*NOOBIES* The "I am new here,but have a question" thread..(post your questions here)
02-01-2008, 02:17 PM
#282
02-01-2008, 02:39 PM
#283
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I own a 92 SE DOHC, and im having crazy problems with bucking/surging/hesitation, from what ive read around the net its a pretty common problem with the VE30DE, also there seems to be what looks like gas leaking (which is why i'm getting crappy gas mileage i guess)
The Leak is occurring at the top of the hose where the red arrow indicates, could this be related to the bucking and surging at all? is this fuel filter related?
The Leak is occurring at the top of the hose where the red arrow indicates, could this be related to the bucking and surging at all? is this fuel filter related?
02-01-2008, 03:06 PM
#284
I own a 92 SE DOHC, and im having crazy problems with bucking/surging/hesitation, from what ive read around the net its a pretty common problem with the VE30DE, also there seems to be what looks like gas leaking (which is why i'm getting crappy gas mileage i guess)
The Leak is occurring at the top of the hose where the red arrow indicates, could this be related to the bucking and surging at all? is this fuel filter related?
The Leak is occurring at the top of the hose where the red arrow indicates, could this be related to the bucking and surging at all? is this fuel filter related?
The fuel leaking issue most likely has nothing to do with the bucking/stumbling problems..First order of business would be to tighten up the fuel hose clamps in your picture,tighten them up as far as they will go,this should stop the leak,or at least slow it down until you get around to replacing the old hose with new hose..
Your stumbling issue may be cracked front ignition coils,pull the front coils out of the valve cover to check for cracks.
If the coils look fine,they you may have a bad coolant temp sensor..
Good info on the cts--->http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=541699
it might be good idea to check your ecu for codes..look in the general maintenance sticky for instructions on how to access the codes.
02-02-2008, 05:39 AM
#285
sorry but it is not the rev limiter being hit. i may be a newb to the maxima world but i am not an idiot when it comes to engines. i tried hitting the rev limiter the other day after your post. my rev limiter is set at between 7 grand. i can rev it to 6,000 not near 7,000 and it will start acting a fool for about 3-5 min and it will plane out. during this time period it sounds like i described before. there has to be a solution to this problem. maybe the answer is to be found only by coolsun or myself ? hey coolsun keep in touch and mybe we can find a cure for this. thanks for responding also.
02-02-2008, 12:05 PM
#286
sorry but it is not the rev limiter being hit. i may be a newb to the maxima world but i am not an idiot when it comes to engines. i tried hitting the rev limiter the other day after your post. my rev limiter is set at between 7 grand. i can rev it to 6,000 not near 7,000 and it will start acting a fool for about 3-5 min and it will plane out. during this time period it sounds like i described before. there has to be a solution to this problem. maybe the answer is to be found only by coolsun or myself ? hey coolsun keep in touch and mybe we can find a cure for this. thanks for responding also.
02-02-2008, 12:47 PM
#287
My rear 3rd brake light is also semi-melted, like a sagging circle where the bulb is. I'm guessing its a design flaw: bulb too close to the cover, melting point of plastic too low? If you replaced your bulbs and fuses and it still won't light up, try opening your trunk and trace the wire that goes to the 3rd brake light, at the hinge, there should be a junction. You should have someone step on the brake while you wiggle the wire in that area around, if it lights up, keep the wire position there and then find some electrical tape and tape it tight. Other than that, check for bulb housing corrosion, worn wire somewhere. Good luck.
02-02-2008, 07:21 PM
#288
then why would the factory any factory have a set rev limiter at any certain setting if the freakin car couldnt even reach that certain setting. thats why they call it a rev limiter to keep the engine in a safe atmosphere. anyway i am not trying to get into a post battle with anyone just trying to get this figured out.
