karmanpath Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have a 1995 Pathfinder with an automatic transmission. I live in Denver and love to do mountain trails and would love to replace my auto with a 1996 5 speed. I gave a quick look at a 96 5 speed and the outside measurements are the same. Does anyone know if this will work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhornet Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 yep i believe that will go in no prob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yes. 100% compatible. You have an electronic speedometer sensor so that won't be an issue either. Good luck with the swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhornet Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Yes. 100% compatible. You have an electronic speedometer sensor so that won't be an issue either. Good luck with the swap. what does the speed sensor have to do with anything? he was asking about the tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Because the speed sensor is located on the side of the transfer case, his '95 dash is electronic meaning the speed sensors are the same and will work with each other. Pre '94s require you to either somehow swap the old mechanical sensor in the new transfer case or re-use the original transfer case all together. Most people find the second option easier as the aluminum corrodes the sensor to the body of the case, which is what I found when installing a '98 transmission into an '88 with. It's one thing a lot of people miss when swapping different year transmissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmanpath Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Wow, sure glad I signed up, Thanks guys...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRich Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 So any R50 5 speed will fit in a WD21 and from 96 on up the fill hole was in the correct location? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhornet Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 speed sensor still has nothing to do with the tranny with the transfer case yes but not the tranny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 So any R50 5 speed will fit in a WD21 and from 96 on up the fill hole was in the correct location? James Yes. Automatics and manuals alike. You are correct, the problem with the fill hole was with the WD transmissions, but it's fixed by either relocating the fill hole or filling the transmission from the top, through the access panel where the center console is. Karman, you may notice during your swap a sensor that's attached to the bell housing of the newer '96 transmission. Don't worry about it, WDs didn't use this sensor so feel free to cut the wiring off. You could remove it, but you'd be left with a hole to fill. Another thing you might come across is a steel block, bolted to a rubber insulator on the bottom side of the transfer case (assuming the transfer case is coming with it). That's a mount for a cross member on the R50s only, again you can feel free to remove it as it doesn't attach to anything on the WD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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