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Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager problems
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Dave
I think I put Raybestos pads on last times with new rotors. Maybe I'll go back to OEM or whatever is over the counter at NAPA and see if the existing rotors will work without chattering on me.
Did you swap out your last set of pads you got from Tire Rack Dave?
What's your mileage now anyway (or is the Accord getting all the driving duty)?
Steve, Host
Our van is at 145,000 miles now. I do have new pads & rotors sitting in the garage, just waiting for a warm weekend day to install them. Those are hard to come by lately. We just had a little snow this morning.
I bought Raybestos Quiet Stop pads and Brembo rotors. We'll see hows it goes.
The Accord is seeing a lot of use, though I do find the Quest much more comfortable to drive.
Dave
Thanks,
Mark
The Raxles site has some good generic instructions too. I think the manual assumes you have been a mechanic for years.
Definitely doable though. A friend is a big help and having a second car in case you need to let it sit a day or two while your knuckles heal is also handy. :shades:
Steve, Host
Bill
Our family just purchased a 99 mercury villager sport that is loaded and very nice cond. So far the car seems to be pleasant to drive and efficient on fuel. Any other opinions would be appreciated.
Thank you
dwaltman
If this vibration only starts at around 55 mph, then replacing the axles was a very bad guess on the part of the garage, as axle issues will cause vibration at a certain RPM even in first gear.
My mechanic is telling me that I need to have the timing belt replaced at 105K. My brother & cousin that sell cars for a living say that they car has a timing chain & the mechanic is wrong.
Who is right?
Several of us with this model year haven't bothered to change our belts since we think we have non-interference engines. Mine's a '99 Quest btw.
Your relatives can look up the belt specs at Gates.com if they don't believe me. :shades:
Steve, Host
Here's a good reason to go ahead and change the belt:
marku1, "Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager problems" #2276, 8 Feb 2006 8:19 am
Steve, Host
What's with those cracked engine mounts they told me about? Is that a frequent/costly repair? If I don't get them fixed, the engine could just fall out of the car, correct?
I've had the right axle replaced, and the front brakes done, but other than that, I've only had fluids in the car replaced/flushed (oil, coolant, etc). I haven't done anything else to the car which is why I have a steep learning curve now in regard to all of this.
Thanks for your replies!
That said, I'm more of a deferred maintenance person myself. I'm overdue for new plugs and fluids right now, but it's on my list (sometime this summer, lol!).
Yeah, engine mounts are a big deal. A busted mount can cause you to have an accident. Something else I need to check on mine soon. I don't think they are too pricey in the overall scheme of things.
Steve, Host
I just had my villager serviced. changed the four tires, shocks and struts, all four wheels aligned and balanced....SOLVED!
ran the new jersey turnpike at 80 mph and it was running beautifully!
If i had to narrow it down though i think the alignment is what the problem was.
Hope this helps those with the same problem
As for the motor mounts, they are inexpensive, around $30. each. They are not hard to replace yourself as long as your jack can get the van more than three inches off the ground! The mounts are not traditional mounts. They are essentially motor "hangers". They are made with a steel body and a rubber insert. Sounds normal, except the rubber is not solid, it has gaps that allow the engine to remain "suspended". I assume this was done to provide a smoother ride. What is does is make for some weak mounts. Even if the mounts break, your engine will not "fall out". The engine mounting bolt goes through the steel sleeve on the mount. So if the rubber shreds, like mine, the steel will "catch" it. Just a theory but I think the excessive movement from the broken mounts was the reason my exhaust studs broke. The studs are a REAL problem with this van (read the tales of misery).
To summarize, if the odometer reads 100,000+, change the belt, even if you pay someone to do it for you it will be cheaper than the tow when it breaks. As for the mounts, $120. for a new set is hundreds less than replacing exhaust studs. Bite the bullet or wait and pay BIG!
Advice from a guy who has been there and done that.
Mark
Just curious. How much did changing the timing belt set you back?
Carlo
Owners manual says replace every 60,000mi. Is the engine the interference type?(which will self destruct if timing belt breaks). The van has 162,000 miles, I bought it with 117,000--I'm assuming(hoping) the first owner replaced it at 60,000.
I have four new tires all balanced, new struts and new axles and still have vibration at high speed. Did not change shocks nor align the wheels though. Do you think alignment will fix the vibration problem? I can understand doing alignment if vehicle is pulling to one side more than the other. What do everyone think? Still trying to fix the problem. Help!
This is a Maxima engine, so, if rebuilt, what additional mileage can we expect, also what cost to rebuild transmission BEFORE it blows and what else could go wrong?
This will be a vehicle for my daughter and her husband once repaired, so don't want them to get a whole new set of problems!
We were the original owners of the van and sold it to some friends 4 years ago and they just forgot to change the timing belt.
I have a flashing airbag light that came on on my 97 Quest after I replaced the blower motor during which I had to unplug the two pin connector of the passenger side airbag that is on behind the glove compartment. I did not think I had done anything to the airbag system other than by disabling so it will not goes off accidentally.
Please advice on how I can reset the flashing airbag light. I hate to bring in to the dealer and have them charge me $$$. Thanks a lot in advance!
KK
What type of issues do I need to worry about with this van?
may sound like a stupid question but i had problem on my 96 villager where a/c was not coming on. I checked the switch located on top of a reservoir towards rear-left side of the engine compartment. I unplugged the switch and using a cabel jumped the contacts and my a/c came on. Now is that a low pressure switch or a/c relay switch ? and also if has anyone replaced it, can you please share your experience?
here's the picture
thanks
Any ideas on what I should check and where I should look? I don't know for sure if the lights were working before the brakes were replaced, so I'm not sure if this was an existing problem or a new problem.
I'm am also noticing that whenever I apply my new brakes to stop, they squeak. Is that normal for new brakes? They weren't making any sounds at all before I replaced them.
A couple of other questions:
Is there a way to prevent the gear shifter (the lever that you use to select drive, etc.) from incessantly rattling?
Is there a way to adjust the lumbar support on the driver's seat? It feels like there is a metal bar pushing against the small of my back!
Thanks for your help.
hope this helps.