Max has sat for 5 months: any precautions i should take before cranking ?
02-12-2005, 12:14 PM
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Max has sat for 5 months: any precautions i should take before cranking ?
My Max has sat since August 23rd until present. I had it shipped from Houston, Tx to New Zealand. In that process the car got violated -- read thread here: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=376104
I have taken out the battery and gotten it recharged, its all hooked up and ready to go. If you ever had questions about the Odyssey PC680MJT , I can tell you its one tough cookie ! For 5 dollars its charged back up and ready to go.
I have sourced some stock parts (stock airbox/intake, maf sensor, and hoses) and im waiting on the insurance to give me the word on when i can start replacing parts and get the chariot up and running. Just going to buy some cheap parts to get the car running until the new parts come in. Then replace them.
Im not the most mechanically minded guy, so Im wondering what precautions should I take in starting up the engine again. (been about 5 months i think)
Key Notes:
* Oil Level Looks very low on stick ( planning on changing oil before cranking the car up, is it possible to change the oil in front driveway ? (tips)
* car has half a tank of gas ( should i drain & replace with new gas , tips on draining gas)
* the Injen intake was stolen, maf sensor, and hoses. ( any type of checklist i should do to make sure im getting all the parts and hoses replaced ?)
Engine Image Below
Above Image: It seems like there is another small hose that went into the Injen intake that you inserted a little sensor into the intake piping ? what is that called. just remembered that ?
* transmission fluid - should this be checked ?
Basically just looking for some precations to consider before getting the car up and running again. thanks guys
c
I have taken out the battery and gotten it recharged, its all hooked up and ready to go. If you ever had questions about the Odyssey PC680MJT , I can tell you its one tough cookie ! For 5 dollars its charged back up and ready to go.
I have sourced some stock parts (stock airbox/intake, maf sensor, and hoses) and im waiting on the insurance to give me the word on when i can start replacing parts and get the chariot up and running. Just going to buy some cheap parts to get the car running until the new parts come in. Then replace them.
Im not the most mechanically minded guy, so Im wondering what precautions should I take in starting up the engine again. (been about 5 months i think)
Key Notes:
* Oil Level Looks very low on stick ( planning on changing oil before cranking the car up, is it possible to change the oil in front driveway ? (tips)
* car has half a tank of gas ( should i drain & replace with new gas , tips on draining gas)
* the Injen intake was stolen, maf sensor, and hoses. ( any type of checklist i should do to make sure im getting all the parts and hoses replaced ?)
Engine Image Below
Above Image: It seems like there is another small hose that went into the Injen intake that you inserted a little sensor into the intake piping ? what is that called. just remembered that ?
* transmission fluid - should this be checked ?
Basically just looking for some precations to consider before getting the car up and running again. thanks guys
c
02-12-2005, 12:28 PM
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just go ahead and throw some new oil and filter in there.....just remove the drain plug and let it flow
you might want to put some new gasoline in there on top of the old stuff....that might help doubt you'd have to drain it out....i would if it had been like a year
tranny fluid.....warm it up and check to see if its still a reddish/amber color....if not that's not hard to replace either
you might want to put some new gasoline in there on top of the old stuff....that might help doubt you'd have to drain it out....i would if it had been like a year
tranny fluid.....warm it up and check to see if its still a reddish/amber color....if not that's not hard to replace either
02-12-2005, 12:31 PM
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That poor thing also needs a brake flush. You may choose to just top off the oil first and let the car get upto operating temperature first. However I remember you mentiond that motor oil is expensive there in NZ.
02-12-2005, 12:52 PM
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It seems like there is another small hose that went into the Injen intake that you inserted a little sensor into the intake piping ? what is that called. just remembered that ?
02-12-2005, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot
It seems like there is another small hose that went into the Injen intake that you inserted a little sensor into the intake piping ? what is that called. just remembered that ?
02-12-2005, 02:11 PM
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Pretty much like everyone else said. Just change the oil and you should be fine. Make sure you let the car run for like 20 minutes so everything can work again properly and then go take it for a drive.
