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mbrianc

Hello guys!

The ECT on my 02 pathfinder 4x4 has tested bad. The resistance is measuring too low, and it is reporting temps too high at start measured with my obd tool.

I see where it is located on the fsm, but I don't see a procedure for replacement. Does the intake have to be removed for access?

mbrianc

Well Dammit.

I thought that fixed the noise but it has returned. I cannot seem to pinpoint the source of this racket. It does seem to be more pronounced inside the cabin than under the hood. It happens at idle at different times.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The fan clutch did fix the ...

mbrianc

No timing belt. It has chains. Pretty solid setup from what I have heard on the 02. Though I have read about wear issues on the polyurethane bushings in the guides on some of the other year models.

Timing chains are generally designed to last the life of the engine. 60k sounds wrong to me.

mbrianc

Thank you!!

Does the pulley have a bearing that needs replacing also? Or should it be just the clutch? Also, what is a good brand of clutch to buy? I have been burnt by some aftermarket parts before.

mbrianc

Hello all!

I have a problem with my 02 pathfinder 3.5 4x4. I started hearing a whining noise from what I am assuming is one of the pulleys. Since I knew that the a/c clutch was chirping at times intermittently, I decided to change the a/c clutch bearing.

While that resolved the chirping noise ...

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