thinking about stripping/selling the max :(
04-29-2005, 05:33 AM
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thinking about stripping/selling the max :(
after 3 years of almost 100% problems, i think i've got everything sorted out and only small issues to work on.
yesterday i turned my heat on and smelled coolant. its strong...real strong.
yup, the heater core is dead. i'm at work now and when it cools off enough i'm going to bypass it for the time being.
i am getting so sick of this car's problems. its almost completely modded, i ordered matt's lower tie bar last week, which was the only suspension piece i was missing. either today or tomorrow i'm picking up a 95 infiniti G20 for $700, and in 2-3 weeks i'm picking up a 91 G20 with a blown motor (modded with better interior) for $350, just as a beater as i'm starting a new job on monday that requires a 35 mile commute, each way, 6 days a week. i'm having thoughts of stripping the max totally, selling what i can and junking the rest. i do want a newer car but i always had the intention of keeping the max.
the heater core just adds insult to injury, and i cannot go without heat as i live in the northeast (for the summer i can but...) but i cannot justify paying someone to do it, but will not have the time to do it myself.
what am i to do!?
yesterday i turned my heat on and smelled coolant. its strong...real strong.
yup, the heater core is dead. i'm at work now and when it cools off enough i'm going to bypass it for the time being.
i am getting so sick of this car's problems. its almost completely modded, i ordered matt's lower tie bar last week, which was the only suspension piece i was missing. either today or tomorrow i'm picking up a 95 infiniti G20 for $700, and in 2-3 weeks i'm picking up a 91 G20 with a blown motor (modded with better interior) for $350, just as a beater as i'm starting a new job on monday that requires a 35 mile commute, each way, 6 days a week. i'm having thoughts of stripping the max totally, selling what i can and junking the rest. i do want a newer car but i always had the intention of keeping the max.
the heater core just adds insult to injury, and i cannot go without heat as i live in the northeast (for the summer i can but...) but i cannot justify paying someone to do it, but will not have the time to do it myself.
what am i to do!?
04-29-2005, 05:38 AM
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Some people have good luck with the VEs, others don't. My VG engine has been doing well after a few sensors and injectors needed replacing. I put in alot of time at the junkyard pulling parts for my interior restoration and clutch replacement project as well.
G20s are nice. Sure beats a civic any day of the week for a 4 banger sedan. 35 miles each way is brutal though. My commute is 22 miles each way in the backroads and I spend about 3/4 of a tank of fuel a week. Do whatever you feel is right though.
G20s are nice. Sure beats a civic any day of the week for a 4 banger sedan. 35 miles each way is brutal though. My commute is 22 miles each way in the backroads and I spend about 3/4 of a tank of fuel a week. Do whatever you feel is right though.
04-29-2005, 05:40 AM
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Seems like you have already decided to get rid of it. I think attempting to sell the car 'as is' may be the best option right now. If you part it out, it may take a long time to do so. Then you have to take everything apart and wait for people to pay you. With that kind of time and effort, you could have replaced the heater core several times. Whatever you do, good luck. You're going to miss that max. 
04-29-2005, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ArcticDC5
Some people have good luck with the VEs, others don't. My VG engine has been doing well after a few sensors and injectors needed replacing. I put in alot of time at the junkyard pulling parts for my interior restoration and clutch replacement project as well.
G20s are nice. Sure beats a civic any day of the week for a 4 banger sedan. 35 miles each way is brutal though. My commute is 22 miles each way in the backroads and I spend about 3/4 of a tank of fuel a week. Do whatever you feel is right though.
G20s are nice. Sure beats a civic any day of the week for a 4 banger sedan. 35 miles each way is brutal though. My commute is 22 miles each way in the backroads and I spend about 3/4 of a tank of fuel a week. Do whatever you feel is right though.
there are just so many stupid problems i do not want to do with...i'm so torn right now.
as for the G20, i had not planned on getting another car anytime soon, i was going to save up a few thousand and buy a much newer car (looking at 2nd gen LS400s and 40 valve A8 quattros) but the price is right and its disgustingly reliable...i drove it yesterday, and its godawful slow in stock form but i've got a few tricks up my sleeve for it (free mods are my favorite!). should be a fun little car for the time being.
04-29-2005, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizeree_X
Is it still turbo'd? Having a turbo Max demands constant attention which is why I'll probly never attempt to turbo mine, even though I'd love the extra powah.
P.S. If you part it out I am local
P.S. If you part it out I am local
i planned to, but decided i needed more reliability than it could offer at this point.
if i do keep it, i will complete the suspension (other than installing matt's tie bar, finish up the SFCs, wheel bearing and alignment its done.), see what else i can stiffen up while the dash is out for the heater core and eventually boost it.
i just wish i had someplace to store it for a few months. my driveway doesnt cut it, especially with the horrendous condition of the body, not to mention my parents are less than impressed that i've still got tons of parts and tools laying around.
