Nissan 3.5 L V6 Timing Chain Replaced on Altima Maxima Quest Part 1 of 3
2018 ж. 20 Мам.
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Replacing Timing chain on a 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 L. Broke video down into 3 sections. Part 1 is the removal of components to reach the timing chain. Enjoy the video. Thanks
I'm doing timing chain replacement on my 05 Quest today. I have almost everything stripped from the engine, just a few items in front of the cover left to go. This video restored my confidence in being able to do the work at home. It's 14 degrees outside today here in Spokane WA. I made a makeshift garage out of one half of the tarp cover carport I'll post again wben I'm done, let you know how it went. Thank you for this video.
How'd it go with your Quest?
I just found out i have to replace mine. Thank you for your clear and precise video. Love it when you minimize the work. Thank you and keep up the good work.
These videos of changing the timing chain is the best videos on KZhead
Great Video. Looking at the cv shaft boot, and serpentine belt. , it is no wonder, why this engine chain failed/ I own 3 Maximas and 1 Altima 3.5. Yes, they are known for Timing chain issues, I have repaired 2 of mine, The other 2 are running and sounding great! This motor just cannot tolerate owner neglect and abuse. My altima has 273k and 1 Maxima has 195k. Simple Maintenance CHANGE THE OIL!
I have watched and saved so many of these vids on changing this timing chain. I have now removed all of them and this is the only video I will use again! THIS is the best, easiest yet still comprehensive video I have ever seen on doing this job. You have made the most difficult job seem so much easier and less overwhelming. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!!! 🥰
I've seen other videos that were comprehensively easy to follow. But yea I like how he showed you how to get the stuff off before you get to the timing cover. Without taking apart the upper penum air intake and valve covers.
This is an excellent demonstration of what it entails to remove and replace timing chain, whomever gave you thumbs down has got to be jealous and that's why,
Loved the video and all three parts. Great advice and tips along the way. This was very helpful going into my 350Z timing chain replacement!
Good illustration on how to remove the timing chain cover..
What a fantastic video! I fear I am going to have to do the water pump on my wifes car and will likely just replace the timing chain while I'm at is so I don't have to go back in here at any time in the future.
That's a GREAT illustration, thanks man.
I don’t usually comment on KZhead, but thank you for this. I thought I had to remove the upper oil pan. Thank you 🙏🏼
Awesome video. I'm going to do this later this week. Great job explaining everything ☺️
Thanks for spending the time to do this!! You saved me a lot of money!! God bless!!!
I have NO IDEA why you have that many thumbs down, this was a GREAT video on a VERY COMPLICATED job!
A lot of times people do that because they don't want to do the job.
@@RobertDIY Hey Robert, or should I say Volvo Master!!
About to attempt this job memorial day weekend 2022 thanks appreciate the direction.
Wow. As a semi-pro mostly backyard mechanic I would not even attempt this. What I'd call a nightmare job. I thought the firewall spark plugs were hard! Nice to know about those two bolts holding the timing case cover on _that are inside the oil pan!_ Those would have been a dealbreaker..
I learned alot from doing my Quest. You do not have to unbolt the A/C pump. You do not have to remove the bracket for the power steering pump. Its not as hard as people say to take the Alternator bot in or out. On the main belt tensioner, make sure the pulley is at LEAST half way up the bracket when installing it or it WILL NOT slide. Meaning if the pulley was allowed to go all the way down in its bracket, when you go to adjust it, you will find it JAMMED and unable to go back up when reinstalling it. Putting that thermostat housing back in SUCKS . You cannot SEE anything. You shouldn't have to lift the engine up at all to get the timing cover off. Strap that power steering reservoir as far against the fender as possible. Remove the fuse block or you cannot get the timing cover off. NUMBER ONE THING IS COLOR CODE EVERYTHING. I got a package of colored paint pens and used them for EVERYTHING. make matching colored marks for whatever you remove. Connectors, bolts, nuts, everything. It makes things much easier when its time to reassemble.
