Xandor360

Yeah I took a look at all this over the past few days and have been looking into some things as far as front and rear axles go. I am currently running the HG43 rear end with gearing in the front to match of course. I did watch that video for super packing the LSD which is interesting. Might have to give that a try here in that future. Right now the gearing is fine for what I am planning on doing.

That is definitely good information to know. Thank you. Might have to look for a different doner R50. I did see that video you were talking about and it is a good idea. Any thought on using a different rear end with a LSD in it already. I have looked at air lockers and am having a hard time spending that much. Might just have to take it out and get it stuck a few times to change my thinking.

Yeah I have been looking for engines online a few places. I found a pathfinder R50 2000 on copart that I am thinking about picking up. None running but it is a 4X4 and if im lucky it might have a limited slip in the rear. Who knows what I will do with this one. I will be honest though I am quite happy with it so far. Next weekend comes servicing front and rear axles, transfer case and whatever else I can lube up under there.

Good to know about the power valve screws. I have already ordered a new valve and gasket for it. When I was removing the TB it looked corroded so figured it could not hurt. Next question is when this engine goes where to source a low mileage engine and tranny or should I just rebuild the one I have. I have also thought of getting a junkyard block and just doing the build myself. Any thoughts?

Well, here is an update. Turnes out I had 2 problems with it. Small vacuum leak in the intake manifold as well as a bad connection to the MAF. Smoke testing the intake was a huge help. I would have never found that otherwise. 3$ junkyard connector and problem solved. Now here is the next question. How long do you think I can get out of that engine? It has 300K on it and I'll be happy if I get 10k out it before I have to do a swap or a rebuild. While I had the manifold off, I went ahead and changed the plugs, new vacuum lines, coolant lines behind the engine as well as valve cover gaskets. PCV valve as well. Anything else I should take care of while I have the intake off? Also, I am wondering what type of tires people prefer for their stock R50 as well as size? I do not mind if I have to trim anything.

So I just picked up this 2001 pathfinder and as expected not to long after I got it check engine light came on. P0174 is the code that is coming up. Also it will not idle when cold and has an extremely rough idle when it has warmed up a bit. I have changed the air filter and MAF. Also checked for vacuum leaks in the most common places. Will need to smoke test it at some point. I bought this a future build as well as a mountings/hunting rig. Need this engine to get me through to winter. Any help will def be appreciated.