Stuntin' 101

ok.. this thread will either make me feel a little bit better, or make me want to inject bleach into my arms... heres my long, LONG list..

both rear hubs, both rear calipers, both rear abs sensors, and the emergency brake cable.. ( 3 weeks after i bought the car )

all four struts, (swapped from gr2's to illumina's cause i couldnt take it anymore, it was embarassing to have anyone in the car) front mounts, rear mounts (put in extended travels), strut bearings , strut boots, and every peice of rubber, plastic and whatever associated with the springs and struts. its a few hundered $$$ in b.s. factory stuff..

rims and tires, old rims peeled and bent, tires were shot

2 intermediate pipes for the exhaust, left control arm, starter, brake hardware for all four brakes ( they were all missing), pads front and rear, right front wheelbearing, hood struts, 2 sets a wipers, sparks plugs, fuel filter, coil pack, egr tubes cleaned.

2 brains for the alarm

about 6 alignments, and countless balancings.

just hand installed- both lca's (so they were both the same) inner / outter tie rods, stabalizer links, and axles.

cars going back tomorrow cause now theres another noise coming from the front.. i think a new axle went bad.. and the rotors warped..

so if you think you had problems with your car.. share it and try and make me feel better.. oh.. and by the way.. this is my second 4th gen.. ive only had this one for a lil less than 2 years.

njmodi

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History: I bought my 96 GLE with 40k on it in April 2000. Right now it has 123,xxx on the odometer.

Maintenance/Repairs:
plugs twice (60k, 120k)
fuel filter, 60k, 90k, 120k
air filter 60k, 75k, 90k 105k, 120k
pcv valve 60k, 90k, 120k
both front o2 sensors 90k
b-pipe and muffler 105k
radiator drain/fill, 60k, 90k, 120k
transmission drain/fill, 60k, 90k, 120k
knock sensor 115k
rear valve cover gasket and tube seals, twice, 119k, 122k
egr cleaning, 119k
new tires, 60k, 100k
balancing/rotation every 6 months
new struts (KYB GR2s all around), 90k
new strut bearings, strut boots, spring isolators, 70k
both LCAs (with bushings and ball-joints), 120k
inner and outer tie-rod ends, swaybar bushings, endlinks/bushings, at 120k
Both parking brake cables 80k
New rear caliper, 80k
New rear pads and rotor resurfacing, 50k
New rear pads and rotors, 80k
Front brake pads and rotor resurfacing at 50k
Front brake pads and new rotors, 90k
Ignition switch, 120k
New (used) Bose HU 110k
Accessory belts (PS and alternator), 60k, 120k
Timing chain tensioner, 61k
Wipers, every 6 months
Starter, 90k
ECTS, 80k
Antenna mast, 80k
Thermostat, 80k
CV boots, 90k

I think thats about it... so all in all, it's been almost trouble free...

Mostly preventative maintenance....

99SEL4ME

Well, it is a long list, but we are talking about a car that is soon to be 11 years old. I don't know what your mileage is, but I'm assuming it's over 100k. All that stuff you listed appears to be wear and tear. Stuff that would go on any car. The difference being that all that stuff would have went at 60k, if it were American made. I have a 99 SE and have not replaced anything but a cat hanger, a tune-up, 6 coils. I also have 119k. But, I wouldn't worry man, it's all wear and tear. Just be sure when you replace these things to use Genuine Nissan parts, not Auto Zone, Pep Boys, Napa, Advance etc. Don't feel bad, your Max is 10 years old, things wear out.

007max

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i was recently going through all the reciepts that my dad has kept since he bought the car back in '94 and i was amazed at how many things have been replaced on the car. add to that all the aftermarket parts i've put on since i've had the car for the last 2 years. also just today i found out that the reason the alignment has been way off is that the lower counrol arm, steering knuckle, and front strut are all bent. that's another $800 right there that i'll have to shell out before the end of the week. i just paid of my credit card last week and looks like i'm right back in debt as of this friday

nearthisbridge

iTrader: (19)

I've had mine since June 2004.