02-02-2008, 07:48 PM
#289
so if i am doing things wrong. how about letting me in on some of yalls tricks and secrets. since some people think i am doing things wrong. i am here to learn not argue. like i have said in my other post. this is my first Max. and i want to make the most it can be. i love getting the most performance i can out of any vehicle i can and i dont do redneck or getto mods to my engines. please note that i always say ENGINE. a motor is what powers a drill. i might be a newb to you people and to the Max world but i have been around engines all my life. i love hp. i joined this site to gain knowledge on the VE30DE. i have owned 3 nissans so far. a 91 sentra ga16de 5-speed that built out the wazzoo. a 87 sentra auto just to drive to work and a 87 hardbody with the 3.0 also. it was an auto too weak as hell. anyway i have liked the Max ever since the 3rd gen came out but never owned one till now. i think i'll start a new post now.
02-02-2008, 08:06 PM
#290
My Max.
ok. i am the proud owner of a 94' Maxima SE 5-speed VE30DE with 155543 miles. i'll post pics when i become a member. i sold my BELOVED highly modded jeep xj so i could have this car. i can honestly say and yes i mean honestly. say i was the first person to have a modded "cant say IMPORT though" domestic i guess tuned car in this town.i'll post on what it was and mods in another post. so now i want to bust on somore v8's and put some of these rich cocky teens with their bought not built imports. i love raceing. always have. now i am turning to some of you vets and those who know about the 3rd gen Max to really set this thing off.
02-02-2008, 09:42 PM
#291
ok. i am the proud owner of a 94' Maxima SE 5-speed VE30DE with 155543 miles. i'll post pics when i become a member. i sold my BELOVED highly modded jeep xj so i could have this car. i can honestly say and yes i mean honestly. say i was the first person to have a modded "cant say IMPORT though" domestic i guess tuned car in this town.i'll post on what it was and mods in another post. so now i want to bust on somore v8's and put some of these rich cocky teens with their bought not built imports. i love raceing. always have. now i am turning to some of you vets and those who know about the 3rd gen Max to really set this thing off.
as long as the maintenance is kept, turboing the ve is one of the best power adders available. along with the usual port'n'polish, etc...
hope you remember to keep it safe at the track, since i am assuming you do not race illegally
btw, sorry about my other post... i had a wild hair up my
if you already have the pics, go ahead and post 'em in the "great 3rd gen picture thread", located in the stickys. no need to wait on anything
02-03-2008, 01:26 PM
#292
Welcome to the 3rd gen forum on Maxima.org
as long as the maintenance is kept, turboing the ve is one of the best power adders available. along with the usual port'n'polish, etc...
hope you remember to keep it safe at the track, since i am assuming you do not race illegally
btw, sorry about my other post... i had a wild hair up my
if you already have the pics, go ahead and post 'em in the "great 3rd gen picture thread", located in the stickys. no need to wait on anything
as long as the maintenance is kept, turboing the ve is one of the best power adders available. along with the usual port'n'polish, etc...
hope you remember to keep it safe at the track, since i am assuming you do not race illegally
btw, sorry about my other post... i had a wild hair up my
if you already have the pics, go ahead and post 'em in the "great 3rd gen picture thread", located in the stickys. no need to wait on anything
02-03-2008, 03:43 PM
#293
how do u take out pcv valve? wat wrench is need to take it out i can take out da pin connected to the valve but not the pvc???? (this might be a solution to y my car feels to stall at high rpm) also one more thing i been starting to hear some rattle at the front where the fuel injectors r all three of them?? any worries?
02-04-2008, 12:28 PM
#296
02-05-2008, 11:41 AM
#299
Hello everyone. i have question to ask. I have a 93 nissan maxima se. Ok here is the problem long story short my car won't go into gear. I have no clue where to start. I knoe some knowledge about the max but just don't knoe where to fix the problem.
These are the possible problems i think it needs to be looked at.
slave cylinder-might be dead, but what i don't get it that i can start the car up with no problems.
Master Cylinder-There are still fluid in the cylinder.
