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Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-07-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By Porky

GXE Exhaust Flange

Trying to find on Rock Auto, the name for the exhaust part that I can custom fit to the length of the Cat, but have the exact same flanges to make our Header Pipe & Muffler.

I basically need to...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-07-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By Porky

Thanks bud, this explains everything. I'll cut...

Thanks bud, this explains everything. I'll cut them long too.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-07-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,357
Posted By Porky

CMax03, did you break this thing in properly, and...

CMax03, did you break this thing in properly, and what oil are you using. It's extremely rare for a lifter to fail like that.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-07-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,034
Posted By Porky

Not replacing the springs, I need to replace the...

Not replacing the springs, I need to replace the valve stem seals, which merits removing the springs.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-07-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,034
Posted By Porky

Not worried about the valve dropping, i'm...

Not worried about the valve dropping, i'm wondering how you get the springs to compress down. The springs are sort of recessed in the VG30E. Is there some tool that attaches to the rocker arm bolt...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-04-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,034
Posted By Porky

Servicing VG30E Valve Springs While In The Vehicle

Has anyone successfully disassembled their VG30E valve springs, without removing the cylinder head from the engine, and while still attached to the engine?

This would save having to touch the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-02-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,357
Posted By Porky

I'm curious, if the timing belt snaps on our...

I'm curious, if the timing belt snaps on our 93-94 VG engine (or it slipped in your case), is there immediate damage to the valves, as in they smack the piston heads? Meaning valve replacement at the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-01-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,515
Posted By Porky

Plenum must be removed, and "adapter plate"...

Plenum must be removed, and "adapter plate" (Lower Intake Manifold Collector) needs to be removed I recall. Heck, I think I even remember removing the fuel rail, to replace those little hoses, and to...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-01-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,757
Posted By Porky

Greeny, it's amazing your still around here. What...

Greeny, it's amazing your still around here. What happened to the Caped guy, is he still alive? That guy was nuts LOL!!!!!

Do you still drive your 3rd gen anymore? I rarely see 3rd gens anymore on...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
10-01-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By Porky

Hopefully the filling of the OEM mounts with...

Hopefully the filling of the OEM mounts with window weld will help me then. I left the OEM rubber, and then just filled the open parts, that way I still get some cusion.

Regarding your experience...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-30-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By Porky

GXE Header Pipe to Cat Exhaust Stabilizer Bracket

Does anyone have any good photos of that OEM bracket that stabilizes this connection between the header pipe flange and the catalytic converter flange?

I notice that it was completely rusted off,...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-30-2012, 04:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,748
Posted By Porky

I forgot to explain, when I said, "bring the...

I forgot to explain, when I said, "bring the parts to the machine shop", I don't mean bring all the parts and scatter them on their table LOL!!! Obviously.

What I meant was, in the FSM there may...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-30-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By Porky

Thanks CMAX. I read your thread, but it only...

Thanks CMAX. I read your thread, but it only briefly touched on HOW you soldered in the 94 VG firewall side harness, into the older 1992 Main Harness. You stated P-N-P (Positive-Negative-Positive)....
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-30-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,357
Posted By Porky

Don't forget to pre-lube the cam and lifters with...

Don't forget to pre-lube the cam and lifters with the ZDDP concentrate. There's a better one out there than the Comp Cams. The AC Delco EOS I have only been using on the regular oil changes after the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-25-2012, 05:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,209
Posted By Porky

I'm pretty sure oil in the combustion chamber can...

I'm pretty sure oil in the combustion chamber can cause detonation.

Not saying that the concentration that these guys are putting in the gas would do that, but who knows how much it takes. I've...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By Porky

Although the hot Texas car would probably need to...

Although the hot Texas car would probably need to be re-primed and painted from the sun damage, do you think there is any other potential damage that the sun can do in those temps?

I was thinking...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,110
Posted By Porky

Re-Wiring a 1994 VG Fuel Rail to a 1992 GXE Main Wiring Harness

Here's a weird one for you guys:

I'm putting a 94 VG30E engine into a 92 GXE chassis. The old fuel rail of the 92 GXE had a different style harness connector for the injectors. The newer style in...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
09-23-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,254
Posted By Porky

ZDDP Additive - Can we reduce concentration?

Does anyone know if its safe to reduce the concentration of 1 whole tiny bottle of the concentrated ZDDP additive, for our flat tappet VG30E engines?

Someone told me you can safely add only 1/4 of...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By Porky

Yes and also, using gas in a spray bottle would...

Yes and also, using gas in a spray bottle would be highly inefficient in a commercial operation. The pressure washer is fast. With my gas method, i'm like a bloody janitor with the spray bottle,...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By Porky

Either that or Laquer Thinner, but both are more...

Either that or Laquer Thinner, but both are more expensive than gas. Trust me, gas is the cheapest 'chemical' for this. It's probably even cheaper than degreaser. The rust by the way won't happen in...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,209
Posted By Porky

It will tell if its off, but you'll also want to...

It will tell if its off, but you'll also want to look at the belt cogs, to see if one is missing.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,209
Posted By Porky

Unless the timing belt is old, and just happened...

Unless the timing belt is old, and just happened to have failed at this same time.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By Porky

Don't pressure wash in there, your just putting...

Don't pressure wash in there, your just putting water into an area where water was likely never there. ie. RUST!!!!!!

The best all purpose cleaner is Regular Gasoline. Wear safety glasses and and...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,748
Posted By Porky

Tony, you may want to consider picking up a JY...

Tony, you may want to consider picking up a JY tranny, and practice on that. You can get them for like 50 to 100 bucks. Right now I have 3 Maxima auto trannies. If you've done an engine, doing the...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
09-23-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By Porky

After reading your post in more detail. Here are...

After reading your post in more detail. Here are additional test you should try first.

1. Test the impedance of the fuel injectors (FSM instructions) to determine if any injectors are blown....
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