Maxima Lower radiator Support
#1
Maxima Lower radiator Support
Hello,I am a new 5th gen Maxima owner. Just purchased 2000 GLE with 80K miles on it.It runs great.However,I soon discovered that my Max was suffering from the dreaded but all too common lower radiator support rot.Just completed the support replacement today in my driveway for under 300 dollars using a OEM Nissan replacement parts.Going to try and attach pictures.Took a total of about 8 hours from start to finish and new part fit perfectly and all holes were in alignment.
#8
Are these the three parts to purchase? Want to make sure I buy the right stuff. Here are the part #'s I found:
Lower Tie bar 625302Y000 #5
R support panel 625205Y500 #4
L support panel 625215Y500 #3
http://www.oemautopartsandaccessorie...f598ba2aab674/
Last edited by TSelanne; 08-07-2015 at 09:28 PM. Reason: link & text
#9
This one says SUPPORT-RADIATOR CORE,LOWER
http://www.courtesyparts.com/62530m-...957_2070_2072&
Looks same as lower tie bar
Better to just replace the whole diagram if there's spot rust on the other parts?
What's a fair price to pay someone for labor if I buy the parts? Per hour or job
http://www.courtesyparts.com/62530m-...957_2070_2072&
Looks same as lower tie bar
Better to just replace the whole diagram if there's spot rust on the other parts?
What's a fair price to pay someone for labor if I buy the parts? Per hour or job
Last edited by TSelanne; 08-07-2015 at 10:33 PM. Reason: spelling
#10
Mine probably should be done as well but I'm just going to let it ride for now. Since I've learned how to fight rust instead of replacing it I might just be fine for years. I lube the snot out of rust with fluid film and rust goes nowhere in my humble opinion. As long as rust is not too far gone I'm gonna use the stuff. My wheel wells were getting progress on me each salty winter and last fall I put it on and that rust on my wheel wells stopped in its tracks. I'm sold on it. I'm doing more studies with it but I am more than impressed.
Last edited by MichMaxFan; 08-15-2015 at 08:39 PM.
#12
Never heard of Fluid film, I might have to look into that. We had an old Family friend who owned a body shop for over 40 years before retiring last year. He used to tell me to spray WD-40 in rust prone area like wheel wells & the inside bottom of doors to help slow rusting. The problem with that is WD-40 doesn't seem to last long so you have to remember to re-apply often.
#13
Are these the three parts to purchase? Want to make sure I buy the right stuff. Here are the part #'s I found:
Lower Tie bar 625302Y000 #5
R support panel 625205Y500 #4
L support panel 625215Y500 #3
http://www.oemautopartsandaccessorie...f598ba2aab674/
Lower Tie bar 625302Y000 #5
R support panel 625205Y500 #4
L support panel 625215Y500 #3
http://www.oemautopartsandaccessorie...f598ba2aab674/
#15
Oh, btw, the U.S. navy and ocean vessels use it due to salty environments.
Last edited by MichMaxFan; 08-19-2015 at 09:37 PM.
#16
thanks
#17
All the part numbers/parts you need will be found there.
#18
not too bad for the entire assy
http://www.courtesyparts.com/maxima-...2070_2072.html
Last edited by 5thgendriver; 09-18-2015 at 09:52 AM.
#19
I'm gonna be doing this to my car soon as well. Does anyone have a diagram of where the spot welds are located if you're doing just the lower support? I've heard theres about 6 on each side but I can't find anything that shows their locations and I'd like to know before I start.
#20
I'm gonna be doing this to my car soon as well. Does anyone have a diagram of where the spot welds are located if you're doing just the lower support? I've heard theres about 6 on each side but I can't find anything that shows their locations and I'd like to know before I start.
Two bolts and a bunch of spot welds.
#21
Ok thanks. One other question, are the tow hooks safe to use with the new one just bolted on? I ask because I don't weld and would like to have it welded back by a shop. Or maybe I should just put the bumper and lights back on and drive it down like that, then just remove them in the parking lot
Last edited by dcam0326; 09-18-2015 at 04:27 PM.
#22
If this helps anyone, the best price I found for the lower rad support (genuine OEM part) was ebay 181.07. Compared ~10 places online many had lower prices but once you tossed in shipping ebay guy was the cheapest.
#23
How do you differentiate genuine OEM? Or do they just say it? Also could you provide a link please.
Last edited by dcam0326; 09-19-2015 at 06:19 AM.
#24
Part # is in the links I posted above.....here it is again:
625302Y000
quick ebay search:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSANINFINITI-625302Y000-GENUINE-OEM-LOWER-TIE-BAR-/171926138997?vxp=mtr
#27
None? You have to drill out the pinch welds. It's not worth it. Cut out the junkyard one and weld it in with some supporting plates.
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#30
So there are bolts holding it in place, I just wanted to know just in case I have to replace mine later on down the line, dont want any surprises
#34
If the thing just begun rusting you wanna get it replaced immediately ASAP!!!! It will cause so many repairs. When you take the thing in for service what the mechanic does is applies almost 2 tons of force right on the round nipple located right behind the area underneath which could crack the thing. That nipple is a jack point that all garages use.
#36
Are you going to replace it? the support on my 2001 GLE is badly rusted. So I'm going to go ahead and replace it.
I've sifted the threads about this and have decided to just replace the lower Radiator core by drilling out the spot welds then replacing welds with rivets.
I may make some other mods to close up the holes so it won't rust again.
I've sifted the threads about this and have decided to just replace the lower Radiator core by drilling out the spot welds then replacing welds with rivets.
I may make some other mods to close up the holes so it won't rust again.
#37
Would you have any detail pictures of the welds you did ? What type of welder did you use ?
Also for the new support has any one ever thought to spray expanding foam inside the new support ?
Last edited by CTMaximaSE; 04-22-2016 at 06:59 PM.
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#40
Hello,I am a new 5th gen Maxima owner. Just purchased 2000 GLE with 80K miles on it.It runs great.However,I soon discovered that my Max was suffering from the dreaded but all too common lower radiator support rot.Just completed the support replacement today in my driveway for under 300 dollars using a OEM Nissan replacement parts.Going to try and attach pictures.Took a total of about 8 hours from start to finish and new part fit perfectly and all holes were in alignment.