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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-25-2022, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

nissan-AX5 merlot just in case you didn't...

nissan-AX5 merlot

just in case you didn't know, thread from the dead apologies, etc.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-05-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

By spindle, I believe you'all are referring to...

By spindle, I believe you'all are referring to the steering knuckle?? If the axle appears to be stuck in steering knuckle, you can gentle tap on axle with axle nut still attached, or even add a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-21-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,364
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

Can't resist, Costco. Regular priced Goodyear...

Can't resist, Costco. Regular priced Goodyear hybrid blades: ~$6.99/each, on sale~$4 (sales about twice a year). Their fancy but don't think they last 5-6 years like the Valeo Ultimate, I usually...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-21-2018, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

King_Ten_Ahead and DennisMik, knowledge is power,...

King_Ten_Ahead and DennisMik, knowledge is power, thanks!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-14-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

King_Ten_Ahead and DennisMik, having this same...

King_Ten_Ahead and DennisMik, having this same issue for about a year or more. Do either of you know if the 2003s compatible with the 2004, 2005, the earliest 6th gens?

Has anyone opened the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-28-2018, 12:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,020
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

echoing further from what Derrick2k2SE and...

echoing further from what Derrick2k2SE and Donkeypunch have stated, our Torsen helical limited slip differentials are quite special as they were sourced from the Japanese market skylines at the time....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

After installing all 4 back in 2013, 2 timkin...

After installing all 4 back in 2013, 2 timkin front bearing/hubs and 2 cheap dura-go rear hubs without abs sensor ring from rockauto. ra had the rear hubs with abs sensor at the time, but raybestos...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-09-2016, 02:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

yeah, it was Derrick2k2SE and Child uv KoRn, i'm...

yeah, it was Derrick2k2SE and Child uv KoRn, i'm positive it was those two that i read years ago, just listen to those two and everything will be fine. sick pictures op and nice progress with that...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-06-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

thanks TallTom and Mattx for posting good stuff...

thanks TallTom and Mattx for posting good stuff for diy'ers, i believe, you two were the op's/threads i read years ago on the org when researching control arms mods.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-06-2016, 12:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

when i had taken my control arms off to get new...

when i had taken my control arms off to get new bushing pressed in, the machine shop owner/dude was a grumbling about how much work it would take to get the front and rear bushings out, this was in...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-21-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,617
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

if i had to guess, grinding sound = bearings. ...

if i had to guess, grinding sound = bearings. r/r them in pairs, i just did all four at once. if you can,do a '12-6' and '9-3' push/pull to check for play on your tires, while car is jacked up. ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-09-2015, 01:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 646
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

i swear op, that just happens to the most...

i swear op, that just happens to the most hilarious but sadly dead accurate description of engine knock on our cars that i have ever heard, and thanks colt149 for sharing knowledge.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-19-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,877
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

Issac Fall, After i installed my vogtland...

Issac Fall,

After i installed my vogtland with illuminas, my rears were exactly the same as yours. I've been changing out struts for a little bit, never encounter that 1/4" gap in the rears strut...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-19-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,446
Views: 135,877
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

djfrestyl, are the fronts camber adjustable?...

djfrestyl,

are the fronts camber adjustable? a mechanic was trying to convince me that my 03 maxima is was not, says that only toe is adjustable on this car. what?

says that only thing that...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-19-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 843
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

These most likely not work but less invasive, but...

These most likely not work but less invasive, but if you have a magnet that cylindrically narrow enough to just magnetize the broken bolt and not the surrounding die. Maybe you can try to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-10-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,353
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

imo, sun exposure is the main culprit, mine is on...

imo, sun exposure is the main culprit, mine is on the driver's side, where the car sits, the drivers side is not covered by the tree/shade as the passenger side is. ~11 years in this config, while...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-07-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,484
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

Colt149 is tdc, when talking about the blow back...

Colt149 is tdc, when talking about the blow back oil in the UIM contaminating the fuel supply, causing pinging. March 2013, i installed the '06 VC w/gaskets, spark plugs, and complete 7 piece UIM/LIM...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-19-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,104
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

a few select machine shops that have experience,...

a few select machine shops that have experience, ask them to describe the dmf unit that they 'resurfaced' before, if any at all. there is one shop locally that can do a dmf, but im waaaaaay out here...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-03-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,227
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

nice maximasicilian, if it's too late forget...

nice maximasicilian, if it's too late forget about it but if you can still clean and anti-sieze all bolts especially those 22mm head bolts in control arm, some on the threading of the axle shafts,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-03-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

yeah, its manageable diy. i would highly suggest...

yeah, its manageable diy. i would highly suggest an impact wrench for all 4 axle nuts and a torque wrench to get them to 180lbs-240lbs on fronts/ ?? rears. you can find all that good info in the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-11-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

i agree with DennisMik and ty for the...

i agree with DennisMik and ty for the clarification between FSM-'02 vs.'03, looks about right. tone ring/sensor ring is soft metal, could get damaged, but where it's situated on the rear axle/hub,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-10-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

what codes are you throwing, if any? check...

what codes are you throwing, if any?

check the FSM, AX-20. it has specs on the clearance between abs sensor ring and hub. check your electrical connectors/harnesses, check wiring for shearing,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-05-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,000
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

thanks boondoxmax for your testing of those...

thanks boondoxmax for your testing of those coilpacks for the rest of us. traviscadello, i believe, said had a friend that has been running on the amazon ones for over a year. u don't have to twist...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-31-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,643
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

I had the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2 mounted about...

I had the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2 mounted about 4-5k miles ago, quiet, nice in water, snow and ice. Usually always purchase tires from Costco, but for that exact size prices have not come down at...
Forum: Detailing
03-19-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,655
Posted By zenjia 03merlot

i used sil glyde on anything rubber ie. hoses,...

i used sil glyde on anything rubber ie. hoses, boots, hard and soft plastics, metal on lower battery tray, had some rust, cleaned and applied a thin coat with my nitrile gloves, makes it easier to...
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