James92SE

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It's got to be your rear main seal. It's unlikely that the seal is bad, the more likely scenario is either the seal wasn't pressed in all the way or the mating surface was scratched up a bit when the old one was removed

chrome91

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THANK YOU! i was about to buy them all individually but that has everything, are the swaybar links the same as a swaybar mount?

i bought the set, and it comes from Ontario so it should ship fast

nyc_ink

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no prob bro. yea what ever is in the pic is what u get. no mounts. i installed it all my self, its pretty easy. i was gonna buy it all separate too till i came across the kit and i was like wtf imma get this instead. lol

chrome91

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oic, are the mounts hard to get from a junkyard car?

FML this Ebay seller didnt really have the struts in stock so im just going to drop on the KYB and get chassis work done to handle it, im replacing the brake pads tomorrow as well as desiezing the one caliper, so once the suspension parts come im set thanks again, you saved me at least $100

nyc_ink

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if u find a car that has it in good condition u should be able to get the mounts. i have a few things to do before i even touch the struts and lower the max. my 2 bad injectors, install full exhaust system, motor mounts have to be done 1st. so fml cuz i wonna drop the maxima 2" so bad. and no prob bro, glad i could help.

nyc_ink

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anyone know what kind of bulb is the one on top of the radio (in between) under the climate control?
its behind a slim glass case.

dadswieser

Can anyone tell me if I can take a automatic transmission that came out of a 1993 DOHC and put it in a 1990 SOHC? Do both cars listed above use the same transmission?
thanks

CapedCadaver

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nope. you might (and i cannot overemphasize "might" enough...) be able to get away with using the trans computer and flexplate off a nissan quest, and the axles/trans from a 92-94 DOHC maxima to put on a 89-94 SOHC tho... it's just kind of a hassle when you could just do a 92-94 DOHC manual swap instead and have a faster better car that still has the advantage of the DOHC's limited slip diff.

A_FITZ

My 1993 Nissan Maxima GXE (Auto), takes me anywhere and everywhere I need to go.

But it sounds like a motorcycle.

My Maxima .. (Car), sounds like a motorcycle.

Is this normal for it having 243k miles

chrome91

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check for exhaust leaks or any damage to your muffler

A_FITZ

Well yes car does have an exhaust leak. ((Ya know the Bolts missing..****ing 2 bolts or w.e. missing))

Had an auto shop work on it because of this to pass inspection..., and they ripped me off. Came back the day after I got it back from those chinkee fu@#)*$ ..

chrome91

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well the muffler muffles the sound of the exhaust, so i think you have a bad exhaust leak before the exhaust hits the muffler causing the sound.

EDIT- you can maybe see where the exhaust leak is if you start it on a cold morning and look under the car but with it being summer thats kinda hard

Greeny

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post moved, stop posting problems in the noob thread chromey...this is primarily for newbie just registered that CANNOT post a new thread..

chrome91

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no prob, but i'll always be a n00b still

A_FITZ

Hey I could post a new thread too.., but I just didnt want to create spam. Guess I will next time though.. ((Guess you want me to not post in here as well))

nyc_ink

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just noticed, so only paid members get to use an avatar pic -_-

Motorexskygtr32

Hey, Im back.. I couldnt get to understand that a poster here, I think NYC told me to check to see if its a bad fuel injector which I pulled each one of them and the motor still running. Its still driveable but how it is possible to have all 6 fuel injectors goes bad if its still driveable?

My car still jerking after 2k RPM...I checked google through to see whats caused the car to jerking? My guess that jerking could cause

PVC Valve?
Valve Cover Gasket? (a little smoke come out where the valve gasket that supposed to sealed) Is that normal? I do not know if it caused to jerking
Throttle Position Sensor?

Or maybe it needs tuned up like replaces spark plugs?

Suppose a fuel pump goes bad, does it caused my car to jerking and I couldnt press the pedal to gas it when its stalling or jerking while driving.

Do Nissan Dealership fix the older Maximas? Because none of mechanics that I sent my car to two different garages could figure it out and telling me that the motor is fine which it is not. Does this Maxima of year 1991 have a computer diagonostic?

Gheremy harrison

Trying to sell craigslist and igot this at my email?? let me know if it sounds legit because it sounds like a scam to me..


Sounds Good
I'm okay with the price & condition. my mode of payment is through a Bank Certified Check, which is drawn from my Bank and is generally acceptable for cashout, don't worry about the shipment, i will arrange for the shipment after you must have cashed the check and have your cash at hand. The check we be delivered to your location via UPS within 1-2 business days. Provide me with your full name which the check will be payable and your contact address where the check will be delivered also with your contact #. Kindly remove the Ad if you are interested in selling to me to avoid interruption by others. am waiting your reply.

Thomas Cortwright
1451 S San Ray
Green Valley, AZ 85622T


is that good or no?? help!

BenStoked

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copy the email address here, so people can google it and know it's another spammer.
remember to mark it as spam, too.

edit: how much do you want for craigslist? does it include the foreign sites, or just ones from your locale

Gheremy harrison

so its for sure a scam??
thomas.cortwright001@live.com thats email address

BenStoked

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yes.
never accept payment via mail, nor agree to sell anything on craigslist that you don't meet in person.
these kinds of scams are common, and I have seen enough to know crap off of the first few words.

Gheremy harrison

ok.. thanks.. damn i thought i had a buyer lol

CapedCadaver

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er, i highly doubt all 6 would go bad at once, and if they did, the car would most likely not be driveable at all. and if it were, it wouldn't run OK under 2k but suck over 2k.

most likely a vac (or other) leak of some sort, or a bad maf. The TPS is not a *major* player in the fuel delivery calculations once the car is warmed up, the ECU mainly uses MAF to measure air coming in and calculate how much fuel to spray, and the o2 sensor to make sure it calculated correctly.

