HydroCeramics
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The exterior has been ran thru quite a bit. No doors, front or rear bumper, lights, etc. So I reckon the chrome bits and pieces are all gone. Spotted if from a distance while acquiring new seats for my M3 project.
If I could somehow get that motor to conform to US emission standards it would be in my suitcase!
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Always 87. My old Grand Cherokee had a major engine knocking issue so I had to run mid in that though...
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My vote goes towards the R50, yeah it's unibody but as far as off road goes I would much prefer a more compact vehicle. Plus I've seen heaps of R51s driven by "ballers on a budget" who can't afford an Escalade and instead molest a R51 with chrome and ungodly sized wheels.
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There's a LHD TD27 in a u-pull-it near where I live, you need anything in the next month and a half I'd be happy to acquire and ship for you.
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Beautiful rig man! And welcome. But please, for the love of all that is holy, remove those horrible wind blocks around your windows! It's great that you got a diesel. I've searched high and low for any half decent diesel Terrano in Germany and it's impossible.
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Right on! It's a great shot! Congrats!
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Welcome! What part of WA you from? I grew up in BG/Vancouver and I'm heading back in a couple months. Nice looking rig, by the way!
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I'll second that one... and along the same lines I'll add that the box end of a wrench can also be slid over the end of a ratchet handle to give the same effect as a longer ratchet handle.
In this case a bigger wrench is usually best, but space limitations can effect what you can use.
Read this thread today and utilized this method at work tonight. Only I slid that bad johnson over a breaker bar handle (too lazy to climb down from the helicopter to get a pipe. Hey, it's quite a climb, especially with tools in your hands!) Those bolts securing the fire control radar to the top of an Apache can be a real pain. Especially when they're caked with sealing compound!
EDIT: I reckon I could add some of my own tips and tricks.
If you're dealing with a stripped screw or a tight one you worry about stripping use a screwdriver drill bit and fit it into your appropriate socket. That way you can add downward pressure to prevent the bit from jumping. If your still having problems spit on that bit and roll it in some Iraq sand! Or whatever sand you have handy... EZ grip works great too.
Also, I keep a some modified sockets on hand for specific jobs. A few that I've shortened with a saw to fit in some hard to reach places and that I've sanded down so the sides are thinner to access recessed hardware.
Aside from that I keep my mental toolbox stocked. Cell phone is off, belly's full and regular breaks to let the hands rest and the nerves cool. More often than not when I'm stuck on a task all I need is a short nicotine break, then I quickly solve the problem once I return. Also, an extra pair of eyes can be helpful. Someone else see an approach you never thought of.
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Good spread this month. Koveman takes my vote!
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I did the jack stand method a few years back with my old Pathy. Shifter would have been easier I imagine.
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Nah, just saying that I never had a use for it in Vancouver, WA. But stuck in traffic, that's a different story. I've sweat my ass off in traffic on I5 before. Wished I had A/C then!
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Bolts and screws I generally don't worry about unless there's stripping or other damage. I just clean up the hardware and reinstall. Self locking nuts I change if I have replacements and definitely if it's on a critical component. Also, when a higher torque is required (200+ in-lb, my rule of thumb)or it's something that undergoes a lot of stress from general use I make it a point to replace the hardware. Nine times out of ten on my own vehicle I don't really bother, but at work it's a different story.
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A/C is one of the areas I specialize in aircraft maintenance. I would check/replace your oil first. Having a large 13+ lb system we have nifty lil sight glasses to view the level but I reckon it's not the same on automotive (I wouldn't even know either, only owned one rig with A/C and I removed the compressor.) You can evacuate the system, recycle the refrigerant, separate the oil and re-service the system. If that don't work I would replace the compressor or just remove it all together and enjoy the fresh air depending on your environment. A/C isn't really needed in the mild south-west WA climate! Best of luck.
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I bet there will be one senile old fart who sticks around and gets washed away.
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They have "Die Schlampe" ("The Bitch" for english speakers) stenciled to the side.
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We've got about four sheet metal guys in our battalion. Usually they just sit on their asses. They did make a pretty kickass "up-armored" Gator complete with a sound system and custom made cup holders. So they get props for that.
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Welcome! We truly are an international community! Great shots of the Pathfinder, looks like yall have some cool terrain down in Chile. I'd love to see some photos of the Samurai LWB. They're few and far between where I'm from unfortunately.
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I don't do much fighting. I fix helicopters!
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Speaking of Smart Cars, I passed one that was pulling a small trailer and doing about 60 k/h on Autobahn 6 heading back from Plzeň. Much lolz ensued as the passengers in my rented Fiat minivan exposed their naked buttocks at the offending vehicle. In other news, the Czech Republic still kicks ass!
EDIT: My passengers were drunk.
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I don't want to buy a member's only rig. I remember how empty I felt inside when mine was gone and I'd hate to put another soul through the torment. I'm looking to spend no more than $3000. I want to find something that is for the most part unmodified. I want to make my Pathy my own by doing major mods myself. I did lurk your profile page and read your rig's specs though, Derek; similar to how I want to build mine.
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I'm not too worried about finding a good four-wheeled companion. Tis the season where CL explodes with a metric-*my "vocabulary" is so small*-ton of vehicles.
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To add some insight to the whole truck/wagon/van debate. I consider a Pathfinder the four-wheeled version of an imperial star destroyer.
And welcome to the forum, I wish I had a Pathfinder-enthusiast girlfriend!
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I am definitely down for hitting some trails with you guys. And I can't buy Pretty Blue for two reasons: first the hippies make me go through emissions and second how can we go wheeling if I buy your rig???
I've been eye-balling a few Portland and even some Seattle CL ads. I'll make my sister drive me near and far to find the proper Pathfinder. I got lucky with the last until... well... I hope she's happy with her new owner... damnexgirlfriendsandstupidmefortrustingthem!!!
What's Your Dream Car and or Truck?
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I really want to restore a BMW E30 M3. I think they're beautiful cars. I'm a huge fan of the modern M3's too but there's just something about having no computers doing the driving for you. Just man and machine.