The clutch is going out in my subaru, so before it does I plan on trading it in on a 2002 Nissan Xterra, any reviews?
Nissan Xterra
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i love xterra's.. get it.
I ran mine for over 200K miles. OE clutch went out around 170K I think. Served us well. Ultranoob here on RM has it now.
What parts went out/what did you have to fix?
You know that clutches can be replaced?
I have an 02 and the headliner is held up with thumbtacks. Beyond that, radiator, steering box, and a the incidentals.
111,000 miles
111,000 miles
I've got a frontier in the 00-04 age group which shares the same engine and probably more. Does anybody else notice a tapping noise when it's cold out? You can be in park/drive/etc so it must be the engine.
Also, when under high load do you hear a rattling noise or something that sounds like a bunch of leaves stuck in the air intake?
Also, when under high load do you hear a rattling noise or something that sounds like a bunch of leaves stuck in the air intake?
Get a newer one, 05 or new. I had both the original 2001 model and the 05. I'm still sad that I had to trade in my 05. The 2000 to the 2004 models can't get out of their own way. The 2005 and newer models are great, they handle really well in all conditions and have a lot of power for pulling stuff as well.
might be time for a valve job...+1, what you're hearing is one/some of your valves being starved of oil I bet, at least at idle. Maybe have someone check the oil pressure to see if your oil pump is about to sh!t the bed.
Hmm, I thought about the valves, not the oil pump however. Thanks for the thoughts, I'm not the best with diagnosing autos (3.3l, non-turbo)
I'm a bit over 60K.. probably need to replace the timing belt sometime soon too, it's an interference engine from what I understand.
Lets see how far this carmax warranty takes me.
I'm a bit over 60K.. probably need to replace the timing belt sometime soon too, it's an interference engine from what I understand.
Lets see how far this carmax warranty takes me.
valves or timing chain guids have warn out and need to be replaced along with the timing chain.
Dang, you guys are quick. Is this a common problem?
Currently has 270+ and still going strong.
Tapping noise that goes away as the engine warms up is indicative of sticky hydraulic valve lifters. Easy fix, no need for a valve job. Each lifter costs about $10.
Rattling noise could be pinging. Try retarding your timing 2 degrees.
The VG33E has a few very minor issues. #6 spark plug is difficult to get to if you don't know the trick, knock sensor goes out around 160-200k, catalyist efficiency low bank 2 is a common culprit for the SES (service engine soon) light.
Aside from that, it's a solid SUV.
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just traded my 2000 2wd auto xterra in at 110,000 miles. it was a good vehicle with few problems. my main motivation was cash for clunkers and the fact i could deduct the sales tax in 2009 on a new car. otherwise, i would have kept pounding that thing into the ground.
I'm looking at them pretty har right now.
My subaru is stick. When I push the clutch in, sometimes the engine dies, it's doing this more and more often. Do you know what it could be? I want to trade it in before it dies.
Also, it's leaking oil around the cam seal, makes a knocking sounds sound for about twenty minutes after start up.
Should I fret over this ****? Should I trade it in?
My subaru is stick. When I push the clutch in, sometimes the engine dies, it's doing this more and more often. Do you know what it could be? I want to trade it in before it dies.
Also, it's leaking oil around the cam seal, makes a knocking sounds sound for about twenty minutes after start up.
Should I fret over this ****? Should I trade it in?
knock knock
who's there?
your engine
your engine who?
your engine sucks and it's not worth repairing.
Honestly as the oil gets warm and starts to expand it's probably filling in the gaps in the crank bearings which is what's causing the knocking...if it's legit engine knock and not just some other piece of junk. That's a serious fix, on the order of 2gs or so to disassemble the bottom end and replace the bearings. Cam seals are generally easy to replace unless they're retarded on a subaru. Sounds like a sensor with the clutch thing. If anything, the engine should rev higher with the clutch in....ie it's free from powering any gears.
who's there?
your engine
your engine who?
your engine sucks and it's not worth repairing.
Honestly as the oil gets warm and starts to expand it's probably filling in the gaps in the crank bearings which is what's causing the knocking...if it's legit engine knock and not just some other piece of junk. That's a serious fix, on the order of 2gs or so to disassemble the bottom end and replace the bearings. Cam seals are generally easy to replace unless they're retarded on a subaru. Sounds like a sensor with the clutch thing. If anything, the engine should rev higher with the clutch in....ie it's free from powering any gears.
My girlfriends got an '04 Xterra. The only problem she's had is that the plastic portion of the grill is a bit loose and squeeks on big bumps. After driving hers for a while we went out and tried to find one for me. Someday I'll fidn the one I want.
-Kevin
-Kevin
2003 4X4 V6 manual with 112K. Just got all the fluids changed, spark plugs and belts to the tune of $1500. Still has the original clutch. We plan on keeping it until it dies.
Haven't had many problems at all but still hate the lousy gas mileage. 17-18 mpg.
Haven't had many problems at all but still hate the lousy gas mileage. 17-18 mpg.
This reminds me of another problem I have with the 00-04 frontier/xterra. How they hell do you change the spark plug closest to the firewall? It took me 2 hours with a helping set of hands and a jerry-rigged socket wrench setup.
i did not really like the Xterra. why?
cons
top heavy
roof rack rated for 100 lbs (whatafarkinjoke)
AC kept crapping out
internal vents controlled by electronics that crapped out
fog light mounts rusted out rather quickly
tires always seemed to be low on air
on the plus side:
could cram three full suspension mt bikes inside and still have room for three people properly seat-belted.
4wd never left me stuck
so my experience with the Xterra has not been terribly positive. ours is a '99.
the '99 also suffers from similar "eff-you" design principles for changing spark plugs.
and i forgot about the oil leak that cost $600 for the shop to repair. plenum gasket? buried deep under lots of crap.
your subaru sounds like it will eat the engine soon. sacrifice a goat and hope for the best.
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Sounds like you take care of your car like you handle relationships.
How did you get so goddamned stupid?
You and he should roll over to Lady Cleo's and have your sands read together. I'd love to hear the outcome.
That was our plan too for our trusty 00 Xterra 4wd...but!
The wifey craved for this one badly.
It's probably going to die sooner than the Xterra we had. But hell, it was sooooo fun out in the desert this last Sunday.
The only other thing I don't like about the Xterra now is that it feels cramped to the Titan I now drive.