02-12-2005, 02:18 PM
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after u get it running you might want to do the good ol seafoam treatment.
sitting like that and being at sea might of caused alot of moisture to build up in the engine and such, which might have caused a lil rust build up.
clean your tb out and spray into the intake manifold with the tb cleaner.
change fuel filter
check your plugs. (SOB guys might have stolen them, u never know)
how about the coolant level, is it okay, is it clean lookin
EDIT* i just thought of somethin, if the car hasnt been run in 5 months, i assume every drop of oil is in the pan, i bet there is no oil on the pistons or walls. do you think it may be a good idea to take off the coil packs and pour a capful of motor oil just to provide a lil lubrication. the 1st start is gonna be a very very hard one....atleast 3 cranks im estimating.
sitting like that and being at sea might of caused alot of moisture to build up in the engine and such, which might have caused a lil rust build up.
clean your tb out and spray into the intake manifold with the tb cleaner.
change fuel filter
check your plugs. (SOB guys might have stolen them, u never know)
how about the coolant level, is it okay, is it clean lookin
EDIT* i just thought of somethin, if the car hasnt been run in 5 months, i assume every drop of oil is in the pan, i bet there is no oil on the pistons or walls. do you think it may be a good idea to take off the coil packs and pour a capful of motor oil just to provide a lil lubrication. the 1st start is gonna be a very very hard one....atleast 3 cranks im estimating.
02-13-2005, 11:18 AM
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well if the fuel filter and its brand new no need to change it. was just suggestion that if its been in there for a long time before you had it shipped over it might be a good idea
02-13-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by hacim105
Pretty much like everyone else said. Just change the oil and you should be fine. Make sure you let the car run for like 20 minutes so everything can work again properly and then go take it for a drive.
02-13-2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Magikone69
after u get it running you might want to do the good ol seafoam treatment.
sitting like that and being at sea might of caused alot of moisture to build up in the engine and such, which might have caused a lil rust build up.
clean your tb out and spray into the intake manifold with the tb cleaner.
change fuel filter
check your plugs. (SOB guys might have stolen them, u never know)
how about the coolant level, is it okay, is it clean lookin
EDIT* i just thought of somethin, if the car hasnt been run in 5 months, i assume every drop of oil is in the pan, i bet there is no oil on the pistons or walls. do you think it may be a good idea to take off the coil packs and pour a capful of motor oil just to provide a lil lubrication. the 1st start is gonna be a very very hard one....atleast 3 cranks im estimating.
sitting like that and being at sea might of caused alot of moisture to build up in the engine and such, which might have caused a lil rust build up.
clean your tb out and spray into the intake manifold with the tb cleaner.
change fuel filter
check your plugs. (SOB guys might have stolen them, u never know)
how about the coolant level, is it okay, is it clean lookin
EDIT* i just thought of somethin, if the car hasnt been run in 5 months, i assume every drop of oil is in the pan, i bet there is no oil on the pistons or walls. do you think it may be a good idea to take off the coil packs and pour a capful of motor oil just to provide a lil lubrication. the 1st start is gonna be a very very hard one....atleast 3 cranks im estimating.
02-13-2005, 03:24 PM
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1. im missing this hose and clamps
2. im missing this hose and clamps
3. im missing this little piece also (is this from the maf sensor ?)
4. im pretty certain this hose is still there
What do you call these hoses marked 1.,2., and 3 ?
02-13-2005, 03:40 PM
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maybe im not missing #3, how many plugs go into the maf sensor ? 1 or 2 ? if i remember correctly it had a slim plastic piece that i stuck into the injen intake. im wondering if i have the plug but the plastic piece that stuck in the midpipe is gone ?
02-14-2005, 01:07 AM
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yeah, i push the pedal, turn the wheel, burn rubber that kinda stuff. just now leaving the dark side (paying nissan mechanics) ..
ok what i recall was a little plastic bit i put inside the injen intake, it appears i still have the air intake sensor but i dont see the piece that went into the injen intake to measure air or whatever. is this a separate piece i will need or what ?
ok what i recall was a little plastic bit i put inside the injen intake, it appears i still have the air intake sensor but i dont see the piece that went into the injen intake to measure air or whatever. is this a separate piece i will need or what ?
02-14-2005, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot
yeah, i push the pedal, turn the wheel, burn rubber that kinda stuff. just now leaving the dark side (paying nissan mechanics) ..
ok what i recall was a little plastic bit i put inside the injen intake, it appears i still have the air intake sensor but i dont see the piece that went into the injen intake to measure air or whatever. is this a separate piece i will need or what ?
ok what i recall was a little plastic bit i put inside the injen intake, it appears i still have the air intake sensor but i dont see the piece that went into the injen intake to measure air or whatever. is this a separate piece i will need or what ?
