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Old 06-15-2005, 11:15 AM
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Changing the big belt...
I'm not sure what it's called, it's the belt on the left hand side if looking at the car from the front. I need to change it, any idea on how much the labor costs on this? I'm not sure I have the tools, time or know how on doing it. Also, is it strange for one of those circular pulleys to be wobbling??? I decided to change the thing because noise is coming from it...and power steering is starting to suxor, it doesn't look like previous owner changed it or anything.I think it's slipping.

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Old 06-15-2005, 11:20 AM
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There are 2 belts there. Easy to replace them yourself. Any shop can do it - for 100 bucks (at most) including parts.

The noise might be from the tensioner/idler pulley. Just have the shop look at it and replace it if needed. That part runs about 40-50 bucks.
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Old 06-15-2005, 11:22 AM
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Need sockets and some wrenches. Do it yourself. Sounds like the tensioner is worn out. You can replace it too. Belt is $14 or so tensioner is $50. Stickies contain some info about this.....
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Old 06-15-2005, 11:27 AM
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I might have wrenches, a big set for car. But not sure how much/tight I should turn the bolts..no torque wrench...
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Old 06-15-2005, 11:30 AM
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Not sure you can really get a torque wrench on any of the bolts you need to fiddle with for the belts. Nevertheless, buy yourself a torque wrench sometime - its absolutely essential if you ever intend to work on your car.

I did my belts a few weekends ago and just hand tightened to what I felt made sense. You just need box wrenches. Sockets make some of it go faster, but are not required.
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Old 06-15-2005, 11:38 AM
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just to throw this in while we're on topic...PCV valve..what's it for and should I change it at 90k miles?
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Old 06-15-2005, 11:46 AM
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PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation. on it for more info.

It only costs 6-7 bucks and can often start sticking closed ... so if you've never replaced it or don't know if it was replaced, it is probably a no-brainer to do it at 90k. I replace mine every 30k.
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You'll need a 14MM wrench or socket and just a plain wrench. It'll only take you 10 mins to do it and is straight forward.

PCV=Positive Crank Ventalation. Its to equalize the pressure I think?
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Old 06-15-2005, 02:20 PM
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I thought the PCV valve was actually pretty tough to change. It is nearly impossible to get a pair of plyers in there to move the clamp out of the way. I eventually got it off but it was a total PITA. The old one was functioning just fine still too at 90K.
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Old 06-15-2005, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by KCMaxima98
I thought the PCV valve was actually pretty tough to change. It is nearly impossible to get a pair of plyers in there to move the clamp out of the way. I eventually got it off but it was a total PITA. The old one was functioning just fine still too at 90K.
I have 59K on my car and haven't changed the PCV valve yet. I spoke to a stealership yesterday who said they seldom replace them in a 4th Gen Maxima.
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Old 06-15-2005, 02:31 PM
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I have 59K on my car and haven't changed the PCV valve yet. I spoke to a stealership yesterday who said they seldom replace them in a 4th Gen Maxima.
Yeah they told me the same thing but I changed it anyway. I also had a stealer tell me that there is no need to change a knock sensor on a 4th gen maxima, even if 0304 is the only code in the ecu. So I try not to pay too much attention to what they tell me.
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Originally Posted by KCMaxima98
I thought the PCV valve was actually pretty tough to change. It is nearly impossible to get a pair of plyers in there to move the clamp out of the way. I eventually got it off but it was a total PITA. The old one was functioning just fine still too at 90K.
Follow the metal hose that connects to the PCV rubber hose and PCV itself. Unbolt that clamp, then the whole thing pushes upward and you can get the PCV out. Use a long needle nose pliers. It is tight in there though.....
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Old 06-15-2005, 04:01 PM
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We go from "big belts" to PCV valves ...
Jeez stickys anyone ?

Borrowed from the stickys ...


http://maxima.cardomain.com/ride/254...=254307&page=2



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Old 06-15-2005, 04:06 PM
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NMex - you gotta put into your sig man!
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Maybe a future avatar ...
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Old 06-15-2005, 04:59 PM
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Is the sound "VEEEEEEEEEK" because I have it too I was also thinking its the belt.
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Put a "T" in a strategic place in there and you have VEEETEEK ... It's simple people, tighten the belt, noise should go away ...
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Old 06-15-2005, 05:09 PM
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yah that's the sound. Well anyaway, rather than do all this crap I'm selling the car and getting a g35.... am I wrong to do this?

























































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Nope ... I'd do it in a heartbeat ... And I'm not jay/kaying
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g35 is the sh!tttt yo ur gonna love that car...itll make your max look like childs play
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He was only kidding numb nuttz. Or were you ..
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