... I ... I just told you my experience, I really did not really mean K&N is better, it will save you money in the long run, I have it in all my vehicles,...
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jerrysy@...
Jan 2, 2001 6:04 am
I just joined this group. I just finished dealing with the CEL problem. I did a few things and the CEL dissappeared, so I don't know which one really cured...
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jerrysy@...
Jan 2, 2001 6:25 am
ever since I got my 96 quest, I never got the rated mileage of 18 city and 23 hway (thats what I recall). and recently, the mileage has been deteriorating,...
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Randy Yeates
RCYeates@...
Jan 2, 2001 5:07 pm
I am replacing the radiator on my 1995 Quest and wanted follow the procedure for refilling the coolant described on Steve Cutchen's site. I am, however, having...
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Dale Wadding
ottoracefan@...
Jan 2, 2001 6:53 pm
I have uploaded some pictures and a text file which detail how I fixed the sticky throttle on my '93 Villager. They are in the Files area, in a folder titled...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Jan 2, 2001 7:27 pm
... There are pictures on my web site: http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/vq_faq/Villager_Coolant_Refill.jpg The engine air relief plug is a bolt screwed in from...
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Dale Wadding
ottoracefan@...
Jan 2, 2001 9:26 pm
I uploaded a picture showing the location of the engine air relief plug. It is located at http://www.egroups.com/files/villagerquest/EngineAirReliefPlug.jpg I...
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staylor@...
Jan 2, 2001 10:20 pm
I noticed a trace amount of exhaust fumes (smell) entering the inside of my 1997 Villager when accelerating under heavy load conditions and more recently, a...
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Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Jan 2, 2001 10:25 pm
I'm surprised that they were surprised. This is a well known problem on earlier Villagers and Quests. I thought that this was solved by the 97 model year...
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michael-jesslyn@...
Jan 3, 2001 12:22 pm
Hi Group,My 94 Villager cold start "engine tick" has come back again for the first time this winter,Just changed the oil ,it usually wasn't noticable after...
2130
sta1vit@...
Jan 3, 2001 12:50 pm
I took my 1995 villager in because I am losing radiator fluid. It is not in the oil and I do not see any on the ground. The boys at the ford dealership said it...
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Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Jan 3, 2001 1:21 pm
Mike- Regarding your dipstick... It could be that the dipstick tube is coming loose from the engine block and that is what is making it hard to remove. Take a...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Jan 3, 2001 3:03 pm
... More specifically, your coolant loss problem should be unrelated to the engine noise problem.. These engines do *not* seem to be prone to have head...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Jan 3, 2001 3:20 pm
The tick may be the result of worn hydraulic lifters (not worn out yet). Being a Northerner, what weight oil do you use? I would recommend nothing heavier...
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sta1vit@...
Jan 3, 2001 3:37 pm
It usually uses about 1 cup a month. The dealer said they inspected the van and found a very very small leak in the radiator but they did not think this was...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Jan 3, 2001 5:25 pm
... My advice is to take care of the obvious first. In this case the radiator. You might want to check with a radiator shop just in case there is that slim...
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Ronc303
Ronc303@...
Jan 3, 2001 5:55 pm
This Nissan engine is NOT prone to headgasket problems, however, it is much more common to have coolant leaks at fittings, cylinder head welch plugs, etc, and...
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sta1vit@...
Jan 3, 2001 5:56 pm
Thanks Carl, I can live with using a little fluid. I just wanted to make sure it had nothing to do with the service bulletin about engine problems. I will try...
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Ronc303
Ronc303@...
Jan 3, 2001 5:57 pm
How often to you normally change your oil? If it's only when you hear this noise, it may be the dipstick tube, with excessive condisation has rusted, causing...
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sta1vit@...
Jan 3, 2001 6:05 pm
Ron, it has been like this for about 2 years, so if it is a leak it is not getting any worse. The NISSAN dealer is a good idea. These Ford guys are unreal!!...
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Carl Haines
chaines@...
Jan 3, 2001 6:07 pm
Dave wrote ... Perhaps the '96s and '97s were too young for the problem to show up. Also, I think there have been more then one revision of the exhaust stud....
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Randy Yeates
RCYeates@...
Jan 3, 2001 10:57 pm
Thanks for the help with bleeding the coolant system. I successfully replaced my radiator today. I had one of the transmission hoses refuse to come off (the...
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Ron & Staci
electroglas@...
Jan 3, 2001 11:11 pm
A couple of things to check: 1. If the head gasket is leaking, you should see air bubbles rising up at the radiator cap. Remove the cap while the engine is...
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Jan de Groot
jdegroot@...
Jan 3, 2001 11:26 pm
If you smell a sweet smell inside the van, it could be a leak in the heater core. I had that in another van that I have. Jan 93 Villager...
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michael-jesslyn@...
Jan 4, 2001 12:18 am
I change the oil + filter at 5000 km, once in a while i was over by 1000 km , but other than that it is regular service.But once i get up near 5000km in the...
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Marco Veenis
veenis@...
Jan 4, 2001 2:44 am
... There is a blind plug on the head of the engine that can cause a subtle coolant leak that can mimick a leaking head gasket. The full file is in the files...
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Marco Veenis
veenis@...
Jan 4, 2001 2:45 am
... I thought there was a TSB out on this subject. Apparently if you pull the oil pan you have to remove the dipstick first, if you don't the thing could get...
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eric brandt
ejbrandt@...
Jan 4, 2001 7:46 am
All, I have a 1993 Quest with 122,000 miles. With about 70K mile I had the same problem with exhaust manifold studs. I took it to a Ford/Nissan dealership ...
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eric brandt
ejbrandt@...
Jan 4, 2001 9:35 am
Try using 5w-30. The crank case calls for 4 and 1/4 quarts. Use 4 quarts of oil plus 1/4 quart (8 oz) Of Marvel Mystery Oil. I've done this for my 1993 ...
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Lowell Woodworth
kathylowell@...
Jan 4, 2001 10:24 am
What is Marvel Mystery Oil? Haven't seen it here. What store do you buy it at? ... From: "eric brandt" <ejbrandt@...> To:...
