Got a 95 Max 5 spd. and I need to transfer the clutch and flywheel over to the replacement motor as it came out of an auto. Anyone know where I can get the alignment tool? Or is there another way of getting around it? tks, Mike

 

My son slammed his '99 Max (220K with 8 new Toyo tires and many new parts)) into a curb in parking lot at 30 km/hr. Airbags deployed and rad slammed off rail. Insurance co. says its a write-off, but it is such a beauty we want to keep it and buy another Max. to mix and match parts and drive. Would love to find a friend in Ottawa for advise and help with some work, or maybe to help part it out. Anybody in West Ottawa, Ont. listening, please reply. Thanks,

 

Ok I have a 96 GLE
I need A new Half shaft installed on the driver's side.
Everyplace I called asked if it is limited slip differential. I gave them the vin # and they can't tell by that. Even the dealer can't tell from the Vin #. Where can I check to get the right Half Shaft for my Maxima?

 

Unless you live in Canada, there's absolutely no chance your Max has limited slip. Just tell them you don't have it, problem solved.

 

Try your respective regional forum here on the org. You'll have much better luck finding what you seek.

 

Any reputable auto parts store will have the alignment tool.

 

Nope, it's not the gas. You're using good gas.

Exactly how did they determine you were using "87" gas??

BTW, find a new mechanic.

 

Update to this Info, and a question about it:

When I set the TPS thru the revised method, using the other TS(for the AT), I checked the variable, and it's 610 ohms fully closed to 4300 ohms WOT. Does that harm anything?

It also lowered the idle to 600 rpms, in gear.

 

Mark off advance as being reputable, they were the reason for my post!!

Will give carquest or Napa a shot!

 

can anyone tell me what would make the 95 SE Maxima run like poop?

 

Lots of things. It would be better if you described your symptoms as clearly as possible. CEL on by chance?? Check for codes (a bad KS does not throw a code)??

 

Any idea?

 

I am probably going to use stainless steel washers instead of the 'center bolt-hole part of the stock flywheel' that i cut out. It gives me good clearance but is too thick and thus, puts the teeth on the sensor sprocket over the outermost edge of the crankshaft sensor magnet... Does it need to be centered over the magnet or can it be on the edge? I know that if its off far enough, the car may not run after i get it all put back together. Anybody ever deal with this before?

 

When do you know its time to change the drive belts?

When do you know its time to change the alternator?

 

I have had the same issue a couple of times. The first time it had happened to me i had to replace my Crankshaft Pulley because the rubber piece between the actual pulley and the metal hub broke and caused the pulley to walk. And as of right now my car is still doing it...but i know that the only reason its doing it is because the belt is too loose and is slipping on the pulley. However, with it now once it warms up it goes away.

 

nevermind, found it.

 

Hello i have 1997 SE 5sp and as i was driving yesterday the temp gauge drop to cold and my heat wasnt blowing as warm. Has anyone experienced this. Please help?

 

To start, have you even checked your coolant level?

 

thanks 4 responding pmohr checked coolant its ok

 

therostats probably stuck open.

 

Thanks FallenOne ill check that 2

 

I'm looking into buying a daily driver for use while my '99 Altima is under the knife. I'm considering a '97-'99 Maxima SE, as I've always loved the look of this car, and I wouldn't mind owning a VQ.

My question is(and yes, I have searched), has anyone managed to swap out the rear live axle with the independent suspension out of another model(another gen Maxima, perhaps)? It is the only thing about this car that kind of bugs me.

Thanks!

P.S. Wouldn't mind picking up a '99 SE, as I hear they have LSD. Do ALL of the 99s come with LSD?

 

Hey guys, obviously new to the site. Got the car a few months ago from my dad with 74000 miles on it. Everything was fine until one morning it didnt want to start. He had told me everything was original that that no maintnence other then oil changes had been done. So first thing that came to mind was the fuel filter. So I changed that, but it didnt really do anything. it pretty much came to the point where I would have to just crank it forever and day. I ended up killing the battery, got a new one and all the problems went away. everything was fine for about a month and then it started pullin this crap where it would just randomly die. It was a once in a blue moon kinda thing so I didnt worry about it much. Finally the check engine light came on, pulled the codes and it gave me a cylinder 2 misfire. So I pulled The coil and noticed the plug cylinder was filled with oil. So I replace all seals in both valve covers and changed the spark plugs hoping that would cure my sick maxi but nope, still have the same problem. It idles at about 500RPM with a shudder. I have no where near the same amount of power as when I first got the car, and im going through gas like crazy. I managed to pull the new codes...

