By: tangalora One morning, my 1990 Infiniti Q45 (125K miles) wouldn’t start: The 4.5 liter 8-cylinder engine cranked wonderfully, but would not catch. It wasn’t the starter motor nor the battery (as it rotated perfectly). As always, it had to be either gas, air, spark, compression, or timing. Following is an idealized path others can […]
Infiniti Q45 Introduction to Performance Modifications
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By Wes Stinson Feel free to contact me with any questions about any of the things on this article. So, you want to make your Q better? You want to make it faster, handle better, and make it look sharper. Despite what you may think, it is much easier than you think. This is based […]
Infiniti Q45 Glove Box Hinge Repair
Is your Glove Box hanging? Dangling? Living in the trunk? Do you not want to search for a new glove box hoping that it’ll be the right color and that the hinges won’t break on it, too? Why not manufacture some hinges of your own that are stronger than stock and much less costly than […]
The History of the Infiniti J30
In the summer of 1988, a team of designers in La Jolla, California, under the direction Keiichi Shinohara, started work on a “personal” luxury sedan for Infiniti. The Nissan Design International team focused on balance and excellence in all categories – a complete package – not just excelling in a single area. A shape for […]
Removing and Installing the Rear O2 sensor on a Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I30
This describes the removal and installation of the rear O2 sensor behind the catalytic converter for 95-99(Federal Emissions) Maxima/I30s. Items Needed: PB Blaster (or other rust penetrant) 22mm Wrench Flat Head Screwdriver Electrical Tape Jack and Stands Work Light First you will need to remove the bad O2 sensor. Use generous amounts (frequently) of the […]
Infiniti Steering Rack Information
Like so many modern components on our cars, the Infiniti steering rack can be a sneaky little bugger to diagnose. Take, for example, the J30, which uses an Infiniti steering rack very similar to that on other models. On this car, the Infiniti steering rack is located directly in front of the transmission bellhousing, and […]
Infiniti Q45 HID Projector Installation
As some of you know I was working for a long time on putting some HID’s in my car. Of course….I couldn’t do it the easy way by getting a plug and play kit off ebay. It just wouldn’t be as fun without using power tools. Well I talked to my friend who happens to […]
350z and G35 B&M Short Shifter Install
***from 350zclub writeup*** Intro: The 350Z and G35 6MT both come with nice short-throw shifters from the factory, right? No ones really ‘complains’ about the throw on them, or the feel. Nissan did a great job! So why, oh why, would we want to go and muck it all up? Because we’re gear heads damn […]
Installing a PCV Blow-by Oil Catch on a Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I30
Credit to Beancooker for the writeup. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU MESS UP YOUR CAR!!! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O.k. this is a really easy mod, it won’t give you horsepower, per se, but keeps you from burning any blow-by oil and dirtying your intake manifold. Also adding oil to gas lowers octane […]
Q45 window regulator replacement
1. Slide arm rest out (this may be stuck, and require some pressure). 2. EASILY remove window switch plastic cover (It pops off, and breaks VERY easily). 3. Remove 3 screws holding door panel to frame. 4. Pop all plastic clips holding perimeter of door panel (be easy – take your time). 4a. Disconnect all […]
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