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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by captainking(m): 10:14pm On Aug 31, 2018
Abduletudaye:


Lool grin

Who is here?
He is dancock... Very funny guy..

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by radautoworks: 12:24am On Sep 01, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


It was working, now you have connected it directly.

Don't worry. Engine business dey come your way soon. This is ideal candidate for you. No debate necessary grin

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 6:51am On Sep 01, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


It was working, now you have connected it directly.

Issokay... Thank you anyway smiley
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 6:52am On Sep 01, 2018
captainking:

He is dancock... Very funny guy..

Issokay o grin
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 6:53am On Sep 01, 2018
radautoworks:


Don't worry. Engine business dey come your way soon. This is ideal candidate for you. No debate necessary grin

I see what you are doing ooo aunty...
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Kewtt: 4:23pm On Sep 01, 2018
radautoworks:


Don't worry. Engine business dey come your way soon. This is ideal candidate for you. No debate necessary grin
Shade! Burn!

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by radautoworks: 4:39pm On Sep 01, 2018
Abduletudaye:


I see what you are doing ooo aunty...

What? I'm just making sure he is ready when you are!

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Kewtt: 5:32pm On Sep 01, 2018
radautoworks:


What? I'm just making sure he is ready when you are!
You're going at it full throttle..

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by radautoworks: 5:36pm On Sep 01, 2018
Kewtt:

You're going at it full throttle..

Go big or go home grin

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Kewtt: 5:55pm On Sep 01, 2018
radautoworks:


Go big or go home grin
Well I am holding your beer...till Gazzuzz shows up.
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by radautoworks: 6:06pm On Sep 01, 2018
Kewtt:

Well I am holding your beer...till Gazzuzz shows up.

Hehe

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by king406(m): 12:22am On Sep 02, 2018
Nurey come and fix ur nissan

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 2:03pm On Sep 02, 2018
radautoworks:


What? I'm just making sure he is ready when you are!

Lol... No p
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Originalsly: 3:42pm On Sep 02, 2018
@OP....I suggest you buy bano there car. From your write up...it seems the car had a simple problem....and the kazeems took the opportunity to create more by vetting g at the root of the problem...and worse...been taking or switching parts. Your car is no more normal....and as you fiX one thing...you will see others need to be fixed as well. If you do get a other car...just find a real mechance and pay the price...it will be wayyyy cheaper in the long run.

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 8:00pm On Sep 02, 2018
Originalsly:
@OP....I suggest you buy bano there car. From your write up...it seems the car had a simple problem....and the kazeems took the opportunity to create more by vetting g at the root of the problem...and worse...been taking or switching parts. Your car is no more normal....and as you fiX one thing...you will see others need to be fixed as well. If you do get a other car...just find a real mechance and pay the price...it will be wayyyy cheaper in the long run.

I appreciate this... We just have a lot of dishonest mechanics... Im thinking of patching the exhaust tomorrow because of its horrible sound... The car is also kinda low, what do you suggest?

I for just carry the car give @Gazzuzz make he fix but, owo ni koko..
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Originalsly: 9:51pm On Sep 02, 2018
Abduletudaye:


I appreciate this... We just have a lot of dishonest mechanics... Im thinking of patching the exhaust tomorrow because of its horrible sound... The car is also kinda low, what do you suggest?

I for just carry the car give @Gazzuzz make he fix but, owo ni koko..

Not a mechanic...but for your.car to be low makes me believe they switched your springs and struts..my guess. Maybe your mechanic is taking what he needs from your car to fix that of a customer or family member!

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 11:53am On Sep 03, 2018
Originalsly:


Not a mechanic...but for your.car to be low makes me believe they switched your springs and struts..my guess. Maybe your mechanic is taking what he needs from your car to fix that of a customer or family member!

Wow... Thanks.

Was looking through you tube and saw videos for spring and struts replacement. The ones i saw being used was the regular size. Cant i get something higher in length?
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by timifakay(m): 8:40pm On Sep 08, 2018
GAZZUZZ:
I was in ibadan to fix a lot of vehicles in a single location yesterday. The owner is a die hard repair/rebuild Fan, he has 20year old cars running better than toks (all thanks to Gazzuzz) But it comes at a great cost. I will open a thread for one of his vehicles which I will be fixing in my workshop soon. It's a 2004 Hyundai sedan, present Value of vehicle is about 200-350k. fixing vehicle will cost about 400-600k full body interior, paintwork,engine repairs suspension, a/c work.

Owner presented with the possible realities, but insists on a repair since I'm the one doing it.

