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Posted By supercobraz

Yeah, I consulted my friend that would assisting...

Yeah, I consulted my friend that would assisting me, or me him, and we decided that it would be best to just take in to the shop. Would this be one of those jobs best suited for the dealer instead of...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-08-2004, 07:08 AM

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Posted By supercobraz

Thanks man

Thanks man

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-08-2004, 07:06 AM

Replies: 21

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Posted By supercobraz

Is that the going rate for labor in NM? Those...

Is that the going rate for labor in NM? Those were the two prices I was quoted here in Austin. About $80 for the part and $230 for labor at Pep Boys.

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-08-2004, 06:59 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 629

Posted By supercobraz

TIMING CHAIN!! I don't know if I want to mess...

TIMING CHAIN!! I don't know if I want to mess with it then. $375 at Pep Boys and about $450 at the the stealer. I think the part is maybe less then $100 though. Since it's cold outside this may not...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-08-2004, 06:47 AM

Replies: 21

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Posted By supercobraz

Waterpump..How difficult to replace?

Found a coolant drip under my car, heard it could be the waterpump. I won't know for sure until this weekend when I can jack it up and check. Where else might it be coming from. It's not far...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-08-2004, 05:26 AM

Replies: 6

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Posted By supercobraz

Well I can see the coolant dripping on the ground...

Well I can see the coolant dripping on the ground now. I still have not driven the car since I first posted this. There was a puddle about as wide around as a CD. That would have collected since I...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-02-2004, 09:08 AM

Replies: 8

Which Spark Plugs for Better MPG?

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Posted By supercobraz

I got my plats at O'Rielly Auto parts for like...

I got my plats at O'Rielly Auto parts for like $9.85 apiece. Whatever you do, do not go to a dealer to buy them. In Austin, the dealer not 3 miles from O'Riellys wants like $16.50 for those same...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-02-2004, 06:23 AM

Replies: 6

Your thoughts on a 98 SE...

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Posted By supercobraz

I have a 98 SE auto, leather and sunroof. Very...

I have a 98 SE auto, leather and sunroof. Very nice car, even at 6 years old and even though I have one myself, I still have to look at a 4th gen Max when one passes by. The only problem I've had...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

01-02-2004, 05:41 AM

Replies: 39

Has anyone tried the Silverstar headlights?

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Posted By supercobraz

Don't blame daytime running lights for idiots...

Don't blame daytime running lights for idiots that don't turn on lights at night or during bad weather. that was one of the reasons for coming out with DRL in the first place.

I do like the...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

12-31-2003, 12:28 PM

Replies: 39

Has anyone tried the Silverstar headlights?

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Posted By supercobraz

Guess it depends on whether you do more driving...

Guess it depends on whether you do more driving in the day or at night. Personally I keep my headlights on even in the day. Don't know why Nissan doesn't have daytime running lights, that would...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

12-31-2003, 05:43 AM

Replies: 39

Has anyone tried the Silverstar headlights?

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Posted By supercobraz

$40 is too much for a bulb that doesn't last even...

$40 is too much for a bulb that doesn't last even close to stock. Mine lasted all of 8 months. They do look better then stock, but that much better for the extra month.

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

12-30-2003, 11:47 AM

Replies: 6

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Posted By supercobraz

Yeah I thought the head should be a little lower...

Yeah I thought the head should be a little lower then what I was looking at. So it could be a water pump? I'll check the coolant level the when I get home. I think my Max is jealous of me driving...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

12-30-2003, 11:07 AM

Replies: 6

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Posted By supercobraz

Antifreeze smell from under the hood

I have a slight smell of antifreeze coming from under the hood and also have some dampness at the gasket area where the intake manifold bolts on. I have just under 98,000 miles on the car and have...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

11-21-2003, 04:52 AM

Replies: 43

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Posted By supercobraz

Been there done that..Same results

Been there done that..Same results

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

11-20-2003, 02:51 PM

Replies: 43

Views: 4,300

Posted By supercobraz

Ok, read it. Were you going through rotors like I...

Ok, read it. Were you going through rotors like I discribed? It sounds like I have an extreme case here. I can't imagine two different brake shop never even suggested that might be a problem. I'm...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

11-20-2003, 02:09 PM

Replies: 43

Views: 4,300

Posted By supercobraz

So I should replace both calipers on the rear and...

So I should replace both calipers on the rear and also change the rotors and pads? So new calipers and a complete brake job for the rear... That's what you are suggesting I do. Well, I think I...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

11-20-2003, 02:04 PM

Replies: 43

Views: 4,300

Posted By supercobraz

I would say they are warping more with use then...

I would say they are warping more with use then distance. I think they are warping on the trip because of getting on the brakes at really high speeds. I'm sure they heat up in a hurry then. I think...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

11-20-2003, 01:57 PM

Replies: 43

Views: 4,300

Posted By supercobraz

I got the car at 25K and they changed the pads...

I got the car at 25K and they changed the pads and turned the rotors before I took the car home. That was in March of 2000. The rotors were warped by Sep, can't tell you the milage right off hand. ...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

11-20-2003, 05:12 AM

Replies: 43

Views: 4,300

Posted By supercobraz

Street Reeper Thanks for your input. I can...

Street Reeper
Thanks for your input. I can turn them and get three brakes jobs out of them. They will work according to how much and how far I drive. For instance, I had them done at Midas in...

Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)

11-19-2003, 07:53 AM

Replies: 43