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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-09-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

This will be the last time I will ever see her. ...

This will be the last time I will ever see her. So sad...:bawling:
http://i58.tinypic.com/swcrde.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/51ezqq.jpg

The wheels and tires that I had to leave behind:...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-09-2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

Per recovery yard, new fees are $510. F#$king...

Per recovery yard, new fees are $510. F#$king rapists!!! I visited 3 salvage yards yesterday. $250 is the best offer with me only claiming the tires. I would have to forgo the wheels. I did...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-08-2015, 01:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

I only have my Buick Rainier, the Regal was a...

I only have my Buick Rainier, the Regal was a lease and in my eyes, couldn't ever replace the Max. My wife and I discussed buying a 2007-2009 Buick Lacrosse/Lucerne as a comfortable daily driver as...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-08-2015, 01:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

I'm just sick thinking about her demise in a...

I'm just sick thinking about her demise in a yard. I can't believe I could ever feel this way about any vehicle. :sadpace:
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-08-2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

My township would not allow this. My neighbors,...

My township would not allow this. My neighbors, with their pretentious attitudes, would call my town hall as soon as I put it on blocks. I live in suburbia. I don't want to honor her death by...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-08-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

I wish I knew someone in that area...but it's...

I wish I knew someone in that area...but it's located south of detroit and I live in the northern suburbs. I'm upset that that engine/powertrain will be scraped along with the car. This engine had...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-08-2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

I'm just wondering if it's in my best interest...

I'm just wondering if it's in my best interest just to sign over the title to the recovery / towing company in trade for the towing fees? The wheels and tires are probably worth $400. Tire new...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-08-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

Thanks for the comments. I'd like to look...

Thanks for the comments. I'd like to look another low mileage 4th gen but it seems like most people are price gouging on Autotrader, both dealers and private parties. Seems like they know what I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-08-2015, 12:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By busterbrown1

It's a very sad day...

Yesterday afternoon, my life changed not for the good. While I was driving my 98 Max in the farthest right lane on the interstate, some careless coward drove his POS Taurus into my lane as I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-24-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By busterbrown1

About 40,000. I had purchased monroe sensitracs...

About 40,000. I had purchased monroe sensitracs 2 years ago when I bought the car. All 40K are my miles. The rear end seems solid when I press down on each corner. If I can't make a diagnosis in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-24-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By busterbrown1

I was thinking end links possibly. This erratic...

I was thinking end links possibly. This erratic behavior began all of a sudden. The car drove normal 2 days ago. I will take a look in the AM when the car is on jack stands.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-24-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By busterbrown1

Suspension or steering issue????

This car is relentless. I recently fixed a cold start up problem with my 98 GLE. Now, I have a driveability issue. Yesterday on the way to work, I noticed the car was very loose over bumps and in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-16-2014, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,872
Posted By busterbrown1

If my last attempt at a solution didn't pan out,...

If my last attempt at a solution didn't pan out, my next option was to change out the fpr. Several threads, though, made mention that both warm and cold starts are affected by a failing fuel...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-16-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,872
Posted By busterbrown1

Thanks for everyone's advice. I did some more...

Thanks for everyone's advice. I did some more troubleshooting, and checked both the engine coolant temp sensor and IAT sensor. Based on the results from my multimeter, they were operating properly....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-14-2014, 03:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,872
Posted By busterbrown1

Cold start requiring RPMs even after cleaning TB/IACV/MAF.

It's been a while since I posted on maxima.org as my 98 GLE has been relatively trouble free for the past 18 months. Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time diagnosising a cold engine start up problem...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By busterbrown1

Damn cool! I did have have a followup thought...

Damn cool! I did have have a followup thought though. What's the failure rate on these 4th gen oil pumps? Better or worse than the timing chains? Approaching 115k miles (and 17 years) and would...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By busterbrown1

My numbers at full operating temp: @ idle,...

My numbers at full operating temp:

@ idle, 17 psi
@ 3000 RPM's, approx 76.

Right on target for the most part. HF gauge worked perfectly. Had to use the extension brass fitting and 90*...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-16-2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By busterbrown1

Found the FSM oil pressure specs: -@idle:...

Found the FSM oil pressure specs:

-@idle: more than 10 PSI (0.7 kg/cm2)
-@3000 RPM's: 63.1 - 79.9 PSI (4.44 - 5.62 kg/cm2)
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-15-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By busterbrown1

Thanks for the advice, CS... In the morning,...

Thanks for the advice, CS... In the morning, I'll attempt to remove the sensor. Is draining the engine oil required? (have a new filter and oil on hand if so) Also, what are the expected oil...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-13-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By busterbrown1

Thanks. Oil looks fine. It's at the same level...

Thanks. Oil looks fine. It's at the same level from my previous interval oil change. About 5000 miles on Mobil1 full synthetic and looks appriopriate. car doesn't burn a drop of oil between...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-13-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By busterbrown1

Oil Pressure indicator light

This past Monday, I was driving back home during the torrential storms that rolled through the Detroit area. More than a dozen times I had drive through standing water about 12 inches high. When I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-20-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By busterbrown1

After installing a rebuilt ac compressor and...

After installing a rebuilt ac compressor and alternator, my max runs as quiet as it did new. Now, I have to figure out some cold start idling issues.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-19-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By busterbrown1

Well...I was able to find another AC compressor...

Well...I was able to find another AC compressor at another advance store. It seems to be that there are several different compressors available.this new one has male threaded studs at each hi / low...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-18-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By busterbrown1

AC compressor high /low pressure hose mount

I needed to replace my ac compressor. Purchased a reman Calsonic. Everything matches except for the high/low pressure line mounting bolts on the compressor itself. The reman has a threaded female...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-11-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,913
Posted By busterbrown1

I don't want to chance it and the faceplate...

I don't want to chance it and the faceplate finish be different than the existing woodgrain. Wouldn't look OEM. The unit I was interested in was from an online used part vendor. Would like to get...
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