Hello again all,
Well I got my '97 Maxima back after a water pump, time chain and guides, and both CV axles replaced. I notice two things immediately (or it is wishful thinking), the car is a little more crisp off the line, perhaps the time chain. Two: the vibration I have been chasing around for years is gone. I've had tires rebalanced, replaced and rotated trying to eliminate that vibration. I guess the CV joints were pretty bad for a very long time. I guess that is where my vibs were.
So if you are curious $1400.
Fred