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    Recommend replacement exhaust for VG33 and temp fix for cracked manifold?

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Rear muffler is gone, the rest is decently rusty, so want to just swap out the whole thing behind the cats. I often order parts from rockauto but I don't see a full exhaust package and ordering piece by piece would be much more than buying the whole thing elsewhere. Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation.

     

    Also found my exhaust leak under the hood. Cracked manifold.

    https://imgur.com/a/3HoU3uf


    Has anyone used JB Weld fiberglass wrap or high temp putty for something like this? Not as a permanent fix, but I need to get smogged ASAP. I have time for an exhaust replacement, but not digging under the hood to replace the manifold at the moment.

    AC wont turn on, any common thing I should check?

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Well this is lame, AC used to click on, but pulley was noisy as all hell and didn't blow cold. A mechanic decided to remove the belt for me while they were dealing with a suspension issue a while back.

    So I finally replaced the AC compressor pulley, put it all back together and the AC wont turn on now. I press the button on the dash and the clutch does not engage. I also do not have a light on the AC dash button, although the dials do light up for vent selection/temp/speed.

    After going down the wrong rabbit hole for a bit, i decided to pull the fuse, which looks good. I then pulled the relay in the engine bay and jumped the contacts and the AC clutch engages perfectly. 

     

    I suppose I should go out and see if there is a matching relay to swap in to test that first, but if thats not it, any obvious places to check? Could the mechanic have disabled the AC from coming on somewhere else since they removed the belt?

    A/C bearing replacement

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

    Posted · Edited by DonutHands

    I just replaced the AC compressor clutch and pulley as my bearing was also grinding quite a bit. Once the belt is off, it was easy to spin the pulley and verify the bearing was making all the racket. 

     

    I replaced these parts outright with this same set from eBay 

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Compressor-Clutch-fits-Infiniti-QX4-Nissan-Pathfinder-1YW-R57423/383468027662

     

    I already tossed the old parts but can confirm that the bearing could be replaced but it is held into the pulley by the metal of the pulley being smashed inwards.

    Similar to this pic

     

    So you would have to un smash or dremel these bits down to remove the bearing, then replace and re smash the edges. I didn't want to attempt this, nor do i have a press for the bearing so I purchased the whole thing assembled.

     

    Not sure if any parts are different on the 3.5L as mine is 3.3L from 1997

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    AC compressor pulley/clutch replacement and shims, anyone do this before?

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Of course the clutch disc does not recess fully into the pulley. I’m also doing this with the compressor installed and already put the pulley and snap ring on, no easy feat with all no other disassembly of the car.

    Came with 6 spacers. I think only 2-3 fell out when I removed the original. I’m gonna throw it on with 3 and go from there.

    Not super easy to R&R the disc over and over testing but I think it’s my best option with everything assembled at this point.

    Bleh.


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    PRO 4X ?!?! WTH ?

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    I find the phrase “serious off-roading” to not only be comical, but also nonsensical 
     
    Think about it for a second. What percent of these “serious” off-roaders are going off road because they have an absolute need to do so? I suppose someone who does not own a home and lives in the wilds of Alaska or the outback might be considered a “serious” off-roader, but beyond that? The off-roading scene is a hobby for 95% of those involved, regardless of how “seriously” they take themselves. Sure, we all build our rigs for the off chance that one day we’re in genuine need and have to keep rolling no matter what. But most of the time what we’re really doing is adding stuff to help us get out of situations we put ourselves in purposefully for the fun of it.
     
    As for the Pro4x thing, I think it’s cool and all but I’d rather have my pathy. When I see another lifted 5th gen runner or xterra or wrangler, I never pay more than a seconds worth of attention because guess how many there are that look not just similar, but absolutely identical? Meanwhile I’ve seen MAYBE a couple of well taken care of pathfinders that are built tastefully for off-roading. The people doing stuff like us are having much more fun than the bro with his leased 5th gen who just slapped on a standard 4” lift, rear ladder, roof tent and blacked out the badges so he could feel cool when he takes his girlfriend and medium sized dog to the local trailhead on the weekend. Oh yeah and don’t forget the overlanding hashtags he can then add to his Instagram posts 

    Lol. You say think about it for a second. Sounds like you way over thought this one.

    Like as a serious hobby, the R50 is a poor choice to put a bunch of money into as it will always have limitations due to its unibody construction and poor aftermarket support.


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