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Buying a New Pathy

Punkfinder

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Punkfinder NPORA Regular

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I'm the proud owner of an extremely frame rusted '93 SE-V6 that was bought 3 years ago.

 

Thinking about upgrading to another 93 SE-V6 without the frame rust option. This Pathy I'm looking at supposedly has the "Trail Boss" package, 223000 km, 4-wheel discs, LSD, no frame rot. The frame had actually been repaired a couple years ago and the whole underbody has a good coat of rustproofing still on it. The seller said he hasn't driven it much since 2006 so it hasn't seen much of the past two Canadian winters. He's asking $3500 CND for the truck with a set of Eagle alloys and almost new BFG M/Ts. Without the wheels/tires, he wants $2500 CND. I already have a few sets of Pathy rims with rubber so I don't need the Eagles.

 

Is this a deal I should jump on?

 

He did mention that one of the exhaust manifold bolts is broken and as a result there is a "ticking" noise coming from the engine. Is this anything major to be concerned about? (I know I could check the forums for most of this but I don't have a lot of time tonight and want to close the deal tomorrow)

 

Oh, one other thing, he said he's replaced the auto-tranny twice since he bought the truck used in 2000 (newest tranny has 20k on it). But I still have my old frame-rotted '93 SE-V6 for parts if needed...

 

Thanks for any input in advance...love this forum!

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Repaired Frame? Bent, Broken?

 

If the ex. Manifold gasket has a piece missing, it can allow cool air to enter the chamber during deceleration. That can lead to cracked valve/seat. Chevys are notorious for this. Not sure if nissan uses stainless valves and seats. If they do, no worries.

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Frame was not bent or broken, just rebuilt due to rust damage. Had a good look at this for about 20 mins. and it looked very solid.

 

One other question I had: My 93 SE-V6 has a skid plate on the front under the bumper but the other 93 SE-V6 "Trail Boss" I'm looking at doesn't have one. Were only certain 93 models equipped with these? Intuitively I'd think a "Trail Boss" package would have one...

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I thought the front skid-plate was standard equipment on all wd21 pathfinders. it keeps the water and road dirt out of the otherwide exposed alternator. somone prolly left it of while changing the belts or other maintainance.

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Oh, one other thing, he said he's replaced the auto-tranny twice since he bought the truck used in 2000 (newest tranny has 20k on it). But I still have my old frame-rotted '93 SE-V6 for parts if needed...

 

Rebuilt or replaced? If rebuilt, you will probably have more trouble with it. If replaced, does the truck have an external tranny cooler and is the stock radiator cooler bypassed? These have a tendency to clog and let the trannys overheat. How does it drive? Does reverse do anything wierd? Thats usually the first sign of tranny failure...

 

I thought the front skid-plate was standard equipment on all wd21 pathfinders.

Yes, all that I have ever seen. I got 2 in the garage...

 

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To add to what my1path said, yes it's (the splashguard) pretty important, I procrastinated and now my alternator is whining.....

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Thanks for the posts. The tranny was REPLACED. And already has an external cooler, I think I may add my external cooler as well. Plus I have a perfectly good extra tranny on my 93 w/ the rotten frame. I think I'll be taking the splashguard off mine immediately and putting it on the new one.

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To add to what my1path said, yes it's (the splashguard) pretty important, I procrastinated and now my alternator is whining.....

So I guess it would be a good idea to put mine back on...

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First, I'd like to point out that this forum is infested w/ Canadians.

 

Second, the skid plates tend to get misplaced after 15 years.

Mine didn't have one when I bought it.

 

My first WD21 had one for a week, then I snapped off all the fasteners and decided it was easier to run w/o then to drill them out.

 

 

I think a homebrew plate w/ heavy duty bolts is a better option anyhow.

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(the splashguard) pretty important, I procrastinated and now my alternator is whining.....

Been running my red 95 for 3 years without one without any issues. Are you sure the whining isn't coming from inside the vehicle?? :D

 

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Been running my red 95 for 3 years without one without any issues. Are you sure the whining isn't coming from inside the vehicle?? :D

 

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Actually it is, ever since the alty started whining, it whines over the speakers now too.....

 

Then again B I live in canada with all the slush and salt. That could probably do some damage.

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I have that problem w/ my CB, but I don't think it's the alternator. The wiring system in the wd21 could use a major re-engineering.

 

Good thing it's simple... :rolleyes:

 

Well its just the fact that, it never used to do it. Which would indicate a problem. I am going to run it till it dies though.

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Then again B I live in canada with all the slush and salt. That could probably do some damage.

Yeah, I know, and you probably put on more miles than I do also... Just poking at you in good fun. ;)

 

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