04-29-2005, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by nelledge
Seems like you have already decided to get rid of it. I think attempting to sell the car 'as is' may be the best option right now. If you part it out, it may take a long time to do so. Then you have to take everything apart and wait for people to pay you. With that kind of time and effort, you could have replaced the heater core several times. Whatever you do, good luck. You're going to miss that max.
i could sell a spark plug for more than the car is worth! i realize that all the money i've put into it can never be recouped but i'd get more satisfaction from driving it off a dock into the ocean than selling it for that little.
with all the parts i've got, i dont think $5000 is unreasonable if i part it out.
04-29-2005, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
I call dibs on WSP y-pipe, and some other heretofore unmentioned goodies.
oh, and I can hook you up with a new heater core, if you want to keep it as a toy
oh, and I can hook you up with a new heater core, if you want to keep it as a toy
also, any way for you to cancel my most recent bill from paypal? my current situation with them has left a terrible taste in my mouth and i'm cancelling my account as soon as they get back to me.
i'll just send you a check, or we can work it out later on when i'm on AIM.
sidenote: anyone know what size the heatercore hoses are? my car is still spewing coolant when i pull the radiator cap off and i want to make sure i get the right size piece of bypass the core before i leave here.
04-29-2005, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by djx82
Give some love to the machines... they'll treat u nice and don't go bad
maybe if i can find someplace to store it for the winter, i'll turn it into the sleeper project i've always dreamed about (100% modded suspension...almost there...400-ish wheel HP, ridiculous brakes (i'm a caliper bracket and a set of rotors away) and full, quiet interior with a nice stereo..and a nice paint job)
04-29-2005, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MaDMaX024
PM me with a price, shipped..nothing new here
also, any way for you to cancel my most recent bill from paypal? my current situation with them has left a terrible taste in my mouth and i'm cancelling my account as soon as they get back to me.
i'll just send you a check, or we can work it out later on when i'm on AIM.
sidenote: anyone know what size the heatercore hoses are? my car is still spewing coolant when i pull the radiator cap off and i want to make sure i get the right size piece of bypass the core before i leave here.
also, any way for you to cancel my most recent bill from paypal? my current situation with them has left a terrible taste in my mouth and i'm cancelling my account as soon as they get back to me.
i'll just send you a check, or we can work it out later on when i'm on AIM.
sidenote: anyone know what size the heatercore hoses are? my car is still spewing coolant when i pull the radiator cap off and i want to make sure i get the right size piece of bypass the core before i leave here.
2. Canceled, we can barter
3. 11/16" OD on the heater core tubes
Of course there's not much I could use off a black car...
04-29-2005, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
1. too dam much, dealer is probably gonna be cheaper, I just looked
2. Canceled, we can barter
3. 11/16" OD on the heater core tubes
2. Canceled, we can barter
3. 11/16" OD on the heater core tubes
ahh $tealer just called back, $700 labor to replace it..jeeeeez.
can you do better than the stealer??
2)excellent
3)any idea on ID?? i just need to find something to connect the two hoses for now so i can not lose all my coolant, i'm a bit afraid of it exploding(the heater core) while i'm driving it.
04-29-2005, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MaDMaX024
1)just called the $tealer, they want $189.71
ahh $tealer just called back, $700 labor to replace it..jeeeeez.
can you do better than the stealer??
2)excellent
3)any idea on ID?? i just need to find something to connect the two hoses for now so i can not lose all my coolant, i'm a bit afraid of it exploding(the heater core) while i'm driving it.
ahh $tealer just called back, $700 labor to replace it..jeeeeez.
can you do better than the stealer??
2)excellent
3)any idea on ID?? i just need to find something to connect the two hoses for now so i can not lose all my coolant, i'm a bit afraid of it exploding(the heater core) while i'm driving it.
2.
3. that would be the ID of the hose
04-29-2005, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MaDMaX024
...as for the G20, i had not planned on getting another car anytime soon, i was going to save up a few thousand and buy a much newer car (looking at 2nd gen LS400s and 40 valve A8 quattros) but the price is right and its disgustingly reliable...i drove it yesterday, and its godawful slow in stock form but i've got a few tricks up my sleeve for it (free mods are my favorite!). should be a fun little car for the time being.
As for the G20.....if you got rid of the Max then the G20 would definitely be the direction to look in cause of the haul you have for work everyday. Plus, the G20 is a hot car IMHO...and a G20 with an SR20 is even hotter...
But if you do decide to part the Max, Im looking for a few things that you might be able to help me out with..........................
04-29-2005, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Drivin Maxima
Well me personally, I would keep the Max if I had a choice or chance to. Especially if I had plans on turboing it. Also if your having trouble putting up with little stuff now, then an Audi wouldnt really be the way you should go cause Im really into VW/Audi and Ill be the first te say that they are a PITA. My Corrado used to nickel and dime the hell out of me and my friends A4 does the same to him.
As for the G20.....if you got rid of the Max then the G20 would definitely be the direction to look in cause of the haul you have for work everyday. Plus, the G20 is a hot car IMHO...and a G20 with an SR20 is even hotter...
But if you do decide to part the Max, Im looking for a few things that you might be able to help me out with..........................
