My sunroof started to leak after that last big rainstorm.  The wtaer leak is
around the right front corner on the passenger side.  My 2002 Xterra has a
flip-up sunroof.  Has anyone had this problem and fixed it...if so, can you
share your fix with me?

Thanks in advance!

My wife banged up the front of my Xterra Last Wed.  I decided to repair myself. 
After pricing all factory parts with the dealer where I get an employee discount
It was going to be around $800.  My deductible is $500 so that was not a viable
option.  I looked into some aftermarket front end parts from a company called
Keystone.  Luckily there is a supplier close to me so I was able to put my hands
on them before buying and having to return if not happy with it.  There "premier
line" front bumper, lower and side valance pieces were perfect.  Mounted up
perfectly and color of plastic pieces were an exact match.  I was very happy and
they were priced less than half of original equiptment.  Sorry for the long
story but I thought I would pass the info. on to anyone in a similar
circumstance.

Thank you for the help.

The Nissan hitch is rated for 500 lbs. tongue weight, no worries there.  The
hitch can certainly handle more.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "trefromdeep" <trefromdeep@...>
wrote:
>
> I want to carry my motorcycle which weighs 470 - 500 lbs. I researched the 
payload capacity and 500 pounds falls under the limits however, does it still
test the limits of the tow hitch? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>

I want to carry my motorcycle which weighs 470 - 500 lbs. I researched the 
payload capacity and 500 pounds falls under the limits however, does it still
test the limits of the tow hitch? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Brent.

I was able to get to the lock assembly.

The ACTUATOR-AUTO DOOR LOCK is malfunctioning.  I can see the gear inside move
to unlock BUT the gear is not moving back to lock it.

The ACTUATOR-AUTO DOOR LOCK unit itself is all plastic and cannot open it to
look at the gears.


Anyone have a used one laying around?

Nissan Part Number:  82552 - 7Z010
ACTUATOR-AUTO DOOR LOCK,REAR RH

I am having the same exact problem with my 2005 X.  i was below the minimum line
for coolant and wasnt getting hot air when idling.  took it to nissan and they
did a  pressure test and have no idea where it could have gone.  just filled it
up and said let us know if it happens again..  stumped.
 
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Accredited Buyers Representative, ABR
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________________________________
From: Kate Meakim <kmeakim628@...>
To: nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 1, 2009 11:00:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Nissan Xterra Clubhouse] Losing coolant...still

 
I went thru the exact same thing with my 2001 X after getting the time belt and
wwate pump replaced. Give me a day and I'll pull out my paper work and see what
they did. I know one thing was the rear main seal. but not 100% sure if that
they what caused the loss. It was maybe a quart every oil change.

--- On Sun, 11/1/09, christina_013@ yahoo.com <christina_013@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: christina_013@ yahoo.com <christina_013@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [Nissan Xterra Clubhouse] Losing coolant...still
To: nissanxterraclubhou se@yahoogroups. com
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 10:14 PM

 

They did a pressure test on my coolant system and a block integrity test to see
if there were exhaust fumes in my overflow. Both came back fine. BUT, I'm still
losing coolant. I'm getting frustrated at this point. I was told that just
because there was no reading on the block integrity test doesn't mean that its
not the head gasket, only that its isn't leaking enough to produce a reading.
But it doesn't smoke everytime I start it, only randomly. Any ideas? Any help
would really be appreciated. Thanks.

Christina
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I went thru the exact same thing with my 2001 X after getting the time belt and
wwate pump replaced.  Give me a day and I'll pull out my paper work and see what
they did.  I know one thing was the rear main seal.  but not 100% sure if that
they what caused the loss.  It was maybe a quart every oil change.


--- On Sun, 11/1/09, christina_013@... <christina_013@...> wrote:


From: christina_013@... <christina_013@...>
Subject: [Nissan Xterra Clubhouse] Losing coolant...still
To: nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 10:14 PM


 



They did a pressure test on my coolant system and a block integrity test to see
if there were exhaust fumes in my overflow. Both came back fine. BUT, I'm still
losing coolant. I'm getting frustrated at this point. I was told that just
because there was no reading on the block integrity test doesn't mean that its
not the head gasket, only that its isn't leaking enough to produce a reading.
But it doesn't smoke everytime I start it, only randomly. Any ideas? Any help
would really be appreciated. Thanks.

