shysmax

Hi Maximas! I just removed the 3.5 VQ plastic engine cover today, to see what was underneath, and noticed the 3 spark plugs on the firewall side of the engine are under the manifold. I guess the manifold has to be removed in order to get to them. I don't expect anyone has done this work on these new 2002 engines, but I was curious if anyone has checked this out? I guess Nissan mentality is "we'll service the car for you at a modest $79/hr. labor rate"...

Secondly, where is a good place to get the 2002 Maxima service repair manual? Are there Nissan shops out there that give a discount to Maxima.org members? As you can tell, I am anxious to start modding. Thanks!

Regards,

ShysMax

dmbmaxima2k2

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yes according to the FSM i have you have to remove the intake manifold to get those plugs. pm me for info on the FSM.

emax02

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Nope the intake manifold can stay on, you just have to remove the intake runnner. BTW I took my manifold off and it's pretty darn easy to do. It took me 30 minutes to take off and about 10 to put it back on.

dmbmaxima2k2

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really, it's that easy i was worried, i can't wait to start polishing mione but i can't think about that now with all the 4th gen guys buying intakes like crazy.

-steve

emax02

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I've put about 40 hours into polishing my intake manifold. It's comming along slowly but I still have quite a ways to go. There are tons and tons of pits in the finish so it takes for ever to get them out

KLOOGY

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<===== Steve

dmbmaxima2k2

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i wish, it'a all being saved for inventory and catbacks.

-steve

KLOOGY

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Yeah Steve, but in a year you will be ..Big Pimpin..

dmbmaxima2k2

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i'm not already , at least i'm getting smoother. i picked up this blond chick at work last night, i usually just flirt, freeze up and then she leaves but i got her number, name is Yael. don't ask me how to pronounce it.

-steve

KLOOGY

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Did you , or ??

dmbmaxima2k2

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nothing yet i just got her number i have to call her tomorrow. we'll see what happens. she's a counselor from a summer camp in town and she's not from around here so it's summer loving.

-steve