Maxima Overhaul Part 1.
#1
Maxima Overhaul Part 1.
My poor car has been in my driveway under a cover for 3 weeks now. I finally got all my parts, mainly waiting for that darn trans to come. Everything came and I am expecting to do this job this weekend. (Might I add many pics will be taken). I have all the nessary tools and equpitment to do this job. I will be helped by a fellow org member.
1). New transmission
2). Stillen flywheel
3). ACT Stage 1 clutch
4). New oem knock sensor
5). New fuel filter
6). New red-top opitma battery
7). 2 new throw-out bearings (For those just incase things)
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Pics:
clutch
flywheel
trans
1). New transmission
2). Stillen flywheel
3). ACT Stage 1 clutch
4). New oem knock sensor
5). New fuel filter
6). New red-top opitma battery
7). 2 new throw-out bearings (For those just incase things)
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Pics:
clutch
flywheel
trans
#10
Originally Posted by sonicrunch
step 1. sell maxima
step 2. buy a camaro
step 3. marry you cousin
step 4. let me do your wife.
step 2. buy a camaro
step 3. marry you cousin
step 4. let me do your wife.
to the drunk thread!
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=356052
#12
well, since you're opening up the rear side of the crank, you might as well go beyond the timing plate and replace the rear main seal. if you put everything together, and that rear main seal happens to leak or what not, you might have slight bit of oil leaking into the clutch and that'll cause slipping. it's what had happend to me. just a good suggestion.
#14
Yeah bro, its going to be good outside on saturday. 48 Deg sunny! Yes, I was told not to mess around with the rear main seal. I will clean up the back side of the engine and use black RTV silicone around the gasket to help it with leaks if there are any which im pretty sure there might not be unless nissan didn't change the seal 4 years ago. I do have 3 TO bearings. Those are the just incase things. On my new trans it already came with one. I am planning on replacing the pilot bearing as well. I do have the tool for that. Anyone replace theirs? Last thing I must do is call stillen up and get the correct tq specs on that flywheel. I will let you all know how the operation went. Keep them comments coming
#15
Originally Posted by konak85
I cant believe your gonna work on your car in this weather. Your a warrior.
#16
Originally Posted by MaxKlinger
Hey man, you gotta do what you gotta do. The old girl needs lovin' all year long. Winter never stopped me before...I'm planning to do a trans fluid change the day after Christmas.
#21
VLSD???????? From my own experience if the rear main isn't leaking don't mess with it. Mine wasn't leaking but I had a shady mechanic do it as a precaution when i had my VLSD tranny intalled. Bad idea. Now it weeps ever so little.
#22
www.allnissanparts.com
$1850 or something in that area for a new 5 speed trans shipped from CA to NJ. Not bad if you ask me. Let me warn you now it will take up to 2-3 weeks for you to get this transmission.
$1850 or something in that area for a new 5 speed trans shipped from CA to NJ. Not bad if you ask me. Let me warn you now it will take up to 2-3 weeks for you to get this transmission.
#27
Stillen flywheel is lightweight. I wouldn't think you can TQ that bad boy on to those OEM specs it would be a bad idea haha. Ok guys today is SATURDAY morning. The over hauling will being in another hour or so. Getting my last min preps done
#32
Originally Posted by SMX95
Last thing I must do is call stillen up and get the correct tq specs on that flywheel.
I made a reference document for torque specs: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=440195
Jae
#33
Ok guys, we are done. Very much tired but done. Ran into a few problems but me and my wonderful crew got passed it all. We worked well into the night, finished about 10:20 at night. We started around 1:00 in the afternoon, bs'ed a whole bunch hahaha but it was great! I would like to thank travish and 00witsedan for helping me out. Here are the pictures enjoy!
#36
Good to hear you guys got the work done. Congrats.
How did you solve the flywheel issue? did you just bolt it up without that extra ring that is on the OEM flywheel?
you old cluch looks like it was really starting to give out, a lot of heat spots, and such.
Have you done a test drive? or too tired and will do in the mourning?
my only concern is. . .
Damn! you just let the hub hang like kids in the mall!
How did you solve the flywheel issue? did you just bolt it up without that extra ring that is on the OEM flywheel?
you old cluch looks like it was really starting to give out, a lot of heat spots, and such.
Have you done a test drive? or too tired and will do in the mourning?
my only concern is. . .
Damn! you just let the hub hang like kids in the mall!
#37
yea, good times...hope the tranny works well, just remember the BREAK IN PERIOD for the clutch...and i'll let you know when I do my 3.5 swap in the spring....hopefully we won't need that heater...hehe...
Glad to help out
-Freddy
Glad to help out
-Freddy
#38
Originally Posted by MDeezy
Damn! you just let the hub hang like kids in the mall!
#39
hahaha, I put back the stock flywheel. Used 100 grit and made the surface really nice and smooth. Then cleaned it off as best as I can. Travish cleaned up the rear of the engine and fixed the rear main seal. Had a slight oil leak. No I did not test drive my car yet. Everything felt good the car was running great. Yeah freddy hopefully we wont need a little heater and "booty" phone calls hahahaha.