Well I think I need a new alternator because mine is whirling with my rpms. And I am not part of the recall. My question is how hard is it to charge your alternator, any directions, and where can I buy one. Can I only get one from another maxima or do other nissans fit. Thanks

 

Your best advice is on motorvate.ca. It's not very difficult but give yourself a good few hours.

 

i've got 2 alternators to spare.

 

how much? what condition are they in.

 

one came off my 96 max with 93,000 ml, the other - 96 i30 with 108,000
both did not make any noise or anythin like that.
how about $50 + shipping

 

Its not too difficult to swap out the alternator, max time= 1.30hrs

 

How'd you do it? I messed my install up by bending up a whole bunch of fins on the radiator. Also, the idler pulley took a while for me to piece together correctly. I didn't realize it had so many pieces inside of it

DW

 

Has anybody ever upgraded their alt. to one that puts out more power. I heard Infiniti has one that will fit the Maxima

 

was there a recall for the alternator ? Got a 96 Se with 133 k ,got it short time ago...would be nice to get a new alterntor ...

 

Took me about 2.5 hours. Its not that hard, just a tight spot. Helpful to have someone else who can lend a hand so you can work below and above the car at the same time.

 

If your rpm's are lowerring, check your "AICV"

 

nissan has a 125amp alt.

i put 1 in my car about 2 or 3 months ago.