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by jansengeorge
Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:03 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Replacing my catalytic converter today
Replies: 11
Views: 4033

Re: Replacing my catalytic converter today

My dad's 2000 Nissan Maxima (3L V6, 4-door sedan) has been making a high-pitched sound and recently the emission control warning light came on.heI took it to a shop and they said they need to replace the "tensioner pulley" and the "catalytic converter". They said replacing these will come to about $...
by jansengeorge
Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:29 am
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Air Con question
Replies: 6
Views: 4072

Re: Air Con question

Hi everyone,im having some problem with my car right now. I need to replace my A/C Receiver Drier.I found that my A/C receiver/drier reservoir is leaking at the bottom due to corrosion. I tried refilling the refrigerant put it only lasts for about 2 days and then I have no AC. I don't see any other ...
by jansengeorge
Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Nightmare Journey
Replies: 11
Views: 4650

Re: Nightmare Journey

Gary406 wrote:power steering pump? its a possibility


These faults are often quite difficult to track down and require a keen and alert diagnostics engineer....
by jansengeorge
Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 Breakdown, help needed
Replies: 25
Views: 8550

Re: 406 Breakdown, help needed

I'm getting ready for my 60 000 mile service (to do myself) and I'm shopping for ignition coils, since they seem to be the most expensive part of the service. I did my 60K, service about a month ago myself, I found out that I had a couple of hairline cracks on 1 coil and major cracks on another, end...
by jansengeorge
Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Aux Belt Pulley
Replies: 10
Views: 4866

Re: Aux Belt Pulley

I just want to ask whats the difference between aux belt pulley and a tensioner pulley. I know tensioner pulley, but aux belt pulley not..thanks,
by jansengeorge
Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flywheel
Replies: 24
Views: 6978

Re: Flywheel

No auto lights or wipers (I miss the auto wipers), but it does have heated mirrors :lol: (or it would do if I could be arsed replacing the glass as the elements have had it) After £2600 (same as I paid for it). 182k on the clock, serviced the other month, metallic blue not the best condition paintw...
by jansengeorge
Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Aircon Worries
Replies: 15
Views: 7717

A/C Compressor

I was just wondering guys, when you turn your heat on and your A/C compressor kicks in acting as a heat pump of sorts, does this have the same effect as using your a/c? What I mean is does it cause your engine to use more gas even though you are using your heat and not the actual a/c unit. Thanks. :D