Grumpy Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 (edited) A driver in Charleston, SC ran a red light the other night, and my daughter's beloved 94 Pathfinder is no more. She's fine, but mighty pissed at losing a great 94, with 92,000 miles on it, and no mechnical issues. I found a '97 today to put her in, and it has a small issue - the brake light is on in the dash. I worked the e-brake handle a few times, but the light is still on. Any ideas? Also, at what point is the timing belt due on a '97? Any other tips on 97s? The FAQ doesn't list too many problem areas. Thanks Edited March 6, 2005 by Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 The new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 camera phone - what can I tell ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 (edited) The 97 is in good shape, but I'm going to miss the real frame in the 94. Oh well - life goes on. Edited March 6, 2005 by Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Sorry to hear of the Pathy's demise and glad your daughter emerged unscathed. Try filling the brake fluid reservoir. The dash light comes on when the fluid gets too low in my '87 . I believe 105k miles for the timing belt with that year Pathy (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 sorry to hear about the truck grumpy, you've got a great set of genes there 0.0 Glad to hear she's o.k.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Is she single? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 /\ :snicker: I'm closer... (and better looking) Sorry to hear about the accident, and I'm glad she wasn't hurt ! You can always buy new metal... A 97 eh ?? You couldn't find a pre 96 in good shape ? But then maybe it isnt worth the trouble and she doesn't "wheel" a lot... I dont know much about 96+ pathys; I just wanted to say sorry, and I'm glad your daughter is OK... Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93blkpathr Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Glad to hear everyone's OK I would see if your manifold bolts are still under warranty (assuming you're still under 100k) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 Glad to hear everyone's OK I would see if your manifold bolts are still under warranty (assuming you're still under 100k) The 97's have exhaust stud issues too? f@#$ ! I prefer the look of the 95s and earlier, and the full frames they have, but I read that the 95s and earlier may have problems with survivable crush space after rollovers, so I wanted to put her in a 96 or later. She [hopefully] isn't off road too much. Maybe on the beaches down south. As far as her looks go, I'd feel better about if she weighed 300 lbs, but so it goes. If you see her and she reaches into her handbag, she's probably coming out with a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 If you see her and she reaches into her handbag, she's probably coming out with a gun. I think I'm in love.... Don't worry though, I can respect any father who calls HIMSELF Grumpy... It lets you know right where you stand !! I never heard about roll over issues in pre '96 but that certainly doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Wow, I think I confused myself !! Anywho, one of my main goals in life it to NOT roll my truck, but then you never know what happens. As a motorcycle rider I feel pretty darn safe in it though... I explained to a doctor who told me that I heal very well, "Practice, lots of practice..." No need for your daughter to go there... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowOSU Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 Now I was under the impression on a 97 the BRAKE(!) light was solely in reference to the parking brake as I believe there is also a fluid light. One night off road I came over a bump and high centered and think I bent my parking brake line as I have to really push it down to get that light to turn off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 i remember when you got her that truck... darn.. mine is just like it... good to hear your daughter is fine well, she'll have an air bag in the new one.... any salvegable parts worth the trouble??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 i remember when you got her that truck... darn.. mine is just like it... good to hear your daughter is fine well, she'll have an air bag in the new one.... any salvegable parts worth the trouble??? Definitely. If I can find out from State Farm what junkyard it's going to, I'll post it. It has a fairly new in perfect condition MP3 player, 4 Goodyear tires with 90% tread, a tranny cooler, and the engine and transmission are fine, at 92,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardwaretoad Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 How's the frame, grumpy? That looks like it's mostly cosmetic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 That looks salvageable?? no??? frame bent? Shame. glad yer daughter is ok though!! Congrats on the new Pathy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 (edited) It's fixable, but the price of the fix exceeds the book value of the car. When the at-fault insurance carrier settles, they want the car for it's salvage value to help regain a little bit of their loss. I need to get her into another car pronto, for once they settle with me, the rental car provided has to go back within three days, or else I have to start paying for it. She's 1,000 miles from home, so I can't practically loan her my car while we fix the 94. You're always behind the 8 ball in an accident, no matter who is at fault. Edited March 8, 2005 by Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 That sucks to dump that truck. I'm certain it has less structural damage than what I did to mine 2 months ago, and while I still have some work to do, it drives ok and has most parts for $1735 so far, probably $2200 when I'm done. Yours would be perfect for a fixer project !! Maybe see what the junkyard would sell it for... ?? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 I bet you could find some buyers for the nerf bars and lego wheels at least, let alone the engine, tranny, interior, glass, ...... etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 i surely wouldn't mind a few parts from it but SC is pretty far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted March 13, 2005 Author Share Posted March 13, 2005 (edited) State Farm (the at-fault party's carrier) told the body shop it was a total. Two weeks later, State Farm decides they want to fix it. I've already bought a replacement. My brother wants to buy the 94. I did a little googling on State Farm's practices. They aren't exactly the kind of company I'd be proud to work for. Among a very lengthy list of questionable practices, they recently lost a 23 year, 145 million dollar law suit filed by a former customer that they tried to screw. Edited March 13, 2005 by Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowOSU Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Insurance companies suck, I have been pretty fortunate with USAA, but alot of my civilian friends have not faired so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Ouch! Damn, I hope that my 98 stands upright like that...that truck clearly took a beating and the damaged stayed localized...gotta love old steel!!! Glad all is well with the daughter, LOL about PRECISE's GRUMPY comment. I too would say get your girl (truck) back and fix'er up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeky907 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 (edited) MAN!!... that looks almost exactly like what happened to my wife's 94....LAST WEEK!!! http://home.gci.net/~thingsnot2do/twins/DCP07389.JPG Front Closeup http://home.gci.net/~thingsnot2do/twins/DCP07393.JPG side Right into the side of a 91 subaru station wagon.... punk kid pulled outa the sears parkinglot infront of me in mommey's suby... You arent by chance interested in parting with the front and rear differentials are ya??? and the trans if its a manual? - Geeky907 Edited December 10, 2005 by Geeky907 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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