Oh ok! Thx i stand corrected.

 

Neither rockauto or napa list a left mount. What am I missing?

 

A lot of the problem is whether the place is naming them by placement on the engine, or placement in the vehicle.

The front (timing cover) mount can also be called right, or passenger.
The left (radiator side) mount can also be called front.
The right (firewall side) mount can also be called rear.
The trans mount could be called rear engine mount, or left engine mount, or driver side mount, or just trans mount.

Just some part numbers from RockAuto (engine orientation first):
Left/front, DEA A7305.
Right/rear, DEA A7302.
Front/right, DEA A7304.
Trans mount, DEA A7313.

What are you not finding listed?

 

I was looking at the 2001 i30 parts which had different numbers.

For instance on this link I see three: http://bit.ly/Hd7ztn

When calling for a quote to replace them all they only mentioned three.

 

If NAPA doesn't list what you need, then why do you keep going back to NAPA?

The mounts are identical. The cars are identical, mechanically. The only difference is going to be between automatic and manual mounts, difference being in the trans mount and electronic/regular motor mounts on the crossmember.

 

Because then I can pick up the part locally. I did call the Nissan dealership and the guy said that the engines sit a little differently but are otherwise identical, and I couldn't use the Maxima mounts.

Thanks for your help!

 

Fair enough. I know for a fact that the mounts are identical, but if you don't want to believe, doesn't matter much to me.

Good luck.

 

I'm not saying you're wrong, just throwing that out there. I don't put much faith in the dealer's word.

I do have a slight shaking at 40+ and I know one of my mounts is bad due to the noise. Could it also cause the shaking if it's not firming up? It could be the tires since one of them is used. Getting those replaced soon.

 

Update:
So the motor mount looks good...had the hud open while i made the car reproduce the noise by going over driveway bump with the wheel turned. The noise sounds like it is coming from the bottom of the car towards the pass side but it may be originaring from the middle. I check everything and its all tight and looks good. The only thing i can think of its the bushing on the lca. Looks like the robber seal around it its coming off. Other than that everything ok. Again the sound is like a thud not clunk...it sounds as if something gets stuck and then it gives. Could it be the rear cross member mount??

 

After unplugging the mounts one at a time I determined the rear (firewall) mount is at fault. Does anyone recommend the electronic mounts from rockauto etc that are much cheaper than the Nissans?

 

how much engine shift under WOT is acceptable in an automatic? Ive had a thud/clunk for a while and im trying to eliminate possibilities. I stuck a small camera in my engine bay that was looking at the VIAS on the intake and did a run from 20-50mph @WOT and the engine pushed back an inch. During normal driving i can see it moves forward/back about a half inch in total so it doesnt seem like that should be a problem?

I replaced the swaybar bushings and endlinks but unfortunately need to take it to a shop to remove a snapped bolt for one swaybar bushing clamp. Next step is just getting a complete LCA set. I hope i dont need to throw engine mounts into the list.

 

Hi i just bought a 2000 maxima se last week it has 96000 miles had some problems with the car it would shut off when i stopped at traffic light so i change the mas got a complete tune up and change the motor mounts the car stopped shutting off on me but i see the lights dimming on the dash and i only get 250 miles per tank mostly city with a little highway mixd in i dont drive fast 35 in city and 60 on hiway can anyone offer some suggestions please thank you

 

Lights dimming on the dash - all the time? do you have any aftermarket electronics installed?

I would have your charging system tested - specifically your alternator. It might be on its way out. Autozone/Walmart/PepBoys usually do this for free.

 

Is a JDM vq3.5 any better than the USDM?

 

Hahahaha.

 

pmohr's correct.

Also, the only mount that is electronic is the front mount (near radiator), not sure what you unplugged back there near the firewall. Also, it would take a pretty badly damaged mount to just unplug it and notice a difference. I'm assuming you unplugged something else if it caused detrimental effects.

I've had my front mount unplugged for a long time and have never noticed a difference, nor has the ECU thrown a code for it.

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/i30/2001/ec.pdf

PP 626

 

Still havent figured out my noise. Seems to be getting worse. I tried riding on the engine while the wife drove thru bumps (slowly of course) but didnt hear anything. My theory there is my weight is preventing the noise to replicate. I will try again today

 

Did you end up replacing the strut mount?

 

No. Im trying to pinpoint the problem so i dont spend unessesary money and dont have to be just thowing parts at it. Tomorrow ill raise the car and will give it a good inspection. Wanna see about the rear motor mount.

 

I am planning on buying 6000k DDM Tuning hi/low h4s for the my 01 max and matching 6000k hid h3 for the fogs.

