Hey there. Just got from the dealer and got a LIST! Ok I can see that an evap canister is coming apart and nees to be repalced as well as teh vent control valve. Doe sanyone know teh part# of these and if I can easily relace them myself? Also it recomends repalcing the otehr evap pats listed. Can i get away with replacing less?
Thanks in advance Ray 96 maxima
EVAP nightmare
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DiegoLivin
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Re: EVAP nightmare (DiegoLivin)
Did some research....Whats the best place to buy replacement parts from?
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Re: EVAP nightmare (DiegoLivin)
Welcome!
Pinnacle Nissan ( http://www.nissanparts.org ) Is a good bet, as is Midway Nissan ( http://www.onlyfactoryparts.com ).
Pinnacle Nissan ( http://www.nissanparts.org ) Is a good bet, as is Midway Nissan ( http://www.onlyfactoryparts.com ).
Re: EVAP nightmare (DiegoLivin)
That's a nice little list there... Personally, I would start off by looking at the components that need replacing and determine the difficulty of doing it yourself and what problems you may encounter. The EVAP canister and components book out at around 2-3 hours to replace (don't forget to include that gem in your replacement price at the dealer). From there, price out the parts, chances are if you can save about 40%, you may as well go all new. If you plan on selling the car soon, just fix the actual broken items....--Mike
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Re: EVAP nightmare (Mike G)
I have answers!!! lol
The belts cost around $25 a piece. The time to replace is around 30-45 mins. Depending on how handy you are. Ask the parts department for a schematic of the belt assembly. You have to take one off to get to the other.
The struts can be done for around $250, actually (sorry to self promote). I have a pair of brand new Tokico HPs rears that will fit your car. They're listed in the classifieds or you can email me. Buying them from me could save you another $50 or so.
The Radiator hoses cost around $30 a piece. They take all of 20 mins to replace. Add another $10 for a couple gallons of coolant and you can do a radiator flush while you're replacing them (recommended).
I'm clueless on the EVAP stuff. You could try finding something in the junk yard. I replaced my EGR valve with one from a Maxima for about $10. It hasn't given me any problems and made the CEL stop.
My engine had the timing chain cover leak too. The car was my mom's when it happened and the dealership charged her way too much and didn't do the job right. They only replaced the seal at the timing chain cover and didn't replace the other ones so it leaked from 2 or 3 other spots before it stopped.
The belts cost around $25 a piece. The time to replace is around 30-45 mins. Depending on how handy you are. Ask the parts department for a schematic of the belt assembly. You have to take one off to get to the other.
The struts can be done for around $250, actually (sorry to self promote). I have a pair of brand new Tokico HPs rears that will fit your car. They're listed in the classifieds or you can email me. Buying them from me could save you another $50 or so.
The Radiator hoses cost around $30 a piece. They take all of 20 mins to replace. Add another $10 for a couple gallons of coolant and you can do a radiator flush while you're replacing them (recommended).
I'm clueless on the EVAP stuff. You could try finding something in the junk yard. I replaced my EGR valve with one from a Maxima for about $10. It hasn't given me any problems and made the CEL stop.
My engine had the timing chain cover leak too. The car was my mom's when it happened and the dealership charged her way too much and didn't do the job right. They only replaced the seal at the timing chain cover and didn't replace the other ones so it leaked from 2 or 3 other spots before it stopped.
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Re: EVAP nightmare (Sentientbydesign)
Thanks a bunch for the responses. I found a TSB on the net that showed how to just replace the broken canister and blow out the carbon or w/e from the lines. Just looking to fix the error cause im gonna sell and upgrade. Mostly worried boutthe evap error. My bud is a mechanic and gonna put struts in tommorrow.