How much in parts are we talking about? I also thought I needed an O2 sensor socket or something...is this true?

I basically need everything before I start this, because I'd need to start and finish it the same day.

 

You will need a ratchet, 2 wrenchs 14 mm and 19mm IIRC, 14, 12 and maybe 10mm sockets, a 12in extender, swivel socket adapter, Breaker bar and some wd40 or equivilant...impact driver and cutting device are optional...

 

as mazzivart said your going to need pretty much all of those tools mainly 14mm and 12mm

an O2 socket may make things easier since you can use it with a breaker bar. with my y-pipe i took it out with the 02s in the pipe and used an adjustable wrench to get them out.

parts $... depends what kind of deals you can find. a used stock sys probably wont cost a whole lot, but from the dealer for b-pipe and muffler probably around 400-450

 

Hey guys, I've got a turboed 95 A32 Maxima. I've had a k04 and chip for a while and wanted to get more performance. I was recommended to port and polish the intake and exhaust. We found out they used abrasive material to do it like gritty sand. So I got with my friend that tunes Hondas and we decided to try it ourselves. We got a bag of sandblasting sand and hooked up into the intake and started the car. We had to hold the gas so it would run. He wanted to let the engine suck in the sand through the intake so it would port it out and then push it out the ehxaust so it would port the exhaust manifold.
I was worried that it might cause problems but he figured it'd be OK as long as we didn't make boost and it get sucked in the turbo. After running the car and letting it suck in sand we got about half way through a 25 lb bag. The check engine light was on and the engine was bucking and kicking and sounding really weird. We stopped and hooked the car back up normal and took off the sand supply. We tried to start it again and it was really hard. Once started it couldn't idle and kept making weird noises. We took it out and drove it and it started to make scraping and knocking noises.
Help! Can anyone tell me what to do! My buddy only does Hondas so he doesn't know much about nissans.

please make a new topic for me mods since this is bad

 

YOU PUT SAND IN YOUR INTAKE?????? <--- yes the caps was on purpose!

Consider your car a lawn ornament.

 

but why??? all the sand maked it through! i am so confused

 

You never ever should put anything through your intake, including SAND.

 

but it was making it smoth so the more sand the better?

 

Are you efin serious? Why do you think the filter's there for? Your honda "buddy" is a DECEPTICON cause he just ruined your motor........Keep the buckets of water near, cause fire burns.

 

sand!!?????? yikes.........



better start looking for another engine.....

 

good for you, you can copy and paste and change a few words

hows that wee ko4 workin out for the maxima.... /sarcasm

 

this is a joke right?

 

can someone please tell me which o2 sensor is bank 1 sensor 2. the code from autozone was po136 . Everywhere i look for this info i keep getting different answers and i really dont want to waste time replacing the wrong sensor

 

BCMaxima, sorry I dont have the location for you, but have you tried adding seafoam to the gastank? Also, if you search the forums you can find threads that show you how to turn off the CEL yourself.

 

Its the second o2 in the Y pipe IIRC...

 

Its got to be a joke about the sand, I think he what he meant to do is called extrude hone. Need to take the intake off and they press this abrasive clay through your intake maniforld at high pressure.

He's got to be joking, nobody is that inane.

 

hey your the guy who helped me with the o2 sensor behind the cat, i would like to thank you, it actually resolve my check engine light and everythings is alright now

one more question about the cone filter, is it better to have to bigger filter? maybe it will suck more air but im really not sure

 

hey no problem.

it would make sense that having more filter area would allow air to flow easier. its not going to make more air go into the motor, just removes some of the restriction, so it will flow easier

 

if it flow easirer, it means that the throttle response will be better? are there any other advantage to have a cone filter beside the sound (which i like hahah)

 

guys I posted a different thread but need info quickly so i'm posting here too. Can I interchange airbag control modules? I had side airbags (98 SE), sold the seats and got new ones w/out...stupid me. Can I simply buy a front bag module and put it in place of my front & side bag module? Can it be from any year 97-99 or what? Thanks.

 

I'm looking to buy a vinyl wrap kit for my dashboard and door trim, I was wondering what size you think I need?

 

Yes, he's just replaced a few words with maxima-specific ones in a joke post that's been around a few years.

