this option. Once the project starts I will post with pics. Could be a grand adventure.
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Great link, thanks. I think the thing that concerns me the most is the wiring. I am a machinist/welder/engineer so the mechanical stuff doesn't scare me.
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The picture above is of a VG30DETT sitting in a D21. Do you think the engine bay is narrower on the R50? I suspect it would be wider due to the stock engine being a V6 instead of a 4 cylinder. I have measured for a V8 and the bay is just not long enough without relocating the radiator/condenser.
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When I rebuilt the transmission I added the TransGo kit and added an external cooler. I don't think it would stand up to drag racing or rock climbing, but should be OK for an old guy going to the gun club.
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I have a 1999 Pathfinder with a VG33 engine. As I read somewhere, it has the performance of a four cylinder with the gas mileage of a V8. I have been toying with many options to remedy this problem and my latest thought is to drop a VG30DETT from a JDM distributor into the hole. I have seen a WD21 with this swap and figured the R50 would also fit. It would also bolt up to my automatic transmission that I have just rebuilt. Motor mounts are the same, since the engines share a similar block. The JDM's also come with a main harness and ECU.
Does anyone have knowledge of this swap, seen it before, and/or have strong opinions?
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11 hours ago, cgriff said:
Sorry to say not enough interest. I guess we will have to go it alone.
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Once you install the snorkel could you please post a picture on how you fastened the snorkel along the windshield?
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I bought a snorkel for a Jeep Cherokee. Everything looked good, except the mount along the windshield. There is no were to fasten the snorkel. The door overhangs the windshield in this area. I would like to see a solution for this.
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Yes. There is a dry bay between the gearbox and the transfer case. A slip coupling connects the two.
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I may be jumping ahead but, if you decide to rebuild the gearbox, it is much easier to pull the transfer case out first. The transfer case and transmission as an assembly is about a mile long and very heavy. I had to do it twice...
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Does the R51 have the same axle misalignment as the R50 when lifted? Particularly , in the rear?
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They are damage multipliers. I had one on my Land Rover and I mainly used it to hold a wreath during the Christmas season.
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Have you checked your gas cap? I had to replace mine (don't remember the code) and the one on my Mother's Avalon recently.
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I am going to share my folly hoping for some help. I bought a snorkel for a Jeep Cherokee for my 1999 Pathfinder. The loft, windshield angle etc, was pretty close. My stopping point was, I had no place to fasten on the A pillar. The door wraps the A pillar so the project stopped there. How does one get the snorkel fastened to the A pillar?
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I have a pair I pulled off my truck you can have for the shipping cost. Which may be substantial since I am in Atlanta, GA. Let me know if interested and I can see what it would take to get them to Vancouver.
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10 hours ago, micahfelker said:
Finally got out on the trails yesterday, been way too long since I've been out wheeling
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I love that rear bumper, simple and easy to fabricate. I am going to steal that design and add a spare carrier. I do not see a winch mount on the front. Am I missing something?
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23 hours ago, RainGoat said:
Ah, neilaca, your CA is showing. I get work done on vehicles in Seattle & Kansas City & it’s like it’s two different worlds. The West Coast is ridiculous on parts & labor but unfortunately that’s where the R50 is located. I’ve actually bought my last 2 vehicles elsewhere & shipped or driven them back, saving thousands on each-thank heavens for the internet.
As for transmissions, I can only vaguely remember a post from enjoi408. The shop that rebuilt my engine after the power valve debacle says they can’t ever remember fixing a Pathfinder transmission but that they did Xterras regularly. At TowndawgR50’s (& now neilca’s advice), I’m going to add a cooler as I want another decade & 100K out of mine.
WARNING-If you are looking to buy, immediately secure the power valves. It’s a relatively easy & inexpensive fix but failing to do so can be tragic. Just search it on the forum!
I am on the east coast in GA. I had quotes of $3000 to rebuild mine. This motivated me to do it myself.
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14 hours ago, CNAM said:
I bought my pathfinder new in Dec of ‘00. It’s a ‘01. I did anything but baby it and even properly maintain it as I was fairly young back then and didn’t know much better nor have money to stay up on all required maint. I just early this year had the trans rebuilt at 220,000 miles. From what I’ve heard the transmission in these is close to bulletproof. Not to mention I run 35” tires which has to add stress on the trans. 1,100$ to rebuild and it’s been good as new since then.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk$1100 to rebuild an automatic is insanely cheap. I rebuilt my own and had nearly that much in parts.
One key to making one of these transmissions to live is adding an external cooler. I also added a thermostat so when cold the external cooler is bypassed. The transmission will not shift correctly when cold. you need to direct the fluid through the radiator to get some warmth first.
Power antennae
in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
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I finished installing the power antennae. The lead to the radio was really too short, but I used a different routing and got it all connected. Plus, I had to mix and match new and old parts to mount in the fender. After all that, I had to machine two parts to finish the job. Amazon claims this fits a Pathfinder but I am calling BS
Amazon.com: Spec-D Tuning Power Am Fm Radio Mast Antenna 12V Replacement Kit + Cable + Wires: Automotive