Nissan: 1995 Pathfinder questions

Stephen Niece wrote:
 

Best quess is a bad tach. I'd be looking for a junkyard one as I bet a new
nissan one is expencive.
 

Yes but ussually is a sign of a worn hinge.
 

Yep but then the door gap might be off.

 

That's not a simple fix like on a chevy V8! Many times it's caused by
clogged oil passages/jets from lack of oil changes.
 

Is it when the clutch is pushed in or let out in Neutral? If the latter,
it's the transmission bearings not the clutch. The tranny bearings are a
-much- more common problem. Another hint is the tranny is quieter in 4th
gear than any of the others. I've never seen a release bearing on a nissan
noisy enough to hear inside the car. I've seen lots of noisy pilot
bushings, they make a squeeling noise when they are dry.


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"Steve" <com> wrote in message
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Steve wrote: 

Yeah, that's kind of what I figured. Nissan quoted the dealer about
$300 for the part, but like you say, I'm inclined to try and find one in
a scrap yard.
 

Fair enough, it's not a huge deal, and not unsurprising given that the
car is 8 years old. Again, it may be something that I try to find a set
of replacement hinges.
 

They said they were going to fix it in any case, so as long as the noise
is gone when I collect the car, I'll have to consider it repaired.
 

Today it seemed to happen when the clutch was transitioning, and didn't
happen all the time. Once the clutch was let out, the noise was gone.
I asked if it was the throwout bearing, but he was insistent that it
wasn't the throwout bearing. Perhaps it's the pilot bushing as you
mentioned? It also does not happen all the time, although we can
duplicate it without too much difficulty. Once again, if the noise is
still there when we pick it up, I'll be having them fix it before we
take 'delivery'.

In general the truck seems to be in very good condition, rides better
than anything else in the price range, is a 5 speed. I guess you're
taking a chance with any used vehicle, but I feel more comfortable with
this car than with the Explorers and Blazers that we were comparing it to.

Thanks for the help!
Stephen

Well, HAVE to is a strong word I suppose, but in the price range we're
shopping in, it seems to be the best of the bunch. Explorers with
perpetual Check Engine lights, uncertain suspension noises, and
automatic transmissions. Why, does it sound like a bad choice? At this
point, so long as the transmission and engine problems are fixed when I
go to pick it up, I'll be satisfied.

Stephen

iBuyMinis.Us wrote:
 

Stephen yes when compared to Explorer of this same Vintage this truck will
be heads above shoulder.

Only reason that I asked the question is that I am very selective when it
comes to buying used vehicles and generally shy away from those with issues
like these as they indicate general lack of maintenance.

I could be way off track here though but my thoughts are free nonetheless.

Good luck.

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"Stephen Niece" <ca> wrote in message
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I do sincerely appreciate the input, and if we had more time to shop,
then I probably would pass over this vehicle. I don't like that we're
under a bit of a time crunch, but have a new baby in the house, and my
wife's 96 Lada Niva has given up on us. We would have preferred to wait
and do some serious looking before getting something well down the road,
but when it comes down to it, unforetunately just don't have that
opportunity. FWIW, the truck is going to get a complete fluid change
the moment we drive it off the lot, so we can at least start treating it
properly.

Thanks for your help.
Stephen

iBuyMinis.Us wrote:
 

Just trying to be that "friend" that you are supposed to take along when you
shop for used cars.

But a Nissan for sure is a far better bet and one I will chose in a crunch.

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"Stephen Niece" <ca> wrote in message
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will 
it 
issues 
nonetheless. 

Stephen Niece <ca> wrote in
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Don't know if they had it fixed by that model year(I have a 92SE),
but check about the exhaust manifold bolts. If they are the ones
that WILL end up breaking, and haven't all been replaced, I'd
take that into consideration.

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