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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-11-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By mevjen

Well, I changed the alternator with the spare I...

Well, I changed the alternator with the spare I had. No it is not a hard job at all, and no you don't need to take out the radiator. I ended up getting someone from work to tow it home for me. So far...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-10-2008, 02:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By mevjen

Good thing I have a spare alternator. I guess I...

Good thing I have a spare alternator. I guess I will try driving out there and putting it on on the side of the road...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-09-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By mevjen

2nd Time Getting Stuck

This is the second time in less than a week this has happened.

Last Thursday I was leaving my church, car started up like the battery was really week, (which it was). I wasn't worried once the car...
Forum: 4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
09-14-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By mevjen

VQ30DE 74,000mi Disassembled Phoenix Area

I have a used VQ30DE engine for sale. It is disassembled and cleaned. I have new crank bearings for it, piston rings, and the block has been hot tanked and epoxied.
If anyone is willing to buy I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-21-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By mevjen

One of your electrical connectors. Just look...

One of your electrical connectors. Just look around for some bare wires. I would put my money on it being important if it fell off your car. Usually connectors aren't on there for aesthetics.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-14-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,980
Posted By mevjen

The dealer didn't lie, they just don't know what...

The dealer didn't lie, they just don't know what the heck they're talking about. They're like monkies and just want to rip parts off until they problem goes away.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-23-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,551
Posted By mevjen

Sweet gadget i think I might have to add that to...

Sweet gadget i think I might have to add that to the collection.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-23-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 877
Posted By mevjen

You could drive your car off a cliff, and I...

You could drive your car off a cliff, and I guarantee you the spark plugs won't back out of the threads if you torqued them properly... Change your spark plug tube seals. They are rubber grommets...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-16-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,277
Posted By mevjen

I would check Autozone, I am almost sure they...

I would check Autozone, I am almost sure they have the size you would need. Plus, take the KS to the store and use there thread sizing board to select the correct diameter and pitch you need.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-15-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,277
Posted By mevjen

Retap the hole, or drill it out and use a...

Retap the hole, or drill it out and use a heli-coil.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-12-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,897
Posted By mevjen

By the way, I can email you a PDF of the factory...

By the way, I can email you a PDF of the factory service manual if you like.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-12-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,897
Posted By mevjen

1. Always label. Label, label, label. 2. Never...

1. Always label. Label, label, label.
2. Never give up. I got really pissed off dropping mine the first time. If all else fails, sleep on it and come back the next day.
3. Get a really big 1/2"...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-12-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,418
Posted By mevjen

Yeah, I am talking about the spiral wrap you put...

Yeah, I am talking about the spiral wrap you put around wire bundles.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-09-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,418
Posted By mevjen

I disagree with the sway bar bushings. Check the...

I disagree with the sway bar bushings. Check the insulator wrap around your spring. The crap dries out or cracks and the metal to metal contact causes this noise in a lot of cars.
Replacement is...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,632
Posted By mevjen

If you are doing the rear valve cover, I would...

If you are doing the rear valve cover, I would recommend using a cable hose clamp plier like the one here:
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,610
Posted By mevjen

I would do the easiest and cheapest first and get...

I would do the easiest and cheapest first and get a one-man bleeder kit from autozone for 6 bucks and bleed the brakes.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2008, 06:51 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 14,006
Posted By mevjen

1998 GLE, white with black leather Parking...

1998 GLE, white with black leather

Parking lot

Free

The broken window
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-03-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,632
Posted By mevjen

Like stated above, the FSM directs you to use RTV...

Like stated above, the FSM directs you to use RTV in the corners, I would also recommend a light strip all the way around. It won't hurt, just make sure you actually torque the bolts using a torque...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-30-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,201
Posted By mevjen

Are you sure that isn't coming from your fuel...

Are you sure that isn't coming from your fuel injectors?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-30-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,201
Posted By mevjen

Maybe your coolant temperature sensor is bad?

Maybe your coolant temperature sensor is bad?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-30-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,996
Posted By mevjen

Try disconnecting the IAC valve connectors like...

Try disconnecting the IAC valve connectors like you would if you were adjusting the idle and start your car. If the problem stops, maybe the IAC valve is malfunctioning somehow.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-29-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,348
Posted By mevjen

I would dub that as unpractical.

I would dub that as unpractical.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-27-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,284
Posted By mevjen

^^ I laughed.

^^ I laughed.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-27-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,822
Posted By mevjen

Sounds like a good way to boost some mechanical...

Sounds like a good way to boost some mechanical confidence.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-26-2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,822
Posted By mevjen

My advice if you have any sort of time is to: ...

My advice if you have any sort of time is to:
1. Buy a Haynes - $20
2. Get a reman alternator from autozone - $108
3. Borrow a metric socket set or use your own - free
4. Have the satisfaction of...
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