neilca Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 My name is Neil, I live in a suburbs of NW Atlanta and going to retire as an Engineer for a large aerospace firm this year. I am not only an Engineer but also a Welder and Machinist too, which turns out to be a dangerous combination. I have been road racing cars via the SCCA for over 40 years. I have two National Championships as a crew chief on a GT4 car. Currently, I am driving a Radical Prosport on track days. Married with one daughter who will be going to UGA this fall. I was approached by a coworker to see if I was interested in a 1999 Pathfinder with a bad transmission. At first he wanted too much for the vehicle considering it needed an automatic gearbox. I turned down the vehicle at first. I drive a 350Z everyday and I thought it would be good to have a 4 wheel drive vehicle to go to the gun club since it is down a dirt road. So I started looking for a Land Rover. Time went by and I never really found what I was looking for. I happened to be talking to the fellow that owned the Pathfinder one day and he mentioned he had reduced his price to a value I could live with, so I brought it home. Glad I did, Nissan parts are a lot cheaper than Land Rover. First up fix the transmission..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrote Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Welcome to our little corner of the internet. I come from Subarus, and like you, was excited and surprised to see just how cheap these things are to keep running. I'm sure you're aware, but pics make us happy. Both of your Pathy and your race car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailo123 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Glad you're happy with your decision! I hope you enjoy your stay here. Also, don't forget to post pics of your ride =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilca Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 I do have pictures, but could not figure out how to post them on this site. I checked the stickeys but nothing stuck out. Can you point me in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Upload them on PhotoBucket or similar... And copy and paste the IMG code... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 IIRC it was the direct link until the last forum update, now it wants the direct link--or at least that's how I've been doing it. I host on Photobucket (which is a steaming pile, I may change hosts at some point if I find something better), click the picture of a tree above the text box (between the hyperlink tools and the < >), paste the direct link, and it shows up. Good luck with the trans! And enjoy the fact that you don't have Lucas electronics to contend with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilca Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Well here goes, first the race car [/url]">http:// Edited May 8, 2017 by neilca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilca Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Now the Pathfinder The interior and exterior are in great shape, the mechanicals are in need. I can do mechanicals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Wow, the pathy looks very clean. You need a lift on the little red car, won't get very far in the woods with it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teixeira Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailo123 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Woah, thanks for delivering us the photos! Your pathy looks great, and the race car even more so! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92SEPathFindr Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Good thing about the 99 pathfinder, is any transmission from a 96-2000 pathfinder or 2000-2004 Xterra will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilca Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 My plan is to rebuild the transmission. I had already pulled the valve body and replaced the solenoids hoping that was the problem. While I was in there I installed a Transgo shift/fix kit. So now I will go in and replace the other wear parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Even better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 welcome..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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