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11-18-2009, 03:31 PM
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front axle(s) replacement including best tools to use, dont forget to mention getting a front end alignment afterwards for all the DIY's and or noobs. this is perfect becuz my 99 is needing 1 bad as im sure a lot of others are too, being that are max's are dealing with midlife crisis now 
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11-22-2009, 09:22 AM
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Thanks man...the vid does help. Bought a set of long box wrenches & went at it yesterday but the bolts were too tight & I didn't have any PB so I gave up to avoid stripping the bolt-heads. But yeah you've made it clear that it isn't that hard once you can knock those bolts loose.
01-09-2010, 04:50 AM
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Your video on the knock sensor really helped me out big time!
Videos on replacing the fuel filter and/or cleaning the throttle body might be great too.
If you made a video about changing the front brakes, why not show how to clean the entire throttle body...on video?
Videos on replacing the fuel filter and/or cleaning the throttle body might be great too.
If you made a video about changing the front brakes, why not show how to clean the entire throttle body...on video?
03-29-2010, 09:17 AM
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Thanks for all your work on these vids!..currently we are needing to replace the antenna, and had thought about a rubber/flexible one.
Also, Im not sure if its been done yet, but a y-pipe removal would be awesome...both upstream o2 sensors have gone out on my wifes maxima at the same time, and I figured I should just order a y-pipe, while im at?
Also, Im not sure if its been done yet, but a y-pipe removal would be awesome...both upstream o2 sensors have gone out on my wifes maxima at the same time, and I figured I should just order a y-pipe, while im at?
03-29-2010, 02:42 PM
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I have a suggestion! How about a how-to on replacing brake lines. I don't mean the rubber tube things that are usually upgraded to stainless steel, I mean the ones that run the length of the car. I know it's probably asking a lot, but it's a suggestion.
Thanks for all of the videos by the way!
Thanks for all of the videos by the way!
03-29-2010, 07:28 PM
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ECPVCV
I'd like to 2nd (or 2rd or whatever) the Evap Canister Purge Volume COntrol Valve idea. Having never worked on the exhaust system and being really unfamiliar with it, I'd really like a detailed start to finish on this one.
Of course the P0443 code on my 1995 Max has everything to do with this thirst for knowledge lol.
Of course the P0443 code on my 1995 Max has everything to do with this thirst for knowledge lol.
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06-12-2010, 12:11 PM
#170
What I think might be nice to do is a more in-depth FAQ/glossary. Like, instead of just what every acronym stands for, a little blurb about where it is and what it does.
Also, it'd be great if the How-To stickies were a little more organized - there's a lot of dead links and that kind of stuff.
The problem I have with searching is that i'll get a bunch of relevant topics, but many of them will just be a newbie asking a question, then being told to search for it, or being given a simplistic answer. I was searching for PCV valve replacement today, and while I found what I was looking for, it took me about 20-30 minutes to find, because there was so much redundant information, and it was spread across several threads.
I'd be willing to help you get started on a glossary of terms, since I've learned most of them by now.
Also, it'd be great if the How-To stickies were a little more organized - there's a lot of dead links and that kind of stuff.
The problem I have with searching is that i'll get a bunch of relevant topics, but many of them will just be a newbie asking a question, then being told to search for it, or being given a simplistic answer. I was searching for PCV valve replacement today, and while I found what I was looking for, it took me about 20-30 minutes to find, because there was so much redundant information, and it was spread across several threads.
I'd be willing to help you get started on a glossary of terms, since I've learned most of them by now.
06-12-2010, 02:32 PM
#171
exactly! A million threads on the same thing but yet you cant get an answer bc people say search rather than supplying links. And when the links are supplied, they are usually dead.
06-17-2010, 12:11 PM
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Well I've been searching a lot anout 0903 Evap canister vent control valve..(behind the driver's rear wheel)
Looks like it's a common problem. Found some useful stuff but I am still trying to find out if I just can try to clean it and if there is some precautions or thing i should do before removing it.
Looks like it's a common problem. Found some useful stuff but I am still trying to find out if I just can try to clean it and if there is some precautions or thing i should do before removing it.
06-18-2010, 11:48 AM
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I've been trying to find a tutorial on how to install fog lights on a maxima that never had them in the first place. I have a 1998 maxima gxe. All I have been able to find is how to remove and replace fog lights, not install from scratch.
