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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By AJE

Actually it didn't leak until just the past fill,...

Actually it didn't leak until just the past fill, fixed it as soon as I noticed it. I did cut a bad chunk out of the vent side a while back but hadn't had any trouble with it since. As I mentioned, I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By AJE

Everything is great on the outside, if the...

Everything is great on the outside, if the canister is shot it's gonna be internal. Never ripped one open but I'm picturing a damaged screen that is allowing particles to exit the can and travel...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-15-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By AJE

Must be a MN thing...plus I mangled it a bit...

Must be a MN thing...plus I mangled it a bit getting it out --BUT--
in all seriousness would this cause charcoal to clog my entire evap system only a year after the previous cleaning? I can maybe...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-15-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By AJE

Could this have been causing the problem? ...

Could this have been causing the problem?

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/andrewjevenson/2011-08-15_15-31-37_861.jpg?t=1313446938
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-08-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By AJE

Doesn't seem like a high fail part, probably try...

Doesn't seem like a high fail part, probably try to find one at the junk yard.

Thanks!
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-08-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,188
Posted By AJE

Recurring EVAP issue

Just got done cleaning a bunch of charcoal out of my EVAP because of a CEL, but just did this job last summer so there must be a reason it crudded up so soon. Assuming a bad canister, but is there...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-28-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By AJE

I hate to admit, but probably ~40 hours? I hit a...

I hate to admit, but probably ~40 hours? I hit a few snags that ate up lots of time, but I could probably do it again in half that. Learned a lot about my car, that is for sure.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-27-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By AJE

Yes, I am happy to say the oil leak is fixed.

Yes, I am happy to say the oil leak is fixed.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-21-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By AJE

Yeah, hoping to fix an oil leak. I was getting...

Yeah, hoping to fix an oil leak. I was getting the worst drips from near the oil filter, which as high up as I could follow it up looked to be driping from the end bolt of the exhaust manifold. I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-19-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By AJE

Thanks for the replies. Ended up tying ropes to...

Thanks for the replies. Ended up tying ropes to the p/s and a/c lines to hold them back as far as possible, then after lots of practice and perfecting just the right angles I was able to get it in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-17-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By AJE

Thanks, I'll remember that "next time."

Thanks, I'll remember that "next time."
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-17-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By AJE

Here is the stud: ...

Here is the stud:

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/andrewjevenson/maxima1.jpg?t=1308354556

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/andrewjevenson/maxima2.jpg?t=1308354555
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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-17-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By AJE

Timing case is off, what a pain

Anyone else on here done the timing case orings with the engine still in the car? The stud for the engine mount doesn't have enough clearance between the fender to get the inner case off. The only...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-10-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,944
Posted By AJE

Can check resistance of all six, front three at...

Can check resistance of all six, front three at the injector, back three at the harness. Also can put your ear to a screwdriver and listen to each of the injectors to hear it clicking, but you cant...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-10-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,944
Posted By AJE

Fuel pressure test failed... Hooked up...

Fuel pressure test failed...

Hooked up guage, only about 12 psi after a couple cycles of the key to bring up pressure. Thinking it should be much higher, anyone have a number?

After start...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-10-2011, 12:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,944
Posted By AJE

I've had the same problem over the past few...

I've had the same problem over the past few winters up in MN. Now even though it isn't cold out the starter has to crank a bit longer than normal before starting. This could be unrelated, but it gave...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-14-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 230,680
Posted By AJE

Well, too late. I thought since the filter was...

Well, too late. I thought since the filter was clean and there wasn't much grime other than on the magents that I would be safe doing ALL the fluid. So far so good, my hard shift from 1 to 2 that I...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-13-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 230,680
Posted By AJE

Decided to just go ahead and drop the pan and...

Decided to just go ahead and drop the pan and pull the screen... The screen itself was surprisingly clean, but it is nice to have the peace of mind that it isn't all clogged up. I am however glad I...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-13-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 230,680
Posted By AJE

Anyone??? Gonna head out to the garage in about...

Anyone??? Gonna head out to the garage in about an hour, any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-12-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 230,680
Posted By AJE

Thanks for the input. I think if I drain the pan...

Thanks for the input. I think if I drain the pan though I might as well drop it. It shouldn't take all that long and I already tested all the bolts to make sure they would come out easy. Are you...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-11-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 230,680
Posted By AJE

Ok, so after reading the entire thread and...

Ok, so after reading the entire thread and researching for the past couple weeks I've yet to find anyone with as many miles as I've got on my 98 Max - 215k. The fluid does have a slight burnt smell...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-25-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,176
Posted By AJE

I didn't have any luck with the generic clutch...

I didn't have any luck with the generic clutch pullers from auto zone or orileys, but maybe with the same type of modification (securing bolts in the unthreaded holes) there might be an way...
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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-19-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,176
Posted By AJE

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/andrewjev...

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/andrewjevenson/ClutchPlate1.jpg
Here is my clutch plate. To get it off, the tool pushes through the center hole while pulling up on the outer 3. The outer...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-19-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,176
Posted By AJE

I was in the same boat trying to figure where my...

I was in the same boat trying to figure where my noise was coming from. I had a local mechanic swear it was the alternator so I replaced those bearings first - still had the noise. Then went for...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-17-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,176
Posted By AJE

So I got everything put back together today. ...

So I got everything put back together today. Everything said and done it definitely was a major pain...but since I couldn't afford a new compressor it was worth it to me. I spent under $40, but I...
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