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Old May 8, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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5.5 gen maintenance?
I am 13k away from 100k, and other then plugs, what should I be looking to do?

I have a 6 speed and have done new fluid(2 times), new maf, brakes are done.

Also, where is the guide on testing the coil packs? Using search I can't find one.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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you might wana change belts, there is no reliable way to check coils if car runs fine.
mine also needed front struts bad by 85K
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Old May 8, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Some suggestions:
  • Replace belts, if you haven't already.
  • Check your lower radiator support for excessive rust.
  • Check your lower oil pan for excessive rust.
  • Check your FSB end-links.
  • Replace the fuel strainer.
  • Replace the valve covers & gaskets.
  • Replace your in-cabin filter.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Some suggestions:
  • Replace belts, if you haven't already.
  • Check your lower radiator support for excessive rust.
  • Check your lower oil pan for excessive rust.
  • Check your FSB end-links.
  • Replace the fuel strainer.
  • Replace the valve covers & gaskets.
Haven't done any belts.
Lower radiator support has some rust.
Replaced lower oil pan.
Will prob just replace the end links.
Where is the fuel strainer?
Both valve covers & gaskets?
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Old May 8, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sc0tty8
Haven't done any belts.
Lower radiator support has some rust.
Replaced lower oil pan.
Will prob just replace the end links.
Where is the fuel strainer?
Both valve covers & gaskets?
Fuel Strainer is inside the tank, I recently replaced mine also, here is the how to by housecor---> http://www.shiftice.com/fuel_filter.html
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Old May 9, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sc0tty8
Haven't done any belts.
Lower radiator support has some rust.
Replaced lower oil pan.
Will prob just replace the end links.
Where is the fuel strainer?
Both valve covers & gaskets?
If you're at 85K, then definitely replace both belts. You're overdue.

+1 on that fuel strainer write-up at shiftice.com. It's often called a fuel "filter" here, but Nissan calls it a "strainer". Maybe because it's supposed to be lifetime? IDK. It goes against conventional wisdom that anything designed to filter impurities would be a lifetime component.

The OEM valve covers on the 5.5 have a design flaw in that the seals around the coil pack tubes become compromised by 5+ years of heat. They eventually start leaking oil. Particularly the rear VC. Lots of people confuse that oil loss with an oil burn. Replace them with the VC's for the 2004 Maxima. It's a slightly different design, but still fits perfectly. That, and they're about 1/3 the price of the 5.5 OEM valve covers.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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Gotach.

So belts, plugs, covers/gaskets, fuel filter.

What about the gasket on the intake manifold when doing plugs?
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Old May 9, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Yes. Replace it. Good insurance for around 20 bucks.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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 	[22401] SPARK PLUG - Maxima (A33B) 2002-2003 3.5L PLFR6A-11
22401-A33B006
	Out of stock 		$56.88
	
	[11920N] BELT-COMPRESSOR - Maxima (A33B) 2002-2003 3.5L
11920-A33B002
	Low stock 		$16.65
	
	[11950N] BELT-POWER STEERING OIL PUMP - Maxima (A33B) 2000-2003
11950-A33B002
	In stock 		$15.78
	
	[16400Z] FUEL FILTER - Maxima (A33B) 2002-2003 3.5L
16400-A33B001
	Low stock 		$14.50
	
	[14040E] GASKET-ADAPTER - Maxima (A33B) 2000-2003
14032-A33B002
	Low stock 		$27.49
	
	[13264+A] COVER ASSY-VALVE ROCKER - Maxima (A34) 01/2003-06/2005 3.5L
13264-A34002
	Out of stock 		$42.35
	
	[13270+A] GASKET-ROCKER COVER - Maxima (A34) 2004+ 3.5L
13270-A34003
	Out of stock 		$8.23
	
	[13270] GASKET-ROCKER COVER - Maxima (A34) 2004+ 3.5L
13270-A34001
	Low stock 		$7.65
	
	[13264] COVER ASSY-VALVE ROCKER - Maxima (A34) 2004+
13264-A34001
	Out of stock 		$44.48
	
	[11810P] PCV VALVE - Maxima (A34) 2004+
11810-A34002
	In stock 		$11.05
	
	[11812] RUBBER PCV,VALVE - Maxima (A34) 2004+
11812-A34001
	Out of stock 		$2.41
	
	Grey Floor Mat Set
999E2-MN000BK
Some items are out of stock
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Old May 9, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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check http://www.1stnissanparts.com/ , I order all my parts from there. They have the best prices Ive seen.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by sc0tty8
Some items are out of stock
Huh? You can buy these things anywhere.

But if you're dead seat about getting them from whoever sourced that listing, consider that you've already waited 8 years
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Old May 10, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Huh? You can buy these things anywhere.

But if you're dead seat about getting them from whoever sourced that listing, consider that you've already waited 8 years
The parts list is from courtesy Nissan. Bought the car used at 48k 3 years ago.
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Old May 10, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by spock
Yes. Replace it. Good insurance for around 20 bucks.
For the intake gasket? I paid over $60 from South London Nissan in London, ON
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Old May 11, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CraigSE
For the intake gasket? I paid over $60 from South London Nissan in London, ON
$20 here at Vision Nissan in Rochester, NY. Probably a few bucks less if I shopped around. It seems like Canadians are getting ripped off on car part prices. But at least you have health care.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
$20 here at Vision Nissan in Rochester, NY. Probably a few bucks less if I shopped around. It seems like Canadians are getting ripped off on car part prices. But at least you have health care.
Up there you wait in line for it, down here, we wait, but not as long, and there are no reach arounds when he bill comes.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
$20 here at Vision Nissan in Rochester, NY. Probably a few bucks less if I shopped around. It seems like Canadians are getting ripped off on car part prices. But at least you have health care.
It's the fact that spock is a Canadian, that's why i commented on the price

I know we get ripped off, its pretty god damn annoying I gotta be honest.
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Originally Posted by Rochester
If you're at 85K, then definitely replace both belts. You're overdue.
I did everything on the list but the belts and the FSB endlinks.

112k on the stock belts

I was searching threads on tips for changing the belts and I saw this.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sc0tty8

112k on the stock belts
Not sure if the belts were ever changed on 4AT 5.5 gen, it had 113k miles on it when I got it and 194,595 when it was totaled. Pretty sure it still had the original alternator too.
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change your ******* belts, scotty
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by shdwonthsun
change your ******* belts, scotty
I will. I got a big maintenance weekend coming up soon.

Front brakes
Belts
Pre-cats
Wash/Clean
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sc0tty8
I will. I got a big maintenance weekend coming up soon.

Front brakes
Belts
Pre-cats
Wash/Clean
Good luck the pre- cats is a B1tch with all those Damn heat shields....
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Rods03Max619
Good luck the pre- cats is a B1tch with all those Damn heat shields....
Yours is a cali spec so don't they put more cat on them?

I figure with what i got to do it will be a weekend job.
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