Christina
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

They did a pressure test on my coolant system and a block integrity test to see
if there were exhaust fumes in my overflow. Both came back fine. BUT, I'm still
losing coolant. I'm getting frustrated at this point. I was told that just
because there was no reading on the block integrity test doesn't mean that its
not the head gasket, only that its isn't leaking enough to produce a reading.
But it doesn't smoke everytime I start it, only randomly. Any ideas? Any help
would really be appreciated. Thanks.

Christina
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

I have a 2002 and shortly after the timing belt and water pump scenario was done
at 110k, I almost overheated. It had run perfectly coming from the shop and if I
hadnt second guessed the "carry extra coolant thing" after work being done, i
would have overheated. I was driving down the road and saw the guage slowly
going red, so i pulled over and let her cool down a hair and then added through
the resevoir and radiator. After the system showed full I notice a week later
that it was suddenly that the resevoir had filled up, overfull. It is still
running overfilled , so I guess I will need to drain it down to the line before
it gets too cold. BTW, I had the antifreeze smell coming from the vent or
somewhere for months and when i turn on the heat, it still comes out, thats over
a year later. I have decided that certain jobs I will either do myself or take
to a dependable dealer, no more local shop type scenarios where they do the job
but dont have the Nissan experience you would expect.

Ed in NJ.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "P504" <p504@...> wrote:
>
> I also hava a 2001 & had the same problem @ 105,000 miles when I had my timing
belt work done.  The mechanic noticed wear & leaking around the intake plenum
gasket.  I had that replaced & replaced again @ 215,000 for the second timing
belt adventure.  Each time the smell of leaking coolant & white smoke went away.
Perhaps you guys have the same problem.
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "Dolphus" <dolphusk@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > I am having the exact same problem, I too have approx 140,000 miles and
replaced the timing belt, thermostat, radiator, serpentine belts maybe a year or
two ago. I did notice the last time I checked it the clamp at the raditor for
the overflow was not on and after putting it back haven't lost any, but....
this, as you say seems to be random and once before I thought I had it fixed. I
too would appreciate any help.
> > Thanks,
> > Dolphus
> >
> > --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "ChristinaD" <christina_013@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a 2001 xterra with about 140k miles on it.  I have (in the last 6
months) replaced the timing belt, thermostat, radiator, serpentine belts, and
heater core.  I do maintenance regularly, and I run mobile 1 oil.  I have been
losing coolant slowly ever since (and for a little while before) I had the
heater core replaced.  The radiator, timing belt, thermostat and serpentine
belts were done prior to that.  I am losing about 1/4 gallon of coolant a month.
Occassionally, I notice some smoke when I start my car, but its not every
morning, and sometimes it happens when I just run into the store for 20 mins. 
It seem random, and not consistent.  But I know I am losing coolant.  Is it
possible that it could be the head gasket?  If so, would that only be sometimes,
and only for about 30 seconds upon startup?  Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
> > >
> > > Christina
> > >
> >
>

I also hava a 2001 & had the same problem @ 105,000 miles when I had my timing
belt work done.  The mechanic noticed wear & leaking around the intake plenum
gasket.  I had that replaced & replaced again @ 215,000 for the second timing
belt adventure.  Each time the smell of leaking coolant & white smoke went away.
Perhaps you guys have the same problem.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "Dolphus" <dolphusk@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> I am having the exact same problem, I too have approx 140,000 miles and
replaced the timing belt, thermostat, radiator, serpentine belts maybe a year or
two ago. I did notice the last time I checked it the clamp at the raditor for
the overflow was not on and after putting it back haven't lost any, but....
this, as you say seems to be random and once before I thought I had it fixed. I
too would appreciate any help.
> Thanks,
> Dolphus
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "ChristinaD" <christina_013@>
wrote:
> >
> > I have a 2001 xterra with about 140k miles on it.  I have (in the last 6
months) replaced the timing belt, thermostat, radiator, serpentine belts, and
heater core.  I do maintenance regularly, and I run mobile 1 oil.  I have been
losing coolant slowly ever since (and for a little while before) I had the
heater core replaced.  The radiator, timing belt, thermostat and serpentine
belts were done prior to that.  I am losing about 1/4 gallon of coolant a month.
Occassionally, I notice some smoke when I start my car, but its not every
morning, and sometimes it happens when I just run into the store for 20 mins. 
It seem random, and not consistent.  But I know I am losing coolant.  Is it
possible that it could be the head gasket?  If so, would that only be sometimes,
and only for about 30 seconds upon startup?  Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
> >
> > Christina
> >
>

