NmexMAX

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Danny3.0

HI everyone I'm acquiring a 2000 se 5sp for a daily driver, I'm in the process of a putting in a lower mi DEK and I'd like to know if there is a correct/incorrect form of installing the impulse wheel/ring gear as so it seems to be called here on the forum. Nissan can't give me an answer and i even spoke with an engineer at Fidanza who stated the he believes there is no real wrong way to install it onto the flywheel. thank you in advance.

efanatic

SWEET thanks I will get it ordered. I have to replace my front cat so I am ordering one of those too

crayzs

Yeah. There is additive type stuff. It is called guaranteed to pass or cataclean and there are other brands.

Some swear by it. I dunno. Costs 10 bucks. Will re post results. Fingers crossed but no real expectations other than it probably helps in other ways.

manicmethod

Anyone?

NmexMAX

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The sensors are 80$ per bank, and the job isn't very difficult.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/23731m-...ml?cPath=1956&

The solenoids require a bit more work, but still it's not that bad of a job. Parts are 136 per bank.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/23796-v...ml?cPath=1956&

L36

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Hmmm, what increase in performance are we looking at?

NmexMAX

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Probably nothing. 1-2 hp.

MaxiBeast

I am wanting to order a set of Ti Wheels Ti7 rims for my 2k2 Maxima, the bolt pattern is 5x144.3 with a +48 offset and the website says they will not fit my car, would they? And also, do you tihnk they would look good on my dark blue maxima? Here's the image url. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...XkIEfK5puQ&t=1
Thanks!

NmexMAX

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Pretty sure you meant 5x114.3. If it is 144.3, then they wont.

For some reason these wheel selling online stores have a very conservative values for our cars in comparison to the stock width/offset.

Although, I would suggest a little lower offset. They might be right, that high of offset might rub on the strut.

How wide are they? And if I may suggest a +30 or +35 in 8 or 8.5" width.

MaxiBeast

Yeah I meant 114.3 that was a typo. And they are 17x7.5 +48 I'm getting 17's for cheaper tires.

NmexMAX

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That offset is far too high. Those wheels will be very sunk in, more than the stockers.

I would try and get like I said either 8 or 8.5 and +30 or 35, anything is better than +48 If you must get 7.5's, go for at maximum +40.

Take my advice, you wont regret it.

MaxiBeast

Alright thanks for the heads up, they only offer that offset in it so I'll have to look around. Glad I didn't go ahead and order them

L36

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Hey guys, i found a good deal on stock aluminum wheels for 5.5gen maxima, the 17 inch version.
I have a 5th gen, maxima, would they fit my car? My current wheels are just ugly and look terrible...

95VQ30

They should fit fine. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong

azneau28

Ok so my idle is ok, it does get low in the morning when its cold. I am pretty sure thats due to the IACV, egr and TB being all gummed up, the roughness i think is from the motor mounts, based on when i accelerate , if i punch it a little bit i hear a clunk and from other posts that seems to be the culprit. So hopefully wednesday I can order this some new mounts, and clean out the formentioned parts.

dodgensince74

I've waited a few days now and plan on resetting the SES light but not because I wanted too wait. I planned on driving the car around for a few days but now the a/c compressor pully bearing is making noise and the clutch is starting to slip. I got some one to do the clutch for $100 plus parts and getting a new bearing installed on the pully for $100 out the door.

llgonzales

First off I would like to say thank you. In the last month I have replaced my radiator, hoses, front struts, swaybar endlinks and bushings. I had very little experience working on cars but through conducting exhaustive searches through this site I was able to do it all on my own. With that being said I am having a hard time finding detailed info on replacing rear struts for my 01. I found 1 set of how to's with maybe 5 steps. Can anyone help this newb out.

BobPezz

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I downloaded a FREE 2001 Maxima Factory Service Manual in .PDF format. From somewhere I can't remember unfortunately. Look online for it. Or if it's allowed, (Moderators please advise on this) I could upload it to this site for All to use.

wiseguy55

Hello,

I'm new here to the forums and got a question. I just checked my 2002 maxima under the hood and noticed what looks like a connection to some type of pipe missing. Left hand side of engine if standing from the front of the car. I'm I missing something here? I put my hand to it and I can feel air suction.

Hope you guys can help. Thanks!

dodgensince74

I don't see an open hose in your pic, I do see the belt tensioner(gold color) right in the middle of your pic. If you could take the pic with something pointing at the connection your talking about might be helpful to someone like me whos eye sight isn't as good as it use to be

MaxiBeast

I think he's talking about the pipe like piece of metal in the middle with the hole in it.