Clutch-maybe need to be replace
Tranny-
Linkage-
so these are the possible..Help me out guys on wut is the problem.
agian my car can start. but can get it into gear. thanks for the help.
These are the possible problems i think it needs to be looked at.
slave cylinder-might be dead, but what i don't get it that i can start the car up with no problems.
Master Cylinder-There are still fluid in the cylinder.
Clutch-maybe need to be replace
Tranny-
Linkage-
so these are the possible..Help me out guys on wut is the problem.
agian my car can start. but can get it into gear. thanks for the help.
02-06-2008, 02:01 PM
#304
02-06-2008, 05:36 PM
#305
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wow talk about the flood of noobs tot he org lolz. ok to answer the one asking about cheap mods. cheap mods arent always the ones you wanna buy and do. like for springs invest in some Eibachs i would tell you and when doing lowering springs also look into new struts because the factory ones wont last long once you lower the car. as for intakes its your own preference greeny jeff and a bunch have actually made there own CAI i got mine off ebay and it works just fine a CAI is a CAI with these old 3rd gens its not like one can make too much of a big difference from another. any other questions? lol
02-07-2008, 09:47 PM
#307
basic tools plus a 36mm and breaker bar.
hard part is passenger side.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....placement+axle
i recently did the drivers, and was done in about an hour and a half.
02-07-2008, 09:53 PM
#308
Passenger side will just slide out once you unbolt everything, which is the same stuff as on the left + a bracket on the engine with 3 12mm bolts, theres not much room for tools in there but it can be done.
On the wheel side, you just have to remove enough stuff to lift everything off from the axle's end. Different people do it differently. I unbolted the ball joint and swung everything out of the way, which was a bit tricky. Unbolting the strut would make it easier though.
02-08-2008, 03:11 AM
#310
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passenger side axle removal and replacement is easy i agree with mike i just unbolt the ball joint and swing it down and out the way. as for time i spent 45 to an hour total removal and replacement of passenger side axle. VE5 maxima non the less but auto and manual axles are just about the same on the passenger side as in time to remove and replace them. i had an auto and also did the driver side and its not all that hard to remove i guess its just goes from car to car some may be harder to remove then others.
02-09-2008, 09:17 AM
#311
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Location: IN
Posts: 12
5-speed swap
i cant get a clear line of info from all that ive found...so if someone can can give me a parts list it would be greatly appreciated...im doing a 91 5-speed swap into my 94 gxe...auto bit the dust(good thing anyways)...im just not sure what else i need...i have the trans..master and slave cylinders..clutch pedal..shifter..shifter boot..new clutch and flywheel...help please..thanks
02-09-2008, 09:20 AM
#312
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i cant get a clear line of info from all that ive found...so if someone can can give me a parts list it would be greatly appreciated...im doing a 91 5-speed swap into my 94 gxe...auto bit the dust(good thing anyways)...im just not sure what else i need...i have the trans..master and slave cylinders..clutch pedal..shifter..shifter boot..new clutch and flywheel...help please..thanks
02-09-2008, 11:45 AM
#313
QUESTION? i have a 94 se 3.0 5-speed. bone stock. when i rev the engine to around 6 grand the engine starts fluttering and ticking like it is a lifter tapping. the idle floats up and down almost stalling out and eventually it will go away. its like when you float a lifter in a v8 after over reving it. is this the same thing. if so why is this engine doing so i havent even hit the rev limiter yet. when the engine is right it runs real strong. this thing is clean. no leaks or smoke. could it be a sensor like a throttle position sensor or egr valve not being able to compensate for the action of the engine. and it has a new fuel filter so thats not it.
02-09-2008, 12:26 PM
#314
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hey whats up fellows, i have an 90 maxima gxe and the alarm system goes off ever time i lock the doors. It dont go off right after, more like fifteen minutes or more. Is there any way i can disconnect the alarm system.
