Input needed: 1997 Nissan Maxima SE

If someone is really going to have their engine taken apart thats the time to replace the needed or even some parts that have not wornout. It's the labor cost that eats you alive the parts are only a small part of the cost. Why take a chance on a $50 or $150 part failing later and then having to have the engine removed and rebuilt again because you did not want to spend the money the first time it was being rebuilt. I know many who have done this very thing. I even tell my lawn mower repair guy to not worry about the cost of replacing a few bearings that are still ok when he is already inside the engine. It's his shops labor at $65 per. hour that is the real deal not a few $15 bearings.

None of the 95-99 Maximas are lemons. They even come highly recommended as a used car from Consumer reports. Nuff said. That's a great car you found. You will fall in love with it.

CD

Dude, listen to everyone. You don't need to change the timing chain. I own a 99 Sentra, 98 Altima, and used to have a 98 Maxima. ALl of them have timing chain and NONE of the manuals say to change their timing chain at all. When it comes to DOHC heads and timing chains, Nissan engines are bullet proof.

CD