1992 pathfinder 4x4 needing transmission

[Nismosentra1]

I have a 1992 pathfinder 4x4 which I got free due to a faulty transmission,  I was able to find one and install....now when I drive it in D range it's seems like it has a torque converter stall, like won't barely pull hills etc....if I drop it to manual 2 and shift to D at the top of 2nd ,that way seems fine....guessing this trans is no good either...so what tranny's will work and what EXACTLY do I need?

Edited June 8, 2024 by Nismosentra1

[adamzan]

Any auto 4x4 transmission from 1988-2004 VG powered truck/suv will work. So that's Xterra, Frontier, Pathfinder, Hardbody pickup. If you are getting one from a newer Xterra/Frontier with the Supercharged engine you will need the flywheel to go with it as the bolt pattern is different on the torque converter. Reuse the 1992 dipstick as well. Other than that they are pretty much a bolt in swap.

 

But you might want to check if it isn't running properly first, check the timing, etc to make sure you don't waste your time.

Edited June 10, 2024 by adamzan

[evsuarez98pathfinder]

On 6/9/2024 at 4:59 PM, adamzan said:

Any auto 4x4 transmission from 1988-2004 VG powered truck/suv will work. So that's Xterra, Frontier, Pathfinder, Hardbody pickup. If you are getting one from a newer Xterra/Frontier with the Supercharged engine you will need the flywheel to go with it as the bolt pattern is different on the torque converter. Reuse the 1992 dipstick as well. Other than that they are pretty much a bolt in swap.

 

But you might want to check if it isn't running properly first, check the timing, etc to make sure you don't waste your time.

does this same thing apply with Manuals as well I have a 1993 4x4?? 

[adamzan]

It should. The wd21 (87-95)  have a defect where the fill plug is too low so it may have damage from being run low on fluid. The gear ratios to differ slightly but you may not notice or care.