Free maxima I got needs some work done.
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Free maxima I got needs some work done.
So I picked up a maxima for free but it needs some parts replaced. Does anyone here know the preferred brand and type of spark plugs the 3.0 likes? Gap? Also I need new axles, whats a good brand? The plenum seems to be the source of the huge vacuum leak and I was going to go with a victor reniz gasket set, same company for the valve covers. Also where the heck can you buy upper control arms for this thing? I can only seem to find lowers online.....
#4
I would recommend taking a good look at your car, maybe even have a friend or family member who knows a bit about them come out and look it over with you. They can tell you all about what is where and answer your questions. I would start with that before doing anything.
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So I picked up a maxima for free but it needs some parts replaced. Does anyone here know the preferred brand and type of spark plugs the 3.0 likes? Gap? Also I need new axles, whats a good brand? The plenum seems to be the source of the huge vacuum leak and I was going to go with a victor reniz gasket set, same company for the valve covers. Also where the heck can you buy upper control arms for this thing? I can only seem to find lowers online.....
#6
Well that's my bad then, I normally deal with trucks and SUVs. I forgot some cars don't use two arms, reason for this seemingly stupid question is because I am in Ohio and the car is in Florida. I'm trying to figure out what parts I need to bring with me to get this thing ready to come home with me. Old owner had his dealership make a list of everything they thought needed fixed (just said control arms so I assumed all 4, even though now that I looked online this thing uses struts) so I am currently going off that. FYI I am a mechanic lol!
#8
Yeah I ordered everything there plus a valve and plenum gasket set, also a pair of axles and new window motors. I was just confused because I normally see a separate shock and upper control arm instead of just a strut assembly. Btw do you happen to know what spark plugs this engine likes?
#16
I would check on tranny fluid and brake fluid and power steering fluids, coolant and engine oil. I would check belts hoses and all the other things you have stated with the org members and whatever they have stated too.
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#18
Yeah, Family member don't destroy cars....They just drive them down into the ground! Buy a Haynes repair manual...so you can learn as you own, how to maintain a car....rockauto.com or partsgeek.com is an awesome parts source for these cars....
#19
My family is OCD about keeping their cars in good shape, at least appearance wise. I use rock auto for most of my parts, I also have all-data so I don't normally buy paper manuals. Thanks for the pointers though man!
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