are all 96-04 compatable?

[pathfinderfisherman]

what i mean is would a 2004 FSM cover all models and years down to 96??? like the 89-95 i use a 94 FSM i

I am not at all familiar with 96 and up

[Nickj]

FSM? Do you mean Field Service Manual?

 

I would think you would need one to suit your same year and country. I know the US ones aren't 100% for the Australian market.

 

Nick

[BowTied]

I think the answer here is no. The 96 thru 2000 use the 3.3L drivetrain vs the 01-04 VQ3.5L. There are likely some other differences but I am not sure what they are. There was a body style change in 99.5 for one thing....

[180sx]

You could always call a dealer and ask them. Although it's not 100% they'll give you the right answer.

 

jose

[nunya]

Not an r50 person but gonna have to say thats a negative. Not all wd21s have the same setup (tbi/mpfi setups as an example) I would think r50s had some changes throughout their life as well.

[Precise1]

Brief answer is no.

 

What year are you trying to get info on and we can tell you the range of that model.

 

B

[tekazgtr1984]

The variations between the early model ('96-'99) and late model ('00-'04) are numerous despite being subtle to most. My Haynes manual, for example, covers the '96-'01 R50 Pathfinder models.

 

Depending on what year R50 it is, there are small differences one wouldn't see without looking at the vehicle quite meticulously. For example, the '99 R50 uses a different charcoal EVAP system than the earlier models, and it is apparently more problematic despite being newer. From '00 on, the rear shock mounts were changed from what was used on the '96-'99 models. Another is the engine variation between the '96-'00 models (VG33E) and the '01-'04 models (VQ35DE).

 

I guess it isn't as clear cut as to say one model year vs. another is compatible or incompatible; there are several factors to consider, making for more grey areas than anything.

[pathfinderfisherman]

The variations between the early model ('96-'99) and late model ('00-'04) are numerous despite being subtle to most. My Haynes manual, for example, covers the '96-'01 R50 Pathfinder models.

 

Depending on what year R50 it is, there are small differences one wouldn't see without looking at the vehicle quite meticulously. For example, the '99 R50 uses a different charcoal EVAP system than the earlier models, and it is apparently more problematic despite being newer. From '00 on, the rear shock mounts were changed from what was used on the '96-'99 models. Another is the engine variation between the '96-'00 models (VG33E) and the '01-'04 models (VQ35DE).

 

I guess it isn't as clear cut as to say one model year vs. another is compatible or incompatible; there are several factors to consider, making for more grey areas than anything.

 

 

Ok the body style change in 99 was good but i kinda meant as far as the engine goes and what years were the engines the same in r 50's

 

 

I say this cause i got a pretty tight grip on my model years my pathy is set up for outlasting the end of the world lol....I trust her to take me and get me home and she does I have a certain amount of parts i keep in truck

basically

all the belts

coolin hoses

20 diff relays

ect ect so i wanna also know which year is king survivor so to speak....hell I might get a 50 ya never know

 

by the way thanx for all the input so far

[pathfinderfisherman]

well i dint mean to quote that but to answer a little to all the posts

like on the vg30 alot is almost identical till like 96 and then its like where did the ecm go under the passenger seat???

I was jus trying to use the knowledge of the Collective (sounds kinda like the borg or something lol)

 

or where can i find out the years compatable in eng and trans

 

I have a good friend i met at a graveyard lol since there are no nissan lots any where near me when the parts stores can't get it i usually head for the scrapyard

 

hell the guy could show up unannounced for christmas dinner far as im concerned hehe

[Precise1]

All 90-95 WD21 are reliable as long as they are properly maintained and not beat on to badly, the ones before that were weak and girlie...

 

The old style R50 have proven themselves as far as reliablilty, and the newer ones with the 3.5l seem to be doing about the same but need a few more years of history.

 

I know nothing about the new ones 2005+ models, other than I doubt I would buy one.

 

As for all the compatibilities, the 3.0l and 3.3l share the same trannys, but other than that, consider each model number to be its own group.

 

Just start buying them up. Several good buys over the next few years could keep you in pathfinders for life...

 

B

Edited January 11, 2010 by Precise1
clarifiaction

[Nickj]

I know nothing about the new ones, other than i doubt I would buy one.

 

Hey B

 

I love my 2004 R50! Although I have never driven or seen one driven, I don't know much about the earlier ones. Apart from only getting 31s under mine and only 2" of lift, with the front Lokka, it goes where I want it to go. This is much further than a lot of people expect it to go too. Looking rather stock except for the tyres, people expect it wont go far and be better suited on the bitumen. I lead a lot of trips down my way and usually with better equipped Patrols and Land Cruisers and have no problems keeping up with them.

 

Sorry to hijack the thread.

 

Nick

Edited January 11, 2010 by Nickj

[Precise1]

I'm sorry, I wasn't clear with my statements, please see the corrections. My brain goes faster than my typing sometimes, and of course I know what I mean, I think...

 

The newest style, post 2004, I don't think I would buy.

 

Actually I think the VQ powered R50s are more desirable than the VG ones (same basic body, more power) as long as the motor proves it's self to be a reliable 250k+ mile unit.

While I have 2 95s, I also just purchased a 99 so I cant hate them too much...

 

B

[Nickj]

Yep, same here. I love my Pathy!

 

Nick

[pathfinderfisherman]

All 90-95 WD21 are reliable as long as they are properly maintained and not beat on to badly, the ones before that were weak and girlie...

 

The old style R50 have proven themselves as far as reliablilty, and the newer ones with the 3.5l seem to be doing about the same but need a few more years of history.

 

I know nothing about the new ones 2005+ models, other than I doubt I would buy one.

 

As for all the compatibilities, the 3.0l and 3.3l share the same trannys, but other than that, consider each model number to be its own group.

 

Just start buying them up. Several good buys over the next few years could keep you in pathfinders for life...

 

B

 

 

Yeah im trying to do jus that lookin in areas with little precip or salt

 

i did see an advertisement saying tht one was in Brazil it was a foriegn ministry car with 2500 miles kept garaged

we all know or should know it probably would never show up unless i went there to either drive it back lol...(cood be serious cool vacay i always wanted to see the ruis of inca maya and aztecs) or ride with it on a boat back...well aback to reality

ill never see tht truck besides the picture (it was gorgeous)they use to lure either money or maybe you for ransome hehe my adventure days are bout over but if brazil would be ok with lettin me take the wifes m4 i got her and my 45 and maybe a cool fedora and a bullwhip then i would seriously think about drivin it back past all the rebels and drugrunners and all that.. he he he ....worst part would probly be our border nowadays ...seems like i wouldent drive around down there at night any more...... theres killin by the handfull everynight over who owns the drug routes... think ill just keep on fishin and find one up here

 

But could u imagine tht truck!!!!!! brand spankin new lol what a cool ride home tht would be if i wasent kidnapped and by the time anything major ever went wrong with it we'd have hovercraft upgrades by then....my insurance said its an antique lmao

suits me fine ....ive rescued alot of my buddies who dint like my "jappy" ol "rice burner" he he... least mine tells me whats wrong with it...how much stuff isnt self testing??

Edited January 11, 2010 by pathfinderfisherman