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    Do We drive pathfinders because we are poor or want to?

    in Off-Topic

    Posted

    Well, my old 1984 D720 kingcab 4x4 sold me on Nissan reliability and wheeling ability, but I wanted more power than the Z24i and was tired of hauling everyone's crap around, so I looked for SUVs. It came down to 4runners and the WD21's; the 4 runners were almost 50% higher in price (why?) and I didn't like the way they drove... very little road feel.

    So, fast forward through 10 years of NPORA and I am on my second 1995 WD21, we have had a 1999.0 R50 for over 6 years, and I'm about to part out a 1991 (that I bought my friend when he needed wheels, who then bought a 2001 R50, who's BIL bought a 2002 R50...). Great vehicles!

    My WD21 has been parked for years, but gets started and moved every month or two. Hopefully this spring with be the time I get it back on the road. The good news? Only 107K on the clock...

     

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    THE MRJIM PATHFINDER HAS BEEN STOLEN FROM SNOHOMISH, WA

    in General Forums

    Posted

    Apparently it has been found in a side yard of some questionable home, and then left there.

    Not sure on the details, but he moved on a bought another?

    The Mr Jim man doesn't come around here anymore, but Farsebook has details.

     

    NPORA had pooled together and resurrected the Mr Jim Pathfinder and gifted it back to Mr Jim the person. That was a success!

    It, and the principle, continues to live on here on this website.

     

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    Bogging Down Under Load

    in The Garage

    Posted

    Probably gas separation/water from condensation which will leave the unwanted on the top. Add the HEET and then a few gallons of gas and see what it does.

    If it is still an issue, try jiggling sensor wires when it is hot and running.

    Still an issue? You might want to try draining the tank again, but hopefully that isn't the case. Get back to us before that...

     

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    Carbon Cleaning....opinions

    in The Garage

    Posted

    So how much water would one suck into a vacuum line at a time?

     

     

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    Very little! I would probably just spray a mist down the intake tube while it was running. Start out gently and slowly.

     

    Water injection was a known, short term performance enhancer. The Germans used it on some fighter planes in WW2...

     

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    How to change your timing belt!

    in How-To's

    Posted

    Wiggle the connector for the TPS (throttle position sensor), the thing off to the side of the air intake (plenum) right after the rubber flex hose from the air filter box.

    It might be other things, but mine acts up occasionally, meaning the RPMs are a few hundred higher. It will reduce immediately for me, so instant results or on to the next thing...

     

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    Changing auto tranny fluid?

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Damn, Adam, chill out a bit...

     

     

    What I was told from Nissan Master tech that frequents this site is that Dexron III/Merkon is perfectly adequate, but might need more frequent changes due to heat specs.

    That said, my 1995 needs new fluid, so I'll probably flush it out with some D3/M and then add the Castrol Transmax.

    I've had good luck with Castrol products over the last 20-30 years. Maybe there is something better, but hey, maybe the brand is to be trusted in this application?

     

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    I need help with rebuilding my LSD

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I fail to see the advantage. The disk brakes are not that spectacular on a WD21. (edited)

    Adam, that was uncalled for and uncool. You are a trusted member here and know better than that.

    I expect better from you; Canadians are supposed to be nice, remember?

     

    hawairish, I cleaned up some posts because after I edited adamzan's post, the context was lost.

    Sorry for the BS.

     

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    Spare tire carrier

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Hello Jim! I was just at Lake Mendocino 10 days ago, but haven't been to lake Pillsbury for years. Sunset campground is nice, but I used to stay at Oak Flats a lot. Beautiful country you have up there!

     

    As for lubricating the hinges, I used Lucas stabilizing oil on the pivots years ago, and like Terranovation, if I'm not careful, it'll either swing wide open and hit the stops hard or come back and hit me hard, depending on the tilt. Glad you got it worked out though.

     

    I can't recall any thread on the latch (not like I remember every thread), but it should be pretty simple to work out. IIRC it just bolts on and is removed as an assembly if you wanted to soak it in something. Otherwise it is just that handle attached to a shaft with two pivot points and a 2 sided spring. Should be easy enough to lube in place.

     

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    couple quick front suspension questions

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Luke, before you spend a dime on the steering components search 2wd steering conversion. Seems the way to go and lots of info on this board on how to do it. Look into the manual steering box for the idler, too.

     

    I'd also want long term results of this steering mod before I did it.

    Grassroots 4x4 has a good centerlink replacement that doesn't require replacing everything else.

     

     

    I have just purchased a 1991 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 it is factory original and it needs some front end work. I am thinking of tackling this myself. Needs wheel bearings, tie rod ends, ball joints and upper control arm bushings. Any information would be helpful. I plan on keeping this for a longtime. I want to buy parts with a lifetime warranty and I want heavy duty. I also want to lift the truck, and I can't find information on that.

    Wheel bearings may still be serviceable.

    I bought a 1999 Pathy with 150k that had loose wheel bearings, and all I did was re-grease and properly tighten them. I'm due to check again at 180K miles...

     

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    92 XE Suddenly Running Rough

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    On reading, I don't think it is a timing (or belt) issue, but a sensor issue.

     

    Any difference between when it runs cold (at first start) and hot?

     

    Did you ever check for codes?

    I recommend checking the coolant temp sensor for output (ohms hot and cold) The info is in the downloadable FSM in the pinned thread in the Garage section. 1994 is the first year, but is the same other than dash, trim and a few oddities.

    O2 sensor output. 0-1V IIRC, and it should vary. if it is flatline, it is bad.

    TPS output?

     

    Good place to start, so let us know.

     

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    Need help measuring clearances and endplay

    in The Garage

    Posted

    Bah!

    Just saw this, and metrology is my game...

     

    I'm not familiar with the parts you mentioned or what you are trying to measure, but I see you have a granite counter top to work on, have calipers and at most should only need dial/drop indicator and a stand to get any measurement you need.

    If I'm not too late, let me know. I can walk you through this with PMs, emails, phone calls, etc. It is 1/2 of what I've done for a living for 20 years...

     

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