- Location
- Caldwell, ID
I've got something that's draining my starter battery. Now the fun of figuring out what it is...
- Location
- Colorado Springs
Corkscrew Pass potty parking area has a metal sign in the middle of it. I was backing up to regroup with the trail gang and trying to miss other vehicles.... didn't see the metal sign but heard the BOOM as the window shattered. New window goes in Friday morning.
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
I figured out my throttle issue with my '03. Early this year, the shop did a lot of work on it. Never idle right afterward. Acceleration cable might be worn. Every person disagreed with me and stated something else. Today, I worked on it and put my hand on the cables near the firewall. It quieted down, so I zip-tied them down. However, tonight, a headlight burned out. I can not get a victory for a day with it, lol!
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- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Old shiat is old. We gotta do the best we can.
- Location
- Covington, Va
Did a PMF on my trans yesterday and pulled the trans skid. Also rotated the tires.
The fluid was pretty bad looking after only 18k. I'm gonna have to remake the trans skid with some room to let the hot air out underneath.
The fluid was pretty bad looking after only 18k. I'm gonna have to remake the trans skid with some room to let the hot air out underneath.
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
- Location
- Colorado Springs
Decided that I didn't care for the new rear window mod so I had it replaced with a glass one. So much for the weight reduction idea. 
- Location
- McMinnville, Orygun
Cold Beer, Loud Freedom Birds.. Life is good.
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Damn! That's a lot of new!
- Location
- Covington, Va
Time to get it dirty!Lift all done. Radflo coilovers, SPC UCAs, new LCAs, refurbished spindles, new hubs, all new hardware, painted frame, etc. I’m done … at least until next weekend
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- Location
- Caldwell, ID
You don't have to get it dirty if you never wash it.
The old was pretty rusted up. I lost count of worn out sawzall blades.
All in due time, my friend. All in due time
- Location
- Caldwell, ID
I've gotta drop mine off at the mechanic tomorrow. Something is draining my battery overnight. My auxiliary battery charging is disabled. I suspect the ignition switch is the culprit, but I don't have time to try and track it down right now, so off to the shop it goes.
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
I know this feel.
BEEFY
I Smile when Gasoline Can Freeze
- Location
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Interested to hear what it is
- Location
- Caldwell, ID
You didn't quote anybody. Was this directed at me?
- Location
- Colorado Springs
Used about 1/4 of a bottle of Goo Gone to get rid of the duct tape residue, and then $15 at the car wash to clean everything and make Tonka shiny again.
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
Shop fixed the bad gasket on thermostat on my 2013
BEEFY
I Smile when Gasoline Can Freeze
- Location
- Prince George, BC, Canada
yup
- Location
- Caldwell, ID
Got it. I'll let you know what they say when they get around to it.
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
2013 got another OEM thermostat 2nd, one in 9 months. I don't like how touchy it is to keep it cool. For sure harder than the first gens with coolant.
- Location
- Covington, Va
That's unusual. What issues are you having?
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
The gasket from the thermostat leaked—pudding in the driveway. I think the temp is okay.
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- Location
- Caldwell, ID
Well, heard back from the shop. Turns out the inside of my positive battery terminal was corroded, causing a bad connection. This led to all my issues. They're swapping it out, and cut half the cost of the diagnostic fee off.
Getting it fixed for the cost of the diagnostic fee.
Winning!
Getting it fixed for the cost of the diagnostic fee.
Winning!
BEEFY
I Smile when Gasoline Can Freeze
- Location
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Put a motor mount back in the xterra last night and started working on the steering. Pulled the pitman arm and found that at some point I twisted the output shaft on the FJ80 steering box that I am running. Now I need to find a new power steering box also.
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
Not much this week. I just added oil to my '03. I wanted the gold R50 in the parking across from my job today. I want to get one next year.
- Location
- Burtonsville, Md
Went up to Hardcore in Pa and got a new pin welded in for the swing arm , also picked up some new steel for the front smile !!
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
- Location
- Colorado Springs
I reprogrammed the 2m radio..... (does that count??)
BEEFY
I Smile when Gasoline Can Freeze
- Location
- Prince George, BC, Canada
I welded a M17 1.5 fitting to a NPT fitting so I could fix my power steering because no one carries a M17 fitting.
- Location
- McMinnville, Orygun
Sun is up.. drinking Cold beer after performing hard work..
Added Two 22" Wipers, Plus, Orange juice to tank. I be ready for Climate cooling cycle. ;-)
Added Two 22" Wipers, Plus, Orange juice to tank. I be ready for Climate cooling cycle. ;-)
- Location
- Denver Adjacent
Orange juice is best juice. Especially for wipers.
- Location
- Virginia
new headlights - led projectors with rear switchback halo. Huge upgrade in light output
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- Location
- Caldwell, ID
Those look great. Dare I ask how much they were...
- Location
- Virginia
$631.02. The rear halo switches to amber with the turn signal. Made by TEQ Customs but took much longer than expected and in that time they took them off their website. The owner said they were too much of a pain and not worth it to make. They only had one guy that did them so they did them in batches. My 8 week lead time turned into just over 12, but I know at least one other in that batch placed their order 5 weeks before me. Some minor issues I had to fix with the wiring harness and lights but nothing too serious.
- Location
- Caldwell, ID
Thanks for the info. I would not mind upgrading the headlights on the Fronty to something like this in the future.
MisterH
Bought an X
- Location
- Washington State
I got an oil change and filled up my gas tank for my 2003 Xterra. I added half a quart of Lucas oil stabilizer with the oil change because it's at 300,000. It was amusing to be at the gas station with my Gen 1 Xterra parked next to a Gen 2. Most Gen 2 owners seemed to think they had a better car. They didn't realize that I have a Gen 2 at home myself. Gen 2s have more power and are better on long road trips. Going to work and bombing around town, I do prefer my Gen1. Both are simple, but Gen 1 is super simple, and the layout is friendlier.
- Location
- Livermore, CA
short drive to the self car wash, quick bath, then joined the bucktooth club.
