Nickle Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Howdy, Just introducing myself...I got my 1996 Pathfinder in late 07, I got it with 145000 mi, for 4000 bucks from a dealer. I love this truck. I sold my 92 4runner and this thing runs circles around the yota. Regardless, I got this pathfinder because it had everything I wanted, it's a 5-spd, 4X4 with no frills, no power anything. I love it. It doesn't have fender flares, the steel wheels are just fine with me too. It has developed several problems since I've had it. Keep in mind this beast get's it ass kicked by driving from the coast here upto the Sierra's to go skiing about 10 times every winter. I needed to find an information source to fix/understand the below mentioned problems: -Sway Bar bushings -rear bushings gone -front cv boots shot play in front wheels -some leaking from behind the timing belt cover I hear there's a main seal back there that may need replacing. -A new grinding when shifting into 3rd, I think the syncro's in the tranny may be going south. -no empty gas light -no reverse lights -intermittent front left turn signal -no spare tire crank to let down the spare. These are the main issues, but it still gets driven everyday about 50 miles. On monday, It's going into the shop to have new axles/cv boots installed along with all new bushings installed throughout the suspension. It's and expensive job, but it needs to be done. My mod's to the car are: MagnaFlow muffler 2 in 1 out ...to be quieter. WeaponR Dragon intake. I have some pics of the car I will attempt to post. Anyways I look forward to some productive chat. -Jeromy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Welcome to NPORA!! Looks like you have a few chores on your list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Welcome Jeromy!! Yeah, sounds like the truck needs a little TLC; no worries though, I'm sure we have all the info you need... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Welcome. I didn't even know I had an "empty gas" light (I've had this beast for over 8 years now), I don't have a spare tire to let down (I just throw one on top) & I don't have front or rear sway bars. Its good to see taht you're getting the rear bushings replaced, replacing the CV boots (maybe even the axle too while you're there), definetly check on the timing belt (do you know when it was last changed?) & check on the grinding when you shift. Give us some pics when you get a chance. Any plans for mods here in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 welcome for the central valley! sc88 lives in SC too........ when you get yer rig all fixed up, you MUST come wheelin with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickle Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 welcome for the central valley! sc88 lives in SC too........ when you get yer rig all fixed up, you MUST come wheelin with us! Thanks for the warm welcomes!!!! I would love to do some 4x4'ing! Yes once my rig is complete lets go, it's mostly going to be a sierras rig though. I'll be hopefully seeing sc88 around, that would be sweet. -Jeromy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thanks for the warm welcomes!!!! I would love to do some 4x4'ing! Yes once my rig is complete lets go, it's mostly going to be a sierras rig though. I'll be hopefully seeing sc88 around, that would be sweet. -Jeromy "sierra's rig"?? in other words 'con and such? come to Hollister or Frank Raines......... you will change your mind about "sierra only" hehehehe i'll give you a pucker factor that will make you build your rig faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I think he means a winter truck for going skiing or whatever, Slick... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Welcome to the family tree, mind the nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickle Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 "sierra's rig"?? in other words 'con and such? come to Hollister or Frank Raines......... you will change your mind about "sierra only" hehehehe i'll give you a pucker factor that will make you build your rig faster Yea right, Hollister is for my XR, I'll keep the pathfinder parked in front of the TT track for those that want to borrow it. Yes, the 4x4 is used primarily for the snow in the Sierra mountains! I've done the rubicon before in a cj, so theres nothing that can bring the pucker factor more than the rubicon. Can somebody help me post pics, it's telling me I can only attach upto 150k, my pics won't even be as big as avatars at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Welcome to NPORA. Host your pics on Photobucket, or the like, and link them here using the tags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Welcome to NPORA! Can't wait to see some pics of your rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torch1969 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Welcome! lets see some photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC88Pathy Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Welcome! I'm also from Santa Cruz (actually I live in Felton, I just say Santa Cruz because more people know where that is ) It's always good to see new local members! You'll probably see me driving around Santa Cruz, I'm often in town (just look for a dirty old dark red pathy with a full size spare) You should come with us to the next Hollister run, even if your truck is mainly going to be for ski trips. It's fun to see just how capable your truck really is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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