pathfinder93x Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Just bought a 1995 manual pathfinder from British Columbia... i was lucky enough to get it as he drove to a city near montreal a month after he moved. Quebec rust.... horrid. Anyhow got the 3inch bilstein suspension kit and steering stabalizer kit, 3 inch body lift, headers and 2.5 inch exhaust..... ordered the ARB bumper. Been a while since I was on this forum but I finally got the job done. Learned alot here and appreciate everything.... 3 rusted pathfinders down the road... -I do have some issues.... my handbrake cant connect anymore... anyone know a solution to this? -I bought a HI-Lift jack for the truck has anyone built a mount for it on a tire rack.... if so im open to advice. Enjoy! Thanks again everyone! Edited October 1, 2009 by pathfinder93x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Looks good!! Champagne 4 doors FTW!!! I'm not following you with the e-brake problem. Are you out of adjustment? Cable stretch? Rear pads shot?? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Good job But as B said, any more info on what the problem is exactly? I did a 3in BL & 3in SL and had no troubles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwipete Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sounds to me that it is a lack of adjustment. I found with my 2" BL I had to make droppers for the handbrake cables to get them back to factory positions. One side always bound up on cornering with out this mod. Hence it wore that side out real fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Well now my brackets for the e-brake dont reach... do i just extend them? or do I need longer cable... seems if I adjust the screw for it to the end that its way to tight....seems like it can snap very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hey that truck looks way different now then when I drove it! It's looking good man. We are getting a parts pathy so if you need an e brake cable let me know and ill see if its good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwipete Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 All hand brake brackets need extending to suit the body lift achieved. You should be able to release the cable from the centre adjuster enough for it to fit back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for the advice I will extend the brackets. Now I am having some other issues... when I did all this I slapped on some pace setter headers and a magna flow catalytic and muffler... i had it on my old automatic pathy and it worked fine.... but now since I did the lift and placed the exhaust I am having some major power issues... idle is rough.... it sputters when shifting (i have a manual one now). It seems if my rpm is not at 3000 it wont hold it just chokes and can barely move.... Im thinking airfilter? misfiring spark plugs? leak in header? Possible massive carbon build up in the engine... need air intake cleaner?Anyhow let me know what u guys think, its a drag been waiting 4 years to do this and she aint purring very nice haha. I also changed my gas tank... but cant see how that would effect the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I also changed my gas tank... but cant see how that would effect the issue Did you change over float assemblys/fuel pumps(assuming it was a pre-owned tank since you would have proably said it was new) Could have a lame pump in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Check for ECU codes before anything else... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 To check the ECU codes is it necessary to bring it to the mechanics? Guessing they will hook it up to their system? He also mentioned the fuel pump being weak when I brought it in... well not weak but the wires where starting to mess up and one of the pipes as very very rusted.... I got a spare... Ill install it and see what happens... I know the trap door is in the trunk, but is there any precautions i should take when installing a new fuel pump?.... just to be safe Also my gas tank is 100% brand new... i bought it on my first truck... if anyone remembers pathfinderxbuild.com back in the day. I zinc coated it and added a layer of por-15. Anyway the tank is new but the pump is from my previous tank... guessing this can be causing problems. It seems the truck runs 100% fine then it sputters and chokes then runs fine, sputters and chokes... Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 You can check the codes yourself. Here are the instructions. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=21 Yes, your problem could definitely be fuel related, from pump to pressure regulator to filter. It's always a good idea to start with the ECU codes though as it is quick, easy and free... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 You can check the codes yourself. Here are the instructions.http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=21 Yes, your problem could definitely be fuel related, from pump to pressure regulator to filter. It's always a good idea to start with the ECU codes though as it is quick, easy and free... B Thank you very much, going to check today at lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 could a leak at the manifold be causing this? even if its a very small one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Check the MAF sensor? o2 sensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 A leak at the manifold could create different conditions/ratios than the computer expects, but it shouldn't be so bad unless it is a large noticable leak. Did the ECU have any stored codes?? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder93x Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 checked the codes i got 55... no errors... any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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