sparkyboy Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I think I have found the source of most of these problems with the broken exhaust manifold studs and corresponding leaks. The exhaust hangers on the transmission and frame have failed. These hangers have simple bonded rubber to metal insulators that break loose on all the Pathfinders I have seen. When these hangers fail there is extreme pressure on the exhaust manifold studs and they eventually break. Engine flexing and vibration cause this stress on the studs. The fix is to fix or replace both hangers. The factory hangers will probably fail again. I have successfully repaired mine by removing them, clamping and drilling thru the metal hangers and insulator and then putting a carriage bolt thru and backing it with a spring. The sprinng keeps the rubber insulator under pressure and still allows some flex. This fix has worked on my 1992 for many years and I have had NO problems. I hope this help more folks avoid these problems. I would recommend all owners check these hangers. Sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Interesting!! Any chance of a pic or two of the "fix"? How you did it etc. Step by step would help allot of folks on here Good job my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The one on my transfer case has been missing for years. I don't even know how I would mount it to the new pipe I have, as it didn't come with a place for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 That's a good theory but they don't only break on Pathfinders. The ultimate fix is to drill them out to 10mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byob Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 The problem with the 8mm studs is that they are too weak to handle the contractions from hot to cold expansion. Your theory is correct on the Titans and Armadas cracking the rear of the manifolds because of a relief cut in the rear bank flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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