Maxima Forums

 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: P. Samson
Showing results 1 to 25 of 489
Search took 0.68 seconds.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-20-2011, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,594
Posted By P. Samson

That vacuum pot actuator is the "throttle opener"...

That vacuum pot actuator is the "throttle opener" which "cracks" the throttle open on engine starting until the engine starts and develops vacuum which then pulls the throttle opener stop back out of...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-30-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By P. Samson

The MAP sensor on your car is integral with the...

The MAP sensor on your car is integral with the ECM and only reads ambient pressure.......the only FSM spec. data is 4.4 volts with the Ign. sw. ON. The MAF spec. is 2-6 gm/sec at idle and 7-20...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-28-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By P. Samson

I can't see your photos, but I doubt that the...

I can't see your photos, but I doubt that the tensioner has an issue. Have you got the plunger stopper lever in the correct position? If you don't have it in the plunger "released" position you won't...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-28-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By P. Samson

Your hot idle speed is correct. Mine has made the...

Your hot idle speed is correct. Mine has made the same sound for as long as I can remember and I've have had no SES light, or stored codes. You should determine the reason for your SES light being...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-28-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By P. Samson

That's the IACV, I do believe. Mine (a '00) makes...

That's the IACV, I do believe. Mine (a '00) makes exactly the same sound.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-28-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By P. Samson

Rotate the crankshaft about 20 deg. backasswards.

Rotate the crankshaft about 20 deg. backasswards.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-29-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,881
Posted By P. Samson

For Pete's sake!......you had the low oil...

For Pete's sake!......you had the low oil pressure light on/flickering (and associated ugly noises on top of that).......and you drove the car to Walmat?? The discussion on the oil pump is a moot...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-25-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 43,166
Posted By P. Samson

The TCM (tranny control module) has detected a...

The TCM (tranny control module) has detected a tranny fault. Find the links to the FSMs on this website.......there is self diagnostic info in the FSM, section AT. It might just pay you in the long...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-25-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 959
Posted By P. Samson

Check if the axleshaft/wheel bearing nut is still...

Check if the axleshaft/wheel bearing nut is still torqued. I'm guessing that it won't be.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-18-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,341
Posted By P. Samson

The cover plate is NOT sealing coolant (or it...

The cover plate is NOT sealing coolant (or it certainly should not have coolant leaking from it)......it prevents the leakage of oil and crankcase vapors from the timing chain case only. If BOTH "O"...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-18-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,276
Posted By P. Samson

You don't need a puller......the clamping force...

You don't need a puller......the clamping force supplied by the pulley bolt retains the pulley, and it's keyed to the crankshaft. The pulley bolt torque is high (29-36 ft/lbs plus an additional 60-66...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-18-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,276
Posted By P. Samson

If it's puddling in the center of the crank...

If it's puddling in the center of the crank pulley I would suspect that you've got a leaking front crank seal.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-07-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By P. Samson

That's the "throttle opener" which is a vacuum...

That's the "throttle opener" which is a vacuum actuator. When the engine is not running (no vacuum) the end of the spring loaded actuator rod is used as the throttle stop whereby the throttle is...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,790
Posted By P. Samson

I believe the first short block still had the...

I believe the first short block still had the "old design" rings and Nissan was still fighting this problem at that time. Many months later he got the new engine with supposedly the new ring design,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,790
Posted By P. Samson

Yes, don't expect the heads and the oil puddling...

Yes, don't expect the heads and the oil puddling to be exactly the same. The heads are not a mirror image of each other. The FSM does show THREE drains on the low side of each head. If you have no...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,790
Posted By P. Samson

As I mentioned there is always going to be...

As I mentioned there is always going to be "residual" oil that is left/puddled in the nooks and crannies of the head areas as seen in the above photo. After engine shutdown even when most of the oil...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,790
Posted By P. Samson

You are reading way too much into the oil that is...

You are reading way too much into the oil that is sitting in the head area of the camshafts etc. There will always be some oil that puddles there. It is draining down into the sump just fine when the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-22-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,077
Posted By P. Samson

The one that is prone to getting plugged up is...

The one that is prone to getting plugged up is that curved tube (14120.....you can just see the "20") directly to the right of the blue label in the drawing. It connects the EGR valve to the exhaust...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,456
Posted By P. Samson

The OEM links have a wrench hex which is on the...

The OEM links have a wrench hex which is on the "backside" and I don't remember that there was a washer on the backside, but use a washer on the backside to make up any bracket thickness loss due to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,456
Posted By P. Samson

If the hole has not elongaged/worn excessively...

If the hole has not elongaged/worn excessively and the bracket thickness is still reasonable, don't change the LCA.....just use an additional appropriate washer on the "backside" and under the nut,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,456
Posted By P. Samson

Guys......common. The end links should not be...

Guys......common. The end links should not be loose or have any relative motion with the LCA attach brackets. None, zero, nada. They are NOT designed this way.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,313
Posted By P. Samson

If you look at the wiring schematic of the SECU...

If you look at the wiring schematic of the SECU system you'll see the fuses, AND the push to reset circuit breaker. This circuit breaker may have tripped......it's located under the instrument panel,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By P. Samson

That's a ground/bonding wire.......no one can...

That's a ground/bonding wire.......no one can agree to it's use.......lots of people just ignore it/leave it off and there doesn't seem to be any negative issues. It could be to ensure a good ground...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,077
Posted By P. Samson

That sound that your are hearing as you open the...

That sound that your are hearing as you open the throttle is normal and as I told getflushed my car made the same sound (a funny electronic noise?) as the throttle was opened. It does sound like you...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,077
Posted By P. Samson

I believe the EGR valve itself was updated in...

I believe the EGR valve itself was updated in 2000 but the tube itself looks the same/similar. Just follow the tube up from the exhaust manifold. The EGR and the IACV stepper motors do make a noise...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 489
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:30 PM.