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Hi all.
From what turned out to be a quick head gasket change has resulted in me deciding to take out the motor and changing main bearings, piston rings and finally fixing the rear main seal.
My question is. Is it possible to remove the engine and transmission together in one go with an engine crane? Anybody ever attempted this?
Also anybody in the states want to help a brother out with parts. You guys have so many spare shops for these things its crazy!
VG33E / 2000 r50
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23 hours ago, KiwiTerrano said:
I also run the snorkel head backwards now, as I found that the ram was introducing too much crap into my airbox. Opened it up and found that one side of my filter was coated in "mud" (from where water had wet the dust) and insects and the bottom of the airbox was full of water. Looked like the ram head hadn't been ejecting water properly. Runs much cleaner backwards, I'm only getting dust now & no water.
this is the exact reason to why im considering running the second airbox. It clearly wont stop dust and water going through the ram but I would prefer it being in the secondary both rather than my main airbox. hmmm not too sure on what to do now.
How bad was the 'mud'? what type of terrain do you usually drive through?
22 hours ago, cgriff said:Isn't there supposed to be a foam air prefilter that slots into a drain at the top? I wondered how well it actually worked, I guess now we know lol. I wonder if the stove pipe cap type that the guys seem to run on the land rovers over in Oz would A) run dryer \B) fit on these snorkels. I like the look of the scoop type but if they are gonna just dump water down the intake ... No Bueno!
the prefilter is purchased separately and told they are only used when using the 'stove pipe cap' hahah! I'll definitely be going down this route is I decide to completely remove the secondary air box.
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Hi all!
Just purchased a airflow snorkel. While reading the instructions its stating to connect the snorkel to the the secondary under bonnet airbox (located within the fender - please view the instructions HERE. Steps 3.5 - 3.7
I know some people connect the snorkel directly to the airbox. Both of these options are do-able. Just want to know what you have done and why? Which do you think would be more 'air tight'
My thought are - leave the secondary air box incase water goes through the snorkel?
R50 2000
TIA
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Thank you all for your input on this matter! Think I might leave it for now and consider changing it either when I have to remove the trans or when and if it gets a lot worse!
Appreciate it
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17 minutes ago, JackFletcher said:
I currently have in Valvoline maxlife full synthetic high mileage 5w 30 . It was the first thing put in the truck when I got it because I heard it was tough on sludge. I didn’t have any way of knowing how often the previous owner changed oil and if there was sludge or not. So far it hasn’t wowed me but it’s a decent oil. My rear main seal area has a slight damp look to it which makes me think it will go in a few years but for now I am fine. I do not plan on continuing to run Valvoline simply because I’m a sucker for premium oils but go ahead and try it out see if it works!
I think I might give it a go and see how it performs. I can only buy box worth in Oz. Not very popular and will need to be special order. Just dont want to buy 20L worth and not perform as expected.
13 minutes ago, zakzackzachary said:Are you sure it's the RMS? I thought I might have one, but I replaced the passenger side valve cover gasket (and passenger camshaft seal) and so far my leak has been gone! It was puddling up on the bottom of the bell housing as well.
My thoughts as well. Took it to my mechanic and he also said its the rear main. No signs of a leaky cover gasket.
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Hi Fam!
I've got a minor rear main seal leak - yet noticeable (mostly just bubbles on bell housing). I'm planning on replacing the seal in the future and I know its the best way and the right way to go ahead with it.
On that note, has anybody used Valvoline Maxlife engine oil? apparently it reduces, if not completely stop rear main seal leaks?
There are also 'rear main seal repair' additives. Definitely not a fan of adding additives with engine oil. but has anybody gone down this path?
How bad does a rear main seal leak need to be to be taken seriously?
While we are on the topic of engine oil. Anybody using 20w-50 grade oil?
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7 hours ago, Astrorami said:
Unfortunately not. Its been rainy these past couple of days so I'll have to wait. We need some of that nice Australian summer over here right now!
Will defiently prefer some rain over this stinking heat! Thats not including all the bush fires and storms hahah never ending down under
Dont forget to post some pics after its all painted! I also realised you have the paint in liquid form. How are you planning on painting the pathy?
After looking at your picture abother time. Is that liquid paint or can? Cant really tell..
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1 hour ago, Astrorami said:
Here is KR2 w/ and w/o flash.
Paint day today?!
It took me a while trying to figure out what im looking at. I just realized its a closed paint container! hahaha
Keep us updated with the paint! looking forward to your finished product
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1 hour ago, PathyDude17 said:
this is the 1999.5 R50 that @Astrorami is trying to match if your interested
So thats the KR2? looks neat!
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44 minutes ago, Astrorami said:
I literally just bought some of this grey color paint a few days ago. The code is KR2. It is Grey metallic also called dark titanium.
You sir are an absolute legend!!
https://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up_paint/Nissan/2001-Nissan-Pathfinder-Gray-Metallic-Clearcoat-KR2.html
apparently to this site there are 2 Grey Metallic
- Gray Metallic KR2
- Gray Metallic (Bumper) G06
The bumper grey metallic seems a lot moe 'grey'. What are your thoughts? Have you used the paint yet?
TIA
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I want to paint my side guards, over fenders and rear bumper. Anybody have a maroon r50 with different guards and fender color? What color should i paint them?
Apparently stock came with this combination (minus the door bumpers)? But I'm going to be painting the door bumpers as well. Anybody have any pics of their 2 tone r50 and the color code for the stock grey?? Something very similar to the below..
ultimately im after color codes or color names to get started!
Appreciate your help
Engine Removal How? VG33E 1999.5 R50 4x4
in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
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Sorry for bringing this back from the dead but i have an original post if im able to remove the engine with the transmission still attached. In my service manual it just states to drop the transmission first. Surely, there aren't different nissan manuals floating around.