If you raise up the engine a couple of inches, working on the thermostat gets much easier. You have to remove motor mount bracket anyway...
@@charlescahng8452 other than that, it really was ok. I think I was just having a rough day. The Harbor freight jack I was using had failed at supporting the transmission and engine and I had no idea. Next time I use a jack stand after getting it up in the air. There wasn't room for both. Mabe a bottle jack next time. Still better than pulling the whole engine like the book says. Mechanics need to learn to get away from the service manuals, they end up costing customers more.
Did you have to remove the ac line?
@@arturoayala4752 No, you do not.
Thank you for the series! This came just in time. I may have to tackle this myself as I just picked up an 03 Maxima today which is showing DTC P0011 and P0021 codes and running in fail safe with no power whatsoever. Upon inspection of the VVT solenoids I noticed blue RTV beading around the timing cover perimeter indicating someone has been inside it. So I pray whoever did the work did it right and my chain hasn't skipped a tooth and my issue is simply camshaft position sensors which I will test and replace if needed tomorrow morning!
what did you find out? I know its been 2 years since this happened.
Im doing my valve seals and these vedios are very very helpfull, thanks for doing them
en unos meses estare haciendo un cambio de juntas de culata y power steering y tu video me sera de mucha ayuda, te agradesco mucho por que gracias al video aclare varias dudas que tenia
Great Video! Very Informative! I'm about to tackle this!
Best video on how to do this.
really really I helped so much your video for remove the timing cover, I'm going to replace the water pump, the problem with that pump, the ears that hold the pump is broken because it's super stick, thank you so much for this information bro, greetings from Mexico men 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thanks for the info , great explanation!
Guess I'm selling my car to much work for me
Gracias era lo que buscaba el calibre del los torques buen vídeo
thanks alot dude your a great teacher
Muchas gracias cada uno de los videos son excelentes saludos desde los angeles ca. Me gustaría saber que paquete de cadena de tiempo me conviene para mi nissan murano 2006 s awd. Gracias.
Excelent explanation good job
Do you know if this is very similar to a chain replacement in a 2010 Maxima? Newer body style but same 3.5 engine
Should also mention the potential explosive force when disconnecting the AC hose , great vid though
Amazing I really appreciated your time!!!!!!!GBU!!!
Szzpawn Kntrl your very welcome 👌🏼
Nice job I will like to get the like to part 2 of this video
Gotta tackle this job on my 02 Altima 3.5 this weekend. Since I can't afford to pay someone to do it hopefully it goes good I've worked on my cars before usually just replacing axles, CV joints, etc nothing this major. Thanks for the videos it's gonna really come in handy
onethree wemadeit thanks and good luck, just take your time and you should be fine. Especially if you know the basics. 👍🏼
@@ls1camaro92 no problem like I said thanks for the video and yeah hopefully, my timing chain broke and I was reading online that usually when it breaks it bends the rods is this true? Cause I don't really have money to pay someone to look at it or to fix it and it's my only car also thanks for replying
@@Scatpack23 how much were you being charged to fix this? My engine started rattling not long ago and I'm 99% sure it is because of the timing chain tensioner and guide but I haven't gone to a mechanic
AV PLANK expect 1500$
Hello, I have a problem with that motor and I started to watch the video hoping to solve my problem, the truth is that I lowered the motor two years ago and now I have lost many screws, do you think I can get a diagram of the screws that hold the cap that you removed in the video? I mean short or long screws as well as the size (10mm, 12mm, 14mm etc). That would be of great help. Thanks a lot. 
what I like to do every time if I am going to be working on any engine, I have worked with heavy Trucks also, I do not enjoy working on any vehicle that is covered in grease or oil, quick power wash removes most of that, some people do not bother washing they're engines, as for me" I don't care if the car is a crap pile of junk, I still keep it clean, I have also worked in Auto wrecking yards, so I have seen enough grease were I could say it feels like I' ve worked on an oil rig...enjoy your work, I did...
