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Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-27-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

Well, it's a four and a half hour drive from my...

Well, it's a four and a half hour drive from my house. So it might be a bit difficult.

It's an easy repair if you have the space and time to do it. Just needs the control arm replaced.

The...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-27-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

Kaplow. Spectacular failure. Some existing...

Kaplow. Spectacular failure.

Some existing frame damage took out the steering and the car was abandoned in kamloops.

Right now I'm deciding whether I tow it home and part it out (since...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-18-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

But I'm going to be traveling by car, not boat.

But I'm going to be traveling by car, not boat.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-18-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

Everything seems to be working nicely, and the...

Everything seems to be working nicely, and the car is insured.

Tomorrow however it faces its greatest challenge. A trip from Vancouver to Calgary. 1000km each way (620miles).

Definitely going...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-10-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

While I have a bit of a hard time understanding...

While I have a bit of a hard time understanding arsonist, I'm pretty sure it's the MC, so it's getting changed. New one coming in tomorrow.

I swapped the worn looking belts, and it still squeals...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-04-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

update: Stops okay with car running, and pedal to...

update: Stops okay with car running, and pedal to the floor, so the brake booster works.

I just bled through the whole damn reservoir twice (refilling as I went) and still I got 50% air and 50%...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-04-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

edit: let me reexplain. I bled the...

edit: let me reexplain.


I bled the brakes, drove around the block and wasn't satisfied with the stopping performance. I got a friend to help me bleed the brakes, that was going okay, but the...
Forum: Garage and Workshop
04-26-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,090
Posted By Negafen

Welcome to hell. I can only give you one...

Welcome to hell.

I can only give you one tip, learn to fiberglass really well for difficult sections, and to weld for straight sections.

Cut rust out with an angle grinder, weld/fiber in a new...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-23-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

Brake fluid completely replaced, and brakes bled....

Brake fluid completely replaced, and brakes bled. Perfect, now they feel excellent.

I have run into another problem, no start again. But I know it's the parking safety switch. Since there is a...
Forum: Garage and Workshop
04-22-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,649
Posted By Negafen

I cant believe that people don't use jackstands,...

I cant believe that people don't use jackstands, I'm also shocked that it took as many posts as it did for people to say "GET JACK STANDS" I mean, god damn, the fanciness of the jack is not...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-20-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

Someone is not too clear on the point of the 10...

Someone is not too clear on the point of the 10 posts rule. Further that's answered in this same thread, a few posts up.

I don't think you should work on your own car if this is too hard for you...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-19-2010, 01:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

I picked up a claw, and was swearing at the thing...

I picked up a claw, and was swearing at the thing until I realized I could use it with my air wrench. That did the trick.

Dropped in the new battery, and it started right up no problem. Awesome!
...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-13-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

I'm in B.C. quite a trek for you I'd say

I'm in B.C. quite a trek for you I'd say
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-13-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

I posted earlier but the forum ate it, argh. ...

I posted earlier but the forum ate it, argh.

So, today I tried (without success) to get the oil filter off, it is mounted in a really horrendous way. I think tomorrow I'll get myself a filter...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-12-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

haha, well, I only know how to bench test the alt...

haha, well, I only know how to bench test the alt on a running car. But the engine should at least turn over even without an alt, no?

I'm not so sure on Mr Battery. He reads 0 volts, I charge him...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-12-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,264
Posted By Negafen

The Challenge and repair log

There is currently an 87 maxima sitting in my driveway, it doesn't currently start.

If I get it running and repaired in the next week it is mine to keep. This shouldn't be difficult, it ran when...
Forum: Audio and Electronics
04-11-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,055
Posted By Negafen

150sq feet of raammaat bxt 2 only cost $100. ...

150sq feet of raammaat bxt 2 only cost $100.

I'd skip the second skin and just do your whole car for the same budget.
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
04-09-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,181
Posted By Negafen

Fram: 96% @ 10microns - single pass Wix: 98% @...

Fram: 96% @ 10microns - single pass
Wix: 98% @ 21microns -single pass
Amzoil filter 98% @10 microns- multipass
Mobil 1 filter 98% @10 microns-single pass
Super Tech 98% @ 20 microns- single pass...
Forum: Audio and Electronics
04-09-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,055
Posted By Negafen

Hoooooly crap. That's a load of bull. If you...

Hoooooly crap. That's a load of bull.

If you want to DIY and save a good stack of cash the new reformulated Raam is about the best stuff on the market, and very nearly the cheapest.

Nicest guy...
Forum: Audio and Electronics
04-09-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,085
Posted By Negafen

He's probably gonna buy himself a sweet amp with...

He's probably gonna buy himself a sweet amp with your $900 too.
Forum: Garage and Workshop
04-09-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,862
Posted By Negafen

I ran the gamut of other gas and had no idea mapp...

I ran the gamut of other gas and had no idea mapp even existed haha. Well, thank god, it'll be worth the $9 to finally be able to get some fused bolts out.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-08-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 56,074
Posted By Negafen

Yup, it's just a chewed up pile of shreds. ...

Yup, it's just a chewed up pile of shreds.

I'm tackling other things that are wrong with it at the moment though.
Forum: Garage and Workshop
04-08-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,862
Posted By Negafen

Is mapp hot enough to get a nice redhot glow to...

Is mapp hot enough to get a nice redhot glow to break corrosion? I've been using propane, and it has never helped me remove a stuck bolt.
Forum: Detailing
04-08-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,919
Posted By Negafen

clay gives you a night and day difference, and...

clay gives you a night and day difference, and lasts forever. invest in a clay bar or two.

As for wax, I just use whatever high end pure carnauba I can find.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
04-08-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 663
Posted By Negafen

is it when you turn your key to get ready to...

is it when you turn your key to get ready to start prior to starting?
Because the fuel pump pressurizes the system at that point.

And it sounds like an aquarium air pump. But it shouldn't run for...
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