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[allensteiner21]

Originally Posted by DreamCatcher

Also, I just got an estimate from a body shop- they want ~1100 bucks for the entire job:
Grille assembly: 100
Headlamp assembly: 210
Hood: 225

Labor: 444.

Do you folks think it is a reasonable cost?

no, get the parts and diy - will be a lot cheaper. check out the classifieds because i just saw someone selling a black hood there. grille - cheap at a yard, headlights - aftermarkets will be cheaper shipped than $200. and with diy you don't have any labor costs except beer for you and the buddy helping

[Yankel.v]

My ride is 99 Maxima SE manual. All over sudden my check engine light came on, I ran to Auto Zone for free scan and it came up with not one, but a bunch of codes! There where knock sensor and all the oxygen sensors. I was thinking I should start with knock sensor and see what happens than. What do you guys think?

And another thing, is eBay knock sensor OK?, or I have to by an original(the difference in price is about 4 and a half times).

[Gman8990]

i bought an ebay KS and it worked fine... just make sure you know what you are getting... the 99 KS is different than the other years i believe

[Yankel.v]

Originally Posted by Gman8990

i bought an ebay KS and it worked fine... just make sure you know what you are getting... the 99 KS is different than the other years i believe

Where can I find out which one do I need, they all(eBay) have the same one #22060 30P00, however some of them saying that it fits my model and some of them saying that it does not. I tried to call dealer but they refuse to tell me the part#. Help me on that one please.

[maxud]

Originally Posted by Yankel.v

Where can I find out which one do I need, they all(eBay) have the same one #22060 30P00, however some of them saying that it fits my model and some of them saying that it does not. I tried to call dealer but they refuse to tell me the part#. Help me on that one please.

I use courtesy nissan parts web page to look up part numbers.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...&Category_Code=
shows that 99 Max uses the same knock sensor as all other years of 4th gen.

In addition to your previous question. While your knock sensor is likely busted, it would not cause CEL to come on by itself. Oxygen sensors would trip the CEL though. I have replaced knock sensor on my 95 Max and recently on my fathers 97 Max. Bought original Nissan parts of eBay. The last one cost me like $50 of ebay.
I also replaced front Oxygen sensor on my fathers 97, bought an NGK replacement sensor from http://www.sparkplugs.com/
good luck,
Max

[allensteiner21]

Originally Posted by Yankel.v

My ride is 99 Maxima SE manual. All over sudden my check engine light came on, I ran to Auto Zone for free scan and it came up with not one, but a bunch of codes! There where knock sensor and all the oxygen sensors. I was thinking I should start with knock sensor and see what happens than. What do you guys think?

And another thing, is eBay knock sensor OK?, or I have to by an original(the difference in price is about 4 and a half times).

replace the o2's, clear the codes and see if the knock sensor code comes back.

[Dhione]

what up guys i got some Z32 calipers while i was on deployment in japan and i was wondering what you need to put them on the car if you need anything?

[allensteiner21]

Originally Posted by Dhione

what up guys i got some Z32 calipers while i was on deployment in japan and i was wondering what you need to put them on the car if you need anything?

i think you'll need new caliper brackets for those.

[Yankel.v]

Originally Posted by maxud

I use courtesy nissan parts web page to look up part numbers.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...&Category_Code=
shows that 99 Max uses the same knock sensor as all other years of 4th gen.

In addition to your previous question. While your knock sensor is likely busted, it would not cause CEL to come on by itself. Oxygen sensors would trip the CEL though. I have replaced knock sensor on my 95 Max and recently on my fathers 97 Max. Bought original Nissan parts of eBay. The last one cost me like $50 of ebay.
I also replaced front Oxygen sensor on my fathers 97, bought an NGK replacement sensor from http://www.sparkplugs.com/
good luck,
Max

I see that , however what bothers me is that part#on courtesyparts is 22060-00001 and eBay (together with http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raca...&parttype=5108) has part# 2206030P00. I don't know if they are the same.

[Yankel.v]

Originally Posted by allensteiner21

replace the o2's, clear the codes and see if the knock sensor code comes back.

Do they have to be original? or what brands are reliable?
Thanks

[allensteiner21]

Originally Posted by MatJ

95 max, the rear weather stripping on the back windshield is coming up in the corners any suggestions on how to fix this, tried to tuck it back in but it doesn't stay.

put some liquid gasket under the seal, press and hold till it binds and sets.

[allensteiner21]

Originally Posted by Yankel.v

Do they have to be original? or what brands are reliable?
Thanks

you can get bosh (oe) fairly cheap or some other brands off ebay - best deal. it doesn't really matter which brand as they all do the same thing - it all depends on how much money you want to spend. universal o2's are the cheapest but you'll have to splice the wires in yourself.

[onizuka002]

I have a maxima 96 and i would like to swap my engine and transmission from a maxima 2000.Would the engine and transmission will fit in my maxima 96?

[allensteiner21]

Originally Posted by onizuka002

I have a maxima 96 and i would like to swap my engine and transmission from a maxima 2000.Would the engine and transmission will fit in my maxima 96?

yes, read the stickies - all info there on the swap.

[maxud]

Originally Posted by Yankel.v

I see that , however what bothers me is that part#on courtesyparts is 22060-00001 and eBay (together with http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raca...&parttype=5108) has part# 2206030P00. I don't know if they are the same.

If you want to be 100% sure, call courtesy parts or a different dealer and ask the question whether 99 uses a different knock sensor. I doubt it.

