There was a rubbing/growning sound sometimes while turning
almost full lock.

Finally hunted it down to the steering rack...
Is this another common problem? I'm going to put it up and
see if maybe the brackets aren't just loose.

 

My 02 SE went into fail safe last week after some high revs getting up to speed on the interstate. Pulled over, turned the key off and restarted the car and all seemed well. Went into fail safe again on my way to work in the morning and would not come out of it, then started loosing lights and accessories in the car. Towed it home and checked the alternator output as suggested in this forum. Looks like the alternator died and will need to be replaced, so that is on the agenda for this weekend, and it is going to be freaking cold in kansas...

 

dropped this thing finally.. handles like a champ now.

 

car's looking legit man, great work!

 

Post a picture from the side.

 

Changed oil with Mobil1 Extended Performance 5W30 and Mobil1 oil filter, and replaced passenger side fog lamp bulb.

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Change my alternator twice this weekend. Took the old one out and to the parts store and had it tested, false positive. It checked out good, so I re-installed it and still a big drain on the battery when running. Checked and cleaned all the connections, still not working. Took out the alternator and installed a re-man from Auto Zone, all is working great now. Was showing 10+ volts at the battery at idle, now shows 14.6 volts.

 

^ nice name.

 

Vacuumed the car and found 6 dollars.

 

Still waiting on parts after this stupid snow storm...

 

Me too! Stillen rear lip otw

 

Still on jack stands waiting axles and trans parts, should have been here last Monday...I am so impatient. Good thing I paid for next day air

 

Swapped out rusty old rear shocks for my old ones (that are ok). New rear calipers, pads, and rotors. Should be able to get to the leaking gasket from the coolant feed pipe between the heads done today. Also hopefully seal up the rear cam sensor (leaking)

 

still hasn't fully settled.. excuse my apperance, can't even wash it.

 

I hate winter for that. Just want to wash my car.... although I can wash it at work in the shop.

 

The real problem was rear valve cover was leaking oil.
The oil leaked all over the control arm bushing.
The control arm bushing vibrated creating a rubbing/vibrating sound
when load was put on it.

I know what I must do now.

At almost 200,000mi everything is sorta going to **** on this car
but I'm fixing it so it's good for another 200,000mi?

 

^^^umm yea sure... if that will help you sleep at night...

 

?

If it's broke fix it.

 

TriniSpeC - your sunroof is open!!!!!!!

 

Filmed in Mexico.

It always is!

 

Today... I saw it lol that's it. I'll wash it later on the day

 

Looks very good, I really love the clear lights on a dark body.

What set up are ya running?
(I didn't feel like going through the threads)

 

Got new battery today, the other one didn't even make it to 3 years.

 

You pay for what you get....

Been playing around on the Grey maxi too much, finally drove the black one to work. Needs an oil change and since its a nice 8 degrees out, I get to wash her.

 

Went to the dealer and Got the trans flushed. Cant wait to see how it feels when the snow stops .

 

Just picked up a set of 19" Rays! Good winter deal... I'll post a pic later

 

this happened yesterday. Some older guy ran a light and hit me.

 

^^^ lame!!!

 

You're never to old to get ur teeth knocked out. Rear wheel looks like its rubbing, did u drive it or tow it.

 

Sure looks like it is to me.... Be a good time to get the cancer taken care of too.

Looked at it and felt bad.



I hate the winter.

 

Got it towed home even though it was drivable but who cares if someone else is paying for it.

Wheel arch is scrubbing the wheel a bit, but I got it towed home anyways.

On a side note, do I tighten the handbrake with the lever up or down? Meaning I'll have to take out the center console.

 

Cleaned the car up a little to be ready for a small weekend getaway for my Anniversary. Been a while since I posted pics.

 

^^^ Nice I just picked up a set of 19" Rays. What size tire are you running??

 

235/35/19 all the way around despite the staggered rims. The rears have an ever so slight stretch to them. I'm running Nitto NT555 tires, but if I had choice to go with a different set, I'd look for an all-season assymetrical tread. Rotations suck with staggered rims.

 

That was the size I was going to go with. I am tempted to run a staggered tire set up too, but I am not sure yet... 235 front and 255 rear...


I have a set of snow tires and all seasons. So I think I might go for a summer tire for the Rays

 

I thought about that too, but I shied away from it when I first got tires. The way my rear sits, I'd likely rub with wider tires. I just really need to take the time to re-center the rear axle and that might solve that...and maybe also roll the rear fenders if need be.

S

 

How do you recenter the rear axle?

 

You need the adjustable Link. I forget at this moment what it is called. But I have it. Its for when you lower your Maxima or Sentra with the solid rear axle it pulls the wheels back into alignment.

 

QT Link - just came to me... Just google it.

 

I believe it's in the FSM. It involves getting the car in the air, loosening the bolt that goes thru the links between the axle and the body. Setting the wheels on ramps to load the suspension, and retightening the bolt. Obviously not the complete process of doing it, but really a general summary.

What happens is when you do a lower on the car, the rear axle actually will actually start sitting to one side. It gives the rear the look of one wheel looking like it is flush or even sticking out (usually the driver side), and the other side looks super tucked. The lowering pulls the rear out of spec, so it's just a matter of resetting it.

S