new pathfinder owner here 2001 se manual 4x4 (lil prob?)

[maxmileage]

Hi all, New to r50 world. Just picked up a 2001 se 4x4 5 speed manual with 184k miles. Just changed out, radiator and hoses(leaky rad.) Plugs(o.e. ngk) Belts, Oil and filter, intake filter, throttle body cleaned, Dropping all fluids this week and replacing with amsoil products. Had to wait on the 13 mm square drive in the mail and getting a lil torch today to bust those f'n drain plugs loose, what a pain, Pretty sure that they have never been removed(GULP!) hope that chunks don't fall out in the oil! I'm optimistic though, she runs well and I got er for practically peanuts. I have a noise though that causes me some concern. When accelerating after shifting into second, a lil in third, at lower rpms(1500-2300ish) I get a bit of a vibration/rattle sound from the rear dif/axle area. Only observed while driving(havn't gotten it off the ground to test) but no sound while in those rpms while in N. with clutch in or out. Any info or ideas of cause would be great! thanks guys, Max

[Chuck Tribolet]

I've got the same, but with 220K miles. Don't worry about drive line oils not being changed.

The first thing I'd check for your vibration problem is the U joints, drive shaft and half shafts.


Chuck