I am having the exact same problem, I too have approx 140,000 miles and replaced
the timing belt, thermostat, radiator, serpentine belts maybe a year or two ago.
I did notice the last time I checked it the clamp at the raditor for the
overflow was not on and after putting it back haven't lost any, but.... this, as
you say seems to be random and once before I thought I had it fixed. I too would
appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Dolphus

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "ChristinaD" <christina_013@...>
wrote:
>
> I have a 2001 xterra with about 140k miles on it.  I have (in the last 6
months) replaced the timing belt, thermostat, radiator, serpentine belts, and
heater core.  I do maintenance regularly, and I run mobile 1 oil.  I have been
losing coolant slowly ever since (and for a little while before) I had the
heater core replaced.  The radiator, timing belt, thermostat and serpentine
belts were done prior to that.  I am losing about 1/4 gallon of coolant a month.
Occassionally, I notice some smoke when I start my car, but its not every
morning, and sometimes it happens when I just run into the store for 20 mins. 
It seem random, and not consistent.  But I know I am losing coolant.  Is it
possible that it could be the head gasket?  If so, would that only be sometimes,
and only for about 30 seconds upon startup?  Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
>
> Christina
>

I have a 2001 xterra with about 140k miles on it.  I have (in the last 6 months)
replaced the timing belt, thermostat, radiator, serpentine belts, and heater
core.  I do maintenance regularly, and I run mobile 1 oil.  I have been losing
coolant slowly ever since (and for a little while before) I had the heater core
replaced.  The radiator, timing belt, thermostat and serpentine belts were done
prior to that.  I am losing about 1/4 gallon of coolant a month.  Occassionally,
I notice some smoke when I start my car, but its not every morning, and
sometimes it happens when I just run into the store for 20 mins.  It seem
random, and not consistent.  But I know I am losing coolant.  Is it possible
that it could be the head gasket?  If so, would that only be sometimes, and only
for about 30 seconds upon startup?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Christina

You don't really see the sharp bend, but you can tell that the rear cylinder has
to travel forward a few inches to the point where all 3 come together before
turning back to go downstream.  The middle one does the same but not as
severely.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, computered <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Yup, thats them. Small too. The shields obscure seeing if they are welded or
whatever. I dont reember a sharp bend though. but then i havent been under the
truck but to do quick oil changes.

Yup, thats them. Small too. The shields obscure seeing if they are welded or
whatever. I dont reember a sharp bend though. but then i havent been under the
truck but to do quick oil changes.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, likexterra <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> There are only the 2 styles, and the only year that had CA emissions was 2000,
2001-2004 were 50-state setup.  the 2000 non-CA models were the same as far as
the upper/primary (those aren't pre-) cats, but lacked the additional pair of
lower/post/clean-up cats further downstream by the transmission.  The 00-02 ones
are cast, not welded, but have sheet-metal shields over them.
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, computered <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Nope, thats not mine.  Maybe mine has a pre-cat but it is long and the
pieces are welded last time I looked, LOL.  Possibly Ca. emissions then ?? Or
something else ??
>

There are only the 2 styles, and the only year that had CA emissions was 2000,
2001-2004 were 50-state setup.  the 2000 non-CA models were the same as far as
the upper/primary (those aren't pre-) cats, but lacked the additional pair of
lower/post/clean-up cats further downstream by the transmission.  The 00-02 ones
are cast, not welded, but have sheet-metal shields over them.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, computered <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
>
> Nope, thats not mine.  Maybe mine has a pre-cat but it is long and the pieces
are welded last time I looked, LOL.  Possibly Ca. emissions then ?? Or something
else ??

Here's the text on the existing headers for the xterra. "comes with primary 02
sensors fittings.  Sounds like plug and play.

2000-2004 Xterra 3.3L V-6 Non-Supercharged

Stainless steel flange and tubes. Three into one collector. TIG welded for
strength and durability. Eliminates first catalytic converter. Header allows
highest usable power output. This header is for ***Off-road use only***. Block
flange is 13/32" thick to reduce chance of warping common to stock manifolds.
Output collecter tube is 1-3/4" diameter and 11/32" thick. Additional hardware
may be required for installation, **sold separately**. Comes with primary 02
sensor fittings. Will require stock EGR tube to be bent. All bolt on design. To
prevent computer error, CEL adapter is recommended and sold separately. Works
with 2 or 4 catalytic converter equipped Xterras. Lower exhaust bolts replaces
factory exhaust lower studs and lower nuts.