Done, besides the usual oil changes and etc:
-Tires
-Rear rotors & pads
-Coils (6)

Needs to be done:
-Front rotors & pads

I have complained about my car a lot because it hasn't seemed as reliable as my previous car (Corolla), but looking back on it nothing major has really gone wrong. It was just the stupid coils going out one by one that pissed me off most of the time. haha

Vlasic

iTrader: (13)

Transmission
Clutch
Clutch
Clutch
Clutch
passenger side axle
wheels
tires
tires
collant temp sensor
coolant pipe (where CTS screws into)
MAF
MAF
MAF
valve cover gasket
CAT
BOSE headunit
guages cluster
speed sensor
spark plugs
fluel filter
front bumper


probably a few other things, but i cant remember.

ThisMaxIsTight

iTrader: (23)

-alpine amp, pioneer speakers, rockford dvd/cd player, screen
-transmission flush, fuel filter, spark plugs, OPS unit, air filter
-Alternator(OEM)/new OEM belts
-tein basic coilover system/eibach camber bolts/4 wheel computer alignment
-knock sensor(OEM)
-brembo rotors and OEM pads/new hardware-shims--axxis ultimates rear
-new tires; wheel locks
-ebay front strut bar
-Warpspeed Y pipe
-installed black dash/glove box/underdash/fuse cover/A pillars/kick panels
door sills(4)/black console/w black arm rest and ebrake cover/painted airbag/black clock piece(cefiro)/carpet/weatherstripping/black Bpillars-seat belts/
-2 leather seats
-4 leather door panels
-corners(silverstars)
-headlights(silverstars)
-CM red/clear tails
-diamond cut clear corners
-cleaned inside headlight
-foglight bulbs
-wiper blades
-gas cap
-black floor mats
-mothers cali. Gold "3" step system-wash and waxed; buffer wax
-Mobil 1(5w-30) 3000(synthetic)

Dubbya

iTrader: (16)

Here is the list

Springs and struts
Rotors and pads x2
Engine (VQ35)
Transmission
Valve Body
Motor Mounts
Alternator
AC Blower Motor
CV Axels x6
Wheel Hub
Wheel Bearing
Tie Rod
Tie Rod End
Rims (3 times)
Exhaust
Y Pipe
Air Intake
Climate Control
Radio Bezel
E brake
E brake boot
Center Console Cover
UDP
Alturds (no removed)
Speakers
Head Unit
Radiator
Knock Sensor
LCA Bushings
Front Caliper
Front Caliper Bracket
Starter x2
Battery
Belts
Hood Struts
Hood (CF Now)

Wills98MaxSE

so far -

spark plugs, belts (106K)
2 antenna masts (1 at 106K)
knock sensor (119K)
1 o2 sensor (119K)
coolant/PS/Tranny flushes (109K)
4 tires (115K)
wiper blades
windshield


to be done in increments, in random order -

another o2 sensor up front
shocks/struts
brakes
exhaust
muffler (prob. a 5th gen)
replace foglights
replace hood struts
replace driver side mirror
flushes of the previously mentioned fluids
BG fuel induction cleaning (already done at 106K)
repaint bumpers and left rear door (summer '06)
clear corners
red/clears
replace air filter w/ K&N panel filter & hack airbox
replace headlight & foglight bulbs w/ brighter ones (when I do foglights)

DrTySOUFMaX23

iTrader: (6)

here's mine: TOO GOD DANG MUCH!!

vsamoylov

to make the the list short, everything replaced so only the 4th gen body is stock. everything else is 2k2 and upgraded with aftermarket stuff like suspension, brakes, exhaust, and etc. dont feel bad. i love working on my max even if i am fixing stuff. some people tell me that its too much money and not worth it but i tell them otherwise.

Stuntin' 101

i wont even get into how much sh-t ive done to try and get rid of the rattles..

MDeezy

iTrader: (27)

Wow long list from some. Mine isnt as long but I know will get longer.