It looks like the only thing you'll need to buy is:
Injen intake kit (comes with the larger 19" vacuum hose) if you want the same intake.
1 air intake temp sensor
MAF assembly - dunno if you can find a used one over there?
the other 10" vacuum hose
4 hose clamps.
02-14-2005, 08:35 AM
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In that last pic Ceasar, #3 is your air intake temp sensor (the MAF is the larger black assembly about where the white arrow is). #1 and 2 hoses are for positive crankcase ventilation IIRC... The temp sensor is a 3-piece assembly I think (again if I'm remembering right) ... sensor, connector, and rubber grommet that fits in a hole in the intake and holds the sensor in place. But from your first pic at the very top it looks like you only have the connector for the MAF sensor, I don't see the AIT sensor... (or at least it's not that visible in the pic)
02-14-2005, 02:23 PM
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hey i really appreciate all the help. im having to
1. get a list of things together of what i need to buy ( if i can find it cheap ) to get the car at least running.
2. making out a full list to give the insurance company of what i need/what was stolen.
again i appreciate the help.
here are some images below. these are the only connectors i see, i couldnt find anything else in the car. it appears that maybe all im needing is like dandy max said in post #30. ( rubber grommet that fits in the whole ?)
Images:
1. get a list of things together of what i need to buy ( if i can find it cheap ) to get the car at least running.
2. making out a full list to give the insurance company of what i need/what was stolen.
again i appreciate the help.
here are some images below. these are the only connectors i see, i couldnt find anything else in the car. it appears that maybe all im needing is like dandy max said in post #30. ( rubber grommet that fits in the whole ?)
Images:
02-14-2005, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot
...here are some images below. these are the only connectors i see, i couldnt find anything else in the car. it appears that maybe all im needing is like dandy max said in post #30. ( rubber grommet that fits in the whole ?)
02-14-2005, 06:27 PM
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viscous so your grocery list of what i need still stands ?
Injen intake kit (comes with the larger 19" vacuum hose) if you want the same intake.
1 air intake temp sensor
MAF assembly - dunno if you can find a used one over there?
the other 10" vacuum hose
4 hose clamps.
Injen intake kit (comes with the larger 19" vacuum hose) if you want the same intake.
1 air intake temp sensor
MAF assembly - dunno if you can find a used one over there?
the other 10" vacuum hose
4 hose clamps.
02-15-2005, 07:16 AM
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I'm pretty sure the grommet doesn't come with the Injen... I seem to remember relocating mine from the stock plastic intake piping.
I'll take a look at my car at lunch today Ceasar to just do a comparison check.. my memory's fuzzy but now I'm wondering about the air pressure sensor (atmospheric)... I think it was relocated onto the MAF assembly as part of the Injen install... but I can't quite remember. You know which one I mean? On the stock intake it used to sit up near the front by the rad and I think it used to be mounted on the plastic piping.... do you have this still or did they rip it out too when they took the MAF?
I'll take a look at my car at lunch today Ceasar to just do a comparison check.. my memory's fuzzy but now I'm wondering about the air pressure sensor (atmospheric)... I think it was relocated onto the MAF assembly as part of the Injen install... but I can't quite remember. You know which one I mean? On the stock intake it used to sit up near the front by the rad and I think it used to be mounted on the plastic piping.... do you have this still or did they rip it out too when they took the MAF?
02-15-2005, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DandyMax
I'm pretty sure the grommet doesn't come with the Injen... I seem to remember relocating mine from the stock plastic intake piping.
02-15-2005, 09:51 AM
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Ok I looked at my car. The pressure sensor is relocated on the MAF so make sure you have that one too. It's a grey connector... yellow inside (but looking at your pic above it looks like you may have this--it's kinda hard to see but it'd be to the left of the big white arrow and below the spigot for the crankcase hose you're missing. Other than that I'd concur with the list...
-Injen intake kit
-Hose that goes to the idle air control valve (the one that provides crankcase ventilation comes with the intake)
-Air intake temp sensor
-Grommet for sensor
-MAF assembly
-Hose clamps
-Injen intake kit
-Hose that goes to the idle air control valve (the one that provides crankcase ventilation comes with the intake)
-Air intake temp sensor
-Grommet for sensor
-MAF assembly
-Hose clamps
02-16-2005, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot
viscous/dandymax man i appreciate your input, its really helped me out, and thanks to everyone else !!
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