Question 1)
I believe I need the mounting bracket, it does not come with it unless I pay the $4 extra, correct?

Question 2)
For the DDM h3 fogs, do I need to do drilling, or just push the glare guard in a bit?

 

1. You don't need any brackets. Just use the double sided tape it comes with and stick the little box somewhere in the area. You are aware that that the highbeam is typically halogen, and not HID, correct? Unless they specifically state it's HID as well.

2. No

 

OK because it surely sounds like a strut mount since it did not make the sound while you were on top of the engine/hood. Typical problem with these cars.

 

This will be a stupid question I know, but can someone tell me how to tell if the stereo in my 02 Max is the Bose system? The radio quit working and I want to put an aftermarket in it, but I want to make sure I get the correct harness for the radio install. THanks

 

The radio should have Bose on the tape deck door.
There will be an amp in your trunk on the underside of the rear deck.
There will be a Bose logo on the subwoofer grille on your rear deck.

I recommend you read the "BOSE radio replacement thread" in the audio/electronics subforum before you purchase anything.

 

Thank you very much... I haven't found anything that says Bose on it, but wasn't sure that it was stamped anywhere.

 

Thanks for your help. http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Ap...Raptor-HID-Kit
That is what I am thinking about getting, it just says h4 hi /low beam, so I am not sure if that means it has HID or not. I presumed it did, but I guess I am not sure.

 

Yeah it does sound like. But i got on top of the car last night and it didnt feel like the mounts. However if i cannot find the problem ill start by replacing thr mounts.

 

If the Infinity is the same as the Maxima, I think that you may be incorrect on the motor mount. In the Maxima parts listings, the same motor mount, part # 11320-2Y100 superceeded by 11320-2Y101, is listed as being used on vehicles made from 04/1999 through 06/2001.

 

Update:
First of all thank you all for the help. I got under the car and the motor mounts looked ok. Also the strut mounts look good. Got on the engine w the hood open while the car was driven to bumps. No movent on the center nut. I did hear the noise and its definally coming from the bottom. I even put a block of wood under the oil pan and jack it a little to see if it moved but didnt. So i think the motor mounts are good. The only thing i saw that looked bad is the front part of the lca with that big nut sticking out. Dontk how its called so heres a pic. Cant really see the damage but on the inside of it looks kinda shreded. So i guess ill start by replacing lca.
s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh101/archkangelgabriel/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&current=1333656414.jpg

 

When they mention 'hi/lo', that typically just means that both the low and high beams are in one bulb, but the high beam is normally halogen. They sell the H4 in just a 'lo' bulb since some cars have a separate high and low bulb, if that makes sense.

Just give them a call to verify. I had a HID kit on my old Max, from HIDExtra.com, and they advertised it as 'hi/lo' as well, but highs were halogen and sucked *****. Not a big deal really.

 

Any advice on lca brands?

 

anything other than E-bay crap.

 

I went with Rockauto and got Raybestos.

Makes sense, because on my 95 it is identical to my 03, only the front is electronic. So, in those years, they may be both electronic.


Interesting that they'd make 2 electronic mounts.

 

Lol noted. I usually get my parts from autopartswarehouse.com they very good like rockauto. The cheapest they got both lca for 55 but prob wont get the cheapest. And about the motor mounts i notoced my rear motor mount and front are electronic and i got a 01 gxe

 

Anyone? Would the 'gains' be similar or identical to what everyone says for an auto? Sorry if that's a stupid question, I'm a noob; but thanks to this site I am learning a lot.

I'm curious because I've had the car at the dealership on and off for the last 6 weeks resolving the p0505 code (which is a story in itself), and one of the techs said he'd do the timing advance if I wanted it (but he says he doesn't know what benefits it has/does).

 

Can someone tell me what this hose is? Or where it comes from / leads? I've been having problems with my car shutting down a lot lately and while searching around under the hood I noticed that there's been something leaking from this spot, not sure if its any part of the problem but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to have it checked out and taken care of.

 

Almost looks like a A/C refrigerant line. Does it go into the firewall?

 

I think that is a high pressure power steering hose.
Part number :866-941-2048. Cost a little over $150 from Nissan. You can buy after market for less but from what i heard the power steering noise is louder with after market hose.

 

Ahh okay, power steering hose sounds about right because I have had to add power steering fluid more than often. Thanks!

 

well i'm... Semi-new here. I'll get to the point. Should a 2000 Maxima SE 4at Slushbox really top out at 125MPH? I had it mashed into the floor, revs were no where near redline, if anything it was a slight downhill, and it was at 125MPH for a good 8 or 9 seconds. Just wouldn't go ANY further. I think somethings wrong.