--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, computered <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
>
> Nope, thats not mine.  Maybe mine has a pre-cat but it is long and the pieces
are welded last time I looked, LOL.  Possibly Ca. emissions then ?? Or something
else ??
>
> Ed.
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, likexterra <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > Ed, here's one of the later manifold/cat units:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~xterra/tech/04manifold.jpg
> >
> > Look like yours?
> > Brent
> >
> > --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, computered <no_reply@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for clearing that up Brent. For people that dont know the
particulars, its appreciated that you clarify. About the 2002-2003 exhaust
manifold scoop, I think I have the 2003s on my 2002. I have the solid pieces and
the straight back effect. I was wondering about that because i could never match
up my 2002 with the correct exhaust system and never bothered looking at the
2003/04s.
> >
>

Nope, thats not mine.  Maybe mine has a pre-cat but it is long and the pieces
are welded last time I looked, LOL.  Possibly Ca. emissions then ?? Or something
else ??

Ed.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, likexterra <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Ed, here's one of the later manifold/cat units:
> http://home.comcast.net/~xterra/tech/04manifold.jpg
>
> Look like yours?
> Brent
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, computered <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for clearing that up Brent. For people that dont know the
particulars, its appreciated that you clarify. About the 2002-2003 exhaust
manifold scoop, I think I have the 2003s on my 2002. I have the solid pieces and
the straight back effect. I was wondering about that because i could never match
up my 2002 with the correct exhaust system and never bothered looking at the
2003/04s.
>

Ed, here's one of the later manifold/cat units:
http://home.comcast.net/~xterra/tech/04manifold.jpg

Look like yours?
Brent

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, computered <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for clearing that up Brent. For people that dont know the particulars,
its appreciated that you clarify. About the 2002-2003 exhaust manifold scoop, I
think I have the 2003s on my 2002. I have the solid pieces and the straight back
effect. I was wondering about that because i could never match up my 2002 with
the correct exhaust system and never bothered looking at the 2003/04s.

Thanks for clearing that up Brent. For people that dont know the particulars,
its appreciated that you clarify. About the 2002-2003 exhaust manifold scoop, I
think I have the 2003s on my 2002. I have the solid pieces and the straight back
effect. I was wondering about that because i could never match up my 2002 with
the correct exhaust system and never bothered looking at the 2003/04s.

ed.



--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, likexterra <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> I wouldn't worry about a crack, mine has been cracked for several years and
has caused no problems at all.
>
> There's no bargain to be had here sort of getting a cheap OEM manifold and
having it replaced by an independent shop, or just ignoring it entirely.  So
long as the crack isn't big enough that your truck is truly noisy, it shouldn't
be a problem.  If you're not getting any codes from the engine computer, you
should be fine.
>
> Upgrading to the 2003/2004 manifolds would net you a handful of horsepower and
perhaps a smidge of mileage, but it's really not worth it unless you can find a
recycler that will sell them.  To buy them new is quite expensive because as of
2003 they are a one-piece unit with the upper/main catalytic converters, where
the earlier ones were a separate piece between the block at the cats.  The old
ones force the rear (and to a lesser extent the middle) exhaust port to make a
180 degree turn before heading downstream, but the newer ones are more efficient
and all cylinders flow directly downstream.
>
> Going with any of the header options is not emissions-legal, as they displace
the upper/main factory cats.  4x4parts.com has headers made for the 3.3L engine,
though they're $500 and still not emissions-legal as they displace the
upper/primary cats regardless of which OEM manifold/cat setup you have, you
would have to have new custom cats and pipe added below them to be legal.
> The 3.0 headers from Pacesetter or Thorley could be used, though I believe the
stud holes have to be drilled out a tad to fit the larger 3.3L studs, but you
then have to fabricate custom pipe downstream w/ new cats as well.
>
> Brent
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, healthyguy <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > Owner of a 2002 Xterra V6 SE, 140K miles
> >
> > During a routine oil change, I was told both of my exhaust manifolds are
cracked.  I asked for a repair estimate and I was told $1600/per manifold.
> >
> > What damage will a cracked exhaust manifold do to my engine?
> >
> > Has anyone had this problem? If so,how much did it cost for your repair?
> >
> > I've read on the internet that I should replace the 2002 exhaust manifolds
with 2003 exhaust manifold...true or false?
> >
> > Is this a "must have" dealer repair or a repair I where I can shop for the
cheapest price?
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
>

wow, thats unbelievable. 400 is a whole different world.

