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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-26-2016, 11:23 AM
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Posted By gvan

I just snapped one of the camshaft bracket bolts...

I just snapped one of the camshaft bracket bolts on my 2000 infiniti. How do I get the broken end out without causing damage? I have not tried an extractor kit yet because the hole is so small I'm...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-22-2016, 11:56 AM
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Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

Removing EGR Valve to clean or replace

I'm trying to take care of whatever needs fixing on my 2000 infiniti and while I have the plenum and lots of other things off would like to clean the egr guide tube and the egr valve itself. I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-24-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

Just solved the lost PCV grommet issue. Shook...

Just solved the lost PCV grommet issue. Shook the valve cover 'til the piece fell down to the opening and fished it out with needle nose. Should have thought of that sooner.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-24-2016, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

Thanks for your reply cornholio. I finally had a...

Thanks for your reply cornholio. I finally had a chance to get back to the valve cover replacement and went ahead and just bent the bracket as you mentioned. It did the trick for getting to that...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-20-2016, 07:25 PM
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Posted By gvan

OK, great, thank you!

OK, great, thank you!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-20-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

Last 10mm rear valve cover bolt is blocked by bracket

I finally got the upper intake off of my 2000 i30 and nearly had the rear valve cover off as well, but there's a number 10 bolt on the back edge (2nd one from the right if standing at front bumper...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-17-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

Yes, I think so. It looks like a bolt sticking...

Yes, I think so. It looks like a bolt sticking up from underneath and through the front corners of the plenum, 1 on right and 1 on left as you face the engine bay from front of the car. The...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-17-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

I have been trying to get the plenum on my 2000...

I have been trying to get the plenum on my 2000 I30 to change the valve covers due to lots of leaks and gaskets that are at least 11 years old - may even be original if first owner never changed...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-12-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

Yes, thanks, cornholio. I definitely don't have...

Yes, thanks, cornholio. I definitely don't have a 3.5, but I thought oil catch might be good since when I changed the engine air filter it was covered in oil . . I guess because of a thoroughly...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-11-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,437,154
Posted By gvan

Hi, I've never posted, but have been lurking...

Hi, I've never posted, but have been lurking around for a bit trying to figure out why our 2000 i30 is leaking oil all over the inside of the engine bay. I read quite a bit and determined that at...
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