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Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-13-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,769
Posted By Stones

Play in the pulley. He showed me the old pump and...

Play in the pulley. He showed me the old pump and the bearing was completely busted. BUT, PS oil had also leaked onto the belt so maybe that was slipping a little as well. Cars fine now, although he...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-11-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,769
Posted By Stones

no but there was play in the belt when it was...

no but there was play in the belt when it was turned, so i figured it was a broken bearing. Mechanic just called me and confirmed that the bearing is gone. Oil leaked onto the timing belt, AC belt...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-10-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,769
Posted By Stones

So its the pump. I was hoping it was just a...

So its the pump. I was hoping it was just a matter of low fluid, but I topped it off and the problem persisted. Pretty sure it was the bearing because the belt wheel was jerking around. I asked my...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,769
Posted By Stones

Hey did you ever figure out what this issue was...

Hey did you ever figure out what this issue was and how to fix it? My max is making the same sounds :(

I thought maybe it was low PS fluid, so I added some ATF, but the noise persists..
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-28-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By Stones

Thanks. Yeah i'm trying to remove the liner...

Thanks.

Yeah i'm trying to remove the liner to check the ground, because i'm pretty sure its somewhere in the back. Sometimes if I go over a bumpy road I'll hear a random pop that sounds like the...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-25-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By Stones

maybe consolidate them into a few posts or...

maybe consolidate them into a few posts or something.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-25-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By Stones

How to remove trunk carpet liners?

Hey guys. I haven't formally introduced my car yet, because its hard finding time to upload pics. i will soon, i promise.

Anyways, i have a question about the rear carpet liner. Whats the best...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-25-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

yeah thats what i do for city driving as well. i...

yeah thats what i do for city driving as well. i meant double clutch when i'm going at speed from 5th to 4th or 4th to 3rd. and thanks for the advice, i so far have only been letting it out in 2nd...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-24-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

Wait...you're saying to rev match here right? ...

Wait...you're saying to rev match here right?

Okay. So i've been driving a while and I can rev match decently now (always double clutch). But what you're saying is that when i'm braking to a...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-18-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

Maybe they didn't want to admit that they were...

Maybe they didn't want to admit that they were bad drivers :laugh:

for real though, I'm stressing out hardcore over downshifting. I have yet to master the doubleclutch and my heart sinks everytime...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-13-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

I already bought mine :( I overpaid big time...

I already bought mine :(

I overpaid big time and I'm aware of that. But I wanted a 5 speed. Thats a nice car though! Wonder what the reserve it :laugh:
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-13-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

i'll make a seperate post after i clean it up :)

i'll make a seperate post after i clean it up :)
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-13-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

Got it! Thanks for all your helps guys. ...

Got it! Thanks for all your helps guys.

Turns out the rough idle/smog fail was due to the ECU being in Test Mode.

Drove it home today, expect many questions from me. I'm a car noob and this...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-10-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

How is owning a 2nd gen?

This probably isn't the best place to ask this, but I'm wondering if its a good choice for me to buy this car.

My concerns:
-hard/expensive to find parts
-expensive work
-gas

The guy...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-03-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

They changed the law a few years ago. 1975 or...

They changed the law a few years ago. 1975 or older is smog exempt.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-03-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

Thanks for the gas info. No I don't know...

Thanks for the gas info.

No I don't know whats going on with the smog. I'm buying from the second owner and he's currently getting it smogged. he just updated me and told me it still didn't pass...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-03-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

Hey Guys, Little Update: So he got the...

Hey Guys,

Little Update:

So he got the O2 sensor fixed, but it still didn't pass. Should I just move on at this point? What are the most probable causes of failed smogs? I thought maybe he was...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
01-21-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

Timing belt was done at 90K along with water...

Timing belt was done at 90K along with water pump.

I realize my price is super high, but I feel like that has to do with where I live. I'm in the silicon Valley, and EVERYTHING is inflated. Rent,...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
01-21-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

Notchy! thats the word I was looking for. Okay...

Notchy! thats the word I was looking for. Okay good to know. I tried to go to 1800, but since he's fixing the O2 sensor he is demanding 2K. I love how the car looks. I think i'm just gonna go for it....
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
01-20-2014, 02:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

forgot to mention. Inside the engine bay: ...

forgot to mention.

Inside the engine bay:

-There was discoloration from the radiator cap. it looked like burnt coolant. I asked him if there was a coolant leak. he said no..I'll have to ask...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
01-20-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,569
Posted By Stones

About to buy 1988 SE limited

Hey Guys! Been lurking for a few months, trying to get a feel for the car and how it is to own it in the modern day. Just wanted to get your opinion on a potential buy.

So i'm looking to buy my...
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