02-09-2008, 05:00 PM
#317
in some mysterious place under the dash exists the box... THE ALARM!!!
yeah, don't ask where the box is, because nobody wants to tell so that potential thieves dont know how to jack our cars.
(are you a maxima thief, Wayne!?!)
yeah, don't ask where the box is, because nobody wants to tell so that potential thieves dont know how to jack our cars.
(are you a maxima thief, Wayne!?!)
02-09-2008, 05:06 PM
#318
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Striking Rod Seal Replacement
Hey guys,
Last weekend I nailed a rock on a snowy, gravel forest road (my Maxima is a fishing/camping vehicle because it's so dependable, 265K). Immediately, the shifter was hard to get into a 3rd and 5th, but it would go. I headed back to the nearest store, only to find the tell tale signs of an oil trail following me. Had a quick look, saw that it was leaking around the shift rod seal and had my friend tow me home.
So, it's up on jacks and I can clearly see that the seal has actually worked itself 1/2 way out on it's own. Luckily, the housing looks OK. I'm trying to troubleshoot this and wondering if the shift rod is bent, the striking rod is bent, or neither, or both! I can't imagine the seal working itself out if the striking rod isn't bent, but maybe.
Questions, it's dark now and I can't find my manual but I assume there's a roll pin to remove the yoke on the end of the striking rod? Can the striking rod be removed, and if so, how? I'd like to check to see if this is bent before installing the seal.
Thanks much,
Jason
Last weekend I nailed a rock on a snowy, gravel forest road (my Maxima is a fishing/camping vehicle because it's so dependable, 265K). Immediately, the shifter was hard to get into a 3rd and 5th, but it would go. I headed back to the nearest store, only to find the tell tale signs of an oil trail following me. Had a quick look, saw that it was leaking around the shift rod seal and had my friend tow me home.
So, it's up on jacks and I can clearly see that the seal has actually worked itself 1/2 way out on it's own. Luckily, the housing looks OK. I'm trying to troubleshoot this and wondering if the shift rod is bent, the striking rod is bent, or neither, or both! I can't imagine the seal working itself out if the striking rod isn't bent, but maybe.
Questions, it's dark now and I can't find my manual but I assume there's a roll pin to remove the yoke on the end of the striking rod? Can the striking rod be removed, and if so, how? I'd like to check to see if this is bent before installing the seal.
Thanks much,
Jason
02-10-2008, 07:32 AM
#319
(edited for content...)
Questions,
1)it's dark now and I can't find my manual but I assume there's a roll pin to remove the yoke on the end of the striking rod?
2)Can the striking rod be removed, and if so, how? I'd like to check to see if this is bent before installing the seal.
Questions,
1)it's dark now and I can't find my manual but I assume there's a roll pin to remove the yoke on the end of the striking rod?
2)Can the striking rod be removed, and if so, how? I'd like to check to see if this is bent before installing the seal.
2) the pin for the striking rod can be removed through a drain plug. the FSM show using a pin punch, but it looks like the pin would fall into the tranny.
perhaps it can be pulled out by a magnet after removing the striking rod, but I do not know.
02-10-2008, 05:33 PM
#320
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new guy with a 92 maxima gxe vg30e.
im looking for a digital cluster and the AAC or HVAC, wutevr u call it.
where can i find one online???
nd in order to put in the digi-cluster, do i need that extra part that goes onto the dash and reflects off of the windshield, cause i dont wanna go into all of that if i dont have to.
ehh, why not, anyone with some rims nd tires for sale, PM me, i'll buy.
pics coming soon
im looking for a digital cluster and the AAC or HVAC, wutevr u call it.
where can i find one online???
nd in order to put in the digi-cluster, do i need that extra part that goes onto the dash and reflects off of the windshield, cause i dont wanna go into all of that if i dont have to.
ehh, why not, anyone with some rims nd tires for sale, PM me, i'll buy.
pics coming soon