92 pathy trans ?s

[darkestskydiver]

i tried posting this in another forum but never got a single response. i have a 92 pathy se that i picked up for 700. it runs awsome but the tranny make noises. 1st 2nd and 3rd gears make this grinding/whining noise, 4th is as quiet as a mouse, and 5th is.. well lets just say i don't go into 5th. to me it sounds like the berrings are going out? but then again i do not know a whole lot about trannys. if anyone has had this problem please chime in. my delema is weather i should try an rebuild it, and if i do where do i find a rebuild kit or components? or should i just get one fron the pick and pull? i pick up another tranny what should i look for? what years are interchangable? any help would be greatly apreciated.

[Precise1]

Ok, lets do better then...

 

First, read this...

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2621

How many miles on it??

 

I believe you can use any 5 speed from 2 or 4 door WD21, but I know any 4 door (90-95) can be a donor. Look for low miles/well maintained (ie fluids changed). Shop locally for mechanic specials, crashed, rolled trucks you can swap from.

 

The rebuild isn't too hard from what I understand, but I'm not a tranny guy so I won't say any more. A few people here have done it so I'll try to find a thread on it. Your best bet it to replace it with a known problem free tranny.

 

B

[MY1PATH]

I believe you can use any 5 speed from 2 or 4 door WD21, but I know any 4 door (90-95) can be a donor.

the pre-90 5speeds are compatible but they used lower gear ratios. this won't hurt anything exept your mpg if you go over 60mph allot

 

x2 on everything else B said

[darkestskydiver]

Ok, lets do better then...

 

First, read this...

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2621

How many miles on it??

 

I believe you can use any 5 speed from 2 or 4 door WD21, but I know any 4 door (90-95) can be a donor. Look for low miles/well maintained (ie fluids changed). Shop locally for mechanic specials, crashed, rolled trucks you can swap from.

 

The rebuild isn't too hard from what I understand, but I'm not a tranny guy so I won't say any more. A few people here have done it so I'll try to find a thread on it. Your best bet it to replace it with a known problem free tranny.

 

B

 

 

awsome info man very helpfull, off the top of my head i have about 250k on it right now. the motor runs good just need a cap and rotor, already changed plugs, oil ect. i will be replacing the timing belt for sure hopefully in the next week or so.

[Precise1]

Hey, glad I could help!!

 

I forgot to mention one last option that may be feasible if it is not your daily driver. Pull the tranny, take it to a shop and have them rebuild it. Sure, It will cost a little but you should be guarenteed a sound tranny and have a warranty as well...

 

i have about 250k on it right now. the motor runs good

Gotta love these things, eh?

 

i will be replacing the timing belt for sure hopefully in the next week or so.

Yeah, don't put that off!! Often when people replace the timing belt they also inspect/replace the cam seals, coolant bypass hose, front main seal, etc so they don't have to do 1/2 the work all over again.

 

B