2001 Nissan Xterra
Owner: Steve83         (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors)
From: Memphis, TN, U.S.A.        (Other registries in TN)
Year, Make, & Model: 2001 Nissan Xterra        (Other Nissan Xterras)
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Nickname: Xtra SOLD
Mileage: 187000
Engine: 3.3L VG33DE 3275cc
Drivetrain: Jatco RE4R01A, 255/65R16 tires on 16x7 rims, Axle: HG46
Notes: Bought used; not maintained; parked for a few years
Trim: K
Color: DW6
WB: 166"
Last Updated: 11/3/2022
Hits: 2162
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folder Main15002,08209/28/1810/4/18
    folder The Big Fix28004,39109/29/1810/4/18
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20180930_141305.jpg
151 hits | 81.98 KB | Posted: 10/4/18

I washed all the belts (including the timing belt). The 2nd seal dripped a little at first, and then stopped. The last thing to fix will be the A/C...
20180930_135007.jpg
161 hits | 94.26 KB | Posted: 10/4/18

I picked up another front main seal, stripped the front of the engine again, and pulled the orange seal out. I could see a chunk missing from its inner lip. So using a tool I made from a blue plastic rebar cover, the new seal went in MUCH more-easi...
20180928_090347.jpg
153 hits | 62.11 KB | Posted: 10/4/18

It drove fine at highway speeds, and seemed fixed. But at my first stop, an oil leak became apparent - that front crank seal hadn't gone in right.
Tennex.jpg
167 hits | 63.52 KB | Posted: 10/4/18

The fuel filter might be original.

From here, the Big Fix began...
Tired.jpg
169 hits | 79.97 KB | Posted: 10/4/18

These tires still have tread, hold air, and are wearing evenly. But they're dangerously old (7 years) and beginning to crack.
20180926_192424.jpg
157 hits | 83.51 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

After blasting the dust off, both rear brakes look OK.
20180927_180825.jpg
276 hits | 103.17 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

A few hours later, I backed it out to let it warm up & burn off the oil, and to check for leaks. None were apparent, so I used it the next day to run errands.
20180927_153149.jpg
159 hits | 98.42 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

I put some Hylomar on the replacement to help the O-ring make a seal, and put it all back together.
20180927_153054.jpg
166 hits | 95.37 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

I got a used heater core with nipples from eBay, and just swapped the broken nipple.
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20180912_174345.jpg
978 hits | 97.39 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

To make turning the crank easier, I changed the timing belt in-chassis. I did the water pump & front main seal at the same time. The seal was a BEAR to drive in...
20180804_131418.jpg
559 hits | 89.54 KB | Posted: 9/28/18

187Kmi
20180927_180825.jpg
276 hits | 103.17 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

A few hours later, I backed it out to let it warm up & burn off the oil, and to check for leaks. None were apparent, so I used it the next day to run errands.
20180922_144344.jpg
240 hits | 110.71 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

After pulling the upper intake, several hoses & wires had to be disconnected in preparation for pulling the engine. One of the heater core nipples broke, creating a new problem to be fixed...
20180924_111444.jpg
216 hits | 103.6 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

I used a lifting plate I made for a Ford 5.8L (with 3 new holes drilled) to pull the engine by the lower intake, using the plenum bolts & washers.
20180804_181706.jpg
192 hits | 55.83 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

Rear frame horns have factory holes for a hitch receiver.
20180924_125524.jpg
179 hits | 83.13 KB | Posted: 9/29/18

The rear main had been driven in too far, so it was easier to pull that housing than try to dig the seal out. While it was off, it was easy to polish the grime off the crank hub and check for a wear groove - there was none.
Tired.jpg
169 hits | 79.97 KB | Posted: 10/4/18

These tires still have tread, hold air, and are wearing evenly. But they're dangerously old (7 years) and beginning to crack.
Tennex.jpg
167 hits | 63.52 KB | Posted: 10/4/18

The fuel filter might be original.

From here, the Big Fix began...
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