 

i couldn't tell you, its possible (throttle response), i was just using some logic, no real experience with it

 

i would think a control module from a 97/98 would work. i don't think a 99 one would work since they made some changes to the airbag system.

 

i don't really know if anyone has really done this, so you may not get much help around here.

i'd say measure the widest point of the dash, like from door jam to door jam.
then measure from the top of the dash down and underneath it. then add a few inches to all the sides so you have enough to wrap around and secure it.

same for the doors, just measure out the widest points and add a bit.

then you'll probably want to have some extra for things like the glovebox that would need extra to wrap properly.

and dont forget about the console if you plan on doing that also.

 

Yes, this is bad. Your buddy should not be trusted with anything ever again. He made so many incorrect conclusions it's incredible. The car is, for all cost related purposes, trash. Get another motor and drop it in if you want to keep the car.

Dave

 

I've been using this forum for years and found it to be an excellent resource. I seem to remember that someone posted a detailed procedure for replacing the heater core, if I remember, he did it in about 10 hours total. At the time, mine had a minor leak, but I think it's finally decided to fail.

I've searched by hand the threads and either over looked it or it's not where I thought it was. Does anyone know where that post is? Of if someone in the Atlanta area either wants to help or can do the job for a reasonable price, I may consider that too.

 

I just bought a 98 Maxima Gxe Automatic 107k miles. I noticed the overdrive does not work even though the switch works. the light goes on and off but no engine response. my rpm is too high at high speeds. my guage hits 3500 at 70mph. could you tell me what is wrong and how to fix it?

 

Sounds like the tranny may be on it's way out. How are the other gears, smooth shifting, etc?

 

The other gears shift smoothly. the only problem is the overdrive!

 

I have the same problem, but 2nd and 4th (OD) are the bad apples, all others are fine. With that that said, I would think that any one or more combinations of this occurrence can be blamed on the tranny.

 

no doubt but i would think it might just be the fault of a sensor in the system and not necessarily the whole tranny

 

If you have a good explanation as to what sensor, enlighten me.

 

I have a 95 auto that had its vavle body replaced 5yrs ago for quicker shifting. Every thing seems to be the same except its very noisy. Can I go ahead and change out its fluid or is 160+ miles too much wear and tear. Is there anything else you can recommend. Its very annoying at highway speeds. Thanks

 

I really dont have a good explanation but i know the sensors in the car or transmission can go bad and all that would be needed is replacement. i'm just not sure which sensor it is. donno the functions of the different sensors. someone says it might be the speed sensor or TCC solenoid.

 

As I havent got any good answers yet,could somebody tell how to check if it gets the right amount of fuel,timing and air?

 

I'm having a weird electrical problem. I did the fog light rewire, running the wire from the bumper driving light to the fog light relay. However, I somehow idiotically managed to cram a pair of pliers down the fog light relay. Before I completed the wiring job, the fog lights wouldn't come on once I popped the relay back in, and I couldn't find a blown fuse. Now, once I've gotten the that wire run, everything works fine once the lights are on. However, if I turn on the driving lights only, only the right headlight comes on. Also, If I blink the high beams, only that right headlight flips over to high beam. Anyone have any idea what's going on?

 

I have become VERY frustrated w/ my '99 ignition problems. I have spent HOURS on Maxima.org researchng this problem. The stickies (and my Haynes manual) describe a method to test the coils with a volt-ohm meter. The stickies also say that passing the bench test is not a guarentee that the coil is good. I have replaced them all ($500). Plugs, too. First with Bosch 4-electrode platinums (ran worse), then with NGK copper electrode (much better). But the misfire is still there. When the engine is cold it seems to run fine. When it warms up and I am waiting at a light the engine will misfire about once every 10 seconds, then one every 5 seconds, then I may get 2 or 3 in a row, gradually I can feel the misfires as I drive. Once it stalled a light and ran very rough afterwards. The diagonstic code indicates "random misfire". I just bought a $200 AutoTap scanner, hoping to find out which cylinders were misfiring. Now I understand that the '99 computer module is not capable of indicating which cyl is bad (hence the random misfire). Is there a computer upgrade that has enhanced diagnostics?

 

I was wondering if there's an ECU ReProgrammer for 4th Gens, and if so, what are the perfect settings for it?

 

No. You can remap your ecu with a piggyback system. If you're a newb then don't fool with it. You'll only f up your car