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, likexterra <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Yes, the part is $2400, though $1200 labor is insane considering it takes a
couple of actual hours tops for a pro to do the job and I can't see a shop
billing for more than 4 or 5 shop hours for it which is still FAR less than
$1200.
> However, there's an outfit that remanufactures them and sells 'em for under
$400 after you send your old one as a core:
> http://stores.ebay.com/Car-Steering-Wholesale
>
> Get one from there, find a shop that will do the job for a far more reasonable
rate, and you ought to have it done for under $600 all said and done.
>
> Brent
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "chadmercer" <chadmercer@>
wrote:
> >
> > I have a 2004 nissan xterra 6 cyl with about 28,000 miles on it, and am now
told the power steering box needs to be replaced.
> >
> > Cost for part - 2,400, cost for part and installation 3,600!
> >
> > This must be a joke right?
> >
> > Any advice appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
>

Could be the rotor under the cap, or yes, it could be the bearings.  Take the
rotor off, being careful not to drop/lose the screw (you may need to bump the
starter a time or three to get the rotor pointing so you can get to the screw)
and see if you can wiggle the shaft it sits on.
A new distributor ain't cheap, $300 or so as I recall.  Don't know that I've
heard of one going mechanically bad, but it's not unheard of for them to fail
electronically as they contain both the coil and camshaft position sensor as
well.

Brent

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <mb_jones@...> wrote:
>
> Hello - Got a 2001 Xterra 6 cyl with 114k iles on it. Lately its been making a
rattling noise at idle and when revving. After popping the hood, I narrowed the
sound down to the distributor cap. Placed my hand on the cap and I could
actually feel the rattle. I pulled the cap off and checked for debris or broken
parts. THere were none so I secured the cap again to no success. Any ideas?
Bearings in the distributor?
>

Hello - Got a 2001 Xterra 6 cyl with 114k iles on it. Lately its been making a
rattling noise at idle and when revving. After popping the hood, I narrowed the
sound down to the distributor cap. Placed my hand on the cap and I could
actually feel the rattle. I pulled the cap off and checked for debris or broken
parts. THere were none so I secured the cap again to no success. Any ideas?
Bearings in the distributor?

There's nothing in the service manual to that level of granularity, I'd say just
take the panel off the inside of the door and see what you can make of it. 
There's a bolt/screw in the little pocket you grab to close the door, and a trim
ring around the handle to open the door you need to CAREFULLY pry off, then it's
just a bunch of clips to free the trim and then disconnect the wiring.

Good luck,
Brent

I wouldn't worry about a crack, mine has been cracked for several years and has
caused no problems at all.

There's no bargain to be had here sort of getting a cheap OEM manifold and
having it replaced by an independent shop, or just ignoring it entirely.  So
long as the crack isn't big enough that your truck is truly noisy, it shouldn't
be a problem.  If you're not getting any codes from the engine computer, you
should be fine.

Upgrading to the 2003/2004 manifolds would net you a handful of horsepower and
perhaps a smidge of mileage, but it's really not worth it unless you can find a
recycler that will sell them.  To buy them new is quite expensive because as of
2003 they are a one-piece unit with the upper/main catalytic converters, where
the earlier ones were a separate piece between the block at the cats.  The old
ones force the rear (and to a lesser extent the middle) exhaust port to make a
180 degree turn before heading downstream, but the newer ones are more efficient
and all cylinders flow directly downstream.

Going with any of the header options is not emissions-legal, as they displace
the upper/main factory cats.  4x4parts.com has headers made for the 3.3L engine,
though they're $500 and still not emissions-legal as they displace the
upper/primary cats regardless of which OEM manifold/cat setup you have, you
would have to have new custom cats and pipe added below them to be legal.
The 3.0 headers from Pacesetter or Thorley could be used, though I believe the
stud holes have to be drilled out a tad to fit the larger 3.3L studs, but you
then have to fabricate custom pipe downstream w/ new cats as well.

