Engine Swap/New Parts

[Guest ReefDog]

Hey all. I'm lookin at buyin this 95 Pathfinder se 4x4. It's got 241k miles on it. And I know that Nissans hold their value really well as well as run for a long time. I was wondering if anyone knows, though, about how much a newer engine with less miles on it would cost and where I could get one. Also, lookin at gettin or makin a new exhaust for it if i buy it. any suggestions?

Edited June 6, 2005 by ReefDog

[88pathoffroad]

I'd say if it runs allright, doesn't smoke and still passes emissions after fixing any problems, leave it alone. Just give 'er some love in the form of a new timing belt, oil change, water pump, etc. Find out if any previous owners have had anything else done to it, too.

[k9sar]

got mine with under 80k on it from a junkyard for under 800 bucks.

[lgranch]

I hope you check out everything on this pathy. Like the exhaust bolts, floor pan rust and frame rot.

[MaritimeMan]

As far as the engine goes, you can find em all over. They inmport low mile engine from Japan all the time. I got mine for about $750 with 30k on it. You just need to look around and hope you city has a dealer.

[patzx300]

If anyone is looking for a VG30 I have one out of a 88 300ZX that I totally rebuilt. It has new rings, connecting rod bearings, all new gaskets and the valves have been relapped. New timing belt, water pump, cam seals and tensioner. I had originally got the engine to put in my 84 720 but it is just a pipe dream now. It is the longer snout version so it will fit newer models and I have also put larger 10 mm studs in to replace the 8mm studs that always break on the exhaust manifolds.

[Mr. Pickles]

If the engine runs fine, doesn't smoke, leak, etc., I wouldn't mess with it above normal maintenance. It most likely will continue to do so. If its still going fine at this point, its comforatble with its age, so why open a can of worms? If it develops a bad habit or blows at some point, then its time to start pouring the money fountain.