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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-28-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

You’re only trusting your radiator to it. The...

You’re only trusting your radiator to it. The part is aptly named: radiator support. It supports the radiator and has a motor mount on it. I don’t see how even a total failure could result in loss...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-11-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

I have been running with no welds at all for...

I have been running with no welds at all for years now, and was even in a front end collision. The welds are completely optional, and lend no structural support to the front end.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-10-2016, 05:58 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

Figured I'd check in. I never welded mine almost...

Figured I'd check in. I never welded mine almost six years ago, and it's been absolutely rock solid. I even got into a front-end collision and it did not move at all.

As to salvaging this part off...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-01-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

Sorry for such a delay in the response...I left...

Sorry for such a delay in the response...I left it unwelded, and all is well. I'm convinced the spot welds were only there to secure the support during the manufacturing process.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-04-2011, 03:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By sryth

Thanks for the replies! At 140k miles, it...

Thanks for the replies!

At 140k miles, it doesn't seem to have negatively affected anything. I'm wondering just how necessary it is.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By sryth

Anyone know the point of this?

Can anyone enlighten me to the point of this hose routing?

When I did this project, I remember wondering just what Nissan was thinking when they routed this out of the engine bay and back in, but...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-26-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

It may save you a few hours of work, but I would...

It may save you a few hours of work, but I would recommend doing a full replacement. I spent ~$150 for the support, and probably another $10 for paint and bolts. It took me a few hours to do it,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-19-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,346
Posted By sryth

Worked like a charm! Mine didn't pull out so...

Worked like a charm!

Mine didn't pull out so easy, even after heating them up by cutting the shafts clean. I started drilling them out and they started to turn loose.

The stud kit you...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-17-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

I sincerely doubt the engine could fall out,...

I sincerely doubt the engine could fall out, since it is being supported by the left and right mounts.

If your support rotted away completely, the C bar would be low enough to catch on things like...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-17-2010, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,000
Posted By sryth

Drill the threads out clean and tap it to the...

Drill the threads out clean and tap it to the next size up. Tap sets are relatively cheap, easy to use and very handy to have around.

If you can't be bothered, go with Dennis' solution.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-15-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

Sounds like a lot more work than putting a...

Sounds like a lot more work than putting a factory support on! Was that scope creep, or did you feel replacing the support wasn't good enough?
Forum: 4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
07-13-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,940
Posted By sryth

Any chance you have the stereo bezel and metal...

Any chance you have the stereo bezel and metal cage? If so, how much shipped to 12590?
Forum: 4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
07-13-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 5,839
Posted By sryth

What would you willing to take for the following...

What would you willing to take for the following (if you still have 'em):

* Gas filler door
* Stereo bezel and cage
* Driver-side transmission mount
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-13-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

Sounds like you have another piece of steel...

Sounds like you have another piece of steel welded to the support for reinforcement? If it was repaired properly, it'd be hard to tell it was replaced.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-12-2010, 04:04 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

If I decide to leave it unwelded, I'll be sure to...

If I decide to leave it unwelded, I'll be sure to let everyone know how it holds up. I'll probably not weld it just to see how well it holds up. There are those that argue that welding is...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-11-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

Thanks for the recommendations on the rust...

Thanks for the recommendations on the rust converters. I ended up going old school: wire wheel/sand and primer.

Update:
It wasn't all that troublesome getting the old support off. A few...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-05-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

I'm about 60 miles north of NYC, so I couldn't...

I'm about 60 miles north of NYC, so I couldn't begin to recommend a shop for your area.

Hopefully I'll be able to drill/tap what broke, but given the ammount of rust I may be forced to use...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-05-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 72,843
Posted By sryth

Lower radiator support replacement

Well, I finally started the project of replacing my radiator support after all these years. I figured it was about time, given the level of decay down there. I've got everything that can't be cut...
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
03-21-2010, 05:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,849
Posted By sryth

:sprint: for pics and location. Did you do...

:sprint: for pics and location.

Did you do the VQ35 swap yourself? Miles on the new engine/tranny? VLSD? Radiator core support rust free?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-23-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,111
Posted By sryth

After hearing how thick it is on the ends, I have...

After hearing how thick it is on the ends, I have to agree that welding is the way to go. I have a stick welder, but never tried doing a plug weld with it, let alone an overhead/vertical plug weld...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-23-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,111
Posted By sryth

It doesn't seem that complicated...from what I've...

It doesn't seem that complicated...from what I've been reading, most of the job involves component removal/reinstallation. I think the only thing that takes this repair out of the hands of the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-21-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,111
Posted By sryth

I always wondered why these things had to be...

I always wondered why these things had to be welded back on; couldn't you bolt it up once you get the original out of there? Is the part too thin at the ends to take to bolting?

From my...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-02-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By sryth

Well, I finally found some time to give this a...

Well, I finally found some time to give this a shot (busy at work). I can't separate the bracket from the axle at all...got the 3 bolts out, but the two bracket pieces wont separate, now matter how...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-04-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 764
Posted By sryth

:werd2: They really should make a refresh kit...

:werd2:
They really should make a refresh kit for us. I understand why the individual parts are so expensive, but if they made a kit it'd make it easier on us, and they would be able to cut the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-02-2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By sryth

Hmm...that sounds about right. I'll give it a...

Hmm...that sounds about right. I'll give it a shot! Thanks!
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