...well done to you , it looked a nightmare of a job, a major strip down and have to remove the sump as well, goodness i will avoid that job like the plague.....................................
hi im trying to figure out how u got the power steering pump back in with no issue i pushed that ring in but can not seem to get it to line up to put the bolt in is there something i am not doing pls i would appreciate the help cause it is driving me crazy the rest of the vehicle is put back except for that and the crank pulley and belts
Fantastic video, most say/show having to drop the engine! 170K on my 06 Murano, and timing still seems good, no rattle noticed. Only thing I can see that might make it easier is to pull as many things like the overflow canister out completely to make more room, probably a few other things as well. Great video so far. Also, I found I Do Cars recently, and he tears down an engine every week and its both awesomely scary with the complexity on some engines, and very instructive on how damaging it is trying to save a few bucks stretching out cheap oil changes at the cost of internal problems, carboning up oil control rings, etc. Also #2, isn't it also good practice to replace the water pump while in there?
I love your video I have the same Murano and I need the same thing on it do you live in Hartford CT it's good y know that there still good mechanic
What brand timing chain ket did you go with
So theres no marking anything before removing timing chain cover?
One trick you can do since the PS pump is a pita. Just take the pulley off with a 19m wrench and a screwdriver to jam it. The cover will clear it and you dont need to mess with the pump. I wasted an hour and a half before i figured out to pull the pulley off oh another thing. I was able to sneak it out without the thermostat housing removed
I have a 3.0 engine. It has 2 leaky Orings behind the inner timing cover (lots of work). I can't find any video that does that type of work on a 3.0.
Would this work the same way for a 2010 nissan maxima?
Amazing video ,,do the same work could be done for 3•5 nissan Maxima 2016 the new VQ engine and pls do fully synthetic oil reduce the plastic part wear out ,, best greetings
Any reason for not changing the water pump?
ooof... excellent video on the time intensive effort. I'm thinking I'll just drive mine until it dies instead of throwing this much into it
Thank you, and if I were you and hear it making noise. The problem child in this mess is usually the timing tensioner on the left side and timing guide it pushes against. The plastic becomes brittle and breaks, then slides down and timing slap happens. Replace those 2 parts and it’ll probably last another 200k miles or more!!!
Wow, I got the same car, same engine, I did this timing chain job but I did not replace the oil gallery gaskets. I saw one piece of gasket in the oil pan but I did not know what was it. Now I have to do it AGAIN, after only 5-7k miles. what a nightmare on this nissan. Thanks you, I watch this to refresh how to do the job.
How long will my (same engine) last with timing chain needing repair/change ??
I failed to remove or just loosen one of the two bolts that fasten power steering pump on the timing cover, and I rounded the last bolt head. But then I realized that those two bolts are fastened on the inner timing cover, not on the outer timing cover. Also, I found that the one 10mm bolt hidden underneath the pulley fastened on the outer timing cover can be readily exposed by turning back the 12mm belt tension adjustment bolt. And, it was a big relief for me.(I almost gave up because of the last 10mm bolt!!!) So, I find that the only bolt that needs be removed is the 14mm through bolt which is fastened on the out timing cover. And if put your face directly underneath the power steering pump, you will find just enough space to reach the bolt head with ratchet and socket on your hand without any extension or swivel!!! I didn't finished the repair yet, but I intend not to open anything other than front timing cover. I feel like I only need to replace long chain guide(for that, allen key needs to be removed.) on the left side, and two small plastic chain guide pieces sitting on the secondary timing chain. You can remove the plastic pieces with piston portion of the tensioner after removing the secondary timing chains. I don't see any other merit working beyond that other than maybe, replacing water pump.
You definitely want to replace oil seal too!!!
Hey great video, really helpful.. But I have trouble removing the balancer pulley nut, the one just behind the wheel, could you please tell me what torque power should I use? And which wrench is stronger, the one that uses pressure or electricity?
