reviving the "beast"

92PathySE · Sep 10th, 2007, 07:19 PM

hey everyone...i have a somewhat stupid question that i really couldn't find the exact answer to...but...i have a 92 Pathfinder with a blown motor (my dad somehow shot a rod through the oil pan, sigh)...i have a motor available from a junkyard with only about 70k on it, it's from a 95 pathy...i wanna put that motor into my truck, but i was just curious if anyone knew if there were any differences in sensors and locations (since it's a 3 year difference between builds)...or does anyone think it would be a better idea to swap over the top end (minus heads). I really want my truck back for the winter but i'm not sure the best way to go about it, since i've never swapped a motor before. If anyone has any advice about it that'd be great, any help is appreciated. Thanks to everyone in advance!

smj999smj · Sep 11th, 2007, 01:36 AM

My suggestion would be to pull the old engine out and sit them side by side and compare. If there are differances that aren't easily corrected, swap the intakes.

Oldnissanguy · Sep 11th, 2007, 07:02 AM

Most junk yards have an application cross reference list. Did you check that? Although not 100% reliable, it can get you in the ballpark.

boogyman · Sep 11th, 2007, 09:40 AM

You probably need the ECU to go with the engine. Are they both inline 4's? I would think there shouldn't be much of a problem. Although engine mounts might be different. I'm sure someone on here has done that type of swap. Maybe 88 will chime in with his vast knowledge.

92PathySE · Sep 15th, 2007, 08:08 PM

well the blocks are both VG30E...not inline 4 cyls...V6...i was just curious if they threw in any other sensors in other positions, or can i just swap the wiring harnesses and maybe its easy...who knows, i really want my damn truck back for the winter, i don't wanna beat my 200sx in the snow haha (open diffs SUCK)...worst comes to worst i'll just swap the intake manifolds and whatever i really need to get this thing workin...i wanna get the whole job done in about two days so the more info i have before doin this, the better...thanks everyone so far!

smj999smj · Sep 15th, 2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogyman

You probably need the ECU to go with the engine. Are they both inline 4's? I would think there shouldn't be much of a problem. Although engine mounts might be different. I'm sure someone on here has done that type of swap. Maybe 88 will chime in with his vast knowledge.

They stopped putting 4 cyls. in Pathfinders after '89....

**88pathoffroad** · Sep 16th, 2007, 03:07 PM

Should be good to go. I can't think of any extra engine sensors or things they added between 92 and 95. Just swap all your accessories from the old one onto the new one and fire it up!