06-18-2010, 12:07 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...og-lights.html
06-18-2010, 05:23 PM
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06-22-2010, 11:57 PM
#176
Great Vidz... I managed to swap brakes, plugs, pcv and ill probably try the knock sensor next. Actually my cel is on and im getting knock sensor code "p03025" and thats how i found the videos on youtube... Little did i know youre a member! I decided to do all the the others first before the ks but im reading the ks cant trigger the cel so im kinda scratching my head! Probably try and swap it anyway.. just ordered from ebay! I got a week to pass cali smog before my tags expire so i got my fingers crossed hoping all this clears the cel!
( gotta finish reading all these dam threads on 4th gen knock sensors so bare wit me)
I was hoping to do the fuel filter before the ks arrives and im kinda stuck... I pulled the fuze and started her up a few till she croaked but the dam screws on the clamps for the hose are pointing towards the firewall and its a tight squeeze for my big hands so i havent even been able to attempt to unscrew the clamps let alone pull off the hose..
I just went and looked at it again just cause im irked and its almost midnight! lol
Anyway if i had to request a vid its the fuel filter replacement and RELOCATING the dam thing... I just got a 300z filter so i guess its just every 30k if i manage to change it but still. Second request would be axle replacing! ( tired of the click click click )
Again thanks for the vidz they were very helpful and the running commentary is great!!!
Where do we send beer!
EDIT: Finally yanked the fuel filter off! Cel was caused by Evap canister control valve.. Cleaned and reinstalled and reset cel an passed smog! KS is next if the code is still there .. I forgot to check!
EDIT 2: Sold that max but got another.. but i did change the KS on the old max thanks to phmors vid!!
( gotta finish reading all these dam threads on 4th gen knock sensors so bare wit me)
I was hoping to do the fuel filter before the ks arrives and im kinda stuck... I pulled the fuze and started her up a few till she croaked but the dam screws on the clamps for the hose are pointing towards the firewall and its a tight squeeze for my big hands so i havent even been able to attempt to unscrew the clamps let alone pull off the hose..
I just went and looked at it again just cause im irked and its almost midnight! lol
Anyway if i had to request a vid its the fuel filter replacement and RELOCATING the dam thing... I just got a 300z filter so i guess its just every 30k if i manage to change it but still. Second request would be axle replacing! ( tired of the click click click )
Again thanks for the vidz they were very helpful and the running commentary is great!!!
Where do we send beer!
EDIT: Finally yanked the fuel filter off! Cel was caused by Evap canister control valve.. Cleaned and reinstalled and reset cel an passed smog! KS is next if the code is still there .. I forgot to check!
EDIT 2: Sold that max but got another.. but i did change the KS on the old max thanks to phmors vid!!
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07-12-2010, 10:30 AM
#178
ok i dont know if it was said, but i dont see a video nd i am having some minor complications changing my fuel filter. Ill keep looking around the forums for a write-up but as for now i need this done.
08-23-2010, 04:12 PM
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Heh nope, a wee bit too in-depth for a quick video, honestly.
For those of you not subscribed to my channel (currently at 216, mostly members here I'd imagine) watch in the near future for some new videos.
Finally got an IEEE1394 card (Firewire, iLink, whatever you want to call it) so it's no longer a major PITA to capture videos from the camcorder.
Wednesday I'll be shooting evaporator/expansion valve R&R (which is so ridiculously easy it actually surprised me) as well as the compressor. No AC recovery/evac/recharging since I'm getting that done at work, though. Within the next few weeks I'll also be shooting one of my favorites - the water pump.
Axle replacement is definitely on the list, as well as UIM pull, valve covers, fuel filter, injectors, and some other random stuff. Maybe even an oil change video, who knows. Definitely have to reshoot the coils/plugs video, that one is...horrid.
For those of you not subscribed to my channel (currently at 216, mostly members here I'd imagine) watch in the near future for some new videos.
Finally got an IEEE1394 card (Firewire, iLink, whatever you want to call it) so it's no longer a major PITA to capture videos from the camcorder.
Wednesday I'll be shooting evaporator/expansion valve R&R (which is so ridiculously easy it actually surprised me) as well as the compressor. No AC recovery/evac/recharging since I'm getting that done at work, though. Within the next few weeks I'll also be shooting one of my favorites - the water pump.
Axle replacement is definitely on the list, as well as UIM pull, valve covers, fuel filter, injectors, and some other random stuff. Maybe even an oil change video, who knows. Definitely have to reshoot the coils/plugs video, that one is...horrid.
08-23-2010, 05:07 PM
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Within the next few weeks I'll also be shooting one of my favorites - the water pump.
Axle replacement is definitely on the list, as well as UIM pull, valve covers, fuel filter, injectors, and some other random stuff. Maybe even an oil change video, who knows. Definitely have to reshoot the coils/plugs video, that one is...horrid.