Gheremy harrison

89 max se.. hood wont stay open.. is there a stand or something im missing?? there are the 2 pump things that looks like its suppose to hold it up but it doesnt.. replacement parts or a fix??

nyc_ink

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no our cars dont have a stick to hold it open, it has "hood struts" (the 2 hydraulic pumps) to keep it open. u can find them on ebay or courtesytparts.com

chrome91

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just go to the junkyard and find a good pair. even easier, drill through the part that does not have compressed gas in it, and when you need the hood to stay open just stick a screw through the hole and it will prop open. easiest DIY fix

i have 7 pairs of hood struts stashed away so i should be good for the next 20 years

fotoman

94 Nissan Maxima
Im new at this. how do you change the transmission fluid . i usually have someone else do it so i have never changed the oil, antifreeze, etc. but if its simple i can do itmyself. i have saw no reference to a drain for the transmission fluid. Anyone know of a guide to change the transmission fluid, oil and antifreeze?

BenStoked

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no guide, really. I would advise checking the FSM.
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/1994/
at.pdf for auto trans
mt.pdf for manual trans
Lc.pdf for cooling system, and lubrication systems.

if you get really confused (but you shouldn't, they are relatively easy tasks), I know there are some members here that are more local to you, and may be willing to help.

edit: stupid typos.

fotoman

i may not be asking the question right. if im supposed to change the transmission fluid how do i do it? i know theres a drain plug to change the oil and a drain plug to flush out the radiator. but what about for the transmission fluid?

i have checked the at section of the fsm

Greeny

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Look at page AT-190

fotoman

thanks i found the page in the fsm

Gheremy harrison

89 maxima.. vg30e.. just got the turbo installed.. t3/t4 and it runs, but really funny and im kinda scared to drive around.. its like the turbo spools but doesnt go back down very fast.. i have no electronics so i dont know wat the boost running at.. how could i set it to run 8 psi??

Greeny

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Start a thread in the forum, this thread isnt for complicated turbo questions mang..

Gheremy harrison

well i dont know if i can cuz im new and dont have 15 posts

Greeny

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Gheremy harrison
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Equosamo

I have a '93 Maxima GXE with VGE DOHC 3.0 L; it has about 180k miles on it with the original engine and tranny. I got it in '04 with 79k. I've done all the maintenance on it myself because I have a hard time paying a shop for something I can do myself.

Recently, my check engine light came on (something that has never happened before); This happened right as I was driving out of the garage after replacing both front struts, but I have a hard time believing there is any connection. I've also noticed that my radiator fans are blowing all the time (Coolant Temp is showing normal when running or cold when first started), the AC doesn't seem to be working, the mpg has decreased significantly, and engine has no power.

Now I started looking online for information related to reading the diagnostic code that triggered the check engine light which is when I found this forum. I also picked up a FSM for a '94 Maxima which gives detailed instructions on entering the self-diagnostic mode. I tried the procedure outlined in the FSM with no result. I'd turn the ignition to ON, turn the screw completely clockwise, wait for the LED's to flash the number sequence for each diagnostic mode, but if never would. I have the dual LED (one red, one green) ECM, but the red LED remains lit all the time and I've never seen the green LED change states. I've tried some variations from the suggested procedure and nothing happens.


Since, I was unable to retrieve the diagnostic code, I went ahead and did some physical checks. This is where I found that if the car is sitting in Park and I step on the throttle, the engine will falter and die at about 1700 RPM; if I instead gradually increase the throttle, I can rev the engine through it's entire working range. This seemed like it might be a fuel, or air problem so I checked both. I put a fuel pressure gauge inline after the fuel filter and it showed 36 psi at idle, and 41 psi with any throttle which matches the specifications; I then proceeded to disconnect one fuel injector at a time while the engine was running with the result that the engine idle became rough for each disconnect; I couldn't reach one of the injectors without taking off the intake manifold, but since the other 5 injectors appeared to be working, I didn't worry about it (I don't think one injector would produce the power loss and falter that I see). I also took the MAF sensor off; it looked okay, but I went ahead and cleaned it with the aerosol spray anyway; the air filter is fairly new and unobstructed. I didn't check the sparkplugs, but I've replaced them and wires in the last 3k and I would have seen or heard something when I disconnected each injector if something on them was bad.


I'm frustrated with the fact that I can read the diagnostic codes to say the least. I'm was thinking that maybe it's the throttle position sensor but a quick multimeter check seemed to indicate that its basic function worked. Has anyone had trouble getting their ECM into the self-diagnostic mode? Have you seen this behavior before? I'd appreciate any suggestions as I'm at a loss.

Thanks,
Ben

Greeny

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Ben, replace your coolant temperature sensor...also, be sure to look for corrosion(green looking crap) on the CTS wire harness plug before installing the new sensor...

Gheremy harrison

ok this is weird.. 89 max se.. whenever i go to my girlfriends house, i park my car in this spot kinda on a hill and the car facing up the hill.. The car always starts fine, but when i park on that hill, it doesnt start, i have to roll bak in nuetral off of the hill and then it starts.. ????? i have no clue what that is doing that for.. i have a brand new starter not even month old.. What could that be??

BenStoked

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gxe/vge is SOHC, not DOHC (check for a distributor, if you have one, it's a vg30e).
and as wayne said, check the CTS.
-Ben

chrome91

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most likely the shifter bushing, its a $5 rubber piece thats not too hard to replace. i had the same problem and my bushing was gone