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Re: OEM shocks/springs alternatives [dx1hf] by pegasus17
Mar 11, 2009 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: dx1hf (Mar 11, 2009 4:17 am)

REF: 3970
I have 2003 Max SE with only 56k miles on it. Recently i thought i had a front suspension issue but it turned out to be brake hardware. I researched struts/strut mounts just in case i needed to replace them. You can also check out the maxima.org web site (for true max geeks). I was going to get KYB GR2 struts for the front and the total parts cost was $300 (incl. shipping) from rockauto_dot_com You may be able to match that price locally as KYB is available at some retail stores...
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Re: Need front brake rotors (2003 Max SE) [maxman7] by pegasus17
Mar 11, 2009 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: maxman7 (Mar 10, 2009 2:12 pm)

REF: 3969
thanks for the inputs. As luck would have it, my local CAR-X (brake shop) did install Wagner pads as part of their $80 brake deal. i do have Thermoquiet on the front and they are great; also i have the lower end Quickstop on the rear and they are also quiet. My main issue is the rotors and i am leaning toward the NAPA Ultra Premium as they appear to be a reboxed Raybestos Advanced Technology set. I intend to reuse the front pads (only 2k miles on them) after a bit of sanding...thx
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Re: OEM shocks/springs alternatives [dx1hf] by sanjaysdca
Mar 11, 2009 (6:47 am)
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Replying to: dx1hf (Mar 11, 2009 4:17 am)

Midas is there to rape the uninformed...
 
I recently changed my shocks on my Infiniti I30..essentially the same car with KYB GR2 and am very happy with it. These are considered the entry level performance shocks.
 
One thing to remember if you go to an independent shop that does not do Maxima's
The bushing on the rear suspension torsion beam are oil filled and if the car is lifted by the torsion beam the bushing will leak. If that happens then you have to change the whole beam. The part itself is $600 and there are no aftermarket alternative.
 
So why am I telling you this?
It happened in my car.
The point to lift the car is very close to the bushing and it can happen very easily and it happened in my car. In most cars the bushings can be replaced independent of the torsion beam and they are generally not oil filled. Thats not the case in Maxima.
Just be cognizant
Good luck
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05 Nissan Maxima by boogie560
Mar 12, 2009 (10:05 am)
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I have a 05 Maxima that i have recently purchased. Um, it seems to be making this loud schreeching sound every time I start the car.! What could that be and how can i fix it..Thanks for all your help in advance.
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Re: 05 Nissan Maxima [boogie560] by maxman7
Mar 12, 2009 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: boogie560 (Mar 12, 2009 10:05 am)

Maxman7 here, Hopefully for You the screaching Your hearing is just a loose or dirty drive belt, If it seems to get louder or change when You turn the steering wheel it is more than likely a belt. If You are mechanical at all You can fix that, There are Two belts on it and two adjusters one for each belt. One is located by the altinator on top of engine,and other is located by the power steering pump,on the lower part of engine. On each of the adjusters there is a adjusting bolt and a locking bolt. Make sure to loosen the lock bolt before trying to adjust the adjusting bolt,and make sure to tighten the lock bolt back after adjustments have been made. For referance the lock bolt is on front of adjuster and the adjusting bolt is on the top. I cant name off the lbs. spec,s off the top of My head,but if Ya need to now I can get it off a download for maxima,s I have,and I can give You the site to download that from. It is the program that actual Nissan tech,s use to go by and it covers every single nut & bolt on Nissan,Maxima,s. If it turns out it is not a belt issue it may be a worn out timing chain tensioner , that is a very common,bad design on 04 and up Maxima,s that requires pulling the engine out of the car, a real bummer deal. I hope this helps You. Maxman7
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Maxima - 98 - transmission issue ? not sure by vwakode
Mar 24, 2009 (2:19 pm)
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My 98 nissan maxima is giving me hesitation when trying to speed up on the ramp, even after I had my transmission rebuilt last year (spent approx 2700) . I took my car back to the aamco and they said they did not find anything wrong with the transmission (computer readings).
 
I had rebuilt my transmission last year with Aamco, less than a year after my car almost stopped on the road. wanted to keep the car for 2-3 years, and here you go it started giving me problems again. I have done all the services needed for the car but not sure what to do now?
 
98 Nissan Maxima - GXE
194000 miles currently
185000 miles approx when the transmission was rebuilt by aamco.
 
Any advise?
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1990 maxima elect problems by jstossel921
Mar 25, 2009 (1:40 pm)
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the power seatbelts, locks, windows, etc. fail to work all the time.....there will be no power to the car at all and wont start .......ten minutes later it will start no problem and the power works again but car continues to run rough
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2000 maxima tranny help by justintamm
Mar 27, 2009 (6:38 am)
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my 2000 maxima i think has a tranny problem and i need help. it shifts hard into 3rd that is with my help, i have to get it to around 4rpms and kind of give the gas a little tap then it shifts in. and it doesnt seem to want to go into 4th at all. it just revs up real high and nothing happens. is there a fix to this or do i need a new tranny. it has 179,000
any help would be cool
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transmission makes clang noise in and out of 2nd gear by birdboywins
Mar 31, 2009 (5:14 pm)
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I am the original owner of a 2K2 Maxima with a 6 speed manual transmission including the HLSD that has 104K miles on it. I noticed today that the transmission would sometimes make a quick clang (almost like a bell ringing, except it doesn't reverberate) shifting from 1st to 2nd and then from 2nd to 3rd. If I am very careful with depressing the clutch, I don't hear the clang. And it doesn't happen downshifting from 3rd to 2nd.
 
I haven't had any issues with the transmission prior to this. I am on the original clutch. The car has seen mostly highway miles and it is regularly serviced. The car has been great except for the rear brakes rusting out at 85K.
 
Anyone have an idea what this is?
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Re: transmission makes clang noise in and out of 2nd gear [birdboywins] by 530ir1150r
Apr 01, 2009 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: birdboywins (Mar 31, 2009 5:14 pm)

My guess is synchronizers. I'm also guessing you have never changed your transmission fluid. I'd change the fluid first using Red Line fluid and see what happens.

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