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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-21-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sfhellwig

Thanks for the replies. That's about what I...

Thanks for the replies. That's about what I expected. If I could do the work this would be a no brainer but I have no shop and this is not a job I would want to do outside. Not to mention I could...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-20-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sfhellwig

Sorry, not trying to jump to conclusions about...

Sorry, not trying to jump to conclusions about what you do and do not know.

I know the steps involved in the work that needs done. I trust the shop and would know if they were overcharging. I was...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-20-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sfhellwig

The oil leak was annoying, now it is becoming a...

The oil leak was annoying, now it is becoming a problem. I can't justify new axles if the car is not going to be kept. If the engine work gets done the axles will definitely be rebooted or replaced....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-20-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sfhellwig

If the work gets done then no, I wouldn't put an...

If the work gets done then no, I wouldn't put an axle with a torn boot back in. I haven't asked them to quote up the entire job. The day they pinpointed the leak he grabbed the book and told me the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-20-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sfhellwig

Actually I worked on it as much as possible,...

Actually I worked on it as much as possible, money permitting. Rust was there when we bought it at 160k. Axels won't get done unless they make noise, since they are already split. I'm just looking...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-20-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sfhellwig

Come on guys, pretend like it's your Max. The...

Come on guys, pretend like it's your Max. The leak is getting bad enough you have to figure out what to do about it.

1. Sink the money into the labor
2. Junk yard engine
3. Sell it and find...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-19-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sfhellwig

What would you do about this leaky engine

95 Max with an automatic. The engine started leaky some time ago. After chasing it my mechanic finally pinpointed it. Unfortunately it was the junction of the timing cover and upper oil pan. Combined...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-19-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By sfhellwig

Years ago when I had to replace the Bose HU I...

Years ago when I had to replace the Bose HU I read up on the system. The Bose amp and speaker are matched and of course not the same as typical care stereo. I believe the speakers are 1 ohm and would...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-30-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,860
Posted By sfhellwig

Well since you asked, this just came up the other...

Well since you asked, this just came up the other night on a tumbler page I follow.
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-11-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,343
Posted By sfhellwig

Yes, it is likely your battery. You can go to the...

Yes, it is likely your battery. You can go to the parts store and have them test it but you may be stranded if you don't have a jump. Cleaning the posts and all connections is a cheap way of checking...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-24-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 993
Posted By sfhellwig

Thanks for the link Wizard. I added my two cents...

Thanks for the link Wizard. I added my two cents about how I was searching. Unfortunately who ever "IB team" is isn't going to have much luck fixing it if they can't even replicate it. Double...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-21-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 993
Posted By sfhellwig

Well glad it's not just me. I used this forum...

Well glad it's not just me. I used this forum extensively when I did the VC gaskets, I was hoping to get more help to track this leak. I would assume someone knows by now. Hopefully.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-21-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 993
Posted By sfhellwig

Can't get search results in 4th Gen forum

So I really need to get on this oil leak and was trying to search the answers myself like we're supposed to do before asking. But I can't get ANY results out of the 4th Gen forum. I try simple words...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-11-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,392
Posted By sfhellwig

Since you dynoed it both ways, please scan and...

Since you dynoed it both ways, please scan and post your slips. Most people will read a gain of 1hp and 2 ft/lbs as a complete waste of money. What counts is the torque curve underneath the peak....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-11-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,392
Posted By sfhellwig

Well when I came on this forum everything I read...

Well when I came on this forum everything I read said that a CAI will gain on the low and lose on the top end. And that a short ram will have better top end but lose torque on the low end. That's why...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-17-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,676
Posted By sfhellwig

I knew there was going to be one of those...

I knew there was going to be one of those comments made.:laugh: But look at how many people have answered and how many different ways it was done.

For some reason I wasn't getting notified that I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-14-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,676
Posted By sfhellwig

I see where your coming from. The FSM can kind of...

I see where your coming from. The FSM can kind of look like the heads. I guess regardless the RTV will get in the same place. Between the gasket and the head, not between the cover and it's gasket. I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-14-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,676
Posted By sfhellwig

RTV in the corners of the valve cover-on the gasket?

OK, this is a very specific, overly simple question that I bet a lot of you will say doesn't need to be asked. By I want to fix my oil leak and I only want to do the procedure once. So I will ask...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-16-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By sfhellwig

Well it's fixed but not intentionally....

Well it's fixed but not intentionally. Surprisingly the company that provides the part also has good tech support over the phone. They gave me documentation for testing voltage drop and millivolt...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-15-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By sfhellwig

Yeah but this morning it was the guy that gave me...

Yeah but this morning it was the guy that gave me this as a new replacement on Friday. Don't think I'm getting another. Went back one last time around noon to see if he had any more guesses (no I do...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-15-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By sfhellwig

This just went from bad to WTF. Last night I...

This just went from bad to WTF. Last night I tried building a temporary hot wire to eliminate the positive lead. Thought I had that all hooked up but no difference. Started pulling it apart to have...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-14-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By sfhellwig

Went out at lunch. Did the jumper to starter...

Went out at lunch. Did the jumper to starter signal, same result. Click, no crank. Checked voltage between + and - post and - post and starter connection. Read low on first time, but then came up to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-14-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,264
Posted By sfhellwig

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say...

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. The guy asked for help and gets criticism. Maybe all of his height is in his torso. Who cares? We should all be brain storming on...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-13-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By sfhellwig

Had the wife bump the key while I felt the relay....

Had the wife bump the key while I felt the relay. Felt it click. I know that's not real official but sounds good enough that it's working. I guess I take it in for a bench test tomorrow but I don't...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-13-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By sfhellwig

I did look at the fusible link and make sure it...

I did look at the fusible link and make sure it was not burnt but I did neglect the fuses/relays. I guess because I figured if the starter were cut off it would be all or nothing, not a click but no...
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