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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-22-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

That heater works fairly good. In a -10 celcius...

That heater works fairly good. In a -10 celcius weather it heats up the garage to about 65 farenheight in 1.5hour. My garage is not so well insulated.

As far as the body work goes, I managed to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-19-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,112
Posted By ColtMax

Our Flywheel are bushing mounted to the crank. ...

Our Flywheel are bushing mounted to the crank. So, yes, you can expect some wobbling at start when the starter applies force to one side of the FW.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-17-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,003
Posted By ColtMax

I did remove my front bearings without a press. ...

I did remove my front bearings without a press. I used a tow ball and a sledge hammer. Pretty easily: https://maxima.org/showthread.php?t=606951&highlight=Bearing
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-16-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,614
Posted By ColtMax

Well I am sorry to say that, but the symptoms you...

Well I am sorry to say that, but the symptoms you are describing could be related to a bad head gasket. :(

When the car is cold, open the rad cap and start the engine. Try to see if there are air...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-15-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,614
Posted By ColtMax

Told ya!

Told ya!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-13-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,614
Posted By ColtMax

Radiator cap allowing air in the system during...

Radiator cap allowing air in the system during cooldown. The air is now trapped in your heater core and disturbs the coolant flow.

Change the cap and make sur you coolant reserve is ok. Should...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,003
Posted By ColtMax

Matting surface of the rim, the disk and the hub...

Matting surface of the rim, the disk and the hub are critical! If the are dented or dirty they will cause vibration!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By ColtMax

Typically happens after a few years of rust...

Typically happens after a few years of rust proofing the car. TYhe rust proffing oil gets sticky and dirty and it jams the system.

To get rid of that I had to take my door apart and clean all...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-01-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

No progress pic yet, but Santa came by today.... ...

No progress pic yet, but Santa came by today....

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/ColtMax/Maxima/RPT_MG_0925.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/ColtMax/Maxima/RPT_MG_0857.jpg
...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-01-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

As mentionned to mrjasonlyrics in privates, The...

As mentionned to mrjasonlyrics in privates, The secret is really in the wet sanding of your primer coating. Primer is usually thick and will buld up into imperfections, this characteristic has a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-01-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

As mentioned earlier, this is the clear i used. ...

As mentioned earlier, this is the clear i used.
http://www.proformproducts.com/data/images/dyn/PF_685.JPG
http://www.proformproducts.com/en/products/info/?product=94&category=8
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-01-2011, 04:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

Thanks for the props! As far as experience with...

Thanks for the props! As far as experience with paint goes, I did spray a few things over the years, but this is my first attempt with such a big piece and also my first trial in achieving a great...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-30-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

The more I look at my paint booth pics, the more...

The more I look at my paint booth pics, the more I find a correlation with Dexter's kill rooms... :O
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-30-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

this one: ...

this one:
http://www.proformproducts.com/en/products/info/?product=94&category=8
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-29-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

Most of autoparts selling paint can mix your...

Most of autoparts selling paint can mix your exact color and press in in a can.
Pro Form has a product line of cans with all required additives inside, the only thing missing is the paint.

My...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-29-2011, 04:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

Thanks everybody! Yes this job was really...

Thanks everybody!

Yes this job was really done from spray cans. Maybe the pictures are better than reality? There is some orange pealing, but nothing that can be fixed after.

Tuner...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-28-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,173
Posted By ColtMax

I went through the same issue. Did the same...

I went through the same issue. Did the same testing / replacements... to find out that:

Bad Radiator Cap allowing air in the system. The air gets trapped in the heater core creating a pocket that...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-28-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

Yup, just in time! Juts for the record and so...

Yup, just in time! Juts for the record and so nobody think I'm stupid: Heater was turned of while spraying ;)
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-28-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

I have the same concern... The hood needs to be...

I have the same concern... The hood needs to be redone as well due to clear flaking off.

One thing is sure, It cant be worse than it was, too bad I dont have Before pictures.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-28-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,539
Posted By ColtMax

Spray Can Paint Job

Well the Max had this rust spot on the right fender forever. Because I have not repaired it in time, it got to a point that no repair was possible. I called Napa and a new fender was only 75$.......
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-11-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,130
Posted By ColtMax

80K, sounds about right! I am not expecting the...

80K, sounds about right! I am not expecting the Illuminas to last longer than the oem equipment.

By the way, do not be cheap on tires, I would say 30% of your suspension set up is the tires.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-11-2011, 03:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,130
Posted By ColtMax

www.shox.com Fast shipping and Great service!...

www.shox.com
Fast shipping and Great service!

I paid under 500$ if my memory serves me correct.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-29-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,653
Posted By ColtMax

After replacing just about everything into the...

After replacing just about everything into the suspension including wheel bearing I finally found the cause for my 65-80 mph vibration....

Rust and dirt in between disc brake and wheel hub!! ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-29-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 14,869
Posted By ColtMax

From past experience, the OEM sealed had to be...

From past experience, the OEM sealed had to be replace more often than I am re-packing the Moog's.... I am suspecting a drop in quality of the OEM replacement parts. :confused:
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,394
Posted By ColtMax

Had to use the dremel to get the neck all smooth...

Had to use the dremel to get the neck all smooth so my new gas cap would seal tight. Code went away the very next day.
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