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08-22-2002, 08:58 PM

EPero

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Hi folks...I'm new to this forum and I own a 1993 Max SE with the DOHC V-6 engine...I have 186,000+ miles on it and recently experienced fuel injector and timing sproket problems. I am looking to buy a used engine to swap out and would like the following advice on these questions:

1) What is the newest year Maxima SE engine that I could put in my 1993? I'm checking various junk yards right now and most of the motors I am getting are from '92/'93 Max's with over 100K miles on them.

2) Any suggestions where I could either look (please reply with URL or phone #) or post for an engine?

Thanks for the help!

Eric Pero
Bethany, CT
1993 Nissan Maxima SE
EricPero@adelphia.net

08-22-2002, 09:21 PM

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There was a thread that posted info about importing JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) VE30DEs http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....readid=144652. Also if your lucky you can part out the old VE, like sell the heads, intake manifold and other parts to make up for the $$ spent on the newer engine. Once you get the engine buy new exhaust manifold studs, check the VTC soleniods, replace all oil seals (front crank, camshaft, rear main oil seal, left/right side tranny oil seals, valve cover gaskets. That way you won't have to do it later and it is 100x easier when the motor is out.

08-22-2002, 09:38 PM

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There was a thread that posted info about importing JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) VE30DEs http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....readid=144652. Also if your lucky you can part out the old VE, like sell the heads, intake manifold and other parts to make up for the $$ spent on the newer engine. Once you get the engine buy new exhaust manifold studs, check the VTC soleniods, replace all oil seals (front crank, camshaft, rear main oil seal, left/right side tranny oil seals, valve cover gaskets. That way you won't have to do it later and it is 100x easier when the motor is out.

I'm only looking to replace the motor with another used one...I don't want to put much $$$ into the newer motor...just to get me by for another few years. Thanks for the suggestions though! How reliable is it to get another used VE30DE engine (I was thinking around 90-100K mileage) to carry me over? A good idea?

Eric

08-22-2002, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by EPero

I'm only looking to replace the motor with another used one...I don't want to put much $$$ into the newer motor...just to get me by for another few years. Thanks for the suggestions though! How reliable is it to get another used VE30DE engine (I was thinking around 90-100K mileage) to carry me over? A good idea?

Eric

I found one with 60k in maine and for $900 shipped here in CT. I will hopefully be buying it next week

08-22-2002, 10:02 PM

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I found one with 60k in maine and for $900 shipped here in CT. I will hopefully be buying it next week

WOW! That's a deal! Where did you find it? Through the web? Junk yards? I'm looking locally here in CT and unfortunately, most of the motors are from '92/'93's that have 100K+ mileage on them. What year Max did the 60K motor come out of?

Eric

08-22-2002, 11:33 PM

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I'm doing the same thing... Only... I have the low mileage motor, but I need a junker to put it in!... Let me know how it goes. Send pics if you can, I'd appriciate it.

Tony