Cuong Nguyen Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Maybe they use their fluid a lot? No idea. Mine are original too and are still working well. Seals went and rusted away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy92Pathy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) took off the tire carrier......haven't used it on over a month......mounted the CB antenna in the tire mount place!!!!! pics to follow!!!!! Edited July 19, 2011 by Meandmy92Pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Replaced the window motor on the driver window. The motor was actually working fine, but the rubber damper that couples the gear to the drive shaft was destroyed. Luckily I had a spare rear door to pull the motor from. I also used the opportunity to replace the speaker in that door. I replaced the other side over a year ago, but never got around to the driver side. FYI - the motor from the rear driver door has the correct mounting and connector, but the polarity is reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Put a new air freshener in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Watched it get rained on with the sunroof open. My front fluid pump went out a while back, but I just popped it open, cleaned it out, polished the commutator, oiled the bushings, and put it back into service. It's worked pretty well since. The fluid gets into the bushings after a while and seizes them up, but it's nothing a little machine oil, sandpaper, and brute force can't fix. (If you can't find a new pump, why not hack in one from something else? Just change over the plug and you should be fine.) Edited July 19, 2011 by Slartibartfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zibi Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Didn't actually do anything to it today, but take advantage of running my stock wheels to put my duratracs onto stock Toyota 4runner aluminium rims, saved about 7lbs per tire. Bought a bunch of impact sockets as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I didn't do it today, but I replaced all the link bushings in the rear end with poly split ones. I did it at a friend's shop w/ a lift and it still whupped me. Maybe I did it the hard way or maybe I'm getting old and feeble but I don't think it's a job I'd try to tackle in the driveway. I used a 60,000lb press and an acetylene torch to get the old ones out and had to use a come-along to shift the axle around a few times to get the links lined back up. Lotsa work but she's smooth and predictable over railroad crossings now, no more wandering. I've got all new inner and outer TRE's ready to go in once my creaking joints and ruptured muscles heal up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Oil change! 125,908 miles Out: Pennzoil Yellow Bottle 10W-40 / Purolator PureONE PL14610, used for 2745 miles In: Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-40 / Mobil 1 Extended Performance M1-110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just switched to high mileage 5W30 Mobil One in my sentra, the ticking at start up was getting annoying. PF , heard it start when my wife drove it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) I don't understand why people use high mileage oil, I have never once used it and have 365,000k with no oil burning or leaking . I think its a gimmick. And it never stopped my friends car from losing oil lol. Edited July 25, 2011 by adamzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) What do they put in high mileage oil anyway? I run 20w-50 in my car (not my pathy) because otherwise it burns oil like crazy. I figure I'm just stopping the burning and sacrificing the engine, but I don't think I'm going to reinsure it when it expires this month so... Edited July 25, 2011 by sewebster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feyded Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 'Special conditioners' to help keep your seals from drying out or failing prematurely. I ran High Mileage once in my F-150, didnt notice it do anything special so I went back to regular Amsoil. Results may vary though, I certainly dont have the testing to verify its snake oil by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Generally, high mileage oils contain a more robust additive package (more detergents, etc) than their "normal" equivalent. Some have had luck with high-mileage oils and they may take a few oil changes to have any affect. I've read of situations where a particular brand of high-mileage oil did nothing for a leak, but then a different brand slowed it. HM oils are usually on the thicker side of their grade as well (so a 30wt oil would be barely below a 40wt oil before shearing). I'd imagine HM oil is intended for smaller leaks; if your engine burns a quart every 200 miles HM oil ain't gonna help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Got into a fist fight with my transmission while trying to removed it....It won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmyers23 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I stole an idea from nunya and painted my corner lights. I am going to paint the grill too just as soon as I get more paint. I used Duplicolor Perfect match champagne pearl. It is almost the same color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarehouseRat Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 ^ pathy looks silver light looks white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy92Pathy Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Told her to remain calm, the quick disco's would be here tomorrow!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 another week of vacation and finally I am dedicated to fix the pathy that is in need.. so, yesterday : remove the drums, grinded the rust and repainted. changed all the springs with new ones and put some anti-seized where the shoes rub. looks good at the back now. Removed my rock sliders and brought them to be sandblasted and galvanized. Eventhough they never touched the trail (I have hdpe plastic for the rubbing part), they rusted everywhere... So I hesitated between powder coated and galvanize. I followed my welder advice.. Since galvanize is a process where the parts gets dipped into the liquid, the advantage is that it will be protected inside and out... pictures to come. today : dismantled the hub and rotor. removed the inner and outer bearings with grease seal. The bearing races are a little marked, so I will be changing them... just need to figure out the best way to do this... first time for me... more to come... S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teixeira Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Put some Diesel in it: 20 euros = 15 liters Edited July 25, 2011 by teixeira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edicer2 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 headers finally came! truck goes to the exhaust shop tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejin4499 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 FINALY GOT HIM SMOGED!!!!!! Been trying for 5 months. o2 = .2 HC = 25ppm @ 15mph and 1ppm @ 25mph CO = .02% @ a5mph and 0% @ 25mph NOX = 38 ppm @ 15mph and 4ppm @ 25mph HURRRAAAAAYYYYYYY BEER oops I mean HURRAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY PATHFINDER!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thought about putting my "bike rack" on... Didn't feel like digging it kit from under the Escort. Then thought about stopping for gas on my way to work... Meh, maby later. Wondered if I put my windows up when it started to rain... refilled my coffee cup instead. Thought again on my way home abou stopping for gas... Tomorrows another day and it's downhill TO work. So in other words... Not a thing. Wonder if my windows are up now actually... I can see my sunroof and wings are open from here. Temperatures too nice inside to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Well since I can't find another Carello light for my grille I will have to start looking for a truck grille and some truck corner lights, and I need to get the exterra roof rack installed so I can take it back off to paint it, once I decide what color it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Got his pig out finally! Worst transmission I have ever pulled, clutch was toast around the input shaft and wouldnt let go. Had to hook a come along to my hitch and keep pressure on it while I wiggled and hit it with a hammer. Also, wish I knew about the sensor on top of the bellhousing... ohwell just need to fix it now also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Found the ever-so-elusive cupholder / armrest for my 95 SE! In a spur of the moment of, oh hell, why don't I pull off this busy hiway and just take a looksee in the pick-a-part I was passing by, I found it! Best 5 bucks I spent on my truck evah!...well...besides that sunroof shade that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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