The Nissan Path

porksoda wrote:No the Armada's did not have the issue because they v8's which use a different radiator.

smj999smj wrote:Radiators prone to failure usually have the part numbers 21460-EA200, 21460-EA215 or 21460-EA265, which are the original radiator part numbers. The part # is located on a Calsonic sticker on the top tank of the radiator. If it's a different number, like 21460-9CA2E, it has likely been replaced or if there is no sticker or a non-Calsonic sticker on the top tank, it is likely an aftermarket replacement, which is fine.
If you have an original radiator, you can either replace it or bypass the internal trans cooler of the radiator. Bypassing will remove the flow of trans fluid through the radiator cooler, passing only through the auxiliary trans cooler (which comes on all North American R51 Pathfinders from the factory). This method takes away the warming abilities of the radiator's cooler and in extreme cases, could sacrifice some cooling ability. Replacing the radiator retains the function of the radiator's integral cooler and aftermarket radiators, as well as the updated Nissan radiators, have not been prone to the cooler failures.
Options for radiators are wide spread. The genuine Nissan replacement is close to $450. The Nissan "Key Value" radiator and CSF all-aluminum radiators are $350. Spectra-Premium is one of the more popular, aftermarket choices and goes for $110+shipping at Rockauto.com. Ebay has new, aftermarket radiators for as low as $50. Most of the aftermarket radiators, including Canadian brand, Spectra-Premium are made in China, but the quality of those units has been pretty good.
Other issues common on 2008 Pathfinders include faulty fuel sending units and some have upper timing chains that may start to whine and require replacement.
The Sequoia is a very different animal than the R51 Pathfinder. It is much larger and similar year will be more expensive. It is heavier and has greater towing capacity and the interior is cavernous compared to the Pathfinder. It has two engine options, but they are both V8's, the 4.7L and the 5.7L. The Armada would be a better match to the Sequoia for comparison purposes. The Pathfinder should be compared to the 4Runner.

philou13 wrote:

smj999smj wrote:Radiators prone to failure usually have the part numbers 21460-EA200, 21460-EA215 or 21460-EA265, which are the original radiator part numbers. The part # is located on a Calsonic sticker on the top tank of the radiator. If it's a different number, like 21460-9CA2E, it has likely been replaced or if there is no sticker or a non-Calsonic sticker on the top tank, it is likely an aftermarket replacement, which is fine.
If you have an original radiator, you can either replace it or bypass the internal trans cooler of the radiator consultant SEO Paris. Bypassing will remove the flow of trans fluid through the radiator cooler, passing only through the auxiliary trans cooler (which comes on all North American R51 Pathfinders from the factory). This method takes away the warming abilities of the radiator's cooler and in extreme cases, could sacrifice some cooling ability. Replacing the radiator retains the function of the radiator's integral cooler and aftermarket radiators, as well as the updated Nissan radiators, have not been prone to the cooler failures.
Options for radiators are wide spread. The genuine Nissan replacement is close to $450. The Nissan "Key Value" radiator and CSF all-aluminum radiators are $350. Spectra-Premium is one of the more popular, aftermarket choices and goes for $110+shipping at Rockauto.com. Ebay has new, aftermarket radiators for as low as $50. Most of the aftermarket radiators, including Canadian brand, Spectra-Premium are made in China, but the quality of those units has been pretty good.
Other issues common on 2008 Pathfinders include faulty fuel sending units and some have upper timing chains that may start to whine and require replacement.
The Sequoia is a very different animal than the R51 Pathfinder. It is much larger and similar year will be more expensive. It is heavier and has greater towing capacity and the interior is cavernous compared to the Pathfinder. It has two engine options, but they are both V8's, the 4.7L and the 5.7L. The Armada would be a better match to the Sequoia for comparison purposes. The Pathfinder should be compared to the 4Runner.

Thank you for these tips and a very happy new year to you. This will allow me to repair my car.