The Nissan Path

Hi, All,
I'm a newbie to this forum, and I decided to join since I've "inherited" the responsibility of keeping my wife's '93 Pathfinder safe and road legal. I'm fairly competent mechanically, but this is my first encounter with a Pathfinder, and I've the feeling that I'm going to need lotsahelp . So, I'm glad to be with you, and I'm going to start by reading lots of the current threads.

Cheers,

Mike

welcome

welcome

Thank you, both, for your welcomes, and now to the serious bit!!

I'm looking after a 1993 Pathfinder, V6, and according to the Haynes manual it has adjustable shocks.

Right, how are they adjusted?
I know that there is a fancy switch on the centre console which indicates SPORT or TOURING, but how do I know if it does anything?

What changes in the shock from SPORT to TOURING? Is there an on-board compressor that adjusts the pressure in the shock, or what?

Should I feel a difference in ride after changing from one setting to the other?

Still on suspension, or maybe steering, when going very slowly, on full lock there is a grinding sound. It doesn't appear to come from the hydraulic system, but is more of a metal to metal sound. Any suggestions of the cause, please, because I am reluctant to get beneath the vehicle when it is in DRIVE!

Many thanks for any suggestions and help.

Best regards to all,

Mike

Moderators,
Please move this post to Geriatric: Sorry, "What was I looking for?", if appropriate.