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Sedans Nissan Altima Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Replying to: cisco2004 (Mar 26, 2008 4:38 pm) If you don't fix it right away, it can permanently damage your engine. To fix the problem, the upper intake manifold will have to be removed, then the remaining power valve screws will be visible (total of 8). All the screws must be removed and replaced with the new screws with sealing washers and locktite put on the threads of each screw, then reinstall all screws tight, then put everything back together. It's about a days work. Here is the link that tells you all about the Cat and the Butterfly screws: http://www.b15sentra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=135241 Good Luck, E.D. in Sunny Florida
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Replying to: cisco2004 (Mar 26, 2008 4:38 pm) What I can say is that if its been in the cylinder for any length of time, you most likely have cylinder wall damage that will come back to haunt you soon, along with possible valve damage. Personally, I would visit a garage that could "scope" each cylinder using an optical scope that enters the cylinder through the spark plug hole to have all the cylinders examined for damage. It shouldn't be that expensive for a look-see. Or, you could do nothing and see what happens...after all, the engine has around 145K miles, if your post was accurate. Foreign parts inside a combustion chamber are NEVER good news. Good luck. |
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Replying to: electricdesign (Mar 26, 2008 5:13 pm) I liked your explanation a whole lot better than mine! And, best of all, it makes sense. Seems strange that a manufacturer would create such a setup with a moderate/high probability of failure.. |
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Replying to: busiris (Mar 26, 2008 7:07 am) |
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Replying to: winsan (Mar 26, 2008 10:45 am) |
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FYI.....and posting so others will have the info if and when needed! New purchase Feb. 23, 2008 Altima SL....drove 2 weeks; would not start. Dealer kept for week and replaced starter on March 14 and car was picked up on Good Friday, drove out of town Saturday, and guess what? On Easter..it would not start. Had to be towed by wrecker to Dealer on Monday. ECM was replaced on 3/26 Wednesday....now Service Manager says there is a code showing up that it has a CLUTCH problem~?!? Funny...it's an automatic, 4 cylinder!! He wants to keep it until the middle of next week?~!? Engine....gremlins....gobblins....munchins....lemon? Any advice from knowledgeable gentlemen and ladies....please?~!? SP  
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| 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 with CVT-- brand new; on third tank of gas. Has anyone noticed hesitation when taking off from a stopped position? It almost feels as if the car isn't getting enough gas or if the gas is bad, which I know is fine because I have gone through two tanks and even tried the mid-grade gas when regular is all that's required. I do not recall the loaner car doing this (The dealership let me drive a new Altima while I was waiting for mine to be delivered.) I will be going to the dealership in the morning, but I am just curious to know if anyone else has had this problem and if it was resolved. | |
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THe other day a guy posted that his 2008 altima would not start. Did it crank or no sound. Do you have the Keeless Ignishion On your Altima. if so that is your problem Your kee might have gon bad. And the dealer just replaced YOur starter to make Money that is Y it probbly Happend 2 days later to you on easter Sunday think you wher saying. Alwas carry a nother kee in the gluv box will never have the Problem ever. And in Responce to the other guy WIth the 2008 Altima with the 4 sil engian that you had Said Has slow exceloration That is just the Cvt Dont think about it and the car will drive fine. You no when you think of sumthing to mutch it seams like it is happning all of the time. They are grate cars. ANd for peapol who get a cheek engian Light on allwase remembor to titan your gass Cap That is the problem most of the time. Thankyou for reading My posting trying to help everyone out any mor questians pleas let me no thankyou so Mutch. SOrry about sum of my spelling Thankyou. |
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Hello everyone, I am new to this forum but have been reading it alot for about a month now. I own a 03 altima with 74k miles and the engine just blew 2 week after an oil change. I thought it was the shop that did the oil but it was not. To make a long story short my vehichle was inspected by a forensic investagator, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair and my mechanic. I was told the cat is bad and is causing my engine to burn oil. I took it to the nissan dealer and they said yes i need an engine at a cost of $4300.00 but the cat is fine because we did a test on it. WHAT TEST WHAT IS THAT????? You see if my cat failed at 74k then Nissan will have to pay for the repairs because it is warrantied for 80k. Well now i have to file a claim with nissan north america so i will be doing that next. I am writing this beacuse I am amazed at how may people are having these problems with these motors. I just sent an email to Chris Hansen with Dateline NBC begging him to at least look into the issue. I am imploring all of you with this same issue to do the same there is power in numbers. It will only take a few minutes of yur time and maybe just maybe save us all thousands of dollars. If anyone is starting a class action suit let me know and count me in!!! Thanks |
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Replying to: tinan39 (Apr 16, 2008 8:55 pm) National Headquarters, Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 605003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 Also write to the Attorney General and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. good luck ~ czander at aol |
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