Put an impact wrench on it and set the torque as high is it can go then back the bolt out. If it still doesn’t work, put something through the slots on the harmonic balancer and find a way to hold it in place then back the bolt out. The key to removing the bolt is speed. If you don’t have a strong enough impact wrench then use a breaker bar and hold the balancer in place with something.
Good job
@secondchancerepair how long did it take to do this timing chain job from start to finish and is it better to use a long extension on that one bolt on the power steering bolt or use a 14mm wrench?
joseph burgess I prefer the long extension and swivel but ummmm, I don’t like to rush things or you’ll mess up. But 7-8 hours of you know what your doing. 11-12 I think would be right.
@@ls1camaro92 I find you only need 14mm socket and matching ratchet, no extension, no swivel. If you put your face directly underneath the power steering pump you you will find just enough space to reach the bolt head with your bare hand.
Does this work for 2002 maxima
What is the cost of labor you think ?
Is it ok to change the slack guide ,to eliminate the rattle. Car is at 287k. Runs good but, rattle is irritating.
My Quest is making the chain guide noise so I'll have to do this eventually. For the moment I'm just watching it. Fortunately the VQ doesnt have valve interference if the chain breaks, which is nice of them. At least not at normal driving speeds. In fact the VQ is all around a pretty nice engine, I just wish some of the stuff 'round it wasn't so hinky...
Your wrong. Vq is interference. Chain breaks =new engine. Research it!
I wanted to say, the videos you have done for this Nissan VQ35DE engine was absolutely fantastic! I wanted to ask one question, do you think this full timing chain replacement procedure would be the SAME for the 3.0 Litre V6 VQ30DE Nissan/Infiniti Engine? I would appreciate your input with regards to this. Thanks very much.
The 3 liter motor doesn't have this problem. Avoid the 3.5 L motor.
i am having a hell of a time prying the timing cover off all bolts etc removed but the rtv is a beast and i am not trying to damage the cover what did you use or do so cover will not be damaged
Lisa b You’ll have to go over with a fine tune comb almost just to ensure every bolt is removed, including the 2 hidden bolts in the oil pan area. You will simple separate one corner and slowly pry apart. And as the silicone separates, and so shall the cover. It’s a pain, but eventually it should pull apart.
@@ls1camaro92 hey ty i got it but check this out the normal primary guide n tensioner is not my issue cause tht was all i was going to do it is the cam to the frt of the engine the chain has slack in it is do i have to pull the rear in take to do tht ugh a pain also fyi i took the cowl off omg the room u get is crazy
Home Depot carries wooden stake size of 1"x1"x4ft for the price of $1.27. You can get two of that and, about after somehow open the right corner about a 1/4" wide push in the stake there and begin tapping the back of it on both side. the silicon will slowly give way.
Do you not have to use the locking tool for the drive plate or flywheel?
@ls1camaro92
Can you post the part number for the red pry bar tool you used to remove the plastic Christmas tree wire holder, I could certainly use one myself thanks
Jim Doan the part number is 35260, and that’s a Lisle brand tool. 👍🏼
Second Chance Repair thanks a bunch
I'm having trouble freeing up the power steering pump. I removed the back looong bolt and the 2 holding on the bracket behind the pulley but it's still not loose.
You only need to remove 14mm through bolt and turn back the 12mm belt adjusting bolt to remove the 10mm bolt bihind the pulley.
What Charles said. And if you still can’t get it loose then put a pry bar between the pump and the engine and pry it apart.
Whats the best kit that you recommend to get. I have a 2005 nissan Altima as well. It has 150,000 miles on it. It rattles when i start it up and then it goes away once its hot. The rattle comes back though. What kit did you get if you dont mind me asking.
