2000 Pathfinder

Check the rear suspension bushings & I think there were still some issues with manifold bolts on the engine used in the 2000 model.

Sheesh! 7 years later and they still hadn't dealt with the manifold bolts?! Thanks for the tip re the suspension. I'll have a look at it tomorrow. If it's decent, at least it will tide me over till I come into some money.

The knock sensor on the V6 is a very failure-prone item and very expensive to replace since it is under the intake manifold which must be removed to gain access. (Google "Nissan knock sensor" for more info). There is also a problem with the sealant on the pipe attached to the thermostat housing that results in a very slow leak of coolant and produces a smell of coolant when the engine is hot. There is a Nissan service bulletin of this which replaces the sealant with a conventional gasket. This is also not a simple repair and requires a lot of disassembly to get to the part.

Hmmm. Thanks for this. With 185Km om it maybe I can pray this has already been fixed & dealt with. I took a quick look at the truck today. Looks decent for its age. I'll check it better Saturday.