What typically happens with these Nissan engines is over time, the main chain tensioner guide fails. The plastic guide has a hook at the top that keeps it up so that the tensioner can keep pressure on the plastic hump. That guide hasn't broke and the tensioner is not even extended. The cam tensioner guides are in good shape too. This is a clear issue of not changing the oil. Can't keep pressure on those tensioners with sludge. Good vid, and a tip for the crank bolt, break it free first before u do anything else. Just use a long breaker bar, brace it on the ground, and bump the ignition. Works like a charm, especially with these Nissans 😁

@keithlanford2435

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. About to be on the mission my self

Thank you so much for showing us this process. I have 2019 Pathfinder that started a cold start rattle last week....I'm praying it's just the main tensioner extended like this one. Not sure what else it could be......maybe the actuator motor for the vtc gear. I wish you were in GA.

Nice job, i commented about the chain before i watched whole vid lol, but i see you caught it, thanks for the tips

Thanks for sharing this especially the mistake with the chain and the water pump saved me a lot 🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽

Bro… great job. I happen to own one of those turds and unfortunately have to do this on my own. But I love a good pregame video to see what I’m up against. I’d tell the customer to dump some seafoam in the oil itself. It should be clean that sludge out pretty nice. Great video.

What about the “mistake” warnings? Does it mean the timing was off? Going through the same job and can’t find anything on the vq35dd on how to set the timing marks correctly. Can anyone share a diagram? Thanks!

Where did you get the timing kit from

Amazing job 💪💰 keep up the great content

im gladdd u foundd that chain like thassttt.ufffff

Great job 38:30 how did you change bank one chain?

That was an interesting video. Thanks.

Bro I’m doing the same job and your video is been guiding me…. My woman’s Nissan took a shi on her so I’ve been following your instructions… Thanks man

Hi! I have the same issue with my infiniti qx60 2017. Tensioner timing chain lost and noisy. Where are you located? I need you.

I’ve found the only way to get the harmonic balancer bolts is with a holding tool and a 30inch breaker bar . Occasionally my heavy harmonic balancer bolt sockets work with impact. But only occasionally

@partsshooter

6 ай бұрын

You know... the honda 19mm special thick socket should work in this case. I just don't have one. Will buy one today

@sheerwillsurvival2064

6 ай бұрын

@@partsshooter yeah I got a set from OEM tools it was $100 all 6 sockets are in the kit . They work sometimes the inertia factor 👊🏻😁

I am struggling with the secondary timing marks. I have seen 4 videos telling me 4 different things. Is there a good reference or a way to know I have the secondary marks in the correct correlation before removing the main (1st) chain? I have rotated the engine over at least 100times.

@partsshooter

3 ай бұрын

I was pretty detailed on the secondary side. And provided a verification method. Use a paint marker to indicate your marks

The timing chain was tight because you had the chain on the wrong side of the waterpump. Did you change that before you put the cover on ?

@partsshooter

Ай бұрын

Did you watch the entire video?

where are you locate at

Didn't you have to remove the oil pan to remove the timing cover's bottom two bolts? My buddy says some years 3.5's have those hidden bottom bolts while some 3.5's do not. ???

@partsshooter

5 ай бұрын

I can see you didn't watch the video

@velizarmilutinovic2947

5 ай бұрын

@@partsshooter I just did everything the engine with subframe is outside the car but it’s impossible to install timing cover with bottom U shaped thick gasket And of course as in your video it’s not shown I mean what really is it shown other than YEAH IT CAN BE DONE IN THE CAR 😂

Traditionally, I thought a timing chain was good for the life of a car. My first car was a parental 9 yr old Ford hand-me-down, but it was a set of wheels and I was delighted. I came home for lunch as a teen and it never started again. (timing chain failure). Isn't this a little early for TC failure on a 2017/18 Nissan? P.S. Labor time is 11 hrs and my mechanic charges at least $140/hr labor making this repair starting at $1,540 + parts + taxes.

@partsshooter

6 ай бұрын

It looked bad in that engine... 141k miles is a good life I'd say

@chelle315

4 ай бұрын

If you keep the maintenance up, the chain can last the life of the engine. It's the other components that can go bad.

