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Sorry, late to the party, but you always had the option of 30x9.5" tires as well. A friend of mine runs them and thinks they are perfect for his trans and gearing. What is the axle gearing? It is displayed on a plaque under the hood on the passenger side. HG43 or HG46 is what you are looking for. This will greatly affect mileage and what optimal tire size is. If MPG was the goal and you only tow with it, why did you go with such aggressive tread? That is a big hit right there... B

I have no idea, but I can think of one person who should not only be able to give you an answer, but may be able to supply it as well. Alkorahil, the NPORA Parts Pimp... http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/18653-genuine-nissan-parts/ B

About the same here. Had to cover up my orange bush/potatoes and I'm not sure if the eggplants made it (still have eggs on the vine). Frost on roofs this morning, I think we have a bit of a wait for spring! I'm waiting/hoping for more rain, and plenty of it... Welcome to California, flatlander... Nope! Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope! Cook me up some eggs, will ya? Hottest I've ever seen was somewhere around 48-50C (lets be honest, no one is looking at that point anymore) and that was just too damn hot! It really is amazing the range of temperatures we are able to live in, even without the major conveniences... B

^exactly! Code 51 is mainly the wiring/connections for the injectors, but I'm not sure if it will detect a faulty injector. B

Do you drive a WD21 for the ride qwuality? Which ones? B

Well, you replace everything on the top of the block, the wiring harness, ecu and some misc electronics, fuel rails, etc. I haven't done it, but a few here have; it is best done with a running donor vehicle and is a fair amount of work. If it is the same as the MPFI units, it is in the side of the coolant port, top center of the motor. There will be two, the front being for the gause, the rear for the ECU IIRC. Sorry, I don't have any TBI diagrams to reference. B

They should last longer, but I have heard some argue they will limit articulation, increase shock/vibration and generally be less compliant. I have poly bushings on everything in the front end... B

Sorry, I've been here so long I forget not everyone knows their way around. I'm guessing the reason you don't see it (it is towards the bottom of the first page) is because you display settings aren't set to 'show all' in the time frame setting. Go to the Product Review section, and just above the first post is a blue bar with a few a few sorting options. Click on 'custom' on the far right, go to the bottom selection (time frame) in the pop up window, choose 'show all', check the 'remember filters' box and clicl on 'update filters' button. You should be able to see it now, and here is the link regardless. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/5948-the-unofficial-tire-review-thread/ Oh, every section has seperate display settings so you might want to repeat it. And they do look good as well, I've seen his Pathy... B

I haven't owned any of those (and don't drive in the snow) so I can't say much, but I think I recall from previous discussions that that the General Tire Grabbers are the same as the Wranglers? Anyway, in the product Review section there is a thread with pages of tire discussion/recommendation. Probably your best bet for info... B

I'm wondering if it might not be the coolant temp sensor because it runs better when the heater isn't blowing warm. The good news is that the FSM that is downloadable from the pinned thread in the Garage section has a good diagnostics section with all the sensor output values and how to check them. You are probably going to have to do a little testing to determine the cause. B

Silicone spray on the unit will help with friction as well. For a while anyway... B

It certainly sounds gas starved, bit there are a few sensors that could be messing things up (O2, coolant temp, etc. Have you checked to see if there are any codes on the ECU? Have you checked connectors and jiggles wires? B

That means they are completely worn out and that the rod is probably compromosed and/or the hole has been opened up as well from contact. Common problem and easy fix. B

x3 Have it measured to find out what is going on. Unless it is an optical delusion, it looks like the torsion bar in the second picture has a curve to it. I don't see how the frame could be that bent without it being in an accident, even if it is only a wheeling accident. I do and consider it a decent investment and while it can tell you a lot, it doesn't always show everything either. B

mad sensor? MAF? Can you hear the pump run? If not, did you check the wires back there for voltage? Do the VG30i have the same fuel pump relay as a VG30e? Check that as well. B

Your stock tires were 235/65/15? The standard factory size should have been 235/75/15. Check your door frame. Glad to hear that you didn't lose any mileage though... What is a WD41 though? is that like WD39? B

Ok, just so things don't get confused, 5W30 is motor oil and is totally different and independent from gear oil. 5w30 is a good weight for you to run since you are in cold country and it will be thinner on start up. Here is a brief blurb from Summit Racing about the MT-90. So, if you go to page MA-9 in the Factory Service Manual that you have downloaded and will reference the entire time you own you Pathfinder, you will see it stated that "75W-90 is preferred for transmissions if the ambient temperature is below 104F" which should apply to you. Again, this has nothing to do with what engine oil you are using. Here is a good site to read if you want to learn more about oils and greases. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ B

Agreed, bleed the clutch and see how it works then. Remember, the is a clutch damper on the firewall with a bleed point as well, and I think you bleed that before the slave cylinder underneath. Download the FSM from the pinned thread in the Garage section, it will tell you. 1994 is the earliest version, but it will be the same for everything but some trim, interior and cosmetic stuff. MT-90 is well recommended, but might be a little pricey. See if you can source some GL-4 of the proper weight (75-w90?), even if you can only order 1 gallon on the internet, top it off with a quart of lucas oil stabilizer and you should be good to go. Not certain if it will cure the issue, but you'll at least have clean oil in there. It is a 13mm square drive. 1/2"=12.7mm so that usually works. I'm pretty sure there is a return spring on the clutch pedal, so make sure that is in place and in good shape. When you have something like that that is hard to see (and it will only get worse as you age) a nice trick to use is a flashlight and a mirror on a stick, 2" round or 2x3" rectangular. Shine the flashlight into the mirror and start looking... B

That is exactly what I was going to recommend as well. The Nissan wiring of that time wasn't the best, and the connectors sometimes corrode or lose pin contact. Connector and wire wiggling is a proven Pathfinder troubleshooting step... B

The R50s have drive flanges bolted together, not hubs. I think they should install without issue on a WD21 and would be the strongest way to go. The down side is that you have no selectivity and the front CVs would be turning all the time, hurting power and mileage. The only time I can think it would be a good idea is if the WD21 is a dedicated wheeler and/or trailer queen. B

Well, don't feel alone, a lot of them look like that. I believe that the bushing should be a 60,000 mile maintenence item, if not more frequently in salt country. It doesn't take too long to fix, especially if you have access to a welder. There are threads here discussing what bearing races are the right size to use/weld in place. B

You are absolutely correct, and sorry, no, I'm not interested in your chest. My German is very bad, I haven't really spoken it since childhood... B

Interesting combo mein Herr. Brost! B

Wow, what a great picture! And a very Merry Christmas to you and everyone else. B

Sorry, the way I read this made it sound like they got slower once you applied the silicone... Yes, the silicone lubricant can do wonders to help them slide, it is the standard 'fix'. Very pretty! I hope it runs as well as it looks... Did you put in VG30 or aftermarket cams as well? B