95champagnepath

Thanks hard body for the image. Gonna try to burp it and see if it works. After putting on the radiator and tstat, I let it run outside in the 108 degree sun with A/C going full blast for about 20 min. Came back and it was right at halfway. After driving on the freeway with the A/c going, it heated up to 3/4. Parked it for about 10 min and it wouldn't cool back down to halfway. So I guess the only way to check the flow that would be to pop the cap off after driving on the freeway... which probably wouldn't be a good idea... haha Yeah, when I was up there in Kato, it never went above 1/3. Even on those warm days. Just started last summer after I moved down here and was driving around on some hott days. I'll give that a try if the burping technique fails.

Did the water pump along with the timing belt this past December. Is there a way to test the fan to tell whether or not it's going bad?

I'll check the light technique when it's a little darker. What would that determine? The coolant I put in is 50/50 water and coolant with a boiling temp at 265 degrees. How would I remove any air in the system? Haven't added any water to the system. Don't think there is any corrosion. Nothing was visible. What kind of chemical would be used for the chemical flush? I'll check the FSM's and try to get a temp on the coolant. Yeah still has it. As well as skid plate, which one mechanic said would help cooling, but not too sure how it would effect it... haha Odd thing is, the A/c still blows cold at this temp and sometimes is even colder than when it's running at halfway mark.

So recently after moving down here to az, I've noticed that while driving on the freeways with the A/c running or just having the path sit at idle in the sunlight with the A/c running will cause the pathfinder to heat up rather high. Around 3/4 of the temp gauge and sometimes even higher. Not sure what the actual temp is. You can feel a loss in power while driving at that temp as well. Just a couple days ago, I dropped a new radiator, radiator cap, and thermostat in. Flushed the coolant, and it's got a new water pump as well. Figured that would do the trick, but it's still running pretty hot on the freeways . Once I turn off the A/c or run without the A/c, it'll warm up right to halfway, maybe even a little less. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what could be the issue. No leaks, at least that I can find. Could it be a bad sensor?? These past few weeks it's been over 105 and sometimes even above 115. Could it just be too hott? It only happens when I run the A/c as well. Possibly the fan? But that runs at idle so I wouldn't think it would stop spinning when driving on the freeway. Any ideas??

Yeah. The guy seems pretty firm on $1000. Not to sure how he thinks it's worth anywhere near that. Found another pathy being auctioned off tomorrow. Extremely clean, over $6k put into it for repairs and replacements over the past few years. 205k. Unfortunate that I have to let that one go. Will easily get bidded up to the $2k range.

Looks like there is a bit of a list. Not long though. Offered him $300. See what happens. It'd be nice to acquire an extra rig for strictly off roading purposes. A dip in the Ocean?? That's too bad. Thanks for pointing that one out Koveman.

Yeah. Got some more pics of the black one. Needs some TLC and a lil more work. I'm thinking I'll offer him 300 for that plus the other motor. Beastpath gave me a hand with changing the timing belt and water pump on my '95. Wasn't too bad of a job. Or as Koveman is saying, there is this other pathfinder http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1665449590.html Think that one would be the better buy?

Yeah Figured that. You think it's not worth it then?

He stated that the motor in it currently has 97k. I have the place to fix it. Kinda unsure on the cost of the fix. Should have time haha. I'm thinking of probably going no higher than 500 for it. $1000 is pretty steep that's for sure. Yeah I thought about that one. It looks a little more beat, not too sure on how to put in a fuel filter, and the paint looks pretty sun beaten. What do you see in that one Koveman?

So found this fixer upper for $1k. Thinking I'll offer him around $400 for it. This is the listing http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1636887507.html Emailed him about the valves and this is what he told me... and I quote.... "Well I replaced the water pump and while I was down there I replaced the timing belt! It's an interferance motor and I put the timing belt on but it must have jumped a few teeth and I think that caused the piston to bent a few valves! I'm not a mechanic but that's my guess because now it has no compression. Yes I do have an extra set of head I have a whole motor for it but I was just going to use the heads off it! It's a great truck for 1000 dollars moat everything under the hood is new" Anyone have an idea on how much that could run me? Is the motor even repairable? Or would you say it's just a waste of time? Thanks for any advice. It is much appreciated.

I've got one on mine. Check Ebay, they got plenty for around $60 to $100. Don't know if I'd recommend one though. Mine has lost hp I think. Had a lil more pick up with the stock intake. Go with a snorkel, that would be cool and you won't have to worry about water getting into the intake.

I know sometimes when you take the battery out it can reset things. I know on the Honda we have, we replaced the battery and all the auto windows weren't auto anymore. Not sure how to get them back. Also when the light blinks fast, I think it's trying to say that it was tampered with or something like that. It could be the box. Taking the driver's seat out is a piece of cake so testing the connections wouldn't be a hard thing to do. An after market alarm wouldn't be a bad idea either... Food for thought.

I got the same intake. It took me maybe like 20min to put in. The tone is my favorite thing about it. Though I think I've lost hp rather than gained any. I have a hard time going over 95mph. I used to be doing around 110 with the stock intake design. (only when the freeway is wide open of course, and on rare occasions ) Not a bad buy and an easy install.

Yeah that's the link I used when I cleaned mine out.

Haha alright. Nice that I have one not too far away. Thanks Alkorahil.

So far I was thinking just stock. Is your friend talking about an air horn? Or do they make car horns that sound like that as well?

Very Clean Engine Bay might I add too.

I have that same intake in mine. Sounds pretty mean. I couldn't get mine to fit as nicely as yours did though. Couldn't really mount it on anything either.... But so far no issues. Little bit of a power increase and mpgs. I though it was a pretty good buy for the money.

haha yeah.. good one... haha. An Air horn would be sweet, but I hear wiring it up is a pain. Really wish I could have used it yesterday though, man the bad drivers down here in AZ.

Alright. I'll take a look at it over the weekend. Thanks for the insight. Where did you happen to find a new one?

Haha those are the best. They scream "GET THE F*/- OUT OF MY WAY" haha. Well at least that's how I interpret it.

Damn I sure did. Well that sucks haha. Thanks man.

So when putting on my front bumper a few weeks ago, there were these two round things that I took off for easier access to the mounting bolts. I threw them away and today noticed the my horn isn't working. I figured that they were impact sensors for the alarm... But now that I think about it, they're probably not. I was wondering if anyone has a picture of the horn? I know there's alarm siren under the brake fluid container. I searched pics and ebay, but could not find anything.

I guess over exposure would make sense. The lights do flash when I arm it though, But only after I switch it off and lock and unlock it, then to on and lock it again. Kinda screwy. So are saying to replace the whole siren or just rewire what I have?