Brian Berrones I also have this problem with my 2006 Altima I’m going to be buying the cloyes parts which comes with new chains, sprockets and tensioners. It runs around 450$ or Iv seen the OEM Nissan kit without the sprockets on amazon for 350$ I wouldn’t recommend the knockoff Chinese brands because you never know the quality of the parts buying cheap parts may fail and then your out an engine. That’s my 2 cents hope it helps
Brian Berrones yes, I’ve used Cloyes on this engine and to this day I’ve seen this car driving around and was quoted. It runs so much better and feels like it has more power lol. So I’m pretty much happy. I don’t recommend Chinese junk as well. Buy a name brand set that comes complete so you can do it all. These cars sells cheap in the marketplace and they all have the same problem if you find it cheap. Locked up engines. So if you hear it rattle, don’t wait to long on replacing these parts. And good luck on your repairs and take your time.
@@ls1camaro92 i use a website calles discount parts to get my auto parts. would "replacment parts" be a good repair kit? It cost 107$ but i was wondering what your opinion is on this. There is also a DNJ kit and its 100$ more the the other. What would you recommend?
@@ls1camaro92 Can you give the run down of all the tools i need for the job i would be much appreciated. Im going to be doing when my kit comes in thank you for all your help by the way.
did u live in California i need that done.. my 05 nissan maxima 3.5 just sitting in the back yard..
My SER needs this too
Im having a hell of a time with the harmonic balancer bolt removal..I've tried everything I can think of...1/2 and 3/4 impacts ...breaker bars with cheaters ....hasn't budged
Hobbytramp yes that should be a breeze to remove. Counter clockwise, I don’t suppose whoever removed and installed previously, cross threaded it??? Well hope after a few more try’s it comes out for you. And use a impact, makes quick removal.
Throw some PB Blaster on that bad boy, let it sit for a bit and give it another try, you should be good to go. Hope you got it off!
So there is no rtv holding the timing chain cover Mine is pita in pathfinder r51 2007 4wd 4.0 liter engine difficult to put any thing to cut the silicon inside
There should be RTV on the timing cover, otherwise it will eventually begin to leak oil cause it has nothing sealing it. Make sure you get every bolt off the timing cover then put a flat blade screwdriver between the engine and timing cover and pry it off. Be careful not to damage anything
Yeah it's a big job....back in 2013 my ex and I purchased an 06 maxima test drove the vehicle no noises at start up. I noticed it had been warmed up when we test drove it ran like a champ. We purchased the car for 6 grand got home and the next morning she Crunk it up and it rattled for a minute or two then went away....I realized then it was but kicking time,I went to jail,got a divorce and went back to Fl.😅
Good shit
Could you please show us how do you support the engine with the jack? Where is the jack point? What is the level you have to lift? If by chance the level is too high or low would it break something?
Once you have the vehicle jacked up and are ready to remove the motor mount, place a 2x4 wood block on your jack and put it under the oil pan. Jack it up just enough so that the block of wood touches the oil pan. Remove the engine mount bolts that are on the car itself then remove the nuts and bolts that hold that part of the mount to the part that is bolted through the timing cover. Then slowly jack the engine up as far as it’ll go and remove the other bolts and nut
@@lloydtohill5708 Thanks!
I just had the timing chain replaced in my 07 maxima. Now it sounds like the engine is tapping. Any suggestions. Really need help before I decide to replace the engine . Thanks
Tramal Bradley like lifter is tapping? Is the noise coming from the top or bottom of the engine? Also, I have done a complete timing chain swap and it sounded great. The guy drive it a few months then heard a noise. Come to find out the tensioner gave out and chain was slapping. So had to replace the main chain tensioner and fixed it. Well warranty the tensioner but you know, new parts can fail!!!
@@ls1camaro92 Did u use oem parts or after market parts?
There are total of five chain guides. Replacing the two pieces of plastic pieces on the secondary chain guides is crucial, along with the longer primary chain guide on the left side.
I m Peterson balavoir Jean Baptiste following you cloyes,and others too,then I like the way you practicing.and I'd like to come a Master like you. From delmas(Haiti)
Also, when will you be releasing parts 2 and 3?
CORZER0 they are on my channel if you would like to subscribe, or search it through KZhead. Thanks
@@ls1camaro92 would this work on a 2008 3.5 altima
what is a typical price to fix this issue? with at least the guide and the tensioner
Good question.