As far as oxygen sensors, I chose not to use Bosch after reading o2 topics on this board. I bought NGK, but I chose to buy one with OE plug and not universal type. Turns out that the sensor that failed was already replaced once, and guess the brand? Bosch. Then again, I am sure that most repair places put Bosch sensors and most are fine.

Removing the front sensor was a complete b*ch. Get a stubby 22mm wrench and alot of patience.
good luck,
Max

[Frazee_97max]

yea my car sometimes has the CEL come on too. i had mine checked and it showed the KS, and both 02 sensors. its really hard to start sometimes too and my buddy told me it could be the coolant temp sensor. it sometimes detonates but when it gets running it runs fine with no problems. i replaced all coils and plugs so what do you guys think it could be?

[maxud]

Originally Posted by Frazee_97max

yea my car sometimes has the CEL come on too. i had mine checked and it showed the KS, and both 02 sensors. its really hard to start sometimes too and my buddy told me it could be the coolant temp sensor. it sometimes detonates but when it gets running it runs fine with no problems. i replaced all coils and plugs so what do you guys think it could be?

If you have CEL codes, you have to start with those. Especially O2 sensors. I know I replaced coolant temp sensor in my Maxima and at that time I had a specific CEL code for it.
good luck,
Max

[Marty22]

How much (maximum and minimum) should a '96 maxima sell for now-a-days?

[NmexMAX]

Originally Posted by Marty22

How much (maximum and minimum) should a '96 maxima sell for now-a-days?

www.nada.com
www.kbb.com

IMO, depending on condition, between 1$ - $4000

[DreamCatcher]

Originally Posted by DreamCatcher

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Also, I just got an estimate from a body shop- they want ~1100 bucks for the entire job:
Grille assembly: 100
Headlamp assembly: 210
Hood: 225

Labor: 444.

Do you folks think it is a reasonable cost?

Originally Posted by allensteiner21

no, get the parts and diy - will be a lot cheaper. check out the classifieds because i just saw someone selling a black hood there. grille - cheap at a yard, headlights - aftermarkets will be cheaper shipped than $200. and with diy you don't have any labor costs except beer for you and the buddy helping

Thanks for the reply. When it comes to DIY, I would take a pass. I am a total dumba$$ when it comes to taking apart a car, and I would not risk doing that to my only car. Moreover, I am very new to Houston, and don't really know anyone who could help me out.

So as for the parts, I think I can manage to get better deal, but what do you think about the labor charge? Are they asking too much for what needs to be done? Or is that how much usually the body shops charge?

Thanks again.

[allensteiner21]

Originally Posted by DreamCatcher

Thanks for the reply. When it comes to DIY, I would take a pass. I am a total dumba$$ when it comes to taking apart a car, and I would not risk doing that to my only car. Moreover, I am very new to Houston, and don't really know anyone who could help me out.

So as for the parts, I think I can manage to get better deal, but what do you think about the labor charge? Are they asking too much for what needs to be done? Or is that how much usually the body shops charge?

Thanks again.

don't be scared, the hood has 4(?) bolts on the hinges, the grill has no bolts - just 5 clips and lighs are easy to replace too. try the regional forum and see who's near you. i know body shops are damn expensive.

[cfiggs]

hey i want to know what to choose for a y pipe i know cattman is always a good choice and stillen is good too but is the warpspeed been good i heard on some years the warpspeed y has some fitment issues but how has everyone elses luck been for a warpspeed i also heard the flex rips and isnt made from good material

[NmexMAX]

Originally Posted by cfiggs

hey i want to know what to choose for a y pipe i know cattman is always a good choice and stillen is good too but is the warpspeed been good i heard on some years the warpspeed y has some fitment issues but how has everyone elses luck been for a warpspeed i also heard the flex rips and isnt made from good material

In this instance, I'd go w/ Cattman. Stillen's current piece is garbage. It is nothing compared to their 1st gen piece.

I went from a Stillen 1st gen to a WSP and Sound is horrid, and it clanks on shifts.

I have yet to have problems w/ any of my y-pipe flex sections.

[gchase]

I just replace the Timing chain tensioner on my 99 Maxima. I took the timing cover off to do this. The car idles fine and no check light. Under hard accelleration the power is just not there. From about 2500 RPMS up it is kind of flat. I am afraid the chain may have moved a tooth while I had the tensioner out. Would that cause this kind of a problem and not set CEL.

[crazynorwegian]

I have a 1997 gle with climate control. The a/c works fine when it is under 80 degrees and blows nice and cold. If you leave the car in the sun, or drive in city traffic in over 80 degree weather it will not work, not just blow hot air, but blow hot humid air. If I drive on the freeway or over 45mph it works fine. keeping the rpms up tends to help it also. If its parked in the shade on a hot day it works fine, or if I spray the hood for about 5 min with water before driving it. I've taken it to the shop and they said the freon levels are fine. its like something is stopping the ac from even turning on when its hot. when it works, like when on the freeway it works very nice and super cold even when it 110 outside. I dont even know where to start. I'm petty mechanically inclined and not afraid to get my hands dirty. Any suggestions?

[B_Eaze]

Originally Posted by crazynorwegian

I have a 1997 gle with climate control. The a/c works fine when it is under 80 degrees and blows nice and cold. If you leave the car in the sun, or drive in city traffic in over 80 degree weather it will not work, not just blow hot air, but blow hot humid air. If I drive on the freeway or over 45mph it works fine. keeping the rpms up tends to help it also. If its parked in the shade on a hot day it works fine, or if I spray the hood for abou