My First Pathfinder

[NewPaths]

Well, I bit the bullet and bought my first. I can't go any further without mentioning a sweet low key 240 I just sold to get this. I said I wanted more creature comfort. I needed something to take on the winter, not be out of place. For what it's worth, I became very good at driving that car in the winter, lowered even. Very predictable.

 

ANYWAYS, the Pathfinder. I didn't check in *all* the prone rust spots, but the entire frame is good until the pass. side between the rear body support bushing(s) and the rear 'well. About 2-3" rust-through, but only one side of the channel. Otherwise there's some heavy surface rust that will need immediate eradication, but it's not too bad.

 

Engine is underpowered, but doesn't seem to be lacking from its original form. I almost expected this (I also have a '90 Maxima with the SOHC).

 

I'm curious to know if Nissan applied the CONSULT-I protocol to this ECM? It dates to early 91 for other models. Again I haven't really rooted around this thing just yet.

 

Anyone have a hosted FSM PDF? phatg20 is down. PM or email, I'll return the favor in some manner.

 

These are the money shots (from the seller): it's missing the !@)$ing rear head-rests: the one picture is very deceiving.

 

Sorry to disappoint but I don't have any plans to use this to turn into a major rig. I simply need it to work in a more utilitarian fashion (winter, but mostly running to the improvement/supply store). I'm *very* happy to have AC and a 4dr back! :-)

Edited September 29, 2007 by NewPaths

[NewPaths]

My '93 Pathfinder:

http://picasaweb.google.com/slip0n0fall/Pathfinder

 

'Because I miss the S13...:

"http://picasaweb.google.com/slip0n0fall/S13_ForSale"

[RedPath88]

Welcome to the forums

 

 

Looks good, but take care of all the rust you can ASAP!

[TerranoNZ]

Boy that's clean

 

Welcome to the family

[NewPaths]

Thanks for the 'welcome. I'm sure it won't stay that clean forever.

 

It does have its problems: the exhaust needs replaced, and I'm 80% sure the other exhaust leak is from the manifold (ughh...). No service history either, so I can only assume it needs a timing belt also.

 

I could really use a FSM: I might just snag one from eBay.

 

I have a ton to learn about this thing, but I'm happy to say I've bought another Nissan. I'm sure I'll be back with some heavy questions, but I'll do my share of reading first.

 

Cheers,

Jamie

[Pezzy]

Congrats on the pathy, welcome to NPORA!

[GHSER7]

Welcome!!! Did you buy the truck off ebay? I swear I saw that exact one on there this past week.

[NewPaths]

Welcome!!! Did you buy the truck off ebay? I swear I saw that exact one on there this past week.

 

Well, that's where I spotted it. It didn't have a reserve, so I would have been foolish to bid blindly. It was only an hour away so I just bought it outright.

 

I think I paid a little much, now considering the rust (worse than I initially thought) and exhaust leaks. The rust follows the rail to the rear: I'll never be able to fix a hitch to it w/out serious re-enforcement. What's the best place to have this work done at? The last time i needed a frame rail repaired(tow hook pulled lose) I took it to a collision shop, and they did a hell of a weld job.

 

I'll have to get a compression test out of the way this weekend some time.

Edited September 29, 2007 by NewPaths

[Slick]

wow, nice pathy. sorry to hear about the frame rust, get it fixed asap, you don't want more repairs down the road on it.

 

any good welder/truck or 4x4 builder/body shop could/should do a pretty decent job of repairing the frame..... just have to make sure they clean and treat the area properly, or it will just rust out again.

i paid $27 for my FSM on ebay....... it was brand new

 

 

 

welcome to the family!

[freezerburn]

Very nice pathy, I can't believe with a body so clean and nice that the frame is rusted out. i have the opposite situation here, my frame is fine only surface rust, but my body was deteriorating badly... still is in some spots lol. good find man

[NewPaths]

Very nice pathy, I can't believe with a body so clean and nice that the frame is rusted out. i have the opposite situation here, my frame is fine only surface rust, but my body was deteriorating badly... still is in some spots lol. good find man

 

Well don't feel bad: you can see the rear rocker panels have already started to rust away. Don't give too much credit, as the truck was re-painted (there's overspray on most windows).

 

After taking a second look the [rail] rust is actually all the way to the rear, where the body support is. Rotted through one side of the channel completely. I hope a good weld shop can fix this, without breaking the bank too much. I read that it's advised to spray oil inside the rails: what type of oil are we talking here, and is there anything made specefically for this application? Maybe something in an aerosol?

 

The only '93 FSM I spotted on ebay (printed) was $64+S&H. I don't mind the PDF(actually prefer it) but it's hard to say which sellers are providing exactly that (and in its entirety).