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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-20-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

Thanks for the idea of the heat shrink im going...

Thanks for the idea of the heat shrink im going to need to do the rears next but hopefully can hold off until spring.

i got the alignment today and all is good, i did hear a clank or two while...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

I have now removed both strut assemblies and...

I have now removed both strut assemblies and reinstalled the original strut mount plates and strut bearings.

Like Dsonnylal mentioned when i put them on the car i was able to turn them smoothly....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

Alright so i got one assembly off and took it...

Alright so i got one assembly off and took it apart to find the gabriel strut mount (rubber with the D hole that goes on strut thread) has just been spinning around on the strut, D slot has rounded...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

Yea i think thats it, when i attempted to turn...

Yea i think thats it, when i attempted to turn the struts after installing they would not move, only with the steering wheel was i able to get them to turn. Before i did all the work i would be able...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

I didnt touch the insulator i pieced it back...

I didnt touch the insulator i pieced it back together like an A** and used tape to hold it in place while installing spring. I figured it wasnt causing a noise before and i could get away with it....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

thanks for the suggestion, i used KYB Struts with...

thanks for the suggestion, i used KYB Struts with Gabriel strut mounts that came with bearings from rockauto. I didnt like the way the felt when i took them out of the box, the originals felt way...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

It appears to be coming from both sides but i...

It appears to be coming from both sides but i could only see driver side while turning wheel by myself.

I found someone what sounds like the same issue...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2023, 05:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

No assistance available to turn the wheel for me,...

No assistance available to turn the wheel for me, but i was able to turn the wheel a bit from outside the car and could see a popping movement in the springs.
(maybe 3-4 pops from center to full...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-18-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 433
Posted By DrewFree

Clunking when Steering after Front End work

Prior to working on the car, there wasnt any noise besides the "whirring" of the power steering.

I have just replaced the following parts on both sides:

Sway bar bushings
sway bar links
Tie...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-19-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By DrewFree

So the wiring is for my O2 sensors that i...

So the wiring is for my O2 sensors that i relocated behind the cat... ive been through here for hours trying to figure out how to relocate O2 sensors on a 99 cali spec but didnt find anything that...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-16-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By DrewFree

Can i drill into these "body rails"?

I need to run some wires under the car, i bought some push in zipties and was going to drill some holes but not sure if its a good/safe idea drill into these "body rails" or whatever theyre called....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-30-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By DrewFree

Will these catmann headers and y-pipe work on cali spec

Tl;DR:
My exhaust is falling apart and needs to be replaced, i already have cattman headers and equal length y-pipe (but believe they are designed for fed spec, my car is cali spec) and would like...
Forum: 4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
07-31-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 371
Posted By DrewFree

WTB 99 A-pillar W/tweeter cutout

Looking for both driver and passenger A-pillars with the tweeter cutout in it (dont need the actual tweer itself) need these in black
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-09-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

The readings on the MAF didnt seem to good. Not...

The readings on the MAF didnt seem to good. Not sure if its because the car is already running awful that its causing the voltage to fluctuate so much or if there is a problem with the maf sensor or...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

ill definetely take a look there ... I replaced...

ill definetely take a look there ... I replaced the original gaskets on the egr tube but there os a chance its could be that as thats the area where im hearing an air sound. im planning on removing...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2017, 08:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

But how do i test to see if my MAF sensor is at...

But how do i test to see if my MAF sensor is at fault...just buying and testing will only fix if it is the problem. Of not im just swapping them for no reason....anyone? Plus theyre not based in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-07-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

tried this, car started no problem after removing...

tried this, car started no problem after removing MAF sensor. Ran "better" than with it plugged in(not good though).
plugged back in...car went back to its erratic self.


ignorance i guess. I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-06-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

Still no luck ... Ran the propane torch all...

Still no luck ... Ran the propane torch all around the engine and couldnt get it to run any different...
cleaned up the injector grounds real good still nothing...
Its really strange how it runs...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-06-2017, 03:32 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

I dont have a vaccuum gauge, but i suppose i...

I dont have a vaccuum gauge, but i suppose i could go rent one if theyre good at pinpointing leaks... Ill try the propane after work though
and yes i oiled top and bottom o-ring before installing.....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-05-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

Im not getting any codes for a specific cylinder...

Im not getting any codes for a specific cylinder since i reset the ecu.
i was just playing around dont remember what i did but it threw a "multiple cylinder misfire " at me . i cleared the ecu and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-05-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-05-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

Alright patience for this car is gone i really...

Alright patience for this car is gone i really dont know what to do now...

switched back to the original ignition coils
nothing changed
Cleaned maf. Nothing changed
adjusted throttle cable no...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-03-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

UPDATE: Picked up a can of carb cleaner ,...

UPDATE:

Picked up a can of carb cleaner , started the car, and sprayed around the intake manifold and surrounding hose...nothing changed just felt like i was making a mess(may try again)
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-02-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

Going to try the carb cleaner test tomorrow when...

Going to try the carb cleaner test tomorrow when i can get back to store..

But i just tried the car again.

Immediately on start up the CEL came on ..
I let the car run in park for a couple...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-02-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,663
Posted By DrewFree

Everythings is plugged up nice and tight....... ...

Everythings is plugged up nice and tight.......
just took th car at for a 30 minute drive probably drove about 20 miles.

Start up: started fine but rpms immediately shot to around 2200rpm and...
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