On Mar 7, 6:53 pm, "NissTech" <Haywood_Jablo... DeleteThis @msn.com> wrote:
> The water pump on your Maxima is not one of the easiest jobs, the
> instructions are quite simple but you make one mistake and the chain jumps
> time your screwed.
>
> I can tell you as an 18 year Nissan technician doing water pumps on the VQ
> series engines is not one of my favorite things to do, they make me a little
> nervous.
>
> Also I do not recommend using an aftermarket pump , spend the money and get
> the OEM part and replace BOTH O-rings on the pump.
>
> "Charlie 3" <Just... DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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> news:1173233490.107839.255240@n33g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
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>
>
> > I am curious if anyone has replaced a 4th generation Maxima water pump
> > before. I am thinking about doing it myself. I have done many things
> > to my car myself but I am leery about this work. I have the Haynes
> > book as well as DIY instructions from other Maxima sites.
>
> > However, I am still not sure. Firestone said they would charge about
> > $400 and I have seen post on here where amounts of $600-700 are
> > mentioned. The part is only $50 new at O'Reilly's.
>
> > My hesitation is because of working around one of the timing chains.
> > It seems simple enough to just remove the tension and rotate it 20
> > degrees. But that seems too simple.
>
> > Also, my car is not running hot yet but coolant is continually leaking
> > and it is all wet around that area. How bad is that to drive on?
> > Will it cause damage to the chain?
>
> > Who has done it and what do you suggest?- Hide quoted text -
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Thank you. I guess I feel confident from the things I have done to my
Max and the Eclipse I had before. I have found prices for the pump
ranging from 100.00 to 50.00. Since it is so low, it just seems
foolish to pay 400.00+ to have it replaced. But the more I ask
around, the more I get the feeling I am not just paying for someone
elses time and skills. I am also passing the liability to someone
else. If I screw it up, there is no one else to bail me out. Just
things to consider. I hope if I have to, I can make it through the
Summer. I just know this will be a hot one down here in the Dirty
South.
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