Shoot! Wish you were in Colorado. I have an 03 Nissan Altima 3.5l and I have what seems to be a common issue at start-up, rattling kind of noise. VTC gear/ timing chain tensioner. I also have a slight oil leak too with the oil cooler. Other none engine issues, like a shaking in the back going around left bends, tie rod, thermostat and ignition keeps locking trying to turn the key and have to fight with the steering wheel to get to turn. I only have 153,000 miles for an '03. But overall, the quality of the Nissan Altima 3.5L has been disappointing. Both door handles are broken off on the back passenger side, one doesn't even open now, doesn't help too someone hit me on that side parked in a parking lot, clear coat has faded over the years and looks awful. I bought in 2012, but I've lost faith in Nissan since they joined Renault in 1999. The quality just hasn't been there. Uh, sorry rambling...
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Let me say, I have no affiliation with lisle, but one of their tools recently saved my day on my 2006 Maxima. From the start, I had the worst time trying to get my crank/harmonic balancer bolt to loosen and removed. I tried just about every trick and tip and useless tool I could find and wanted to beat my head against the wall cuz nothing would work. I happened to come across a video and he made it look so easy. I was skeptical, but was at the point, I had nothin to loose... what I found out was that he was using a special harmonic balancer socket made by lisle. It is super thick and heavy so that it dampens vibration and sends each impact directly to the bolt tripling the torque of the impact wrench. Under a minute after it was delivered, I had the bolt free in my hand (which I had fought with for 2 days) I wish someone had told me about it sooner, that's why I an sharing it here, because this is the best video I have found laying out the rest of the job that I needed it for and I'm hoping to save someone else the trouble part# LIL-77080 Lisle harmanic balancer pully. I got mine from summit racing because I needed the rushed shipping, but it can be found all over the net.
Honestly, is it worth getting this timing chain/tensioner/guides work done? I will have to take it in to get it done. I can’t. What will happen if I don’t do it? ‘05 Nissan Altima SE-R. 136k miles.
Sell it and get a better car like a Honda that doesn't have this silly issue.
@@Jedi_Luke it’ll be silly of me to sell car I have zero payments and is in mint condition. This is the only issue I MIGHT get but until then it’s still running brand new
Man their bolts were loose as heck 😮 12:42
how do you know your timing chain is bad
Great video. What brand did you use for replacement parts? I see Evergreen, Cloyes and Nissan along with a few other. I am leaning toward Cloyes or Nissan based off of reviews. Thanks.
He uses Cloyes for the timing set. It comes with a water pump too. I really recommend using a Cloyes timing set. They’ve been around for a long time and they are always the best option for timing chains
I am currently working on my 05 altima 3.5 my issue is the power steering pump. I got my extensions on it but had to do 2 reductions in size to get a ling enough extension to reach it. I ended up with my 1/4" swivel and socket on the end. I broke my swivel lol so i bought at 2' 3/8 extension. Hopefully my 3/8 swivel will hold up
I’ve got an 02 Pathfinder with the noisy timing issue (among others). Checked this out because I’m thinking about taking care of it myself. I was all “eh, I can pull this off. It could be worse”… and then “take off the oil pan”…. F#%k
At 17:31 you missed a bolt.upper left. And yes that is the left bank of the engine. Closest to radiator.
Neal Feero ya trying to think and over think gets to me sometimes trying to record and do it lol.
where are you located?
Oussam Naser southern Oklahoma 😁
Ey cuanto cobras por acer ese trabajo y donde te encuentras que estado
Where in los angeles is your shop located
I was told there were like 4 timing chains on these Maximas
I started taking my Nissan Quest down today. Its all gone really easy so far because someone has already been in to the engine at some time in its life. I don't believe to have to remove the AC line as I have talked to several people that say so. Yours is a pretty detailed explanation of getting at the timing chain and guides. Its a time consuming job for sure. Most garages will not even do them or charge $3,500 to do it. As the parts only come to $450 , they rape you on the labor. So far I have 3 hours into the job. I am thinking it's at least an 8 hour job just to get into it. This is not a layman's job. If you have never worked on a vehicle before, dont choose this one as your first. Brakes will seem like a cake walk after this.