Coolant Temp Sensor
Thermostat
Plugs (twice)
Fuel Filter (Twice)
Bose Head Unit (Twice)
Hood (accident)
Starter (x3. . . thank you lifetime warantee)
Real Main Seal (Free)
KS (Free)
Axles (free)
Cam or crank sensor was a while ago (Free)
Clutch (free)
Transmission (bearing and diff)
Clutch
To be replaced In the next Month:
Struts (AGX)
Springs (S-techs)
Dirver side control arm (ball joint bad)
Driver side axle (clicking more than my mouse)
PCV valve (it hasnt been changed, sicne I had the car 30 K ago)
o2 sensor (gone bad)
Tranny (old one leaking again)
clutch (soaking up geal oil daily)
clutch line (thank you group deal)

Fun time under the car. . .

lilaclucymaxima

iTrader: (16)

I'm not going to list, but I can say these lists look very familiar...

zander

iTrader: (2)

Makes me feel a little better, but then again gives me something to look forward to...
1997 GLE
2 weeks after getting:
rear oil seal
hood struts
brakes pads all around
both axels
spark plugs
tires warped
more recently:
Starter (still broke)
fuel filter
map/baro (still throwing code)
so with the 6 months Ive had it, looks like I'm on to a good start
edit: and one of my bearings went bad, can't remember if it was left or right

Stuntin' 101

lol.. i know this is f-cked up to say.. but im so happy to hear this..

86maxima96

iTrader: (10)

wow, that's a very respectable list! if i was in the market to buy a new car, that would be it! very nice and everything as it should be

z32drifter

Wow you guys make me feel lucky
I bought the car in 2000 40k it now has 90k (just turned last week)

failed parts:
Alt
Starter
Ing switch
both front axles

Maint:
1 Set of plugs
trans service 60k and 90k
Synthetic oil changes every 3k
rear brake pads
2 sets of tires

The rest are upgrades or mods.... when something wears out it's just another reason to upgrade

njmodi

iTrader: (4)

Thanks I keep reading other lists and remember things that I had forgotten - so I've had to update it a few times... I just added CV boots to the list!

I might be heading up to Minneapolis on the weekend of the 8-10 of October!! I went to college up there.... just heading up to reminice and hang out.

njmaxseltd

iTrader: (19)

Lets see, I'm at 103,000 miles.

I've done one full tune up, replaced the brakes once, three sets of tires, put a Warpspeed Y pipe on, an O2 sensor, replaced all the coil packs and the H&R / Illuminas suspension set up.

Thats it so far.

wikidminds

fuel filter
oil
oil filter
spark plugs
fuel filter
radio/speakers
put in an optima battery
tints
subwoofers
hids
kn filter
kyb agx shock/struts
tein springs
pcv valve
yokohama tires
bendix brake pads
nothin major yet...im a 97 gle with 103k miles on it...bought it in nov.04

enjetek

man. lol looking at your guys lists makes me happy now lol. good thing i bought something that will costs even more...

www.enjetek.com/supra

oh well if its driven its gonna have wear n tear.

-myke

wolfeg

I've only had the car five months. Nothing covered by the lemon law has failed yet. But..
hood struts: first time I popped it at home, worked on the lot
wipers: first rain
rear window tint: when removing dealer tag
AC stinks when it rains
God I love this car.

1chewabacha1

iTrader: (6)

Well, mine was crap when I bought it and it's still crap and I still need a new Y (1 in deep dent) and exhaust (3 in straight)! But what can you expect for $2500 right?

ES motor mounts.... $80
AC condensor.... $70
Tires.... $300 (Friend hooked me up)
Pass headlight... $50
Rear Pass Caliper and IAT....$60
MEVI just for fun... $430

Beating the crap out of a cocky cuzzin who just spent $8500 on a Civic SI and $2000 in mods.......

Priceless....

2 Da Max

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THIS IS MY LOG LOL... im a maxaholic what can i say?

