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by twinblown
Wed Sep 22, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: P0430 and my fix
Replies: 10
Views: 2451

Re: P0430 and my fix

I purchased a pair of sensor extensions. I did bank two since it had been throwing a PO430 for a very long time. Glad to report its been a week and no more CEL :D
I bought these and fitted perfectly with no modifications, plug and play

https://www.ebay.com/itm/112916139432
by twinblown
Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: A/C randomly turns off
Replies: 1
Views: 1918

Re: A/C randomly turns off

If your electric fan motor is defective the ECM will cut off the AC compressor. Once temps. drop as you move it will start the compressor again. happens more frequent in stop and go traffice. This Happened to me as I noticed the fan motor was starting intermitently as I would bump it on top with my ...
by twinblown
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Should the heater pipe be a preventative maintenance part?
Replies: 38
Views: 10595

Re: Should the heater pipe be a preventative maintenance part?

Yes this heater pipe is a poor design by Nissan :evil: . When this happened to me It litteraly exploded in front of me and got hot coolant on my face and upper body , talk bout a hell of a surprise! I just happened to be looking and feeling because i thought i had seen traces of coolant and BOOM!! W...
by twinblown
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Should I change trans and diff fluid?
Replies: 6
Views: 3004

Re: Should I change trans and diff fluid?

I just did my first rear differential fluid change at 257,000 miles. Fluid did not look so bad but it did have a lot of metal shavings and the magnet was full of shavings and sludge. I used used AMALIE ELIXIR full synthetic 75W90 for $8 a quart ...so far so good cant be that!
by twinblown
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: The end of my 05 timing chain story
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Re: The end of my 05 timing chain story

Indeed it is. I did not want to get into a car payment for 4-5 years again. :lol:
by twinblown
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:20 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: nipple broke, recomend budget radiator
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Re: nipple broke, recomend budget radiator

Got it. I went ahead and ordered it a few days back along with upper and lower hoses. Started to disassemble yesterday morning and all parts arrived in the afternoon just in time to put it all together. Overall not such a bad job. For all you Do it your selfers its easier if your emove the skid plat...
by twinblown
Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: nipple broke, recomend budget radiator
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

Re: nipple broke, recomend budget radiator

Thanks Ill look into rock auto. Aside from CFS what about TYC or Denso? I somehow remember reading a while back that CFS rads had problems and were failing ....any truth to that?
by twinblown
Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:11 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: nipple broke, recomend budget radiator
Replies: 5
Views: 1215

nipple broke, recomend budget radiator

well most likely due to age the nipple on my original 05 radiator neck broke. Ive got a temporary fix on it with zip tie and plastic jb weld, lol. It's time to replace the radiator and im looking for recomends. looking to spend under $120. Im gonna keep the bypass so dont care much for a high qualit...
by twinblown
Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: The end of my 05 timing chain story
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

The end of my 05 timing chain story

About a month ago and at 257,000 miles my timing chain tensioner shoes finally gave way and really got very loud. I drove about 15 miles home and parked it. Called dealer and they gave me an estimate for a complete chain kit replacement so I said ok. Drove the car there another 15 miles being afraid...
by twinblown
Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Nissan oil filters $6.66 w Free shipping
Replies: 4
Views: 992

Re: Nissan oil filters $6.66 w Free shipping

Thanks,purchase a couple :D
by twinblown
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:27 pm
Forum: R51 General Chat
Topic: is the windshield supposed to have the solar tint on top?
Replies: 4
Views: 4604

My 05 has it. Maybe late model ones got deleted? I like it and helps a lot on those days facing the sun.
by twinblown
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Squealing belt/pulley at idle or low rpm
Replies: 8
Views: 3735

[/quote]They didn't update the tensioner[/quote]
I thought they did since the TSB called for a new part number for the tensonier
by twinblown
Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Battery voltage gauge drops when I turn on Fog lights
Replies: 3
Views: 2438

Not sure how many amps. fog lights draw but could be normal, these alternators have a feature called "load response control" which help alleviate torque on the engine when certain electrical loads are seen by the alternator therefore applying a smooth volt- amp transition no matter how hea...
by twinblown
Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:35 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Squealing belt/pulley at idle or low rpm
Replies: 8
Views: 3735

I used a gates and did not have good luck , the squeal came back after 20k miles and I did have the updated tensioner. Went with a Dayco belt and so far no squeal.
by twinblown
Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: 2010 Pathfinder P0940 Code Cam Position Sensor ?
Replies: 14
Views: 5408

It is not very hard, all you need is a 10mm wrench. You will need to work from the top of the engine and kind of lay on it while feeling by hand. The plug removal is a little tricky, search youtube for some good videos. The driver side is easier than passenger side, replace both and go with oem ones...

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