Where did you find the kit. Can’t get it know where

@ZiZo-gg2my

2 ай бұрын

Around 37:30 he showed the part number

Good job explaining everything including the "mistakes" . Nicely done. Thumps up.

Donde puedo encontrar ese kit de distribuccion tengo uno 2017 4wd

@partsshooter

2 ай бұрын

Rockauto.com Oreillys auto parts

Your videos, short or long, are enjoyable to watch. Nice clear shots of the action and you keep it real.....especially the struggle.

@partsshooter

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Bro the new timing chain the way putting on is wrong by the water pump

@paulbasubas6237

4 ай бұрын

That’s y is tight

This is going to be good 👍🏻 I truly hate working on Nissans 😕

@cornell833

3 ай бұрын

Opinion Wise a great mechanic works on anything 💪

@sheerwillsurvival2064

3 ай бұрын

@@cornell833 didn’t say I don’t work on them just said don’t like to. I’ve worked many different vehicles over 60years . And everyone has preferences

How many keys does it have on the camshaft ?

@partsshooter

3 күн бұрын

I don't think I understand your question. If I do though, 1 key way, cam sprocket locks into per camshaft if I recall. But the video shows this information. Before removal of those components, get the number 1 cylinder at top dead center, check your marks before removal

@thathondaguy7705

3 күн бұрын

@@partsshooter yes on the bottom for the oil pump gear timing chain gear and crank pulley wanna know if there is only only

@partsshooter

3 күн бұрын

@thathondaguy7705 yes, on the crank there's one key way. Good luck with the repair

@thathondaguy7705

3 күн бұрын

@@partsshooter thanks wasn’t sure I’m putting it back together now

@thathondaguy7705

3 күн бұрын

@@partsshooter does the oil pump sprocket sit on the keyway also

Im working On Same Engine Qx60..3.5....Very Easy Crank Blt Remvl...-2.minute.....Place A 32..34..36 mm Nut On Fly Wheel Converter Nut and Block...Lng Pipe...Very Easy Loose...250-300 Ft.Lbs...Good Luck....!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Yikes. It looks like the engine was neglected.

@partsshooter

Ай бұрын

Yes... very

The timing chain is wrong install to be top in the water pump

@partsshooter

22 күн бұрын

@@JuanLopez-q5c no way... you don't say🤯🤯🤯

The problem with this video is lots of talk but not much of showing,,, You don’t show every single bolt by bolt removal neither you show removing and installing the chain neither any of the timing chain marks and how to align it All these bolts should have torque specifications said in the video This video only shows YES IT CAN BE DONE WITH THE ENGINE IN THE CAR but you’re pretty much on your own 😂 Luckily there’s another video a guy spray painting his timing cover explaining how to set timing also the video is frozen for a sec with all cover bolt torque specs 19-21 and so on And honestly if you have let’s say scissor mid rise lift it’s easier to drop entire drivetrain with subframe and everything attached and then do it sitting on a chair then all this I mean this wouldn’t be so hard if there was actually a video of someone doing it with camera mounted on his forehead and following the hands bolt by bolt

@seriouscarguys702

3 ай бұрын

The only thing that matters is the most important demonstration…..ENGINE IN THE CAR

@seriouscarguys702

3 ай бұрын

There are no other demonstrations of this being done on a pathfinder or QX vehicle all the other videos are 370s rear wheel drive vehicles front facing engine this is a side mounted and calls for the engine to be removed way different. And he showed the struggles the nervousness to start the vehicle, the mistakes, the corrections, everything you’re gonna go through. There are plenty of other videos with the engine out of the car that will show you in detail other steps he covered as well and with everything combined, should have the knowledge necessary to walk through this technical process. Thanks for sharing this info as a guy who does a lot of random work. This really helped me on my wife’s vehicle.

@velizarmilutinovic2947

3 ай бұрын

@@seriouscarguys702 I did mine myself took me like 2 days, I just dropped the engine and transmission with the subframe all together,,, hardest part was putting right amount of silicone on timing cover,, After I completed everything I bought SCISSOR MID RISE LIFT 😂😂😂 Never again working with cement blocks 😂