My Max
1996 4th Generation Pebble Beige
Purchased DEC. 11 2003
My Mods
Oil change @ 75,678
99 se Tranny 99k miles
CVA’s replaced at 71k
Starter replaced at 70k
Haydenes Ultra cool Tranny Cooler 71k
DC clear Corners
OBX short ram intake 71k
OBX breahter
Shaved Trunk
Custom Grille mesh
Oil Pressure switch changed @72k
NGK PLATINUM SPARK PLUGS @71k
Fuel Filter @ 71k
Engine Dress up
2001 se rims anniversary edition
Kumho ecstasy ASX 2245 R13
5 194 Led Guage cluster
194 Led door lights
Eurolite bulbs all around
Ichibahn 9004 bulbs
Clock bright Mod
Drop Resistor mod
0xygen sensor @73k
Knock sensor @ 73k
ABS SENSOR@78k
All season Mats
Polished valve cover & Intake Manifold
Nissan License Plate holder
Sarona eyelids
Stillen 97 LIP
99 front and rear conversion
99 grille
Eibach Pro KIT Springs
Tokico Illumina 5 way adjustable Struts & gas shocks
Tranny flush@ 78k/penzoil DexcronIII
Brembo crossed drilled/slotted Front Rotors 78k
Ebc Green stuff 78k
MOOG TIE RODS @79k
MOOG Tie Rod ends @ 79k
MOOG stabilizer links @ 79k
NEW Right Lower control Arm and bushings @79k
WARPSPEED Y-PIPE @ 79k
PPG windshield
IAC Valve cleaned in and out @80k miles
Hankook Ventus 245 15 R17 Fronts @79k
Front Right brand new oem Colorado rim
rainx wiper blades


Audio
First setup
Stock bose Hu
GSI 8 AWG power KIT
Power Acoustic Fire & Ice 820watt 2 channel amp bridged
Rockford Punch DVC 10inch in bazooka tube
Hi-Low Adapter
2nd Setup
Sony Xplod d1300p5 Amp 400rms@ 2ohms 200rms@4ohms mono amp
Sony xpold HU
Sony xplod 10 Disc CD changer
Kicker CVR 12 in a sealed 1.cubic foot box
Raptor Fuse Holder
1.0 Farad Capacitor

3rd SETUP
4awg power wire
ECLIPSE 3620 2CHANNEL AMP 60X2 RMS @ 4OHMS
Alpine CDMA9821 HU
Alpine SPR-174A Type R coaxials
Alpine MRP-M350 Sub Amp 350rms@ 2ohms
Alpine Type R 12 DVC4 300rms 1000peak
Alpine SWD Box tuned to 28HZ
PHEONIX GOLD CIRCUIT BREAKER
Pheonix Gold Power Distribution Block
Pheonix Gold RCAS
Boston Acoustics 2 way coaxials

no stereo system right now just some blown bose

Bobo

95SE, 5-speed owned since day 1

O2 sensor replaced on warranty about 7 years ago
new battery
blew sidewall out of right rear tire, used spare and bought a 2nd hand tire as spare
left front head light
rear brake calipers and brake pads as a result of not using parking brake,50% left on pads before changing
PCV valve 2 weeks ago (didn't need it) before emissions testing
fuel filter @ 35K
radiator flush @ 35K and 52K
replaced transaxle gear oil
flushed power steering fluid
bled brakes
turkey baster to clutch receptacle.
AutoRX added to crankcase
Chevron Techron added to fuel system

61K on car, original spark plugs and Goodyear Eagle RSA tires, Budget Y-pipe, K&N panel filter, better fuel economy than 99.5% of the VQ30DEs on the Board and fast as h#ll..

