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  1. retrobeast

    Are my RPMs running higher than they should be?

    Happy Friday All Looking to confirm if my engine RPMs are higher than they should be on my 2004 3.3 with 5speed manual. My RPMs are at 2000 when only going at a speed of 40-45 in 5th gear. Of course they are even higher when on the interstate at 65. Tires on 16in rims are a little wider but...
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    I have the dreaded antifreeze leak on back side of engine

    This morning I noticed antifreeze dripping from the cross frame where the engine and manual trans connect. I found the only video on you tube with a guy showing where the leak is on some deteriorating hoses and lines that he could see due to removing his trans for service. Is there any way to...
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    Anybody have luck using DYI dent pulling on their X?

    I was going to do Rhino flat black coating on my hood but a tree branch fell and put a dimple dent on the front left. Cannot get to it from underneath due to hood framing. Also have a few dents that were there when I bought in 2020. One on the back right fender behind gas door and the other is...
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    What year Xterra's have the same back door (tailgate) as the 2004 to do a swap.

    When I bought my used X the previous owner back into something and hit the rear top center windshield squirter dead on. Thinking of just replacing the whole door instead of trying to fix since damage is right on frame top area. Thanks Retro
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    2004 X died during drive like it ran out of gas.

    Greetings. So I was driving 150 miles to Boise airport in the middle of nowhere with 3/4 tank of gas when suddenly it felt like I was running out of gas and starting losing power. Pulled over turned engine off, waited a minute then restarted. Was only able to go about 20 fee before having to...
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    ACDelco battery good?

    I'm looking for a replacement for my 2004 Xterra 4 by 4 5 speed manual with a 6 cylinder XE. I am at a Menards that has a ACDelco size 24 to 600 cold cranking amps. It's a sufficient for the vehicle? I am not going to be in any extreme cold temperatures. Thanks retroBeast
  7. retrobeast

    Gas Prices vs Summer Job Out West Poll Question

    So I am currently here in Detroit area wrapping up my fathers estate. I have been offered a seasonal job at a Zipline Place in Washington State. I can either take the job knowing my gas expense is going to be around $700 to get there or I can just had back down to Houston Tx for the Summer...
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    Looking for a Lighter Battery to Replace Current

    Hey Xers I am working down in MS for hurricane ida home inspections. My 2004 X is currently up in MI in my dads garage in need of a new battery upon my return. The current is a very heavy Bosch that I would like to replace with a less heavy one but still have good function. Was looking at a...
  9. retrobeast

    Looking for the flexible engine splash guard driver side

    Happy almost 4th of July. I noticed when I look under my left front wheel well that the soft splash guard is missing since I can see the engine. Anybody have an old one in good shape? If not where is the best place to find one. Maybe even make one if the material is out there. Thanks
  10. retrobeast

    What is the factory amps on 2004 X stereo?? 4 or 6 amp ?

    Hey all I am replacing my factory double din stereo in my 2004 and wondering if I should go with 4 or 6 amp when I buy a new bluetooth stereo. Going to keep the factory speakers. It has 6 speakers from factory when I count the 2 small speakers in the front pillars. Thanks, hope the weekend was...
  11. retrobeast

    Finally Found The Right One

    Just picked up a 2004 XE from the original owner in Vegas. Garage kept, 125,000 miles. 5 speed manual, 6 cylinder with no mechanical issues at all.
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