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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By AKA_04

Thank you. It's been a long project, I'm really...

Thank you. It's been a long project, I'm really liking the extra power (at least it feels that way, no dyno ;)) from hollowed out precats and new rings.

I had no idea that Nissan labeled the #3...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-21-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By AKA_04

ID:10T error

To answer your question, I was able to disconnect the cylinder 1 and 3 coil packs and the engine idle wouldn't change.

As for the solution: I'm an idiot. I switched the cylinder 1 & 3 coil...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-21-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By AKA_04

Bumpdate: Compression test is GOOD... I was...

Bumpdate: Compression test is GOOD... I was really beginning to worry that I had bent my valves on accident. Compression test was conducted on a cold (60 degree) engine under dry (no oil added)...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-20-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By AKA_04

Multi Cylinder Misfire--Not the common problems

I have a multi cylinder misfire that's driving me crazy. Cylinders 1 & 3 are not firing below ~3000 RPM's. At idle the check engine light is on, between idle and 3k the check engine light flashes,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-20-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,463
Posted By AKA_04

Yeah, I broke 2 screwdrivers. Even tapped them as...

Yeah, I broke 2 screwdrivers. Even tapped them as you suggested, didn't help in my case. At least one of the screwdrivers was a craftsman... gotta love a lifetime warranty.
Forum: All Motor
01-20-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,308
Posted By AKA_04

Yeah, you're right about the oil/coolant... not...

Yeah, you're right about the oil/coolant... not sure why I didn't put that together :confused:. As far as the bolt goes, I've had quite a few get stuck on me and I've always taken an 18" breaker bar...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-19-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,463
Posted By AKA_04

Not an easy job

OK, first of all is this a 5th gen or the 5.5 gen? I have a 2002 (5.5 gen) so here's my 2 cents worth. Disregard if this is a 2000 or 2001.

I HATED doing the stereo in my max. The factory amp uses...
Forum: All Motor
01-19-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 26,308
Posted By AKA_04

Did you ever perform the leak down test sir? I...

Did you ever perform the leak down test sir? I hate to say it but this sounds like a head gasket.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-12-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By AKA_04

Light Hone

I've done a very light hone, just enough to see scratches in the surface. The hone had brand new stones and I made about 5 passes up and down. Heads are on, cams in place, putting everything else...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By AKA_04

Once again, thank you. I'd hoped that you had...

Once again, thank you. I'd hoped that you had skimmed my initial post
but you never know when an internet know-it-all will chime in. z32? Nice car sir. Always liked the body style... and turbos.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By AKA_04

I was really hoping to avoid honing but I shall...

I was really hoping to avoid honing but I shall hone if nobody talks me out of it.



The engine is the bay and the oil pan is off--how else would the pistons be removed? Not trying to flame,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By AKA_04

Thank you for the response. Could you clarify...

Thank you for the response. Could you clarify which parts I should clean? I took a razor blade and a scotchbright pad to the valves already. Planning on using acetone to clean up the intake manifold....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By AKA_04

Hone or Not?

OK, I lost my VAIS bolt and ended up replacing the cylinder head on the left bank. As I was reassembling the exhaust I noticed that the precat on the right side was in excellent shape. After I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-20-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By AKA_04

Head Bolts and Gasket

After removing the replacement head I can turn the engine through but it still sticks in the same spots, I have to get some momentum going before it will turn through the "sticky" spots. My money...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-20-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By AKA_04

Bearing OK

I quickly, and unhappily, pulled the upper oil pan and checked the bearing on cylinder #6. It's OK, no slippage or damage of any kind. Getting ready to pull the rear timing cover and the new cylinder...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-20-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By AKA_04

Bump/Update

OK, so I've ruled out the casting numbers on the head. Everyone probably already knows that "L-8J1" are the only numbers that mattered. Pretty well ruled out the transmission/park theory before I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-19-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By AKA_04

Head Swap Questions

So I ran into the VAIS bolt failure on my 02 Maxima and I've replaced the left head as a result. After setting my timing I could not turn the engine over which meant removing my freshly set timing...
Forum: All Motor
10-24-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By AKA_04

Solution

Sorry to revive an old thread, figure it's nice to close a thread with a solution though.

I ran into the same problem when a bolt from my VIAS system fell into my engine. I ended up using a 24mm...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-07-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,561
Posted By AKA_04

In case someone else has the same problem here's...

In case someone else has the same problem here's the solution I've come up with. Use a 24 mm wrench and turn the exhaust cam towards the front of the car just a little, you want the cam to try to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-08-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,327
Posted By AKA_04

That's exactly why I posted this. Granted, I'm...

That's exactly why I posted this. Granted, I'm venting a bit, but had I known that this issue might pop up I would have dropped RED Loctite on the screws and moved on. Keep in mind, I've had to use a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-08-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,327
Posted By AKA_04

Dead Thread

Alright, brand new user here who's appreciated this forum for the last 6 weeks. Really, this forum has thoroughly impressed me almost as much as Nissan's engineering impressed me, RIGHT UP UNTIL I...
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