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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-02-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,533
Posted By cgar

Anything else I should have them replace when...

Anything else I should have them replace when they pull it apart? I am kicking my self for not using the quick struts on the front like I did on the back.

I took my own parts to the shop but I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-01-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,533
Posted By cgar

Thanks...I took it to the shop and had it aligned...

Thanks...I took it to the shop and had it aligned (74.99). They told me that the bearing plates are binding with the springs and then releasing at once. I have heard an occasional twang (metal...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-01-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,533
Posted By cgar

New front struts, now steering wheel is off center

Got new front struts (reused the springs) and when I picked my car up the steering wheel is about 5-10 degrees right of center when driving straight.

Do I just need an alignment or was something...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By cgar

Thanks again!!

Thanks again!!
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-24-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By cgar

Thank you very much!!! That is why this site is...

Thank you very much!!! That is why this site is the best.

One quick question...how hard is this to change out and where is it located?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-23-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By cgar

Heat A/C blower problems

1997 Nissan Maxima SE. w/ manual heat and a/c controls (not digital)

Both the heat and A/C work great but I do have a blower problem. It has off, 1,2, 3 and 4 settings. Off and 4 work as they...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-06-2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,669
Posted By cgar

Thanks, I'll check that our first before messing...

Thanks, I'll check that our first before messing with the valve covers.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-30-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,669
Posted By cgar

Taking my car in for an oil leak

I have started to notice oil on my garage floor. It seems like a few drips everynight. Oil is coming dripping out near the passenger side front tire. I don't have ramps or anything so it is hard for...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-30-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 26,132
Posted By cgar

I just had my brakes done and they put some...

I just had my brakes done and they put some crappy semi-metallic $23 pad on. Brakes worked great but the drivers side front had a high pitched squeal about 1/2 the time. It was like fingers on a...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-30-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,275
Posted By cgar

Too funny.

Too funny.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-19-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,402
Posted By cgar

Sounds like the starter to me. On my 97 Max, the...

Sounds like the starter to me. On my 97 Max, the starter was binding up and didn't have enough power to turn. If it moved at all and cranked then the engine fired right up. It just got worse and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-18-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,640
Posted By cgar

My rear muffler braket had rusted and broken off...

My rear muffler braket had rusted and broken off so the exhaust was banging around for a while. By the time I got it into a shop the pipe was cracked right where it enters the resonator. I had them...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-17-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,417
Posted By cgar

I've got a set of these on my 1997 Maxima SE. ...

I've got a set of these on my 1997 Maxima SE. I've had them about 20k miles and they have held up well. They are quiet with good traction even in wet or snowy conditions. The only thing that I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-10-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 681
Posted By cgar

Here is a link to the lens that I am look at......

Here is a link to the lens that I am look at... Does it look like it comes with the new socket/bulb?
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-10-2010, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 681
Posted By cgar

I had the same problem yesterday but since the...

I had the same problem yesterday but since the lens is already cracked, I figured I would just muscle it. I thought for sure it would break but popped out ok.

Now onto my problem... since the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-02-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,484
Posted By cgar

I moved the photos to flickr, maybe they will...

I moved the photos to flickr, maybe they will show up now!!!

Thanks for any help.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24417864@N06/4152937085/
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-02-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,484
Posted By cgar

Here are some pics from under my Maxima (97 SE)....

Here are some pics from under my Maxima (97 SE). There is a crossbar that goes under the muffler. When I go over bumps the mufflers hits and rattles on the crossbar. You can see where it is rubbing...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-11-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 21,234
Posted By cgar

97 Max SE. 189,500 and counting. What an...

97 Max SE.
189,500 and counting.

What an amazing car although the small noises and rust on the hood is starting to bother me.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-11-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,484
Posted By cgar

I also have a 97 maxima which makes a clunking...

I also have a 97 maxima which makes a clunking (metal on metal) sound when going over bumps.

When I went under the car, I noticed that the exhaust seemed to have some wiggle to it. There is also...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-14-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 1,012,066
Posted By cgar

pmohr- Thanks for your help. ...

pmohr-

Thanks for your help.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3820247225_d65fd6bbda.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3820247249_6269c50ca8_m.jpg

I guess I can post the pics here. ...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-14-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By cgar

Just replaced my starter and have a left over...

Just replaced my starter and have a left over hose coming out of the engine that I do no know where it goes. Here are a couple of links to pictures...
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-14-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,804
Posted By cgar

My 1997 with 187K runs right in the middle. Is...

My 1997 with 187K runs right in the middle. Is this what most people experience?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-14-2009, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 1,012,066
Posted By cgar

Extra hose after starter replacement

My Maxima stranded me for the 1st time in 187,000 miles... Turned out to be a bad starter. Using instructions on this forum I removed/replace the starter and the car starts better it has in a long...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-14-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 82,634
Posted By cgar

186,000 1997 Maxima SE Auto 3 brake jobs ...

186,000
1997 Maxima SE Auto

3 brake jobs
1 starter (8/2009)
1 ignition switch (8/2009)
4 sets tires

Problems:
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