His Reason is simple. Same used car (toks), same mileage, would have unpredictable repair costs, he would rather bite the bullet than replace the car.

IT all depends on your perspective, your pockets and your priorities.

You didn't call me.
Kwantinu

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 10:04am On Sep 09, 2018
timifakay:


You didn't call me.
Kwantinu

You no comment since tongue
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by timifakay(m): 11:25am On Sep 09, 2018
Abduletudaye:


You no comment since tongue

You've been in good hands since the beginning.
Diportivo don talk wetin I for talk.

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 10:39pm On Sep 09, 2018
timifakay:


You've been in good hands since the beginning.
Diportivo don talk wetin I for talk.

Alright brother.. thank you

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Nobody: 12:58am On Sep 10, 2018
diportivo:
as I don see "chain guard" I don sabi where this thing go end

Baba oloko

that noise you are hearing is from your timing chain....and it won't stop until if cuts and bends ur valves

you need to do an outright replacement of your timing chain..all these "guardian and counseling" won't work kankan..I av seen this thing plenty times grin


either that,or na replacement engine get u...no worry,the engine no cost wink

As for me the minimum I would do if I hear timing chain noise is:

Timing Chain Kit With Sprockets, Oil Pump, and Water Pump

This Timing Chain Kit with Water and Oil Pumps fits Nissan VQ35DE 3.5L V6 Engines.
Please note: This kit does not contain VVT sprockets.

Replaces part numbers:

C720F, 9-720F, 13028-ZS70A, 13028-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain)
C721F, 9-721F, 13028-ZK01C, 13028-7Y010 (Engine Timing Chain, 2 included)
9-5592, 95592, 13091-7Y000, 13091-ZK00A (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Guide)
9-5590, 95590, 13085-7Y010 (Engine Timing Chain Guide)
9-5593, 95593, 13085-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain Guide)
9-5588, 95588, 13070-2Y511, 13070-2Y512 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
9-5589, 95589, 13070-2Y501, 13070-2Y502 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
9-5591, 95591, 13070-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
S948T, S948T, 13024-7Y000, 13024-AL50A (Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket, 2 included)
S947, 13021-7Y000, 13021-AL500 (Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket)
150-2020 (Engine Water Pump)
M356 (Engine Oil Pump)

It won't be N42,000 for damn sure.

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by radautoworks: 2:41am On Sep 10, 2018
EgunMogaji:


As for me the minimum I would do if I hear timing chain noise is:

Timing Chain Kit With Sprockets, Oil Pump, and Water Pump

This Timing Chain Kit with Water and Oil Pumps fits Nissan VQ35DE 3.5L V6 Engines.
Please note: This kit does not contain VVT sprockets.

Replaces part numbers:

C720F, 9-720F, 13028-ZS70A, 13028-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain)
C721F, 9-721F, 13028-ZK01C, 13028-7Y010 (Engine Timing Chain, 2 included)
9-5592, 95592, 13091-7Y000, 13091-ZK00A (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Guide)
9-5590, 95590, 13085-7Y010 (Engine Timing Chain Guide)
9-5593, 95593, 13085-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain Guide)
9-5588, 95588, 13070-2Y511, 13070-2Y512 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
9-5589, 95589, 13070-2Y501, 13070-2Y502 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
9-5591, 95591, 13070-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
S948T, S948T, 13024-7Y000, 13024-AL50A (Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket, 2 included)
S947, 13021-7Y000, 13021-AL500 (Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket)
150-2020 (Engine Water Pump)
M356 (Engine Oil Pump)

It won't be N42,000 for damn sure.

cool

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 8:40am On Sep 10, 2018
EgunMogaji:


As for me the minimum I would do if I hear timing chain noise is:

Timing Chain Kit With Sprockets, Oil Pump, and Water Pump

This Timing Chain Kit with Water and Oil Pumps fits Nissan VQ35DE 3.5L V6 Engines.
Please note: This kit does not contain VVT sprockets.

Replaces part numbers:

C720F, 9-720F, 13028-ZS70A, 13028-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain)
C721F, 9-721F, 13028-ZK01C, 13028-7Y010 (Engine Timing Chain, 2 included)
9-5592, 95592, 13091-7Y000, 13091-ZK00A (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Guide)
9-5590, 95590, 13085-7Y010 (Engine Timing Chain Guide)
9-5593, 95593, 13085-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain Guide)
9-5588, 95588, 13070-2Y511, 13070-2Y512 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
9-5589, 95589, 13070-2Y501, 13070-2Y502 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
9-5591, 95591, 13070-7Y000 (Engine Timing Chain Tensioner)
S948T, S948T, 13024-7Y000, 13024-AL50A (Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket, 2 included)
S947, 13021-7Y000, 13021-AL500 (Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket)
150-2020 (Engine Water Pump)
M356 (Engine Oil Pump)

It won't be N42,000 for damn sure.

