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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-26-2008, 12:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By thisisausername

I don't think you thought this through all the...

I don't think you thought this through all the way. When you push start the car it turns the engine and all the pulleys connected to it. If the alternator would generate power it would be able to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-25-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By thisisausername

holy crap since someone dug this up I will give...

holy crap since someone dug this up I will give you a status update. My 2 year old alternator has died once. So basically yes putting ur alternator under a heavy load so often will kill it...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-03-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By thisisausername

3 codes, but parts are new? bad wiring? help!!! about to give up & junk it

I'm throwing codes
0102-MAF
0104-speed sensor
1008- EVAP solenoid

but I KNOW for a fact that all three of these ARE NOT BAD!!
I have 2 MAFs and I tried swapping them, same code. One is from...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-15-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By thisisausername

need new engine...will an engine from an auto maxima mate to my manual tranny?

I finally blew up my motor for good after bringing it back to life multiple times. I'm gonna buy another one and I was thinking of using an engine from an automatic maxima because they are much more...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-17-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By thisisausername

I can't, its still at the parts place. I figured...

I can't, its still at the parts place. I figured it was the wrong one so I left it there. It looks like my 96 maxima tranny only there isn't a hole for the starter in the bellhousing. Are the newer...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-17-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By thisisausername

bought rebuilt 5 speed, starter location is different...help?

I have a 96 maxima and after breaking the shift linkage(manual transmission) twice I figured screw this and got a rebuilt. the parts place ordered it and it came in today. I took a look at it, the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-28-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,096
Posted By thisisausername

I would vote that it's the tranny. I bent every...

I would vote that it's the tranny. I bent every valve in my VQ once when I missed a shift passing someone, and the thing still ran. It also means the timing chain is very strong when it doesn't break...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-28-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By thisisausername

replacing synchronizers, how?

I've got a 5 speed manual 96 maxima and the tranny needs new synchros. I have the shafts out, now how the heck do I get the gears/bearings off of them?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-02-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By thisisausername

no more 3rd gear :(

I was racing a corvette today(just for ****s and giggles) and I went to hit 3rd and it just ground forever. After the race I tried to get into 3rd shifting normally and it still wouldn't go. the only...
Forum: All Motor
12-31-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,908
Posted By thisisausername

yay I got it fixed! the reverse gear assembly was...

yay I got it fixed! the reverse gear assembly was apparently in wrong. Car runs and shifts fine now!

I don't have an OBD scan tool but I know I was going 65~67 mph and the tach bounced hard off...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-22-2005, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 760
Posted By thisisausername

I thought it would be easy... but all I did was...

I thought it would be easy... but all I did was open then reclose my case and now it wont go into gear
Forum: All Motor
12-22-2005, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,908
Posted By thisisausername

ahhh!! transmission wont shift after engine rebuild!

I thought about putting this thread under 4th gen maxima but I thought I would get more useful responses here bcuz I donno if anyone who frequents that forum rebuilds engines.
I just finished...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-19-2005, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By thisisausername

500 might be a little too hopeful but it would...

500 might be a little too hopeful but it would still be less than making the auto tranny get the same perfomance. I wasn't aware you needed a diff engine mount and I forgot to add cost of pedal and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-19-2005, 08:56 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,305
Posted By thisisausername

simplicity=reliability. there are less parts to...

simplicity=reliability. there are less parts to break in a mt. the biggest problem with automatics performance-wise is the torque converter and the fact they they need to have multiple clutches.
I'm...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-18-2005, 05:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By thisisausername

you can't tell me a maxima tranny in a junkyard...

you can't tell me a maxima tranny in a junkyard would cost more than 300 bux. you could proly get the tranny, the shifter itself, and the linkages for 300 bux in the junkyard. if you gotta change...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-18-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,305
Posted By thisisausername

i'm sorry to chime in, but automatics will always...

i'm sorry to chime in, but automatics will always be slower than a manual with the same engine. I hope you were joking. Just look at the 0-60 times of auto and manual max's. auto=7.8 manual=6.6 . The...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-18-2005, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By thisisausername

you could pay less than that and choose ur own...

you could pay less than that and choose ur own gears with a 5spd, well, if you did the labor yourself. I'm sure there are plenty in the junkyard.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-18-2005, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 829
Posted By thisisausername

probably because the tranny oil was cold. in...

probably because the tranny oil was cold. in synchromesh transmissions the gears are always engaged, they just spin freely on the shaft until they are locked unto it by a collar when you put it in...
Forum: All Motor
12-14-2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,646
Posted By thisisausername

I have heard that manual steering using a power...

I have heard that manual steering using a power box is much harder than a box meant for manual. I could think of 2 reasons, maybe the ratio is higher on a manual box(more turns of steering wheel), or...
Forum: All Motor
12-09-2005, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By thisisausername

megasquirt?

it seems like most people are running emanage or SAFC, what about this?
http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html
this thing seems like a steal at 140 bux. Plus if you can program C you can add your...
Forum: All Motor
12-09-2005, 04:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,646
Posted By thisisausername

I don't really care that my thread was hijacked...

I don't really care that my thread was hijacked but just to let every1 know it turns out the only problem is bent valves. My dad said he would rather replace the valves than swap a motor so I guess...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-27-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,120
Posted By thisisausername

holy crap! i'm glad I don't have damage like...

holy crap! i'm glad I don't have damage like that! I'll take a look at the oil pump too...I didn't even think of that. I think damage was minimal because it was only at 11k for a very small fraction...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-27-2005, 06:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,954
Posted By thisisausername

I recommend the 5 speed personally, even in city...

I recommend the 5 speed personally, even in city traffic. I have driven auto and stick cars and I find that a manual in traffic is really no worse than an auto. Sure, I have an extra pedal to deal...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-26-2005, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 793
Posted By thisisausername

whats a engie?

whats a engie?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-26-2005, 03:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,120
Posted By thisisausername

usually when people miss a gear they pull the...

usually when people miss a gear they pull the clutch out before rpm's hit so high. bent valves is pretty mild and it's just because the valve springs arn't stiff enough to pull the valves back in...
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