Brent

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, healthyguy <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Owner of a 2002 Xterra V6 SE, 140K miles
>
> During a routine oil change, I was told both of my exhaust manifolds are
cracked.  I asked for a repair estimate and I was told $1600/per manifold.
>
> What damage will a cracked exhaust manifold do to my engine?
>
> Has anyone had this problem? If so,how much did it cost for your repair?
>
> I've read on the internet that I should replace the 2002 exhaust manifolds
with 2003 exhaust manifold...true or false?
>
> Is this a "must have" dealer repair or a repair I where I can shop for the
cheapest price?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>

Also, if it's just leaking, try a bottle of power steering stop-leak before you
shell out any more money on it.  Nissan lists replacement seals for the early
2000 model steering gear boxes but apparently they expect to replace the whole
thing for the newer ones rather than fix 'em.

Yes, the part is $2400, though $1200 labor is insane considering it takes a
couple of actual hours tops for a pro to do the job and I can't see a shop
billing for more than 4 or 5 shop hours for it which is still FAR less than
$1200.
However, there's an outfit that remanufactures them and sells 'em for under $400
after you send your old one as a core:
http://stores.ebay.com/Car-Steering-Wholesale

Get one from there, find a shop that will do the job for a far more reasonable
rate, and you ought to have it done for under $600 all said and done.

Brent

--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, "chadmercer" <chadmercer@...>
wrote:
>
> I have a 2004 nissan xterra 6 cyl with about 28,000 miles on it, and am now
told the power steering box needs to be replaced.
>
> Cost for part - 2,400, cost for part and installation 3,600!
>
> This must be a joke right?
>
> Any advice appreciated!
>
> Thanks.
>

I have a 2004 nissan xterra 6 cyl with about 28,000 miles on it, and am now told
the power steering box needs to be replaced.

Cost for part - 2,400, cost for part and installation 3,600!

This must be a joke right?

Any advice appreciated!

Thanks.

The Xterra motor is a 3.3, not a pathfinder 3.0.  Going directly to the
Dougthorley.com site, there is only a listing for the 3.3 Frontier, a different
animal.  no Pathfinder listings.

Replacing an OEM manifold will be less than a complete trial by error refit of
the compete exhaust system just to use headers that cost more than the the
maifold from the get go.

People, please be careful when reading these threads, this guy just wants to
sell something off his site and no proof or authentication of the part has been
made. Readers, please be wary and use common sense when purchasing third party
parts for your xterra and consult your trusted mechanics and technicians and get
a second opinion if you can.

Thanks,  ed in Jersey




--- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com, Steven Lutz <steven@...> wrote:
>
> the Pathfinder 3.0 header will bolt up to that motor. and even if you
> need to have an exhaust shop rerun all the pipe you are still looking at
> spending a lot less than factory manifolds.
> Steven Lutz "SteeevO"
> c: 909.374.0711
> Rugged Rocks Off Road <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>
> Crawler News <http://crawlernews.com>
>
>
> computered wrote:
> >
> >
> > Then we're still stuck at "not available for 2002 xterra, 3.3."
> >
> > --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>, Steven Lutz
> > <steven@> wrote:
> > >
> > > The headers keep them. They are 50 State legal headers.
> > > Steven Lutz "SteeevO"
> > > c: 909.374.0711
> > > Rugged Rocks Off Road <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com
> > <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>>
> > > Crawler News <http://crawlernews.com <http://crawlernews.com>>
> > >
> > >
> > > computered wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Whatabout o2 sensors ??
> > > >
> > > > --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>, Steven Lutz
> > > > <steven@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I strongly Recommend you replace the manifolds with Doug Thorley
> > > > Headers.
> > > > > It will be cheaper, you will have better gas mileage, better
> > power and
> > > > > they hold up way better than the factory headers
> > > > > Feel free to give me a call if you would like to order a set or
> > if you
> > > > > have any questions.
> > > > > Steven Lutz "SteeevO"
> > > > > c: 909.374.0711
> > > > > Rugged Rocks Off Road <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com
> > <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>
> > > > <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>>>
> > > > > Crawler News <http://crawlernews.com <http://crawlernews.com>
> > <http://crawlernews.com <http://crawlernews.com>>>
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > computered wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I am interested in the notion of substituting the 2003 for a 2002
> > > > > > manifold and why, but the 1600 or 3200 is out of control,
> > completely,
> > > > > > even if you were to do a complete refit of the whole exhaust
> > system.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > People are getting greedy.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>, bhowe@ wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If you do a search on the internet, you will see this is a
> > common
> > > > > > problem
> > > > > > > with the Xterra. Not sure what problems it will cause. You
> > probably
> > > > > > won't
> > > > > > > be able to get a sticker. $1600 is high, I would think any
> > > > repair shop
> > > > > > > could do the repair.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thank you,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Bill
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > | From: |
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |healthyguy <no_reply@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com>> |
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > | To: |
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com> |
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > | Date: |
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |10/08/2009 06:01 PM |
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > | Subject: |
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |[Nissan Xterra Clubhouse] Exhaust Manifold Cracked |
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > | Sent by: |
> > > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > > |nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com> |
> > > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Owner of a 2002 Xterra V6 SE, 140K miles
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > During a routine oil change, I was told both of my exhaust
> > > > manifolds
> > > > > > are cracked.
> > > > > > > I asked for a repair estimate and I was told $1600/per manifold.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > What damage will a cracked exhaust manifold do to my engine?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Has anyone had this problem? If so,how much did it cost for your
> > > > > > repair?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I've read on the internet that I should replace the 2002 exhaust
> > > > > > manifolds with
> > > > > > > 2003 exhaust manifold...true or false?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Is this a "must have" dealer repair or a repair I where I
> > can shop
> > > > > > for the
> > > > > > > cheapest price?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks in advance!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