Alright... Thank you smiley
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by okoroemeka(m): 6:13am On Aug 15, 2021
Abduletudaye:
Hello All,

Back in 2009 when she was still new, we didnt have issues. As last year, the car developed the issues below.

1. Developed a very funny sound: I feel its the silencer tho but on many occassions, we have patched it but it remains same.

2. You have to press on the tortle before the car can actually go a desireable distance.

3. The AC doesnt work.

4. The power steering is worse off: It cannot be easily turned. A mechanic said it was the gushin. The gushin was changed and the neck is barely manageable. I really want it to be free as that of a new car. Some say its the power steering oil. The compartment for the oil is always filled yet the isssue persists.

5. The car seems some how low: What i mean is, after repairing issues no. 1 highlited above, if the car goes into a small ditch, coming isnt rosy. It must surely touch the groud.

6. The car goes off while in motion after going a certain distance: At this point, there's water in the radiator, battery is fine though i noticed after leaving the car for about 20min, it starts up like nothing went wrong. It has embarrased me twice.

7. Checking the engine, i realised that many relays have been removed. Relays like AC, Fog Lamp, Etc.

This car was working fine when it was first bough in 2009 and i am in total shock how it has degenerated to this level.

Would share more pictures of her soon as she is grounded somewhere in agege as a result of issue 6.

Please N'landers, come and advise biko..
your Nissan Maxima is suffering from bad mechanics and electricians,all this faults are simple faults that a good mechanic will sort out in no time,what needed is a good steering pump,timing chain with tensioner,good water pump and good relays,my electrician (ochiwor)will sort that car out in less than 2 hrs,all this faults are results of poor maintenance and bad mechanics,being low on the ground can be bad suspension and using smaller tyres(which are cheaper)and for the exhaust,just get a good panel beater to do the job,all those your issues are nothing if handled by my mechanics in anambra state, been close to onitsha, mechanical and electrical parts are available and cheap for that car,also make sure the engine is not smoking and chopping oil,if is so then it will cause many problems.

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by Abduletudaye(m): 11:47am On Aug 15, 2021
okoroemeka:
your Nissan Maxima is suffering from bad mechanics and electricians,all this faults are simple faults that a good mechanic will sort out in no time,what needed is a good steering pump,timing chain with tensioner,good water pump and good relays,my electrician (ochiwor)will sort that car out in less than 2 hrs,all this faults are results of poor maintenance and bad mechanics,being low on the ground can be bad suspension and using smaller tyres(which are cheaper)and for the exhaust,just get a good panel beater to do the job,all those your issues are nothing if handled by my mechanics in anambra state, been close to onitsha, mechanical and electrical parts are available and cheap for that car,also make sure the engine is not smoking and chopping oil,if is so then it will cause many problems.

Thank you. The car has been sold off as is grin
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by okoroemeka(m): 11:58am On Aug 15, 2021
Abduletudaye:


Thank you. The car has been sold off as is grin
even better,Toyota or Honda and have peace of mind

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by olumzzz(m): 4:06am On Aug 16, 2021
okoroemeka:
even better,Toyota or Honda and have peace of mind
Even if he buys Toyota or Honda, the koko of the matter is that he should run from those mechanics that turned a perfectly working Maxima into scrap.
If not, na the same thing e go be.
Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by okoroemeka(m): 5:34am On Aug 16, 2021
olumzzz:

Even if he buys Toyota or Honda, the koko of the matter is that he should run from those mechanics that turned a perfectly working Maxima into scrap.
If not, na the same thing e go be.
if it is me I will not step foot inside that workshop again,that is the sort of place your catalyst will miss,your ECU will be swapped,parts will be taken and changed with faulty ones,look even all the relays switchs were taken out and sold.

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Re: My Dad's Nissan Maxima 99 Is Just Trouble by olumzzz(m): 8:05am On Aug 16, 2021
okoroemeka:
if it is me I will not step foot inside that workshop again,that is the sort of place your catalyst will miss,your ECU will be swapped,parts will be taken and changed with faulty ones,look even all the relays switchs were taken out and sold.
Catalyst going missing is almost standard. But those relays, not even only one.

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