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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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So here's the deal:
I just got back from the tranny shop where I had brought our '92 Pathfinder to check transmission problem - delay into reverse. The problem is internal and will require a rebuild ![]() ![]() So that's it. If we decide that we are keeping the vehicle (which we likely will), we'll be fixing it - - again. I guess I just have to start putting $500 away every year to afford another rebuild in 4 years. Thanks for listening. I guess one good thing about all of this is - - - - this is POST 100!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe!
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Damn man that sux!
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~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - 1986 Chevy Custom SWB *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods ![]() www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84 |
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That s$cks man.
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In case any of you are wondering what my avatar is a picture of, I apologize, the small picture does not do the mod justice.
Last summer I painted the inside of my gauge housing with chrome to try and brighten the dashlights. The effect was dramatic. Mike (Swervin) was kind enough to post it on his website - thanks Mike - where you can see the "before" and "after" better, and get a description of what I did. http://www.73-87.com/garage/dashlights.htm So that's that ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe!
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i knew
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~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - 1986 Chevy Custom SWB *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods ![]() www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84 |
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You get what you pay for
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I think it's time to get it repaired and sell it. I say fix it first because you won't be able to anything out of it if you don't. 4 years just isn't enough time for me to even think about keeping it.
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It's a great vehicle for travelling. For camping locally, we take the Chevy. But for longer distances, we remove the rear seats, throw on a car top carrier and drive. And according to a number of people who have seen this vehicle, they all say the engine is in great shape, despite it's mileage. And to be honest, it's been quite reliable, and since I do most mechanical work myself, it hasn't cost us that much (except for the tranny). So, we will obviously have to make some choices. I certainly appreciate and respect your advice. Thanks. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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We are going through the same thing with our '96 Dodge Ram. It screches in reverse and the RPM limiter work intermitantly. It is slipping and doesn't like to shift out of 1st. The shops around here are being d*cks about everything.
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Winterpeg Manisnowba, Canada
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![]() Have you thought about a used tranny?? Hopefully it will work better if and when it ever gets warmer. What ever happened to global warming and El Nino?? ![]()
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Our 95 Pathfinder trans just went out as well. 80K on it. $2,600 to fix. Trans shop said they see very few of them. I guess I got the lemon.....lol
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Texas
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I agree try to find a used tranny and sell it off. Should be cheaper and save some $$$ for a new truck.
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2600 for a new tranny...that would be a sold vehicle!! dayum!!
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Here's the latest in my saga... I did a little more calling around (remember quoted prices are Canadian - US equivalent is approx 2/3). A used tranny with approx. 150K miles = $1150 + installation A used tranny with approx. 80K miles = $1425 + installation So I called the Nissan Dealer to get the price of a Factory rebuilt unit - $2500 - I was shocked. I expected it to be much more. I asked the parts guy if these trannys have problems. He says "Nope, just the reverse seal..." Well duh, that's been my problem twice now. So he quotes me approx. $1400 to install a new seal kit. 1 yr/20,000km warranty. So my question is: Why has Nissan not addressed this problem and developed a better seal???? I think I'm leaning towards getting the dealer to replace the seals for $1400. I love my ![]() |
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