I have had problems with my 1996 Nissan Quest recently. I was backing out of a parking space when the brakes went out (completely out!). I turned off the...
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Chris Withnall
withnall@...
Jun 1, 2000 8:39 pm
Can you describe in a bit more detail what you mean by "out". Did the pedal move right to the floor with no braking? Or was there pedal pressure, but the van...
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jeffry schmitz
jschmitz@...
Jun 4, 2000 11:18 pm
Hi All, Have a bit of a strange engine oil leak from the front of the engine in our 95 Villager. Has been dripping for a while; got to checking for the source...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Jun 5, 2000 1:10 am
... I had a leaking oil pressure sending unit... It is a small metal object mounted above the oil filter on the front of the engine... It's an easy fix if...
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Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Jun 5, 2000 1:21 am
I wish!!! Saw that creature; does look easy. Also hoped it was a leaky filter gasket; oil does appear to originate from the crank area. Checked Alldata for...
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KlownChuck@...
Jun 5, 2000 5:11 pm
I am still running with my "check engine" light occasionally coming on. In discussing some a tune-up because of some "engine ping" with a counter person at a...
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Chris Withnall
withnall@...
Jun 5, 2000 5:33 pm
Nope. Pinging due to improper timing is due to over-advance. If the spark advance quit working, you would be overly retarded (no offence :-) )and there would...
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stephie410@...
Jun 5, 2000 5:45 pm
Thanks for your prompt reply regarding the brake problems in my van! The brake pedal felt hard and was all the way up (couldn't be depressed)...The dealership...
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Chris Withnall
withnall@...
Jun 5, 2000 6:22 pm
The next time it happens, throw it back into park, and let the engine idle for 15-20 seconds, and try again. If the brake feels normal again, then you ...
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Jimb
jjsan@...
Jun 5, 2000 9:45 pm
Got a used Quest with some 100k miles. I've put in 10w30w oil. Since the high milage, the 10w30w might be a better choice than the 5w30w. My thinking is that...
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Chris Withnall
withnall@...
Jun 6, 2000 1:09 pm
10W30 is fine for California. Use 5W30 when temperatures are going down around 10 below. There should be a diagram in your owner's manual. Chris Withnall ......
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Eddie Negron
simplysavage@...
Jun 6, 2000 3:51 pm
Does anyone have any information on the silent recal on the Nissan Quest dealing with the piston slap issue? Has anyone actually gotten a letter from Nissan? I...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Jun 7, 2000 4:54 am
... From Carl's web site: Question: My engine makes a knocking noise when I start on cold mornings, but it goes away after a minute or so. Answer:If you have a...
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Eddie Negron
simplysavage@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:38 pm
I've been to that website. What I'm looking for is if anyone has actually received a letter from Nissan. I saw another site that said Nissan with held that...
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Dave Hoffman
DHoffman@...
Jun 7, 2000 1:45 pm
Eddie- If it was a silent recall, they didn't send out any letters to owners. Your best bet would be to find out the TSB number either from a website or a ...
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Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Jun 7, 2000 3:48 pm
One of my recent posts (on an oil leak) has the Alldata site URL; they show what I assume to be the TSB's for all vehicles. The Nissan Quest and Mercury ...
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Jimb
jjsan@...
Jun 7, 2000 5:40 pm
What is the expected life of the engine with the piston slapping? Could it go past the 100k mark? How loud is the sound. Jim ... Quest ... letter from ... of ...
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Steve Cutchen
scutchen@...
Jun 8, 2000 3:22 am
Stored vacuum? :-) So the reservoir should be FULL of vacuum? :-D Actually I think your diagnosis sounds perfectly reasonable... I just thought the idea of...
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Jeffry Schmitz
jschmitz@...
Jun 8, 2000 5:00 am
Here are some TSBs; anyone got the text explanations that go with these TSBs or know where to get them?? URL for the 95 Villager..... ...
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dwadding@...
Jun 8, 2000 10:11 am
Just joined the group and thought I'd toss in my two cents worth on this one. My '93 Villager gas tank leaked when filled from the day I bought it used. Fill...
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stephie410@...
Jun 8, 2000 3:51 pm
Thank you for your e-mail. I picked my van up from the dealership the other day, they never could find the problem, so they didn't do anything to it. They...
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Jimb
jjsan@...
Jun 8, 2000 9:37 pm
I had the same gas leak/smell problem right after I filled up the tank. Replaced same s-shaped hose on '95 Quest. Found hairline cracks on the vent hose near...
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Mark Akers
mdakers1@...
Jun 8, 2000 10:00 pm
... From: Mark Akers To: Matt Akers Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 5:50 PM Subject: Fw: All those lives snuffed out because of selfishness. ... From: Luke S...
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Mike Zigos
michael.zigos@...
Jun 9, 2000 1:51 pm
Hate to jump right in here needing help. but has anyone experienced a problem with unlocking the rear hatch or window with the key. The auto locks on my 95...
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Jones, Debra
DeJones@...
Jun 9, 2000 1:53 pm
I have problems with my '97 Quest back hatch not unlocking with the keyless entry, but NOT with the key. ... From: Mike Zigos [mailto:michael.zigos@...] ...
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Xingbo Wang
xingbow@...
Jun 9, 2000 2:29 pm
Does anyone know the cutoff date when the old exhaust manifold studs were no longer being used and new improved ones were introduced? My '97 Villager has a...
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Chris Withnall
withnall@...
Jun 9, 2000 2:51 pm
As a mechanical engineer, I am more than capable of explaining such things in technical jargon that many would not understand. Sometimes, in the interest of...
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kunderwo@...
Jun 9, 2000 3:45 pm
I have a 95 Villager and have also had problems using the key to open both the hatch and the tailgate. The key at times will not turn in either direction. I...
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mlevine700@...
Jun 10, 2000 2:40 am
I recently began towing a popup trailer with my 97 Villager GS. Trailer loaded weight is about 2500lbs, with 210lb tongue wt. With some camping gear and the...
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Randall L. Pedersen
polaris@...
Jun 10, 2000 3:25 am
Marty: I have used both air shocks & helper springs on many different applications. If you chose to use a helper spring make sure it is the type that only...
