Cheers, Ken Engine Mechanical problem 2001 Nissan Quest 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 148000 miles is the 3. Looks like they really covered a lot. Posted on Mar 18, 2010 Chain driven camshaft s engines don't need to changed regularly, but belt driven engines do need to be changed--about every 60,000 miles. I replaced the engine because I liked the vehicle so much, but the guy did a poor job and I continue to have trouble with it. Due to factors beyond the control of jmac2050, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.
My question is, is the cost estimate right and does the water pump need to also be done? See sources and related links below for replacement bulb information. Loosen timing belt tensioner nut. Each notch on the crankshaft pulley represents 5 degrees. Rotate crankshaft to set No. It was the distributor shaft not held onto its rotating gear. It's a stretch, but maybe the techs missed it.
The roll pin had come out of the gear on the end of the distributor shaft. When going up hill the engine revs but does not automatically shift, if you take your foot off the accelerator then it will shift. It will rev up again and shift again. Chiltons and Haynes manuals are not good choices for this type of major job. The Gates list root around on www.
The timing belt recently broke leaving me stranded 500 miles from home and I really need to know if it is worth getting repaired. So I thought that was okay. Nissan recommends 105K for changing but that depends on the way the vehicle was driven driving habits , road conditions etc. This should align all timing marks and serve as a reference for all work that follows. It broke at about 100K and ruined the engine. My advice would be to change the leads if you still have the original leads. I have several family members retired from that plant actually.
Insert ner filter into bracket and reconect hoses. If driving on roads for e. One of the most important things is the timing belt. It was such a pain that I ended up just selling the van. Depress the parking brake pedal, and warm the engine to the normal operating temperature. Best to replace the belt in any case so that you don't get stuck out in the boonies somewhere.
Rember to use a good anti-sieze agent-C-4A- on the plug threads. If I don't know how to do a project, I read the Hayes guide then I go to the junk yard to take one apart. First you need to remove the radiator to get to it. Here is how the timing belt job is done Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. It is the avon lake plant but both vans were made in it. Install crankshaft pulley bolt so that crankshaft can be rotated.
They would have been specifically tagged for the different vehciles the 4f vin numbers would have gotten 1 engine and the 4n would have gotten another. As opposed to settling with less effective aged and worn-out automotive components and risk harming additional parts of your motor vehicle, it is advisable to change them with brand new parts. Presumably, they just lowered the lift on the cam, and sure enough, the numbers show low horsepower 170 in 99 and fairly high torque 200 or 210 ft-lbs , which is what one would expect. These are both quest manuals. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not jmac2050. Permit your engine to function at the most efficiency and drive with self confidence.
First they thought the timing belt had jumped a tooth timing belt was changed around 107,000 , then they decided it was the the air flow meter. Nissan recommends 105K for changing but that depends on the way the vehicle was driven driving habits , road conditions etc. The transmission is also shifting a little hard. Couldn't find out why it wouldn't start. Once you remove the radiator you have room to work.