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Posted By merlin2375

It's very frustrating. I've never held Nissan...

It's very frustrating. I've never held Nissan paint in high regard. This isn't the first Nissan I've had do this. I can deal with minor dings, scratches, scuffs as that's just part of owning a 9 year...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

12-11-2010, 12:01 PM

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Posted By merlin2375

/\/\ That sounds good but I don't have the...

/\/\ That sounds good but I don't have the knowledge to curve metal or work with rivets.

Could you share some pics of how it came out?

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

12-11-2010, 09:59 AM

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Posted By merlin2375

Thanks for your help. Do you have a link? ...

Thanks for your help. Do you have a link?

These are the rear wheel wells, unless I'm missing something, it won't be as simple as just replacing a fender (as perhaps it would be in the front).

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

12-11-2010, 09:48 AM

Replies: 47

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Posted By merlin2375

Rust in wheel wells - worth fixing? cost?

As you can see from the pics, things are going to well as far as rust goes for my '01. It's really a shame and the rust is killing my soul. I know it's getting on in age...

Any body experts here?...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-23-2010, 01:19 PM

Replies: 4

Rear bushings with trailing arm still on the car?

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Posted By merlin2375

Rear bushings with trailing arm still on the car?

So i figure out my leak, this is it:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/merlin2375/Untitled-1.jpg

So I've been reading and reading, clearly I'm not the only one that has had this problem....

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-23-2010, 11:44 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By merlin2375

Well, this is an engineering failure on Nissan's...

Well, this is an engineering failure on Nissan's part. There shouldn't be any fluid filled components that aren't servicable, that just makes no sense.

I got a quote on that whole beam with the...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-23-2010, 11:29 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,501

Posted By merlin2375

Thanks that's definitely helpful. The next...

Thanks that's definitely helpful. The next question is, what happens if I just say screw it? How critical is that bushing? Am I likely to hear noise or damage other components?

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-23-2010, 11:02 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,501

Posted By merlin2375

Thanks for the help. I am getting conflicting...

Thanks for the help. I am getting conflicting information. I just called two dealers and am told this bushing is NOT a servicable part. I can't even buy it (at least according to these two phone...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-23-2010, 10:45 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By merlin2375

The leak is all localized to this area. The...

The leak is all localized to this area. The bushing I am related to is in the pic there near arrows.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc120/merlin2375/Untitled-1.jpg

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-22-2010, 12:47 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 1,501

Posted By merlin2375

So is it possible that the bushing in the area...

So is it possible that the bushing in the area might be leaking? Is it fluid filled?

I am still clearly leaking (seeing new spots) but my brake fluid level has not moved at all.

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-19-2010, 08:32 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By merlin2375

Thanks irish, I'll have more time to follow up...

Thanks irish, I'll have more time to follow up tomorrow. This thread was interesting though:

http://forums.nicoclub.com/fluid-leak-t444303.html

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-19-2010, 06:45 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By merlin2375

Thanks for the help. It hasn't rained for about...

Thanks for the help. It hasn't rained for about 5-6 days. I'm not really sure what to think. It's pretty clear where it's coming from though.

It's not running down any cable or anything, it's...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

06-18-2010, 06:49 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By merlin2375

Strange leak coming from ebrake cable??

I've never seen this before on any car I've owned but I noticed some spots n the driveway. I smelled the fluid and it was a clear lubricant of some sort, not brake fluid or gas. The area of the leak...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

04-05-2010, 07:51 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By merlin2375

Just wanted to come back here and update. After...

Just wanted to come back here and update. After replacing the sparks and hundreds of miles of driving the P0420 code never came back. I knew they needed to be replaced and they looked a little crummy...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

02-24-2010, 11:59 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By merlin2375

Thanks for the info. This isn't something I want...

Thanks for the info. This isn't something I want to even attempt. I have a good exhaust guy. I am going to give him a call shortly and see what his thoughts are.

max.org is a way more friendly...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

02-24-2010, 11:37 AM

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Posted By merlin2375

Thanks fellas, Scott, is it fair to assume that...

Thanks fellas, Scott, is it fair to assume that you had a shop install the precats? How much did they charge you for that?

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

02-24-2010, 08:25 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By merlin2375

Thanks for your help. This is the first time I am...

Thanks for your help. This is the first time I am seeing the code. I have not cleared it yet because I want to replace my sparks and see what happens from there.

What parts did you have to replace...

Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)

02-24-2010, 08:12 AM

Replies: 8