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

Fred Wilson wrote:
Fred - that's great to hear. Don't wallow in the money spent too much
- just be rest assured that you're most likely set for another 150k
other than some incidental maintenance

I'm surprised they replaced the chain itself. It is not uncommon to
replace the tensioner and guides at that mileage - but i suppose the
chain is cheap (relative) and they figured with 150k on the original
chain - it would be worth the peace of mind.

I'm inclined to replace my own CV joints - I rebooted them years ago
when they started showing deep cracks in the rubber, but I've got an
annoying slight vibration between 60-70mph that I haven't been able to
get rid of so far either.

Cheers,
Nirav