NmexMAX

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That's the tensioner bolt/nut

Don't even get close to that area when the car is on

wiseguy55

That's exactly what I'm talking about! Ok, I feel dumb now. I thought it was rather strange that it had a hex shape to it.

I just purchsed the car a couple days ago and was planning a tune up this weekend. I got the oil, oil filter, p/s belt, alt belt, spark plugs (platinum tipped), air filter, cabin filter. I checked the tranny fluid looks like a nice clean red, so I wont be changing that.

Any other thing you might suggest I get replaced while I'm at it?

djfrestyl

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Ohhh, is THAT what that is?! I thought we had finally located the fill spout for the blinker fluid!!

NmexMAX

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Helpin' 's since we were 's Srsly, you might laugh, but I did a funny on my trunk carpet replacement recently


Sounds like a good start. I'd roll with that and sorta see how it goes. If you can complete those tasks, you'll be fine for all or at least most minor maintenance items. Check the radiator hoses while you're under there.

djfrestyl

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Ruh roh...

Need a spare tire cover?

wiseguy55

Great thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it. I've always done the maintenance on my vehicles, so I'm pretty handy with tools. I'll check those hoses.

One qucik question, I live in California, I bought 10W-30 oil, should I exchange it for the recommended 5W-30 viscosity oil instead? The maxima has 127K on the clock.

NmexMAX

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That viscosity is fine, IMO. I live in the mountains of NM and use the same. 0ºF-100ºF are the usual extremes, But this year was a bit different -20ºF .

dodgensince74

thats what I thought but wanted to make sure

ctsmith39

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So I don't want to start a new thread but had a thought on replacing my lights with the I30/35 headlights. Is that even possible? They would if they fit be going into a 2000. I know that the hood shape is a little different but the lights look to be the same.

thanks,

Danny3.0

Anyone have any input? I'm trying to get this 100% perfect before bolting the tranny on etc.

mcmaklin

Excuse me I can only write it here, maybe someone will post the topic in the right place, I have a big problem and need your help.

You are my last chance. I have Maxima 2001 Japan, A33, with a 3 litre engine, Europe

Sorry for my English concerning terminology. I think I have problems with AAC VALVE - sometimes it happens, especially when I press acceleration pedal (on N or Parking) and pull it back - the speed of engine goes so low that engine stops. I was clearing MAF but nothing helps - sometimes it happens when I change gear to Drive engine stops. I think it could be AAC-VALVE.

This part is in Europe very very expensive. In nissan they told me it is number 237812y010. I found in the shop something with a different symbol. Can it be 23781U IACV-AAC VALVE VQ20DE? Please tell me if it will fit to my Maxima? I expect this a small engine for slow turnovers, please correct me or give me a right terminology.

I found it here http://www.courtesyparts.com/23781u-...-p-193630.html . There are pictures there. Please confirm and if so where is the best shop to buy it in US?

dodgensince74

that is the IACV in your link, I just replaced that on my Maxima. On my Max the engine would idle high and kept going up and down. I don't know if I was of any help,Good luck

Unclejunebug

What's the process like and what tools are necessary? Is there an easy way to determine which coil is bad? I'd like to avoid replacing all six if possible.

As an update, last weekend I pulled out of my driveway and the engine sounded and felt like it was misfiring. It stayed like this for maybe 1/4 mile and SEL light started flashing. After the 1/4 mile the engine went back to normal and SEL light stopped and has stayed off since. From what I've seen on the internet and on this forum a flashing SEL means bad ignition coils.

Would a bad ignition coil go in and out? I always thought that it one was bad it was bad.

dodgensince74

on my daughters car I tested them using the directions in the chiltons manual. The best thing is to buy one new one and get ohms readings on all the prongs and compare them to the old ones.

cj32

hey Everyone i had a few questions about my '02 I35, im going to have to replace a front strut and i have the tokico illuminas on the car and was going to go to the blues because from what ive heard is the coil overs arent a good idea on rough roads( i live in north nj). my main questiions are since its only one strut if i go with the hp serious of tokico will i have to replace both front stuts or can i leave the illumina thats fine, second can i leave the illuminas in the rear also.

thanx in advance

djfrestyl

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I would have matching pairs. It's ok if front & rear don't match, but left and right definitely should.

Also, I just sent you a PM. You're local, and I do a LOT of Maxima suspensions in the area. If you have questions or need work done, give me a call

ChiTeMax

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This question is for the Chicago members,

Do you guys know any nissan techs locally that will do Advanced Timing? I usually service my car at MidTown Nissan, but I'm not sure how candid they are about just doing it for me because I asked. I'm due for an oil change in about 500 miles too.

Thanks. PM me or Email me if you know of a nissan tech locally that will do it.

ChiTeMax

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Correction: I meant MidCity Nissan lol d'oh!