1008
0201
0304

The only code that I could diagnose was a bad coil. Im not sure about the others. Anyone else have this problem? Im not sure what else it could be. Im going to get a new coil this weekend. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for yalls help!!

 

Have a 1995 Max with whinning noise coming from the engine. Is there a tensioner or certain pully that tends to go bad on these constantly? Havent gotten to run the CEL yet but when i do i'll be sure to let you know what it's telling me.

 

1. Nope. And why would you let your qualm bother you for a daily driver??

2. No 99's come with LSD. Only the Canadian models had LSD as an option.

 

What do 1008, 0201, and 0304 stand for? I'm too lazy to look them up right now.

What year max do you have? What brand sparkplugs did you recently put in? Gapped right?

Coils could be your problem for sure.

 

Nope, no particular pulley is known to go bad on the Max. Check your belt, and the check the tension to begin with. Then start looking at the pulleys etc

 

1008 - EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Valve
0201 - Ignition Signal Circuit
0304 - Knock Sensor

1995, NKG Platinums, .044 Gap (what the autozone guy said it should be)

 

Spark plugs are correct, and IIRC, they're gapped right too.

None of those three items would cause your Max to shudder. A bad KS will definetely rob you of power though.

Since you say it shudders, and you're going through gas fast, I'd check the fuel injectors, maybe one is clogged/stuck open. While you have the intake manifold off, test/replace the KS if need be.

 

Are there any easy ways of testing the KS and Injectors? I know I could probably search and figure it out, but this is helping me get my 15 posts

 

Is the 5 speed clutch release fork the same as the 6 speeds?

 

KS = measure for resistance. The exact value you'd have to search for, there are a bunch of write ups. Also, it's probably in the how to section.

Injectors = resistance also, if I remember correctly. You only have to take the manifold off for the rear injectors.

 

Thanks Wizard. I'll be checking it out tomorrow. It's been sitting for about a year and a half so maybe it needs to be run a bit.

 

Got a P100 and P325 that happened two days after my smooth running 154k miles 1995 Maxima did a couple jolts and partial loss of power and then cruised smoothly there-after.

I was told on another thread that this is a dirty MAP sensor and I must clean it. Is the P325 a "result" of the dirty MAP/P100, and not the issue?

On my year Maxima, the P325 is the NOX sensor and it involves doing a very labor-intensive and expensive job of removing both intake manifolds to replace the NOX sensor.

Please, oh please tell me that the MAP sensor cleaning or fix would stop the P325 CEL, in addition to the MAP Sensor P100 code?

I went ahead and cleared the codes yesterday, and filled the tank with the high octane fuel. I've been using unleaded regular for years without any problems, but wonder if I got a bad batch of unleaded regular.

Is cleaning a MAP sensor fairly easy. I have changed the starter, on the Maxima and the plugs, and even the belt, and will tackle a thermostat/water pump, but is the MAP sensor cleaning or servicing very involved?

 

Can anyone recommend a good site to purchase some replacement parts? Such as power steering pump, radiator, clutch kit. Of course looking for some good prices and quality. Thanks.

 

I have a 96 Maxima GXE with 130K. I bought it with 15K miles so I have been the only driver basically.

Anyway, apparently I have a blown head gasket. One day the engine quit on the freeway and I had a leaky water pump and all my coolant was gone.

I put in the Blue Devil engine sealant and the white smoke stopped coming out of my exhaust pipe, but it only lasted 3 weeks and it is back. Mechanic says I need to replace engine.

My question is: Is there a place to buy and replace engines and if so, is that worth it?

OR is there any better/cheaper options in fixing the head gasket issue?

OR do I just dump a great car and go buy a new Maxima?

Thanks for any advice.

Markham

 

I bought my max with a blown head gasket with 158K on the clock for 400 bucks! I found a newer motor with only 42000 miles for 200 bucks! I would say if you can find a deal like that and can do it yourself, then I would say it is worth it.
Or you can just tear the motor apart and replace the head gasket. Do some searching around and see what you can find...your call!

 

Ok i was wondering what parts i need to do a complete exhaust?

i know about the y pipe, headers, muffler
but what else is optional to upgrade, to add more Hp and a quality sound?

 

Cattman catback, fastcat, and a nice Supercharger to go with it. Now that's a nice sound.

 

I know about those upgrades. but like would i need a test pipe, resonator, where the precats are and if i would need a b- pipe. or what not.