BigLou93SE

iTrader: (10)

I'm not at home right now, so I don't have the exact list, but here goes:

96 SE 5 Speed
Purchased June/July of 04 at 130k miles or so

Tranny swapped FIVE times by wholesaler I bought the car from, finally got a solid tranny from a 1998 with 40k miles. Free
Clutch - 5th gen. setup (3rd on the board that I know of to have done it) in December or 04
Bose HU crapped out, replaced with Kenwood
Torn Shift/ebrake boots replaced with jujeracing boots
Two shift *****, still haven't found one I liked
Air (k&n), Fuel, Oil Filters replaced
PCV valve
spark plugs
rotors and pads (x-drilled/slotted w/ Raybestos pads)
FSTB
Tires/balance/alignment (Toyo Proxes)
Used IACV
Used Starter (not even in the car, pm me if you need one, actually don't, I can't send it to you from NY)
Probably a good $500 spent on detailing products
Tranny fluid with Redline MT-90
Various tools
edit: forgot about Knock Sensor


Now the car needs: driverside axle
I stripped the bolts/nuts when installing my FSTB, but they are completely seated, so that eventually needs to be fixed (yes, I was using a torque wrench)
I have a vacuum leak, probably coming from my LIM-UIM gasket which creates a sparatic, and uncomfortable near stalling driving experience. This may be my chance to go 00vi though, something I gotta look into...
I think that may be it....can't remember
edit: also forgot about my Vehicle Speed Sensor code (0104)
editx2: forgot about antenna motor assembly which needs replacement since the mast is broken inside of it. Yes, I have taken it apart.

BlueC

iTrader: (5)

6 New Coilpacks @ 60k miles
Spark Plugs @ 60k
Fuel Filter @ 60k, 75k (Z32 upgrade)
Rear Rotors @ 65k
Front & Rear Pads @ 65k

Tires are next

All the rest was done out my preference.

Stabone

iTrader: (8)

Got the car at 150k. I have done:

Spark plugs
PCV
Throttle Cleaning
Idler Pulley
KS
Brake Pads
Fuel Filter
Power Steering Flush
Pass. Axle.
Plenum Gasket

In two weeks:
Clutch
Tranny

Before I owned it:
Starter
Alternator
Ball joints
Tires.

I'd say overall this car has had a good life. A new clutch & tranny are the last things on my list for now.(I hope.)

maximazation

iTrader: (11)

Since I got the car with 89K miles until now at 115K miles. I have replaced

Fuel Filter (Z32)
Air Filter (K&N)
Front Bank O2 Sensor
All 4 Tires
Transmission Fluid
Motor Oil (A few times obviously)
Spark Plugs
PCV Valve (Broke it while trying to install 00VI)
Knock Sensor
Wipers (Twice)
Antenna

maximazation

iTrader: (11)

Since I got the car with 89K miles until now at 115K miles. I have replaced

Fuel Filter (Z32)
Air Filter (K&N)
Front Bank O2 Sensor
All 4 Tires
Transmission Fluid
Motor Oil (A few times obviously)
Spark Plugs
PCV Valve (Broke it while trying to install 00VI)
Knock Sensor
Wipers (Twice)
Antenna Mast Assembly
Hood Struts

Things need replacing soon
Clutch (5th gen OEM)
Brake Rotors and Pads
Cooling System Flush
Starter
CV Boots

Maxride99

iTrader: (3)

got my 96 with 170k, now has 201k

-struts (it was on originals!)
-shocks
-rims and tires (cosmetic)
-body panel and hood (some lady hit me)
-rotors and pads
-oil, oil filter
-muffler, stillen sounds nice
-stereo

needs to be done:

-antenna post
-cv drive shaft
-lowering springs
-performance cat
-windows tinted
-y pipe
-00vi

my list seems so short compared to others

djengr

plugs once @ 100K
fuel filter once @ 100K
air filter as needed, easy to inspect
both front o2 sensors as they fail
radiator drain/fill, 100K
Manual transmission drain/fill once when replacing Passenger CV at 160K and again with Drivers side CV.
knock sensor 173k
egr cleaning, 119k
new tires, 90k, 150k, not because of tread, replaced cause of noise.
balancing/rotation every 5 K or so
Front brake pads, around 90K, 140K and 160K
Rears brake pads around 120 K
Accessory belts 174K
Oil change and filter every 3K
KS 174K

Forgot about the starter around 160K

Above mostly are guesses on mileage.
Car is the most maintenance free car I have ever owned for this many miles. Bought with 44K and since that time I would est. 90% of the miles are highway.