the Pathfinder 3.0 header will bolt up to that motor. and even if you
need to have an exhaust shop rerun all the pipe you are still looking at
spending a lot less than factory manifolds.
Steven Lutz "SteeevO"
c: 909.374.0711
Rugged Rocks Off Road <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>
Crawler News <http://crawlernews.com>


computered wrote:
>
>
> Then we're still stuck at "not available for 2002 xterra, 3.3."
>
> --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>, Steven Lutz
> <steven@...> wrote:
> >
> > The headers keep them. They are 50 State legal headers.
> > Steven Lutz "SteeevO"
> > c: 909.374.0711
> > Rugged Rocks Off Road <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com
> <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>>
> > Crawler News <http://crawlernews.com <http://crawlernews.com>>
> >
> >
> > computered wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Whatabout o2 sensors ??
> > >
> > > --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>, Steven Lutz
> > > <steven@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I strongly Recommend you replace the manifolds with Doug Thorley
> > > Headers.
> > > > It will be cheaper, you will have better gas mileage, better
> power and
> > > > they hold up way better than the factory headers
> > > > Feel free to give me a call if you would like to order a set or
> if you
> > > > have any questions.
> > > > Steven Lutz "SteeevO"
> > > > c: 909.374.0711
> > > > Rugged Rocks Off Road <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com
> <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>
> > > <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com <http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com>>>
> > > > Crawler News <http://crawlernews.com <http://crawlernews.com>
> <http://crawlernews.com <http://crawlernews.com>>>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > computered wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I am interested in the notion of substituting the 2003 for a 2002
> > > > > manifold and why, but the 1600 or 3200 is out of control,
> completely,
> > > > > even if you were to do a complete refit of the whole exhaust
> system.
> > > > >
> > > > > People are getting greedy.
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <mailto:nissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>, bhowe@ wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If you do a search on the internet, you will see this is a
> common
> > > > > problem
> > > > > > with the Xterra. Not sure what problems it will cause. You
> probably
> > > > > won't
> > > > > > be able to get a sticker. $1600 is high, I would think any
> > > repair shop
> > > > > > could do the repair.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Bill
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > | From: |
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |healthyguy <no_reply@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <mailto:no_reply%40yahoogroups.com>> |
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > | To: |
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com> |
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > | Date: |
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |10/08/2009 06:01 PM |
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > | Subject: |
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |[Nissan Xterra Clubhouse] Exhaust Manifold Cracked |
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > | Sent by: |
> > > > > > |------------>
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > > |nissanxterraclubhouse@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <mailto:%7Cnissanxterraclubhouse%40yahoogroups.com> |
> > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------|
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Owner of a 2002 Xterra V6 SE, 140K miles
> > > > > >
> > > > > > During a routine oil change, I was told both of my exhaust
> > > manifolds
> > > > > are cracked.
> > > > > > I asked for a repair estimate and I was told $1600/per manifold.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What damage will a cracked exhaust manifold do to my engine?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Has anyone had this problem? If so,how much did it cost for your
> > > > > repair?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I've read on the internet that I should replace the 2002 exhaust
> > > > > manifolds with
> > > > > > 2003 exhaust manifold...true or false?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Is this a "must have" dealer repair or a repair I where I
> can shop
> > > > > for the
> > > > > > cheapest price?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks in advance!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>