Axle replacement is definitely on the list, as well as UIM pull, valve covers, fuel filter, injectors, and some other random stuff. Maybe even an oil change video, who knows. Definitely have to reshoot the coils/plugs video, that one is...horrid.
08-24-2010, 12:24 AM
#182
Have you already done a video for taking the dash/doors apart? (I may be adding two speakers and a sub soon).
Just trying to help ya out!!
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08-25-2010, 06:44 PM
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Door panel disassembly is already up there, haven't done the dash yet.
Here's replacing the evaporator box assembly, currently encoding the actual box disassembly video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuJASXZU1kQ
Here's replacing the evaporator box assembly, currently encoding the actual box disassembly video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuJASXZU1kQ
08-25-2010, 07:25 PM
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08-25-2010, 08:25 PM
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Evaporator box disassembly - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NImwUGWpoi0
08-26-2010, 02:31 AM
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Replacing the AC Compressor - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKulYTlhfeA
08-26-2010, 07:22 AM
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I know that there are plenty of threads about the 00vi swap, but they are somewhat scattered. Any chance of Tatanko's site being back up? I've tried to send you a couple PMs pmohr, but haven't heard back...Tatanko told me you host the site. It's the best collective set of instructions I have found and it would be nice to have it for the swap. Thanks!
08-26-2010, 04:16 PM
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I know that there are plenty of threads about the 00vi swap, but they are somewhat scattered. Any chance of Tatanko's site being back up? I've tried to send you a couple PMs pmohr, but haven't heard back...Tatanko told me you host the site. It's the best collective set of instructions I have found and it would be nice to have it for the swap. Thanks!
The hosting company took down my account completely, and I've only got a backup of my stuff (and not a very recent backup, at that). I imagine Tatanko has a backup/separate copy of his stuff somewhere, when I finally get my site back online, I'd be more than happy to keep hosting it. Never really planned for this downtime, nor for it being so ungodly long.
08-26-2010, 05:57 PM
#189
Thanks for the great videos!!
On a side note, will http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...ts_Accessories fit in a manual HVAC control?
Is it plug/play.
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On a side note, will http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...ts_Accessories fit in a manual HVAC control?
Is it plug/play.
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08-26-2010, 05:58 PM
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Thanks for the great videos!!
On a side note, will http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...ts_Accessories fit in a manual HVAC control?
Is it plug/play.
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On a side note, will http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...ts_Accessories fit in a manual HVAC control?
Is it plug/play.
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08-26-2010, 06:24 PM
#191
You know what we need, we need a starting issue sticky. Things to check for when car will not start, start and cut off right away, clicking when key is turned, dash lights dim when key is turned,etc... If you need some help putting together along with some of the other elite members on here, I would be glad to pitch in.
Too many no starting threads as of late...let's try and cut that down.
Too many no starting threads as of late...let's try and cut that down.
08-26-2010, 09:28 PM
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Sorry, takes me forever to get around to my inbox sometimes.
The hosting company took down my account completely, and I've only got a backup of my stuff (and not a very recent backup, at that). I imagine Tatanko has a backup/separate copy of his stuff somewhere, when I finally get my site back online, I'd be more than happy to keep hosting it. Never really planned for this downtime, nor for it being so ungodly long.
The hosting company took down my account completely, and I've only got a backup of my stuff (and not a very recent backup, at that). I imagine Tatanko has a backup/separate copy of his stuff somewhere, when I finally get my site back online, I'd be more than happy to keep hosting it. Never really planned for this downtime, nor for it being so ungodly long.
. I was hoping to use that site as a reference, so I'll be looking forward to it coming back.
02-04-2011, 09:18 PM
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That's doable, just have to get around to it.
MAF is quick and easy, I can do that. I've had a water pump vid done for close to 6 months now, but the second (three parter) vid got corrupted when uploaded to YT. Been meaning to get around to it.
Also have an LCA video shot, just haven't imported/edited it yet.
Also have an LCA video shot, just haven't imported/edited it yet.
02-05-2011, 11:27 AM
#198
I did a review on a Harbor Freight Impact Wrench if you guys want to add it to the links as well. I may do one on my other Harbor Freight tools I could recommend to everyone.
I'm a HF nut now!!!
I'm a HF nut now!!!
03-18-2011, 04:00 PM
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LCA video is now up. Kind of washed out (nowhere near the coil/plugs video, but still) and the audio is iffy, but it'll do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTIePKbH3hY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTIePKbH3hY