Standard Transmission, SE, has around 176K

motocross416

iTrader: (6)

transmission
clutch
4 pads, rotors
knock sensor
Rear O2
Coolant Temp Sensor
spark plugs
fuel filter
Transmission (again)
clutch
rear main seal
summer and winter tires

and I know theres a ton of other stuff I'm stil mission

Sounbwoy

iTrader: (2)

I think maybe the original post was asking about things that were replaced b/c they either broke or needed upgrading. In any case, I count myself to be very lucky. 233,xxx miles:
Other than regular wear and tear like brakes and oil...
Used tranny at 100,xxx
2 clutches
new t'stat
new starter
new rotors all around (here I've replaced the fronts once already b/c of track events)
O2 sensor
(the knock sensor died a long time ago and the car runs fine for me anyway, but i'll list it anyway)
clutch slave
Bose HU replaced with aftermarket unit
I'll finally replace the battery next week. I bought it in 2000. Interstate Batteries rule.

Suspension upgrades are on the way, but as far as things going wrong, my list is much shorter than many people...
keeping fingers crossed!

Bobo

Also replaced windshield wipers twice and added an FSTB. Professionally detailed at least 7 times as I'm too lazy now.

CorollaULEV

Alright - so what's with all the suspension and brake parts having to be replaced? Why would calipers and discs need replacing - lack of maintenance and grinding the piston into the disc, or warping and fluid leaks?? Control arms - didn't know those were serviceable items - bushings, sure....but the entire control arm?

On my friend's 99 Max w/ 105K mi, the downstream O2 sensor was replaced, the KS and that's it, other than brake pads and oil/filter changes. The knock sensor failures seem to be a real common (expensive) thing on these engines (Nissan should recall them). Should I mention having a small savings account just for the car b/c it sounds like these cars are a bit heavy on the wallet for repairs.

Trav

njmodi

iTrader: (4)

1. Most of these cars have 100k+ on them. It's time for new struts at the least. Other suspension wear items include mounts, and strut bearings. Nothing out of the ordinary. A lot of the suspension parts you see listed are from owners dropping their cars or trying to get a sportier ride. Don't infer all the suspension work as "springs broke, struts were shot.. most if it was not MUST DO type stuff.

2. The rear calipers are prone to seizing only because the parking brake is not used regularly by a lot of drivers. The other reason the rear calipers fail is if the parking brake cables start binding, ruining the caliper. There is some poor design involved in the parking brake cable routing/brackets. They are very likely to be bent when the car is put on a lift.

3. At 100k, if the rotors have been turned once, it's probably not a bad idea of replace the rotors altogether (at the next brake job). Again a lot of the brake work has been enhancements - drilled/slotted rotors, performance pads, etc. At 100k+, most of these cars have had at least 2 brake jobs.

4. LCAs - its easier for most of us to just replace the entire LCA rather than try to swap out the bushings and ball-joints. We can get entire LCAs for 70 bucks - including new bushings and a ball-joint. Just replacing the bushings/ball-joint on your old one will cost you about the same... so some of us opt to just pop on the entire LCA.

Overall, I wouldn't call my car heavy on the wallet at all. Even if I had paid someone to do all the things I have done. Mostly everything on my list, spare a handful of items were done by choice or as preventative maintenance or at one of the regular maintenance intervals. There were only a few real "failures", e.g. starter, o2 sensor, knock sensor, bose headunit. I would say thats pretty awesome for an 11 year old car with 123,000 miles of Chicago roads and weather under it's belt.

Cheers.

Stuntin' 101

screw you tom... eh, im just jealous...

Bobo

Add a set of 4 Yokohama Avid H4S (H-rated) all-season tires that I got an absolute steal on today!