As for the G20.....if you got rid of the Max then the G20 would definitely be the direction to look in cause of the haul you have for work everyday. Plus, the G20 is a hot car IMHO...and a G20 with an SR20 is even hotter...
But if you do decide to part the Max, Im looking for a few things that you might be able to help me out with..........................
unless i can sell the G for what i'm asking ($2300) then i'll eventually turbo it..haha
04-29-2005, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
G20
easy turbo car, SR20DE stock, so "easy" swap to SR20DET
lots of nice mods readily available for it, good gas mileage too, sounds like a winner
easy turbo car, SR20DE stock, so "easy" swap to SR20DET
lots of nice mods readily available for it, good gas mileage too, sounds like a winner
), light gray leather interior, brand new headlights, brand new plug wires, the rims/tires are in excellent shape, but its got a slipping transmission and supposedly the motor sounds like a rock tumbler.edit: its also a high port motor, so swapping intake cams yields ~4hp across the board and ~9 peak.
04-29-2005, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MaDMaX024
for starters i'm picking up a 91 G20 auto for $350. its got a greddy cat back (no longer availible), stillen intake (or stillen looking intake..whatever), HKS springs with AGXs (speaking of AGXs remind me to talk to you later about them ), light gray leather interior, brand new headlights, brand new plug wires, the rims/tires are in excellent shape, but its got a slipping transmission and supposedly the motor sounds like a rock tumbler.
edit: its also a high port motor, so swapping intake cams yields ~4hp across the board and ~9 peak.
), light gray leather interior, brand new headlights, brand new plug wires, the rims/tires are in excellent shape, but its got a slipping transmission and supposedly the motor sounds like a rock tumbler.edit: its also a high port motor, so swapping intake cams yields ~4hp across the board and ~9 peak.
it needs a motor and trans
IM / PM me later on the AGXs but I won't be on from about 6 tonight till 9 or 10 sunday, so chop chop!!!
04-29-2005, 12:36 PM
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do you smell antifreeze constantly or every now and then? I smell it in mine periodically
Im in the same boat, although my insult to injury was the minor accident i had
Maybe give a thought to keeping it as a leisurely project and use the G20 as a daily
Im in the same boat, although my insult to injury was the minor accident i had
Maybe give a thought to keeping it as a leisurely project and use the G20 as a daily
04-29-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximan190
do you smell antifreeze constantly or every now and then? I smell it in mine periodically
Im in the same boat, although my insult to injury was the minor accident i had
Maybe give a thought to keeping it as a leisurely project and use the G20 as a daily
Im in the same boat, although my insult to injury was the minor accident i had
Maybe give a thought to keeping it as a leisurely project and use the G20 as a daily
i just bypassed the heater core, is it normal to have next to no coolant come out of it when the hoses are disconnected?
i am definitely keeping the G20 as a daily driver, at least until i can sell it for a massive profit (like i said, buying it for $700, asking $2300). if i cant sell it for what i want, then its not a big deal to me. i can hold out for the right sucker..i mean buyer.
since i've bypassed the heater core, i can drive the car for a long distance now, i'm going home tonight and fixing my sway bar endlinks (another saga for another day) and going for a drive. i'll see how i feel about it afterwards..
04-29-2005, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MaDMaX024
with all the parts i've got, i dont think $5000 is unreasonable if i part it out.
besides, your car is almost exactly like mine, there are only a few things left to replace
Once you get through that it's just tires and pads for a while .
05-01-2005, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 91 Maxima Girl
I need a transmission if anyone has one for a 1991 Maxima SE. Let me know!
05-01-2005, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MaDMaX024
(like i said, buying it for $700, asking $2300).
........naa! I'll hold out until you part the max out and we'll do some swapping! 
05-01-2005, 09:19 PM
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i paid about 180 from the dealer for mine
replacement really wasnt that bad about 8 hours round trip
youll regret getting rid of it like a few others on here. think about all the time and knowledge you have about the car you would be leaving most behind what a WASTE
replacement really wasnt that bad about 8 hours round trip
youll regret getting rid of it like a few others on here. think about all the time and knowledge you have about the car you would be leaving most behind what a WASTE
05-01-2005, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by subs1000w
i paid about 180 from the dealer for mine
replacement really wasnt that bad about 8 hours round trip
youll regret getting rid of it like a few others on here. think about all the time and knowledge you have about the car you would be leaving most behind what a WASTE
replacement really wasnt that bad about 8 hours round trip
youll regret getting rid of it like a few others on here. think about all the time and knowledge you have about the car you would be leaving most behind what a WASTE
except I wont be leaving
05-01-2005, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Studio718
I have a 91 sohc that im parting out, if the heater core is the same..u can have it for $50.
car will be junked either sunday or monday so if interested , reply.
car will be junked either sunday or monday so if interested , reply.
05-02-2005, 05:27 AM
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You should make sure to post a 'WTB' in the parts section as soon as you up your post count. May have more reads there.
I dont have permission nor do I know how to do that. Maybe you could help me out!
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