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by suzook
Sat Dec 19, 2015 7:26 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Possible new 2009 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

disallow wrote:It will lead to a failed chain eventually.
Are these interference engines??
by suzook
Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Possible new 2009 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

Listen for the timing chain "whine." 2005-2010 were not only subject to the potential radiator cooler failure, but also the upper timing chains wearing through the tensioner "faces." It doesn't occur on every one, but it does occur. OK, Thanks. Is this more of an annoyance? Or d...
by suzook
Tue Dec 15, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Possible new 2009 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

I plan on checking the fluid, along with how transmission shifts. From what I have read, once the fluid is contaminated, the tranny goes very quick. Any other things I should check? This truck will basically be my snow vehicle, along with using it when needing a truck. Probably 1 or 2 thousand miles...
by suzook
Tue Dec 15, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Possible new 2009 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 3721

Possible new 2009 owner

Possibly buying a 2009 pathfinder with 130k miles. 2ND owner. He purchased it 2 years old with 20k miles. I am not concerned about motor, but the Trans. It has original Radiator. I will check trans fluid for any signs of coolant. If its free of coolant, and drives and shifts as it should, I will pro...

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