It took me about 3 hours from jacking the vehicle up to removing the timing cover, intake plenum, and valve head covers. Putting it all back together takes about 4-5 hours depending on how long it takes you to get the power steering pump and alternator back on. It’s a bitch
how much does this whole job cost?
If you take it to the dealership, it’ll cost around $2000 for parts and labor. If you’re not mechanically inclined I’d recommended finding a reputable shop nearby and having them do it. You’ll get the same quality service for a lot less
Where is part 2 and 3?
Mine doesn't loosen up when I loosen that bolt. Did I miss something?
Which bolt?
@@ls1camaro92 my pulley does not loosen when I unscrew that bolt you're unscrewing with the power tool
@@alvaro93364 the crankshaft pulley?
@@ls1camaro92 no, it's the the tensioner pulley. There's a big bolt that you unscrew from above the car, behind the tensioner. I unscrewed it an the serpentine is still very tight.
@@alvaro93364 did you loosen up the bolt in front of the pulley? I had to use vise grips because the bolt head failed. But that bolt allows the pulley to move. So you can remove the belt.
My god
Thanks for the detail video. It’s very bad design from Nissan, lot of issue with CVT transmission and now timing chain that need to open everything from intake manifold to remove tensioners and oil pan to remove timing cover. What’s wrong with these Nissan engineers. With Toyota like a snap, everything remove from the left on timing cover side. I guess the best way is stay away from Nissan and their stupid engineers who design these craps.
Very good instructions, but having done this myself you can unscrew that last bolt that was holding the cover you don't need to jack up the engine. Also, the AC line does not need to be removed.
I was still under full factory warranty plus extended gold package warranty when Nissan refused to fix this for me (30,000mi on the car). They refused to even acknowledge the problem and told me it was my exhaust rattling (insert your favorite curse word here). As soon as my warranty expired they were like "What are you going to do about that timing chain rattle?" This is some shady shit. If you compare it to the old timing chain guide (or the one on Z car) it looks like it was deliberately designed to fail at one point. Even with such a poor design they could've easily made the plastic hooks thicker and stronger. I was waiting for Karma to strike Nissan for this and just yesterday i read there's a cargo ship with 3,500 NEW Nissan on fire and the crew abandoned the ship. I feel bad for the crew but i hope all those cars go to the bottom of the ocean and insurance refuses to acknowledge there were any Nissans on that ship =) Needless to say, after 7 Nissans i'm done with them. They lost 5 customers from my household alone. Every manufacturer makes mistakes but good companies do recalls and fix their mistakes. Nissan's quality is not what it used to be before the Renault merger. Disgusting!
Mickey Bauer oh wow, sounds like they did you wrong. They did my sister wrong as well on her car too. Did not want to warranty her vehicle engine problems. But she came to me and of course big brother helped her. Sorry to hear there’s more cases out there of same results of not getting what they paid for. And of course, karma does suck. Well hope this video helps and you get your ride fixed. Thanks
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If it is the timing chain problem. You should contact their headquarters and file a complaint. I heard there is a lawsuit happening on the 3.5 liter engine. If you already fixed the timing chain, Nissan will reimburse partial of the fee depending on the mileage on the car when it being fixed. Make sure you have receipt.
Fuck thats alot of work ..but I need to do it
that power steering pump is a pain. very little room to get a socket up there for me atleast... I just uses a 14mm wrench and pulled it off but the bracket was a pain in my ass
mike hunt your so right, it is lol
This looks like a big headache and 2 weeks work for my 18 year old self
All that probably cost more than the car is worth
where is part 2
SMITTYS D.I.Y go under my channel and you will find it. Thanks
I would much rather drop the subframe