Local Apparent Friday

Yah no worries, just passing it along for posterity's sake. While I'm at it, if you are following the removal sequence that's in the manual, you can get away with not pulling the trans or the radiator. I just put a piece of 1/2 inch ply over the radiator to protect it if I slipped, but honestly I had plenty of room and never even got close to it. Jack under the trans to keep it from dropping, and then tied it up to the firewall so I could push the van back out of my shop. Also there are various little brackets here and there that are different, but all the holes line up so those can be moved over easily enough whilst moving sensors. While I'm on the topic, generic metric o rings are not a match for the sensors...barring some unknown source, you'll need the Nissan OEM rings.

So. For anybody else that may be reading this in the future, if you need a replacement engine, the armada/titan engine from 08-16 runs about a third of the price of the NV engine on car-part.com. If you go this route, you will need to move the following from your NV engine to the replacement: Power steering reservoir bracket, timing cover, oil cooler, oil pan, all sensors, engine wiring harness. It's all glued on with about 15 tons of RTV or whatever they use for gaskets these days. Also, there are hidden timing cover bolts behind the cam gear covers...if you forget those, you will crack the timing cover. This also necessitates that you have the appropriate tools to remove a crank pulley, commonly available for rent at local auto parts stores. Additionally, there are some single use O rings on sensors and behind the timing cover that the manufacturer recommends be replaced any time they are opened up. Pics below with differences. This place sure is quiet these days, I hope you are all out adventuring. Also, I'm throwing out another recommendation for Hart Nissan, they've been great for parts.

Anybody have an airaid MXP for sale, before I go buying one? Thanks

So...I'd have to swap the entire timing cover. I confirmed via the nissan parts guide that the NV timing cover is different than the armada/titan/pathfinder. Debating on whether or not to go through the trouble, as compared to just drilling out the hole, and also wondering what else I've yet to find that's different. In the meantime, headers should be here tomorrow. Uprev wants an extra 200 to decompile the ROM, so I'm thinking I might just do it myself. We'll see. Hope all 3 of you are having a great weekend. ? - laf edit: I forgot the pic links showing the timing cover as well as the differences between the NV and Armada brackets.

Ty!

So. Today seemed like a good day to yank the old engine out of the van. Got it pulled over the course of a couple hours, mostly going by the service manual directions, with the exception that it wasn't necessary to remove the radiator or the transmission. Anyway, started working on getting things moved over, and right out of the gate, the power steering reservoir bracket doesn't line up. I confirmed via VIN that the engine came out of a 2012 Armada...not sure why the holes don't line up or whether or not I can swap that without major surgery...ran out of time at the shop. But anyway, things are progressing! Did you guys see that dope '21 4WD for sale? ?

Sweet van, glws. Can you post some more details on that seat and mounting system? I'm looking for something similar. Thanks

Try these or something simlar. Fitment not guaranteed by me, have not yet ordered mine.

Still waiting on parts and just picked up replacement engine #2 on friday. First one had massive issues on leakdown test.

@ASD Dad ping. Looking at his profile though, he's been logged off for over a year. Wait around for Radinson or Crusty to chime in though, they seem to be the resident knowledge at this time.

This seems to be the post you are referencing. Anyway, H13 is H13, so it should fit. It's universal. Here is the link to nineo's listing...if you are going by their fitment guide, I can't even get it to work. And here's 1000+ 4+ star ranked brands to choose from on Amazon.

@crustyso you can't do the test where you spin the axle and watch the meter?

Replacement engine showed up today. I took the van to get it, as my other tow vehicle was occupied with a moving job. Rather amusingly, the knock became so loud that I ended up making other arrangements and having AAA take the van to my shop. I've since gotten the new engine onto my stand and pulled the pan. Everything looks good, so tomorrow i'll start stripping off the extraneous accouterments and prep it for install. I've printed off the service manual and ordered a set of JBA shorties and resonated B pipes from CajunBPipes. Hoping to get it apart and back together again by May, but the schedule is busy.

I just had a hell of a shake on the one we bought...turned out to be a wheel weight had come off, especially prevalent if you've upsized your tires. Bigger tires can be harder to balance. Worth checking in to, could be an easy fix.

Found a used switch via car-part delivered for $85, and put in Monroe rear shocks as well as the Sumosprings. Was originally eyeing the Gabriels as they are listed as generally having a stiffer ride quality, but Rockauto listed the Monroes as the heavier duty. Weight difference between the monroe and the stock tokico was about a pound heavier...probably irrelevant info but posting anyway. Engine will be here tomorrow. I'm going to move this to a conversion thread soon and we can carry on there, no point in continuing to post here in intro.

Do you know how to use a multimeter? I believe the sensors on these can be tested via the standard method. I wouldn't trash the van. Absolute worst case scenario, as your dealer and Crusty stated, is that you have to swap the rear axle. Car-part lists 22 pages of them, with units available sub 100k miles WITH warranties for $500, figure another couple hundred in shipping, then the cost for your local mechanic to swap it plus a 4 wheel alignment, you'd probably be done for less than $1500. BTdubs if you are close to a shipping terminal, you can generally save money on shipping large items if you pick it up at the terminal and save them the hassle of the last mile delivery. They'll have a forklift and can load it right onto a trailer or a pickup, although two guys can lift a rear end pretty easily, 1 if you don't mind hernias.

I found this TSB, not sure what year your van is and i'm sure your dealer is already aware of this. Do you have a code reader or are you able to get the DTC from the dealer? Are you going to a commercial capable nissan? Resale is high right now, but an ABS light is going to ding you for sure. - laf

Take your pick. https://www.hertzcarsales.com/all-inventory/index.htm?redirectFromMissingVDP=true&geoZip=20146&geoRadius=0&search=nissan nv

Here are some pics to add some flair to this thread https://ibb.co/KGGrtRN https://ibb.co/znZDkcv https://ibb.co/DQPPRMN

This is the rancho/monroe filterable spreadsheet, as I am also trying to work through this. It might help to have more eyes on it. The monroe 66420 is the NV standard replacement. Rancho and Monroe Shocks.xlsx

So...learning things. For instance, if you only have one auto-down window button (driver's side) on your master switch, the switchdoctor listed switch will not work. The only option is the factory switch. Based on the current weight of silver and the weight of the factory switch, it's 7 times more expensive, at an average price of $260, than the equivalent weight in solid silver, so i guess that's on hold until I find someone doing a part out. Also, I am interested to learn that the spec'd replacement shocks for the NV are the same across the line, whether you have a 1500 or a 35. I would have expected something a little heavier, but I guess not. Rancho has nothing that is a fit, only replacements I'm seeing are Gabriel and Monroe. In the meantime, we put front leveling kit on and got the new BFGs mounted on the factory wheels. Truck looks great. - laf

Haven't chosen a specific one, but eyeing the sony (XAV-9500ES) and pioneer (DMH-WT8600NEX) offerings. I know there are cheaper no name brands, but I prefer the higher quality of the name brand products. A buddy of mine just put the Sony in his ridgeline and was able to retain factory everything including the backup camera...he's been super happy with it and the clearance looks like it wouldn't be a problem in the NV, although we have a '16.

Yah that's what I figured. TY Still on the hunt for an engine, but we've been picking up other goodies here and there in the meantime. Hope to have an engine secured this week.